Pakistan: Embassies’ from 35 nations express concern over crime situation in Islamabad
Jun 08, 2022, at 07:09 pm
Islamabad: Diplomats and security advisers from 35 countries from Far East, Central Asia, Middle East and Africa have expressed concerns over the law and order and crime situation in Pakistan’s Islamabad city, Dawn reported on Wednesday.
Amid Imran Khan's assassination plot rumours, high alert sounded in Islamabad
Jun 05, 2022, at 06:10 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: Amid rumours of a plot being hatched to assassinate former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, the Islamabad Police has said that the security agencies have been put on high alert in adjoining areas of Bani Gala in the city.
Pakistan government permanently bans rallies in Islamabad following Imran Khan's Azadi March
May 30, 2022, at 04:37 am
Islamabad: Following the chaos during former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Islamabad rally, the federal government has decided to impose a permanent ban on the entry of rallies and processions in the capital in an attempt to curb disorder, Express Tribune reported on Sunday.
Pakistan: Several PTI leaders, including Imran Khan, booked for riots during Azadi March
May 30, 2022, at 03:19 am
Islamabad: The Islamabad Police have registered a case against former Pakistan PM Imran Khan and several other senior PTI leaders for the riots that took place in Islamabad during the “Azadi March” last week.
Pakistan: Afghan refugees who want to settle in developed countries hold rally in Islamabad
May 26, 2022, at 02:02 am
Islamabad: A large number of refugees from Afghanistan recently demonstrated in Pakistan's Islamabad city as they demanded shelter in developed countries.
Pakistan: Police ready to stop long march in Islamabad
May 23, 2022, at 09:43 pm
Islamabad: Police in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi have started chalking out plans and strategies to stop the proposed 'Long March' called by former prime minister Imran Khan to the federal Capital, which will be followed by sit-in for indefinite time, The News reported on Monday.
Pakistan: Afghan refugees demonstrate in front of UNHCR in Islamabad
Apr 25, 2022, at 10:45 pm
Kabul: Afghan refugees demonstrated in front of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Islamabad against the delay in processing their immigration papers.
Pakistan: Govt may take back PECA ordinance, IHC informed during hearing
Apr 02, 2022, at 01:09 am
Islamabad: The Pakistan government has informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that it is possible that it might take back the PECA Ordinance.
Aurat March in Pakistan: Participants demand gender equality
Mar 10, 2022, at 04:13 am
Islamabad: Several groups, representing a diverse school of thoughts, assembled around the National Press Club (NPC) in Pakistan's capital Islamabad to participate in Aurat March to mark the 'International Women's Day' event on Tuesday.
Islamabad High Court describes PECA changes as “oppressive and draconian”
Feb 26, 2022, at 02:17 am
Islamabad: Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Athar Minallah has described the Pakistan Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) Ordinance 2022 as “oppressive and draconian”.
Pakistan: Clash at National Press Club in Islamabad leaves journalists hurt
Feb 05, 2022, at 12:58 am
Islamabad: Two rival groups clashed inside the National Press Club (NPC) in Pakistan capital Islamabad on Thursday which left journalists hurt, media reports said.
Pakistan: Policeman dies during shootout with suspected terrorists in Islamabad
Jan 18, 2022, at 09:13 pm
Islamabad: A policeman and two suspected terrorists were killed during a shootout in Pakistan's Islamabad city on Monday, media reports said.
Pakistan minister warns of more terror incidents in Islamabad
Jan 18, 2022, at 09:03 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan's Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed has warned Islamabad city may witness more terrorism-related incidents in the upcoming days.
Jan 03, 2022, at 09:27 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was slammed by his ex-wife Reham Khan after she was allegedly accosted by unidentified men who opened fire at her car and held the vehicle at gunpoint in the capital Islamabad.
Pakistan: 18 fresh Omicron cases detected in Islamabad
Jan 03, 2022, at 03:00 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan's Islamabad city is witnessing a rise in Omicron cases as 18 new instances were detected in recent times, media reports said on Monday.
Pakistan: Gas explosion in Islamabad leaves one dead
Nov 01, 2021, at 10:57 pm
Islamabad: An explosion triggered by a gas leak led to the death of one person and injury of four persons in Pakistan's Islamabad city, media reports said on Monday.
NLE protest: Pakistan police lathicharge demonstrating doctors
Oct 06, 2021, at 11:45 pm
Islamabad: Doctors protesting against the National Licensing Exam (NLE) on Wednesday continued their demonstration and announced to boycott the Outdoor Patient Departments (OPDs) across the country.
Pakistan: Road mishap in Islamabad leaves seven people dead
Oct 03, 2021, at 10:26 pm
Islamabad: At least seven people, including three women, died as the vehicle in which they were travelling fell into a drain in Pakistan's Islamabad city, media reports said.
Afghanistan updates: Taliban captures Muta Khan and Jani Khel districts
Aug 14, 2021, at 04:32 pm
Kabul/IBNS: Continuing its blitzkrieg, the Taliban has captured Muta Khan and Jani Khel Districts (Paktika) in Afghanistan.
Pakistan: Police arrest man for torturing and stripping a woman
Jul 09, 2021, at 09:58 pm
Islamabad: Police arrested a man in Pakistan capital Islamabad after a video surfaced on social media where he could be seen allegedly torturing and stripping a woman and a man.
Apr 07, 2021, at 06:36 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Russia will continue the practice of joint anti-terrorist exercises with Pakistan to strengthen the republic's potential, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with the Pakistani newspaper The News International.
Pakistan: Unknown gunmen kill three people in Islamabad
Feb 28, 2021, at 10:03 pm
Islamabad: Unknown gunmen shot dead three people, including an Imam-e-Masjid (prayer leader) and two teenagers, in Islamabad city of Pakistan on Saturday, media reports said.
Pakistan witnesses surge in COVID-19 cases, authorities decide to impose smart lockdown in Islamabad
Nov 09, 2020, at 02:17 pm
Islamabad: There seems to be a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Pakistan and keeping that in mind authority is planning to impose smart lockdown in Islamabad city.
India targets Pakistan at UNGA for using pandemic to scale up cross-border terrorism
Nov 05, 2020, at 05:21 pm
New York: India has targeted Pakistan once again at the UNGA over the issue of terrorism and said the neighbouring nation has increased its support to cross-border terror amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pakistan: Protesters attempt to storm French Embassy in Islamabad, police fire teargas
Oct 31, 2020, at 04:06 am
Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistan police on Friday fired teargas on protesters who attempted to storm the French Embassy in Islamabad to protests against the printing of images depicting the Prophet Mohammad and President Emmanuel Macron defending the same.
Right to education: Baloch students of Bahauddin Zakaria University march to Islamabad
Oct 17, 2020, at 10:55 pm
Islamabad: The Baloch Students Council, which began its protest against the Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) 40 days ago, are participating in a protest march after the scholarship for Baloch students was cancelled.
Pakistan: Woman cyclist Samar Khan alleges she faced harassment in Islamabad
Sep 12, 2020, at 03:55 pm
Islamabad: Highlighting the insecurity of women in Pakistan, award-winning cyclist Samar Khan, who is also the Goodwill Ambassador for World Wildlife Fund (WWF), said that she was harassed while cycling in Islamabad.
Pakistan: Islamabad's Lal Masjid cordoned off to stop cleric’s possible return
Jul 19, 2020, at 10:53 pm
Islamabad/UNI: Lal Masjid here was cordoned off by the police on Sunday so as to prevent the entry of the former khateeb of the mosque Maulana Abdul Aziz as tensions rose between the government and the cleric.
Pakistan Ulema Council supports construction of Hindu temple in Islamabad
Jul 11, 2020, at 09:23 pm
Islamabad/UNI: The Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) has extended its support to the construction of a temple in Islamabad and said its incorrect to make the issue controversial.
Islamabad: Court disposes three identical petitions filed against construction of Hindu temple
Jul 11, 2020, at 12:20 am
Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday disposed of three identical petitions filed against the construction of a Hindu temple in Pakistan capital city Islamabad.