Stories by Kashif Abbasi

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

Five plazas vacated, sealed as operation launched in Bhara Kahu

Action part of ongoing drive to reclaim 108 kanals prime state land along Murree Road, says CDA

Published 24 Oct, 2026 06:20am

Brilliant Sri Lanka overhaul mammoth total to trump Brook’s fastest double ton

RAWALPINDI: Sri Lanka pulled off a sensational two-wicket victory over England on Thursday, completing the...

Published 23 Oct, 2026 07:58am

Proposed amendments to Islamabad LG law cast doubt on Dec 20 polls

NA committee report proposes three town corporations, separate mayors and greater powers for administrators.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 09:23am

ECP issues yet another election schedule for Islamabad polls

Commission sets December 20 as polling day

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:45am

City managers mulling shifting Sabzi Mandi to make room for bus terminal

Traders say shifting of market will create problems for them, vendors

Published 21 Oct, 2026 07:05am

All-round Arafat owns the show as Pakistan crush England in tri-series

RAWALPINDI: As Gus Atkinson and Sonny Baker found themselves stranded at the same end, Arafat Minhas fumbled a throw...

Published 21 Oct, 2026 07:04am

CDA’s act of dumping waste between I-10, I-11 in Islamabad slammed in NA

Proper transfer station will start functioning in I-9 in three months, says state minister.

Updated 20 Oct, 2026 09:56am

Rural areas of Islamabad get first-ever waste collection facility

Service launched through Turkish company; residents urge CDA to ensure its continuity.

Published 19 Oct, 2026 06:40am

Two moments of madness cost SL as Pakistan win tri-series opener after Salman ton

RAWALPINDI: Sri Lanka were cruising. Only 53 runs stood between them and a flying start in the One-day International...

Published 19 Oct, 2026 06:39am

Pakistan focused on tri-series with an eye on World Cup: Shaheen

RAWALPINDI: Captain Shahe­en Shah Afridi on Saturday said that Pakistan were focusing firmly on One-day...

Published 18 Oct, 2026 06:41am

Islamabad residents suffer as newspaper market, two weekly bazaars sealed

Newspaper market defaults on rent payment; G-6, H-9 bazaars to reopen after foolproof fire safety measures ensured, says official.

Published 17 Oct, 2026 04:57am

CDA set to appoint dedicated member for sector development

On direction of interior minister, civic agency has decided to pay attention to stalled sectors, says official

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:04am

ECP to hear case on Islamabad local elections after ordinance lapses

Commission fixes Oct 21 hearing to determine whether polls can be held under 2015 law amid over five years of delay

Published 15 Oct, 2026 06:59am