Tag: Islamabad
26 Apr 2026
Twin cities reopen transport, bus terminals following week-long shutdown
The electric bus service would also be fully restored from Sunday morning, offering improved intra-city commuting facilities.
21 Apr 2026
Islamabad sets stage for high-stakes talks
There had been uncertainty about timing of their arrival; there was no doubt about their coming. However, Iran continues to keep the media guessing when everything suggests a different picture in Islamabad.
20 Apr 2026
Rawalpindi paralysed after repeated closures amid high-profile visit
Traders and transporters say the uncertainty has caused severe mental stress and financial losses.
18 Apr 2026
No date set for US-Iran Talks in Islamabad: Report
Iranian news agency Tasnim News Agency has reported that Iran is not yet willing to proceed with the next phase of talks with the United States.
10 Apr 2026
Exams postponed at three Islamabad centres on April 9, 10
Furthermore, it stated that, “The revised date of these examinations will be announced later on”.
4 Apr 2026
Noor Mukadam case: SC fixes hearing of Zahir Jaffer’s review plea for April 8
His death sentence was upheld by the Islamabad High Court (IHC); however, Zahir asked for the review of the judgment in July 2021.
31 Mar 2026
Five suspects detained in Islamabad over businessman's murder
The criminals had cut the grill of one of the window grills. Awan had attempted to resist the criminals when they opened fire.
21 Feb 2026
Islamabad court indicts former KP CM Ali Amin Gandapur in audio leaks case
At the start of the hearing, the judge addressed the most important point that had been delaying the hearing. The court asked why the accused had not been coming before the law.
21 Feb 2026
Punjab waives stamp duty on property transfers in corporate mergers
The exemption will now not apply to stamp duty on the transfer of assets, including property, as a result of mergers that are approved by the court and the SECP, and that are conducted under the Companies Act 2017.
25 Jan 2026
Outsourcing of Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi airports shifted to open bidding
As a part of this policy, the Islamabad airport has been included in the active privatisation program, consistent with the ongoing process for the airports at Karachi and Lahore.
10 Jan 2026
Climate change minister faces criticism for justifying CDA’s tree-cutting drive in Islamabad amid environmental concerns
"It is planned not to plant non-indigenous species," the minister said, adding: "One tree chopped is being replaced with three new saplings/trees in the capital city."
8 Jan 2026
Over 29,000 trees removed in Islamabad under anti-pollen campaign
campaign, launched in the last quarter of 2024 on the directives of the prime minister, was initiated in response to a steady rise in pollen-induced respiratory illnesses
25 Nov 2025
Islamabad police arrest accused involved in salon torture video case
The statement added that the victim and the arrested suspects were handed over to the relevant Rawalpindi police authorities.
12 Nov 2025
UN says terrorists behind Islamabad attack must not go unpunished
UN Secretary-General António Guterres voiced deep sorrow, expressed condolences to the victims’ families.
11 Nov 2025
Death toll rises to 12 after Indian sponsored suicide blast in Islamabad
The district court building was evacuated, and all lawyers and citizens were safely escorted out.