Stories by Kashif Abbasi

Stakeholders agree on revival of Covered Market in G-6 sector

Minutes of final hearing yet to be issued; matter will be presented before CDA board for final approval, says official

Published 10 Nov, 2026 07:08am

Pakistan make solid start against SL as four batters hit fifties

RAWALPINDI:Pakistan made a promising start to the first Test against Sri Lanka, reaching 281-5 at stumps on the...

Published 10 Nov, 2026 07:04am

CDA says work on Margalla Avenue extension progresses at full pace in Islamabad

The project will serve as a gateway for people travelling between Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 10:46am

Babar says selection not in his hands as youthful Pakistan face Sri Lanka in Test battle

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam says team selection is the responsibility of the selectors and coach, adding...

Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:38am

CDA’s pre-approved building plan initiative still in limbo

Three years after approval, citizen-friendly scheme remains unimplemented despite repeated directives

Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:36am

Work on Margalla Avenue extension progresses at full pace: CDA

New link will give northern Islamabad direct access to M-1, easing congestion on Kashmir Highway, 9th Avenue

Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:36am

JIT seeks independent commission to oversee capital’s master plan

Report recommends overhaul of CDA ordinance, curbs on discretionary powers and greater transparency in land-use decisions

Published 07 Nov, 2026 05:05am

Govt plans autonomous body to regulate ICT education

ISLAMABAD: The federal government is planning to establish an autonomous body to regulate school and college...

Published 07 Nov, 2026 05:05am

PM opens Kashmir Chowk Underpass in Islamabad, calls its completion in 27 days a ‘mini miracle’

Says project was required before next year’s SCO conference in Islamabad.

Updated 06 Nov, 2026 09:55am

Shah Allah Ditta Buddha Caves project inaugurated

ISLAMABAD: Former Punjab chief minister Hamza Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday inaugurated the Shah Allah Ditta Buddha...

Published 05 Nov, 2026 07:01am

High-rise on Constitution Avenue to become five-star hotel

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has deci­ded to convert the controversial One Constitution Avenue project into a...

Published 05 Nov, 2026 07:00am

Islamabad's Kashmir Chowk Underpass completed in record time of 28 days

If govt asks for its inauguration on Thursday, it can be done, says CDA official.

Updated 04 Nov, 2026 10:21am

Residents seek PM’s intervention over Roshan Pakistan Housing Scheme

ISLAMABAD: Residents of Roshan Pakistan (RP) Housing Scheme have approached Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, seeking...

Published 03 Nov, 2026 07:09am

Islamabad's Capital Development Authority appoints three new directors general

Retired Brig Mohammad Javed Iqbal, retired Brig Rashid Manzoor and retired Brig Azhar Khan have been appointed as DGs.

Updated 02 Nov, 2026 10:22am

Govt urged to conduct forensic audit, probe into ‘irregularities’ in housing societies

Plot buyers, residents say many allottees not given possession and residents were without promised facilities.

Published 31 Oct, 2026 04:18am

Excavation for housing scheme in Islamabad's Kurri endangers school building

FDE says large amounts of soil have been excavated from three sides of girls school building.

Updated 30 Oct, 2026 09:55am

PM orders urgent reforms in Islamabad government schools

Directs installation of smart boards, revival of free lunch programme and resolution of infrastructure issues.

Published 29 Oct, 2026 07:02am

1,500 prisoners to be shifted to Islamabad Model Jail in first phase: Naqvi

Minister says there are 3,300 prisoners from Islamabad in the Adiala jail and out of them 1,500 will be shifted to the new prison.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 06:52am

Three public sector varsities in capital without regular heads

ISLAMABAD: Three public sector universities in Islamabad are being run without regular heads, raising question marks...

Published 27 Oct, 2026 06:59am

CDA, contractor settle rebate issue ahead of stadium groundbreaking

Civic agency secures a rebate of Rs400 million.

Published 26 Oct, 2026 06:07am