Tag: twin cities

Twin cities celebrate 71st Independence Day with spirit, love for country

All main roads, streets and parks decorated with national flags Ali Zafar urges nation to pledge contributing in progress, prosperity ISLAMABAD: Citizens of twin cities...

Electioneering concludes with a whimper in twin cities

--PTI, PPP take lead in campaigning as PML-N takes a slightly back seat   ISLAMABAD: With the election campaigns in the federal capital officially ending late last...

Boundary area of twin cities susceptible to poliovirus: report

RAWALPINDI: World Health Organisation (WHO) Technical Advisory Group on Polio Eradication said on Monday that the boundary area of Rawalpindi/Islamabad should be thoroughly monitored as...

Finalised traffic, security plan for Pakistan Day irks citizens

  BY BILAL SABRI ISLAMABAD: The citizens of twin cities were irked by the traffic plan issued by Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) on Monday in connection...

Pollen likely to start soon in twin cities: PMD

  ISLAMABAD: Pollen is likely to start in the first week of March in twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi and expected to attain peak...

Supply from Khanpur Dam halved causing trouble for twin cities: report

ISLAMABAD: The parched residents of the capital have been told to brace for further water shortages after the government decided to curtail the supply of...

NAB chief for strict action against illegal housing societies in twin...

ISLAMABAD: Seeking explanation from the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) and the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice...

VVIPs movements create massive traffic jams in twin cities

ISLAMABAD: Huge traffic jams are being witnessed on a daily basis presently on Islamabad Expressway, IJP road and Murree road forcing people to wait for...

Life in twin cities at stand still as protest enters tenth...

ISLAMABAD: Life in the twin cities continues to be severely affected as protestors keep the Faizabad Interchange blocked for the tenth day. Minister of State for...

Billbed for footpath dwellers awaits CDA, RDA’s approval

ISLAMABAD: A mattress company’s initiative ‘roadside billbeds’, that acclaimed global fame for providing peaceful nights to homeless footpath dwellers, is awaiting Capital Development Authority...

Twin cities’ cleansing continues

Police register over 50 cases against kite sellers, flyers, two clerics booked for violating ban on loudspeakers use, 22 outlaws arrested in capital, four...

Twin cities on edge following terror threats

Pindi imambargah blast case registered, 15 suspects arrested In wake of terrorism episodes ongoing in the country, security of sensitive areas has been beefed up...

Security tightened as twin cities soak in religious fervour

With 5,500 cops deployed for Pindi’s protection, Eid Miladun Nabi will be celebrated today with traditional zeal As the residents of twin cities gear up...

Commuters ‘under the weather’ at twin cities’ bus stops

Absence or deteriorating condition of sheds at bus stops in different areas of Rawalpindi, Islamabad irk citizens who have to bear the brunt of...

Roads blocked: Twin cities traders face Rs 3 bln loss

Trade activities in twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad had to suffer loss of Rs 3 billion due to blockage of routes as Pakistan...

When rain soaked capital in holy fervour

Rain provided relief to the citizens of twin cities from severe hot and humid weather, giving them an opportunity to complete Eid shopping. The pleasant...

Hold on to your guns, these are troubled times!

ISLAMABAD NNI   Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has directed the district and police administration of twin cities to keep the...