Stories by Jamal Shahid

CDA seizes properties worth Rs4.2bn in fraudulent allotment case

Suspected allotments of 43 plots in different sectors resulted in loss of Rs1.2 billion to CDA Published 12 Mar, 2026 06:24am

CDA seeks 45,000 saplings after felling 30,000 trees in Islamabad

Four months ago, the CDA chopped nearly 28,000 to 29,000 fully grown trees. Updated 06 Mar, 2026 09:04am

Public Accounts Committee raps NBP over failure to recover public funds

Orders recovery action; notes Karachi, Lahore, Quetta top zones with least recoveries. Updated 26 Feb, 2026 08:18am

Senate body seeks inclusion of terrorism provisions in Ahmed Javed’s murder case

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights on Tuesday demanded that terrorism provisions be... Published 25 Feb, 2026 07:04am

Tribute paid to Russian armed forces on Defender of Fatherland Day

Envoy reflects on milestones in Russia’s long military history Published 24 Feb, 2026 06:42am

Play spotlights environmental issues facing Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: A theatre titled ‘Climate Change in Mother languages’ took centre stage in the evening of the second... Published 15 Feb, 2026 07:06am

Mughal-era ruins near Islamabad also razed to make way for private housing

Demolition comes days after British-era World War I monument was felled by developers in the same area. Updated 13 Feb, 2026 09:58am

Solemn event marks fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

ISLAMABAD: The European Delegation, Team Europe, and the Embassy of Ukraine Wednesday night jointly held a solemn... Published 12 Feb, 2026 07:13am

Dutch envoy stresses dialogue for protecting human dignity

ISLAMABAD: Dutch Ambassador for Human Rights Wim Geerts has said Pakistan possesses a vibrant and resilient civil... Published 11 Feb, 2026 07:30am

Pakistan, Japan mark 74 years of diplomatic relations

ISLAMABAD: Japan and Pakistan on Friday marked 74 years of diplomatic relations, with Japanese Ambassador Akamatsu... Published 07 Feb, 2026 05:29am

PAC raises concern over financial irregularities in CDA

Members surprised that sufficient action not taken against officials for 43 fraudulent transfers of plots in different sectors. Published 04 Feb, 2026 05:35am

Ministry declines permission to relocate WWI memorial

Monument cannot be shifted without first being protected under law for which CDA has to provide revenue record which it has failed, says official. Updated 02 Feb, 2026 10:29am

Parliamentary panel voices concern over tree felling in Islamabad

Standing committee questions lack of coordination, seeks data and studies from CDA. Updated 31 Jan, 2026 10:43am

Government to facilitate increased access to Rwandan products: commerce minister

Rwanda’s globally acclaimed coffee introduced in Pakistan Published 30 Jan, 2026 06:28am

Parliamentary committee seeks institutionalisation of Peca

Chairperson Dr Nafisa Shah says Peca 2025 must be implemented in letter and spirit. Published 29 Jan, 2026 06:58am

Uzbek president’s visit to Pakistan to mark new phase of bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD: A state visit by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Pakistan, scheduled for February 2026, is expected... Published 28 Jan, 2026 05:45am

Bangladeshi Armed Forces Day commemorated

ISLAMABAD, Jan 23: The 54th Armed Forces Day of Bangladesh was commemorated at a formal reception in Islamabad,... Published 24 Jan, 2026 06:03am

Sherry seeks ban on use of plastic covers on books

ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman on Tuesday sought a ban... Published 21 Jan, 2026 06:38am

Petition filed before IHC against Islamabad’s deforestation

Petitioner claims thousands of mature trees cut down in 2025, early 2026; Article 199 of Constitution invoked. Updated 15 Jan, 2026 10:05am

Climate minister terms Shakarparian tree felling systematic, ‘unacceptable’

Vows strict action over environmental laws violations; demands CDA evidence linking pollen allergies to trees. Updated 14 Jan, 2026 11:12am