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Islamabad

PDM protest: PM Imran directs Shaikh Rashid not to stop peaceful protestors

The 11-party opposition alliance aka Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) is gearing up to protest outside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) later in the day.
The Interior Minister called on PM Imran and briefed him about the security arrangements ahead of PDM’s protest in the federal capital.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:09pm

Pakistan

Traffic plan issued amid PDM’s protest outside ECP in Islamabad

The vehicles would be allowed to be parked at the Convention Centre, while the commuters coming from the GT Road and Motorway would be diverted to the Sringar Highway.
11-party opposition alliance has announced to stage a protest outside the commission tomorrow.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 04:30pm

Pakistan

Sit-in outside ECP: Govt hopes PDM will not take law into hands

"We hope that the Opposition does not negatively affect law and order during its protest outside the Election Commission of Pakistan," said Rashid.

Published 14 Jan, 2021 06:40pm

Pakistan

PM Imran meets Osama’s father, assures complete justice

He regretted the despicable incident and assured Nadeem Younis Satti of complete justice.
Earlier in the day, an anti-terrorism court (ATC) granted five-day remand of the arrested policemen in the Osama Satti murder case.

Updated 13 Jan, 2021 03:01pm

Pakistan

Islamabad car firing case: ATC extends physical remand of CTD cops

The investigation officer requested the judge to extend physical remand of the accused by five days.
Investigation officer stated that their statement under section 364 of CrPC will be recorded, due to which their custody is required.

Published 13 Jan, 2021 02:03pm

Business & Finance

Shehzad Arbab inaugurates the Automation of Performance Agreement Portal

Mr. Mohammad Shehzad Arbab, the Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Establishment, inaugurated the 'Automation of Performance Agreement Certificate' portal at the National Information Technology Board (NITB) on the 11th of January 2021.

Updated 12 Jan, 2021 03:33pm

Pakistan

ATC sentences three to death for sharing blasphemous content on social media

Another person has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment.
The case had been pending before the court for the past four years.

Published 08 Jan, 2021 03:32pm

Pakistan

NACTA issues warning of terror attack on key installations in Karachi

Key government buildings or installations could be targeted in the attack by foreign-backed terror elements, warns the Authority.
The information has already been shared with the relevant Law Enforcing Agencies in Sindh.

Updated 06 Jan, 2021 09:10pm

Pakistan

Osama murder case: ATC extends physical remand of five CTF cops

During the proceedings, the judge inquired whether the weapons used in the killing had been recovered.
Five members of Counter Terrorism Force (CTF) were arrested on Saturday after Usama was allegedly shot dead by them while he was travelling in his vehicle.

Updated 06 Jan, 2021 05:58pm

Business & Finance

Restructuring Plan: PIA not shifting headquarters to Islamabad

PIA added that the company is in the process of improving and restructuring the airline to make it a profitable venture despite severe constraints particularly COVID-19 pandemic that has impacted PIA as well as the airline industry.

Updated 05 Jan, 2021 01:09pm

Pakistan

Five CTF personnel arrested over student’s death in Islamabad

Usama Nadeem, 21, was returning after dropping off a friend when the incident happened near G-10 Srinagar Highway.
Four CTF personnel including a sub-inspector said to be involved in the incident were arrested.

Published 02 Jan, 2021 04:14pm

Pakistan

CAA announces to install E-gates at major airports of Pakistan

The CAA has announced that in the first phase of the operation, e-gates will be installed at airports in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.
E-gates are a self-automated service option which facilitates the passengers by scanning their passport before issued them their boarding passes.

Updated 01 Jan, 2021 07:17pm

Pakistan

Asad for completing early feasibility study on bulk water supply to twin cities

He directed the Planning Secretary to seek clarification on issues related to availability of water from Tarbela to ICT.

Published 31 Dec, 2020 07:40pm

Pakistan

PML-N candidate wins Islamabad mayor by-polls: unofficial results

Pir Adil Shah bagged 43 votes, while PTI’s Sajid Mahmood was able to secure 26 votes.
Sheikh Ansar Aziz, who belongs to PML-N, resigned from his post four months ahead of the completion of his tenure.

Updated 28 Dec, 2020 06:18pm

Pakistan

Islamabad mayor election: PTI's candidate Malik Sajid Mahmood casts vote

The upcoming mayor will be elected for the next two months.
The election is being held after PML-N’s Sheikh Anser Aziz resigned in October.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 10:46am

Pakistan

CAA denies private airline’s plane travelling to Islamabad hit by bird

"The media report is not based on facts rather rumours," says CAA.
"The incident happened when the plane was at 37,000 feet above the land," claims spokesperson.

Updated 25 Dec, 2020 07:54pm

Pakistan

COAS, DG ISI meet PM Khan at PM house; Pakistan's internal, external security discussed

Ceasefire violations and frequent provocative measures from Indian forces along Line of Control came under discussion.
It was resolved that defence of the motherland will be ensured with the support of entire nation at all cost.

Updated 24 Dec, 2020 06:57pm

Pakistan

Hindu community granted permission to construct cremation ground in Islamabad

In its order, the CDA said the height of the boundary wall shall not exceed seven feet and that of the enclosure not less than three feet.
The construction of the community centre will begin in January.

Updated 23 Dec, 2020 07:40pm

Life & Style

Islamabad gets its first drive-in movie theater amid coronavirus pandemic

Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Muhammed Hamza Shafqaat said that this new initiative received a 'massive response'.
Movies will be screened in the evenings from Friday to Sunday and will follow a week-wise theme ranging from classics to action, science fiction, fantasy, and animations.

Published 21 Dec, 2020 11:53am

Pakistan

First Virgin Atlantic flight lands in Islamabad

Special Assistant to Prime Minister Imran Khan (SAPM) for Overseas Pakistanis Zulfikar Bukhari along with British High Commissioner Christian Turner welcomed Virgin Airlines at Islamabad Airport.
The airline will be operating a weekly eight-flight operation in Islamabad and Lahore.

Published 11 Dec, 2020 09:45am

Pakistan

Woman killed, 3 injured in IIOJK road mishaps

In another incident, a motorcyclist Wajahat Mushatq War sustained injuries after he met with an accident in Bomai area of Sopore.

Published 08 Dec, 2020 01:28pm

Pakistan

Faisal Mosque's main hall sealed over violations of SOPs

The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad Hamza Shafqaat said that the hall has been sealed because precautionary measures were not followed during the Friday prayers.

Updated 07 Dec, 2020 01:27pm

Pakistan

PDM to decide future strategy in Islamabad Dec 8 meeting

The meeting will review various political options including resignations from assemblies, long march or holding negotiations with the government.
The huddle is also expected to form a joint team for the back-door diplomacy.

Updated 05 Dec, 2020 07:20pm

Pakistan

ECP announces schedule of by-polls for Islamabad's mayor

The post went vacant after Sheikh Anser Aziz resigned on December 1. The by-poll will take place in December 28.

Updated 04 Dec, 2020 04:03pm

Pakistan

After Karachi, Islamabad bans indoor dining

All assistant commissioners and subdivisional magistrates would remain in the field to ensure the orders issued under the Epidemic Diseases Act in order to prevent further covid infection, the DC tweeted.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 11:24am

Pakistan

Traffic plan issued amid ongoing TLP Islamabad sit-in

Several people were stuck in long queues of vehicles on major thoroughfares of the twin cities as the traffic gridlock piled misery on commuters.

Updated 16 Nov, 2020 02:32pm

Pakistan

Pakistan’s first robot-operated COVID-19 lab inaugurated in Islamabad

The mobile laboratory can conduct over 2,000 coronavirus tests per day and it requires as little as six staff members to operate all the shifts.

Updated 12 Nov, 2020 08:58pm

Pakistan

Islamabad administration seals five more neighborhoods

The lockdown will be imposed for 10 to 12 days, Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Hamza Shafqaat said.

Published 09 Nov, 2020 10:11am

Pakistan

Rising coronavirus cases: Five areas in Islamabad put under smart lockdown

Deputy Commissioner says these areas will be sealed in the next 24 hours for emerging as covid hotspots

Published 08 Nov, 2020 02:47pm

Pakistan

Authorities seal NUST, NUD, FAST, and NUML depts. in Islamabad amid COVID-19

The move came a day after they had sealed the International Islamic University, in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT).

Updated 07 Nov, 2020 09:19pm

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Ghani Auto Ind. / Jan 27 Ghani Automobile Industries Limited(GAIL)	6.80 ▲ 0.69 (13.33%)
Habib Ins. / Jan 27 Habib Insurance Company Limited(HICL)	8.50 ▲ 0.69 (13.18%)
Bawany Air / Jan 27 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	22.38 ▲ 1.89 (11.34%)
Unicap Mod. / Jan 27 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	1.10 ▼ -0.01 (10.00%)
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Pak Datacom Ltd / Jan 27 Pak Datacom Limited(PAKD)	113.50 ▲ 4.58 (9.03%)
Fazal Cloth / Jan 27 Fazal Cloth Mills Limited(FZCM)	229.68 ▲ 30.92 (7.50%)
Dewan Sugar / Jan 27 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	3.03 ▼ -0.10 (6.32%)
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Grays Leas. / Jan 27 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	5.17 ▼ 0.69 (-10.86%)
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K-Electric Ltd / Jan 27 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	25,544,000 ▼ 0.11
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Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 26	1.37
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S&P 500 / Jan 26	3842.69
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Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 26	28822.29
Nasdaq / Jan 26	13577.42
Hang Seng / Jan 26	30159.01
FTSE 100 / Jan 26	6638.85
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Germany DAX 30 / Jan 26	13643.95
France CAC40 / Jan 26	5472.36

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Islamabad

PDM protest: PM Imran directs Shaikh Rashid not to stop peaceful protestors

Traffic plan issued amid PDM’s protest outside ECP in Islamabad

Sit-in outside ECP: Govt hopes PDM will not take law into hands

PM Imran meets Osama’s father, assures complete justice

Islamabad car firing case: ATC extends physical remand of CTD cops

Shehzad Arbab inaugurates the Automation of Performance Agreement Portal

ATC sentences three to death for sharing blasphemous content on social media

NACTA issues warning of terror attack on key installations in Karachi

Osama murder case: ATC extends physical remand of five CTF cops

Restructuring Plan: PIA not shifting headquarters to Islamabad

Five CTF personnel arrested over student’s death in Islamabad

CAA announces to install E-gates at major airports of Pakistan

Asad for completing early feasibility study on bulk water supply to twin cities

PML-N candidate wins Islamabad mayor by-polls: unofficial results

Islamabad mayor election: PTI's candidate Malik Sajid Mahmood casts vote

CAA denies private airline’s plane travelling to Islamabad hit by bird

COAS, DG ISI meet PM Khan at PM house; Pakistan's internal, external security discussed

Hindu community granted permission to construct cremation ground in Islamabad

Islamabad gets its first drive-in movie theater amid coronavirus pandemic

First Virgin Atlantic flight lands in Islamabad

Woman killed, 3 injured in IIOJK road mishaps

Faisal Mosque's main hall sealed over violations of SOPs

PDM to decide future strategy in Islamabad Dec 8 meeting

ECP announces schedule of by-polls for Islamabad's mayor

After Karachi, Islamabad bans indoor dining

Traffic plan issued amid ongoing TLP Islamabad sit-in

Pakistan’s first robot-operated COVID-19 lab inaugurated in Islamabad

Islamabad administration seals five more neighborhoods

Rising coronavirus cases: Five areas in Islamabad put under smart lockdown

Authorities seal NUST, NUD, FAST, and NUML depts. in Islamabad amid COVID-19

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