Stories by Kashif Abbasi

CDA plans crackdown on encroachments along storm drains ahead of monsoon

Civic body chief say pre-emptive measures should be proposed in light of last year’s experience. Published 10 Mar, 2026 07:02am

Newly-established Daanish School receives over 7,000 applications against 210 seats

FBISE conducts admission test nationwide; classes for grades 6-8 to begin next month Published 09 Mar, 2026 07:07am

CDA opens bids for road construction before acquiring land

ISLAMABAD: In a classic case of putting the cart before the horse, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has... Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:13am

Ex-Fata, Balochistan students seek revival of medical seats quota

Quota reduced from 333 to 121 seats this year in violation of 2018 HEC policy, they allege. Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:12am

Spending on education faces decline over past six years, says report

Government study says 77pc of 10-year-olds cannot read simple text. Updated 06 Mar, 2026 09:01am

Govt depts to work as one unit to prevent fires on Margalla Hills

ISLAMABAD: The city managers on Thursday decided that the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB), Capital... Published 06 Mar, 2026 07:05am

77pc of 10-year-olds unable to read and understand simple text, reveals report

25.37 million children remain out-of-school in Pakistan; country continues to face critical challenges in financing education, according to a govt report. Published 05 Mar, 2026 03:05pm

HEC wants say in legislation for setting up degree awarding institutions

NA speaker, Senate chairman urged not to entertain legislative proposals concerning establishment of universities before clearance. Updated 05 Mar, 2026 10:24am

CDA plans three major road projects in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: If all goes as planned, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) will launch three new mega road projects,... Published 05 Mar, 2026 06:46am

Ministry to conduct household survey in capital to trace out-of-school children

Campaign launched under union council-wise carpet coverage model Updated 04 Mar, 2026 08:48am

Hasan, Islahuddin confident of hockey revival under ad hoc setup

ISLAMABAD: Olympians Islahuddin Siddiqui and Hasan Sardar on Monday expressed confidence that Pakistan hockey could... Published 03 Mar, 2026 08:03am

Capital to have neighbourhood committees for supervision of cleanliness, sanitation

CDA plans to procure new machinery, but tendering process for outsourcing sanitation services faces delay due to technical reasons Published 03 Mar, 2026 07:07am

CDA receives 10pc below-tender bid for Margalla Avenue project

13 firms participate in bidding for 2.7km road link to M-1; construction of interchange on G.T. Road also part of project Published 02 Mar, 2026 07:02am

Frequent delays in Islamabad’s LG polls undermine grassroots democracy: report

A total of 7,866 candidates in two aborted elections collectively paid Rs37.74m in nomination fees Updated 28 Feb, 2026 10:18am

UAE Ambassador’s Cup Ramazan Football Tournament concludes

ISLAMABAD: The 14th United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador’s Cup Ramadan Football Tournament 2026 concluded with an... Published 28 Feb, 2026 06:41am

‘Forward-looking’ reforms in NFC Award proposed

Planning minister advocates measures to incentivise poverty reduction, sustainability, population stabilisation; Punjab minister for protecting rights of smaller provinces. Published 27 Feb, 2026 07:49am

New report reveals 26.2 million children still out of school

Girls’ Education Statistics and Trends Report 2023-24 shows education financing share falling from 13pc to 11pc. Updated 27 Feb, 2026 08:44am

‘No Child Left Behind’ campaign launched to enrol all out-of-school children

Three-year drive focuses on mapping, double shifts, ALPs and data monitoring. Updated 26 Feb, 2026 09:50am

CDA to provide basic amenities to recognised slums

Upgradation of these settlements will include preparation of layout plans Published 25 Feb, 2026 07:04am

CDA to have own women’s cricket team as T20 league kicks off

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to form its own professional women’s cricket team ... Published 24 Feb, 2026 06:42am