Stories by Munawer Azeem

Capital police chief dissatisfied with security arrangements at worship places

IG visited several worship places to check and review security measures during Friday prayers. Updated 03 May, 2026 10:10am

Stealing of Safe City camera from metro station goes unnoticed in Islamabad

A police official said that it was a face recognition camera worth Rs90,000 installed at the Faizabad Metro Station. Updated 30 Apr, 2026 09:13am

Restrictions on public, goods transport lifted

ISLAMABAD: The capital administration on Saturday night allowed the entry of all public and goods transport into... Published 26 Apr, 2026 05:42am

Islamabad administration allows public, goods transport; revises business timings

Rawalpindi DC says all entry and exit points have been opened for all types of traffic, including private, public and goods transport. Updated 25 Apr, 2026 10:56pm

Four family members gunned down in Islamabad suburbs, police say

The reason behind the murders has yet to be ascertained, but police suspect it could be a case of so-called honour killing. Published 25 Apr, 2026 04:32pm

Only essential goods exempt as twin cities on high alert

Red Zone and Extended Red Zone will remain completely closed for all types of traffic. Updated 25 Apr, 2026 08:29am

Social media post lands citizen in jail amid security alert in Islamabad

Man was accused of sharing a post on social media, saying, “Tarnol Railway Crossing is no less than the Strait of Hormuz. If it is closed, all our problems will be resolved”. Updated 25 Apr, 2026 09:26am

Tableeghi Ijtama postponed in Islamabad for a week

Officials say that uncertainty will continue to prevail in Islamabad until a clear picture emerges on whether the peace talks will be held. Updated 24 Apr, 2026 08:33am

Red Zone remains sealed as uncertainty around expected US-Iran talks lingers

Partial reopening of routes eases pressure; citizens face difficulties due to closure of major thoroughfares. Updated 23 Apr, 2026 09:26am

Islamabad’s Red Zone remains off-limits; other routes in twin cities reopen to public after days-long closure

Pirwadhai and Faizabad bus stands remain closed, and goods transport has not resumed yet; Islamabad DC refutes notification regarding revision in timings for markets. Updated 22 Apr, 2026 10:00pm

Red Zone sealed again ahead of possible Islamabad Talks 2.0

Security tightened across capital with route closures and multi-layer deployment. Updated 20 Apr, 2026 09:53am

Security beefed up as Islamabad prepares for foreign delegations’ arrival amid anticipation of US-Iran talks

Alternate traffic plans issued to facilitate citizens; sources say advanced teams have started arriving in Islamabad ahead of a possible second round of US-Iran talks. Updated 20 Apr, 2026 01:29am

Over 10,000 police personnel deployed on security duty in Rawalpindi

400 elite commandos, including 100 snipers, part of multi-layered security. Updated 19 Apr, 2026 10:04am

Campaign launched to remove illegal guards’ cabins from outside houses in Islamabad

Security enhanced in Islamabad ahead of expected US-Iran talks. Updated 18 Apr, 2026 08:31am

Police discuss security measures ahead of possible second round of US-Iran talks

Authorities decide to implement security plan put in place during first round of talks Published 17 Apr, 2026 08:16am

Islamabad administration revises business timings, extends restrictions to bakeries and sports facilities

As per the revised order, all sports facilities to close by 8pm, bakeries to close by 10pm. Published 16 Apr, 2026 07:57pm

Security arrangements in Islamabad in overdrive amid possible 2nd round of US-Iran talks

Capital placed on high alert, say senior police officials; capital police seek 7,000 personnel from Punjab police. Updated 16 Apr, 2026 09:51pm

Capital Development Authority razes nearly 200 Noorpur Shahan houses during massive operation in Islamabad

Police book 350 individuals under Anti-Terrorism Act, other charges over Tuesday’s violent clash. Updated 16 Apr, 2026 09:31am

Anti-encroachment operation triggers violent backlash from villagers in Islamabad

Noori Bagh Mohallah in Noorpur Shahan demolished; Eight policemen injured, two vehicles torched. Updated 15 Apr, 2026 08:51am

2 policemen injured as residents protest against anti-encroachment drive in Islamabad

Two CDA vehicles torched; authorities resort to tear-gas shelling to disperse protesters; HRCP criticised CDA’s "anti-poor approach". Updated 14 Apr, 2026 05:45pm