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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...

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the elimination of the non-filer category and the introduction of 15 restrictions aimed at those who do not pay taxes. Initially, five restrictions will be enforced, which include limitations on property purchases, vehicle acquisitions, international travel, opening current accounts, and investing in...

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has sealed several commercial plazas in Islamabad’s G-15 sector, including renowned establishments such as D. Watson and H&M Mart, causing a significant disruption to local businesses. The entire street adjacent to the main Markaz Masjid has been sealed, affecting numerous businesses, including TCS courier office,...

Fly Jinnah spokesperson said: “Fly Jinnah confirms that flight 9P846 from Karachi to Lahore on September 23, 2024, experienced a smoke alarm indication in the cargo compartment upon landing in Lahore. In accordance with standard safety protocols, the flight crew followed the standard procedures, notified the airport, and the aircraft...

RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik has been appointed as the new Director General of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The announcement was made by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a press release on Monday. General Malik, currently serving as the adjutant general at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi,...

ISLAMABAD – The vehicle transfer and registration process, the Islamabad Excise and Taxation (E&T) department has rolled out new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). These measures aim to make vehicle ownership transfers more accessible, efficient, and secure for citizens, transforming how residents of the capital handle their vehicle-related paperwork. With these...

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has announced a scheduled power suspension (load-shedding) program for Thursday, September 19, 2024, across various areas due to essential maintenance and routine development work. The power shutdown will affect multiple feeders and grid stations, as confirmed by the IESCO spokesperson on Wednesday. Power...