Newspaper - Islamabad - June 12, 2026

Judge’s house left without power after thieves steal cable

Police register a case under Section 379 of the PPC against unidentified thieves.

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 09:15am

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ECONOMIC SURVEY 2025-26: Pakistan trails South Asia region in most health benchmarks

The country has made progress toward achieving SDG 3, good health and well being, despite facing challenges.

Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:07am

11 held for uploading, live streaming adult content

RAWALPINDI: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has been asked by the police to investigate a case...

Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:07am

Minor girl killed, two injured as CCD personnel mistakenly open fire on car in Chakwal

CCD’s regional officer Rawalpindi and district police officer Chakwal visited the family and assured them of swift legal action against all those found guilty.

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 09:31am

FCC questions 2024 SC ruling on demolition of restaurants on Margalla Hills

Judgement not sustainable as around 113 similar structures still exist in protected area, says govt counsel

Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:07am

Pakistan’s trade prospects linked to tackling child labour, cautions ILO

ISLAMABAD: The International Labour Organisation (ILO) Country Director for Pakistan, Geir Tonstol, has cautioned...

Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:07am

Minister seeks reforms in Pakistan Post

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan on Thursday visited the Directorate General of...

Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:07am

‘Cousin marriages increase risk of genetic disorders by up to 18 times’

ISLAMABAD: Around 60-70pc of marriages in Pakistan are consanguineous, increasing the risk of recessive genetic...

Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:07am

Green Enclave-I allottees protest delay in plot delivery

ISLAMABAD: Allottees of the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority’s (FGEHA) Green Enclave-I housing...

Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:07am

Literacy rate improves by 2pc, but education spending falls in 2025

The economic survey highlights the issue of out-of-school children, stating it had declined from 38pc in 2023 to 28pc in 2025.

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 10:30am

Five policemen injured in multi-vehicle collision in Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: Five policemen of the Islamabad inspector general of police’s (IGP) squad were injured and ...

Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:07am

Police to check entry to AJK at four points

Special police checkpoints have been established at Azad Patan, Kohala Murree, Holar Bridge, Dan Gali and Mangla.

Published 12 Jun, 2026 05:07am

MCI generates over Rs90 million from ad rights auction

ISLAMABAD: Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) has completed the auction of advertisement rights for various...

Updated 12 Jun, 2026 01:46pm

CDA to involve PCB in revamping five grounds for first-class cricket

Civic agency retains control of grounds with PCB to only manage, prepare pitches for access to first-class, grade II events, says official.

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am

Islamabad extends closing time for grocery stores by one hour

In the fresh notification, closing time of all grocery stores has been extended from 9pm to 10pm.

Updated 11 Jun, 2026 09:15am

Temperature soars to 44°C in twin cities

RAWALPINDI: Mercury rose to 44°C in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Wednesday, which is the highest...

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am

Govt reinstates health facilitation scheme in Islamabad: minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday announced that the Health Facilitation Programme, ...

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am

National Police Hospital project shelved in final stage of completion

ISLAMABAD: The multi-billion-rupee National Police Hospital project was shelved in the final stages of completion ...

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am

Equipping youth with market-driven skills need of the hour: minister

RAWALPINDI: State Minister for Law & Justice, Barrister Aqeel Malik, has called for the urgent need to equip the...

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am

Man held for sharing ‘anti-state’ content on social media

TAXILA: Police in Hazro town of Attock arrested a man and registered a criminal case against him for allegedly...

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am

Flour mills labourer dies

TAXILA: A labourer died due to a lack of safety measures in a flour mill located in Bhattar industrial estate in the...

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am

Army, Rangers to assist Rawalpindi police during Muharram

The district administration has banned entry of 169 religious leaders and zakirs into the district and issued gagging orders for 83 clerics during Muharram.

Updated 11 Jun, 2026 09:06am

Murree Brewery gets relief in petition against proposed Punjab Environmental Quality Standards

Court asks Punjab Environmental Protection Agency to explain delays in finalising standards for ethanol/distillery industry.

Updated 11 Jun, 2026 09:20am

FIA restrained from arresting Seemabia Tahir in Peca case

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday restrained the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from...

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am

Two booked for killing flamingos in Rawal Lake

Official of the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board says that they have evidence that poachers also killed other medium sized water birds such as the magnificent coots and moorhens.

Updated 11 Jun, 2026 09:25am

Prosecution service opens professional development centre

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Criminal Prosecution Service (FCPS) on Wednesday inaugurated its first dedicated professional...

Published 11 Jun, 2026 07:07am

CDA mulls changes to bylaws for G-6 Covered Market in Islamabad

Director general building, housing control decides to hold public hearing on June 15.

Updated 10 Jun, 2026 09:49am

Girl allegedly raped in Rawalpindi

Father accuses his brother-in-law for sexually abusing 14-year-old daughter for the last three months.

Published 10 Jun, 2026 06:37am

Case of luxury flat once owned by Imran Khan back in court

IHC directs CDA not to take any coercive action against the occupants till the next hearing.

Updated 10 Jun, 2026 09:26am

Woman held for ‘acid attack’ on husband in Gujar Khan

GUJAR KHAN: Police have arrested a woman for allegedly throwing acid on her husband, a schoolteacher, in Gujar Khan...

Published 10 Jun, 2026 06:37am

Police picket near Faizabad worsens traffic congestion

ISLAMABAD: Commuters on Tuesday were stranded in massive traffic jams near Faizabad after the capital police...

Published 10 Jun, 2026 06:37am

Dialogue among civilisations crucial for resolving conflicts: NA speaker

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has said dialogue among civilisations is crucial for...

Published 10 Jun, 2026 06:37am

Two women held for filing false gang-rape case

TAXILA: The police in Bhattar town of Attock arrested two women on allegations of filing a false gang-rape report ...

Published 10 Jun, 2026 06:37am

Mother, Child Hospital to become functional by June 2027

Punjab govt directs divisional administration to speed up work on project

Published 10 Jun, 2026 06:37am

22 students killed as Ukraine attacks civilian targets: Russian envoy

ISLAMABAD: Russian Ambassador Albert P Khorev on Tuesday delivered an emergency briefing at the Russian Embassy,...

Published 10 Jun, 2026 06:37am