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Promulgation of Presidential Ordinance: ECP postpones ICT LG polls, withdraws schedule

ISLAMABAD: The long-delayed local government elections in the federal Capital finally stand postponed yet again, as...

Published 17 Jan, 2026 07:31am

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Pak-China Agri Investment moot to be held later this month

ISLAMABAD: The upcoming Pakistan-China Agri Investment Conference, set to take place in federal capital later this...

Published 08 Jan, 2026 07:44am

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Strict, multi-layered security arrangements across capital

ISLAMABAD: Law enforcement agencies enforced strict, multi-layered security arrangements across the federal capital...

Published 27 Dec, 2025 06:02am

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Federal capital: PTI says will take part in LG polls

ISLAMABAD: The embattled Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced on Wednesday that it will participate in the...

Published 18 Dec, 2025 06:02am

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Peshawar attack: Security beefed up in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Security in the federal capital was put on a high alert on Monday following a suicide attack on the...

Updated 25 Nov, 2025 08:05am

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Federal capital continues to witness surge in criminal activities

ISLAMABAD: The federal capital witnessed a continued surge in criminal activities; particularly incidents of auto...

Published 09 Nov, 2025 03:22am

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One in 5 HTVs in capital violates emission standards: report

ISLAMABAD: Nearly one in every five heavy transport vehicles (HTVs) operating in the federal capital has been found...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 07:04am

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Capital city witnesses sharp rise in criminal activities

ISLAMABAD: The federal capital has witnessed a sharp rise in criminal activities over the past week, with more than...

Published 02 Nov, 2025 03:10am

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Islamabad Capital Territory reports two brutal murders

ISLAMABAD: Two people were brutally murdered and dozens of incidents of carjacking, robbery, and street crime were...

Published 12 Oct, 2025 07:10am

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PM ‘dissatisfied’ with CDA chief’s performance

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed dissatisfaction over the performance of the Capital...

Updated 28 Jul, 2025 09:14am

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Federal capital: Depts directed to expedite development projects

ISLAMABAD: In a high-level review meeting held at the CDA Headquarters, Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA)...

Published 22 Jul, 2025 08:03am

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Federal capital: Timely completion of emergency, cancer hospital project directed

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Health Services and Regulations Mustafa Kamal Tuesday directed the ...

Published 09 Jul, 2025 06:21am

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ECP may summon PM, Punjab CM over LG polls delay

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) can summon Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Minister...

Published 03 Jun, 2025 06:14am

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Federal capital: FBR plans to expand scope of ST on services

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is planning to expand the scope of sales tax on services within the...

Published 14 May, 2025 07:55am

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Federal capital: All educational centres to remain closed for two days

ISLAMABAD: In the wake of the growing tensions between Pakistan and India, the district administration has ordered...

Published 09 May, 2025 06:02am

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54 incidents of crime reported in capital last week

ISLAMABAD: At least 54 incidents of crime, including carjacking, robberies, and mobile phone and cash snatching at...

Published 04 May, 2025 06:02am

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PM orders setting up of drug testing lab in federal capital

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday issued directives to establish a drug testing laboratory of...

Published 21 Feb, 2025 08:05am

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7,390 heinous crimes reported in federal capital this year so far

ISLAMABAD: Over 7,390 heinous crimes were reported to the city’s different police stations in the federal capital...

Published 29 Dec, 2024 02:48am

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All petrol pumps in federal capital will be equipped with EV-charging stations

ISLAMABAD: The government has taken a major step towards implementing the Electric Vehicles (EV) Policy, announcing...

Published 13 Dec, 2024 06:29am

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Islamabad Model Jail: PM orders authorities to expedite work

ISLAMABAD: In the wake of rising number of inmates, particularly as a result of the political unrest in the country,...

Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

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PM sets up taskforce to take action against protestors

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday set up a task force headed by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to...

Published 30 Nov, 2024 06:26am

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Plan undertaken to make capital pollen allergy free

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Service and Regulations in collaboration with other stakeholders has...

Published 29 Nov, 2024 07:27am

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Govt will create Anti-Riots Force: PM

ISLAMABAD: In a bid to tackle violent protests in the country particularly in the federal capital, Prime Minister...

Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:50am

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Peace to be ensured in capital at all costs: Asif

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned the PTI on Sunday that any violent protests would be met with a firm...

Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:45am

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SCO summit begins under tight security

Over 12,674 personnel including capital police, paramilitary forces, and Rangers deployed in Islamabad’s three tiers for protection

Updated 16 Oct, 2024 09:30am

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Rangers deployed in capital, Rawalpindi and Attock

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Interior has deployed Rangers in the federal capital, Rawalpindi and Attock in wake of ...

Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am

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Strike and strife cost economy Rs190bn a day: minister

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said that national economy suffered cumulative losses of...

Updated 09 Oct, 2024 08:53am

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D-Chowk protest: Roads reopened, mobile, internet services restored

ISLAMABAD: The situation remained relatively calm in the federal capital on Sunday, after intense clashes between...

Updated 07 Oct, 2024 09:39am

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Punjab extends power relief to federal capital

CM Maryam Nawaz says decision to benefit over 150,000 consumers of Islamabad

Updated 30 Aug, 2024 02:46pm

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ICT LG elections: submissions open from today

ISLAMABAD: The submissions for local government elections in the federal capital are opening from today (Friday),...

Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am