Stories by Kashif Abbasi

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

Hotel, motel plot owners get major relief as Floor Area Ratio charges reduced

Federal cabinet restores Rs930 per square foot rate till 2028 to facilitate timely completion of projects ahead of SCO conference. Updated 23 Feb, 2026 09:42am

Naqvi directs CDA to complete tram study in three months

Inaugurates e-bus depot as its ridership reaches 125,000 daily Published 21 Feb, 2026 06:03am

Ad-hoc PHF chief to meet team management today, removes ban on Ammad

ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: Mohiy­uddin Ahmad Wani, the newly appo­inted ad-hoc president of the Pakistan Hockey Federation... Published 21 Feb, 2026 06:02am

I-14 residents urge CDA to ensure basic facilities

ISLAMABAD: Residents of I-14 have urged the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to ensure basic civic facilities ... Published 20 Feb, 2026 06:50am

Hockey turmoil deepens after PHF chief steps down

PM accepts Tariq Bugti’s resignation, Wani named interim president. Updated 20 Feb, 2026 07:29am

Senate panel orders CDA to resolve missing file case amid 240 similar complaints

Official sources say probe underway into alleged bogus allotments, vanished records Published 19 Feb, 2026 07:03am

Families of gas leak explosion victims given cheques

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Mohammad Yousaf on Tuesday distributed... Published 18 Feb, 2026 06:19am

Development work begins in F-14, F-15 sectors after 11-year delay

Green Enclave allottees stage protest at ceremony. Published 17 Feb, 2026 06:58am

Groundbreaking of F-14, F-15 today as FGEHA eyes launch of F-12, G-12 sectors

Housing ministry pushes ahead with new sectors while several apartment, housing schemes remain delayed Published 16 Feb, 2026 06:30am

CDA digitises D-12 land record, rolls out e-processing system

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has digitised all records of Sector D-12 as a pilot project, and... Published 13 Feb, 2026 05:55am

Senate panel to probe alleged fund misappropriation in National Vocational and Technical Training Commission

Body also takes notice of PIFD governance issues, fake degrees and ministry’s refusal to facilitate university visit. Updated 12 Feb, 2026 09:58am

Revision in master plan not in sight, another change proposed to commission

New list of 18 members will be sent to federal cabinet for approval, says official Updated 10 Feb, 2026 12:55pm