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Ministry of Interior has decided to implement strict security measures to safeguard government and key installations in the federal capital keeping in view of potential security concerns, according to official sources. Heavy deployment of security personnel has been ordered for Islamabad and Rawalpindi, with particular attention to sensitive locations. The
Supreme Court
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has dismissed PML-N leader Ali Gohar Baloch’s review petition seeking a vote recount in NA-97. A two-member bench, led by Justice Amin-ud-Din Khan, heard the case regarding the recount request from Baloch, who had contested the 2018 elections in the constituency. During the proceedings, Baloch&
Social Media
ISLAMABAD, Sep 24: In a move to regulate the conduct of federal police personnel online, a new social media policy has been introduced following directives from the Establishment Division. According to the official notification, police officers and personnel are prohibited from expressing personal opinions on any media platform without prior
islamabad
Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) is grappling with an unprecedented water shortage as its population of 2.3 million requires 126 million gallons of drinking water daily. The Capital Development Authority (CDA) currently supplies only 70 to 80 million gallons per day, leaving a significant gap in meeting the city’s
Sher Afzal Marwat
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Member of National Assembly (MNA) Sher Afzal Marwat on Monday announced his intention to lodge a case against the Inspector General (IG) of Islamabad. In a media briefing, he stated that the Islamabad Police must provide evidence for the allegations they have made against him, adding that
islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Sep 06: A man was killed in a shooting near Islamabad's bustling I-8 business center. According to Express News, unknown assailants fired at the victim, resulting in his death. Eyewitnesses reported that the armed attackers fired for about five minutes, targeting the man who was sitting in
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ISLAMABAD, Sep 04: A unanimous call from both opposition and government members in the National Assembly has led to the formation of a parliamentary committee to investigate the issues surrounding Independent Power Producers (IPPs). The session, chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, saw heated discussions over the impact of IPPs
islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Sep 04: The Islamabad High Court has granted bail to former Member of National Assembly Ali Wazir, with the bail set at PKR 25,000 in surety bonds. The decision was made by a two-judge bench comprising Justice Babar Sattar and Justice Sardar Ijaz Ishaq Khan. Previously, the Anti-Terrorism
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ISLAMABAD, Sep 04: A civil judge in Islamabad, Shaista Khan Kundi, has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Gandapur, in a liquor possession case. The decision came during a hearing at the District and Sessions Court, where the judge dismissed Gandapur's
islamabad
ISLAMABAD, Sep 03: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has released a report detailing the significant loss of life and property due to monsoon rains across Pakistan from July 1 to September 2. According to the report, 306 people lost their lives during this period, including 101 men, 50 women,
RAWALPINDI
The first of its kind in Pakistan, a comprehensive strategy has been developed for the digitalisation of the transport system in Rawalpindi to further facilitate commuters. Informed sources told The Express Tribune that the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) will develop the software for this first digital public transport system
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 28: The Islamabad High Court has demanded explanations for the abrupt suspension of the No Objection Certificate (NOC) for PTI’s Tarnool rally. Chief Justice Aamir Farooq presided over the case, questioning the administration’s decision to revoke the NOC on the day of the event. Lawyer Shoaib
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 28: Students from Rawalpindi and Islamabad rallied outside the Federal Board of Education, accusing the board of mishandling intermediate exam results. They allege that the board lost exam papers and failed to address repeated requests for re-evaluation, instead suggesting a retake of exams. The students claimed that 38,
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ISLAMABAD, Aug 28: The Federal Cabinet has approved a sweeping institutional reform plan, approving the merger and dissolution of 82 government institutions into just 40. This decision follows the recommendations of the Cabinet Committee for Right Sizing, led by the Finance Minister, and was confirmed during a meeting chaired by
monal
In its detailed verdict on the Margalla Hills case, the Supreme Court has directed the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board to take control of the restaurants operating in the area. This takeover, scheduled for September 11, will be supported by the police and the Capital Development Authority (CDA), and will involve
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The Islamabad administration has granted the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) permission to hold a rally on Sept 8, subject to stringent conditions. A notification with 40 specific directives has been issued by the District Magistrate of Islamabad. The notification stated that the previous No Objection Certificate (NOC) of Aug 22 was