Tag: Islamabad
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.
3 Nov 2025
Islamabad: British-Pakistani man assaults traffic police, arrested after viral video
The enraged man stepped out of his car and attacked traffic police, who tried to remain calm and avoided using physical force.
30 Oct 2025
Probe into SP Adeel Akbar’s death finds no signs of suicide
Investigators found no evidence supporting suicide, raising further questions about the circumstances of his death.
22 Oct 2025
Woman allegedly raped on pretext of job in Islamabad
The victim was shifted to PIMS Hospital for a medical examination to confirm the assault allegations.
12 Aug 2025
Drones banned in Islamabad for two months
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has been banned due to security threats
12 Aug 2025
Govt has 48 hours to resolve mosque demolition row, warn ulema
JUI-F leader warned that a blasphemy case would be filed against Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
8 Aug 2025
Five Islamabad hotels legally permitted to sell alcohol: Ministry
The fee for acquiring an L2 license is currently fixed at Rs500,000
23 Jul 2025
Islamabad launches Pakistan’s first AI-powered online women police station
Police station will handle cases related to domestic violence
23 Jul 2025
Father and daughter still missing 24 hours after Islamabad flood swept away car
Rescue teams have also been deployed further along the Soan River.
22 Apr 2025
In a first, Islamabad's Murree Road underpass to complete in 35 days
The underpass will span 479 meters and include three traffic lanes