Tag: Islamabad

ECP completes initial delimitation for LG polls in Islamabad

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday confirmed that initial delimitation ahead of the local government elections had been completed in the capital. The...

Labourer dead as roof of under-construction house collapses in Peshawar

One labourer died while another was critically wounded when roof of an under construction house collapsed on Tuesday. Rescue sources said that the incident took...

Widow raped in Islamabad

A woman was raped on Tuesday in the Koral Police Station’s jurisdiction. The widow, Sajidah, a resident of Koral, said in a statement lodged with...

Once bitten!

Authorities decide to seal Red Zone ahead of PTI rally on October 4 Islamabad administration has decided to seal Red Zone by placing containers ahead...

Eid festivities: people throng to picnic spots to enjoy Eid

People including women and children thronged to the parks of twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad to celebrate Eidul Azha. After Eid prayers on Friday,...

Cattle traders go violent over relocation of illegal market

Cattle traders and district administration officials on Monday clashed in Sector I-11 as longstanding tension over the issue of shifting the cattle market’s location...

Traders call for increased security around markets

Trade bodies of the city on Monday urged the district government to increase security around all markets and shopping malls as Eid shopping gains...

‘Hope for resolution of civic problems lies with LB representatives’

Citizens’ body says CDA indifferent to resolution of their problems ISLAMABAD STAFF REPORT Islamabad Citizen Committee President Latif Ahmed Rana said on Sunday that residents of the...

KFC, Hardees and Savour among 12 eateries sealed over poor hygiene

Authorities in the federal capital on Sunday sealed a dozen more restaurants and eateries besides imposing heavy fines during a campaign against substandard and...

15 suspects nabbed in capital raids

Rangers and police apprehended at least 15 suspects on Sunday during a joint operation in the jurisdiction of Shahzad Town Police Station. The operation was...

One killed, another injured on road

At least one person was killed and another sustained serious injuries when a speeding truck hit a motorcycle in the Morgah Police Station’s jurisdiction...

Butchers fix rates for sacrificial animals

As Eid-ul Azha nears, butchers in Islamabad have fixed rates for slaughtering sacrificial animals. The rates have been fixed at Rs 2,000 for goat and...

Construction of shelters at capital’s bus stops demanded

Residents of the capital have demanded construction of shelters for passengers at the major bus stops in the city. Commuters are facing serious problems in...

Greenhouse gases major cause of rising temperatures: experts

Environmental experts on Wednesday termed rapid increase of greenhouse gases as a major cause of rising temperatures in the federal capital. Climate and environment experts...

ECP approaches SC for changes in LG polls schedule for Islamabad

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking minor changes in the schedule of local government...

Body recovered from Korang Nullah

A body was recovered from Korang Nullah on Thursday in the jurisdiction of Lohe Bheer Police Station. According to police, the body was almost two...

Fake NAB officer apprehended for extorting Rs 0.2m

A fake NAB officer was apprehended on Thursday for extorting Rs 0.2 million from a retired Tehsildar in the jurisdiction of Abpara Police Station. Mohammad...