Islamabad

The district administration of Islamabad has clarified that no blanket notices were issued to hotels and wedding halls across the city regarding the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. According to the administration, only establishments located on Club Road have been notified. As part of the security arrangements for the...

Yet another achievement by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA): passengers traveling on Flight PK605 from Islamabad to Gilgit were met with an unfortunate situation upon their arrival on Tuesday morning when all their luggage was left behind in Islamabad. Passengers expressed their frustration, citing a lack of communication from airline officials,...

The Prime Minister of Pakistan has declared a three-day public holiday in Islamabad and Rawalpindi from October 14th to October 16th, 2024 (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday). This decision has been made to facilitate the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting, which will be hosted in...

KARACHI: The Chinese Embassy in Pakistan has strongly condemned a recent attack on a convoy carrying Chinese staff from the Port Qasim Electric Power Company (Private) Limited. The incident occurred near Jinnah International Airport in Karachi on the night of October 6, resulting in the deaths of two Chinese nationals,...

Mobile services and internet data remain suspended in Islamabad and Rawalpindi for the second consecutive day, as authorities intensify efforts to maintain control amid ongoing protests. Earlier, the Srinagar Highway—connecting the Motorway M1, M2, and Islamabad International Airport—was dug up by authorities to prevent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers from entering...

ISLAMABAD: Private schools in Islamabad will remain closed tomorrow, October 4, as a precautionary measure ahead of a planned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest. The local administration has imposed Section 144 in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, and Attock, prohibiting public gatherings from October 4 to 6. The decision comes amid widespread road...

ISLAMABAD: Residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi are facing severe traffic disruptions as the local administration has implemented extensive roadblocks ahead of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest scheduled for Friday. Containers and barriers have been placed at various entry and exit points of the capital, severely affecting traffic flow. The Red...

Islamabad and Rawalpindi commuters should prepare for potential disruptions over the next two days, as authorities set up containers across several locations due to the arrival of the Prime Minister of Malaysia and an expected protest by PTI on October 4th, 2024. The Malaysian Prime Minister, who is arriving today,...

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced a 14-day extension for the submission of income tax returns, shifting the deadline to October 14, 2024. This decision provides relief to taxpayers who were struggling to meet the initial deadline of September 30. The decision was finalized during a high-level meeting...

A viral video has stirred up a whirlwind of controversy in Pakistan after a cashier at Crusteez Donuts was seen refusing service to Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa, and using the term “LANAT” during the interaction. The word, which conveys strong disapproval, ignited widespread reactions due to its culturally significant...

ISLAMABAD: At least two people were killed, and one sustained injuries after a shooting incident occurred outside the Judicial Complex in Islamabad. Sources have identified the deceased as Syed Tafseer Haider and Nazir, while Nadeem was reported injured in the firing. The incident allegedly took place when one party, recently...

ISLAMABAD: Hot and humid conditions are set to persist in the federal capital today, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department (Met Office) forecasting moderate to heavy rainfall beginning September 26, 2024. Today, the maximum temperature is expected to reach around 36 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature will drop to about...