Stories by Munawer Azeem

Main suspect accused of visa fraud in student's suicide case killed in firing by accomplices: police

Police spokesperson says other cops present at the site of the incident remained safe “due to bulletproof jackets and protective measures”.

Updated 20 Oct, 2026 11:49pm

Imaan, Hadi sent on judicial remand in another case after SC suspends sentences

Attempts were being made to keep the couple in jail, former federal minister Shireen Mazari says.

Updated 19 Sep, 2026 07:16pm

Quadcopter crashes on rooftop of house in Humak

ISLAMABAD: A quadcopter flown from an unidentified location crash-landed on the rooftop of a house in the ...

Published 04 Jul, 2026 04:56am

Unidentified quadcopter crashes on rooftop of house in Islamabad’s Humak locality

Police reached the house, cordoned off the area and confiscated the quadcopter.

Updated 03 Jul, 2026 09:38pm

Committee formed to probe fire incident at H-9 Sunday Bazaar

The eight-member committee will assess the response time of rescue services, ascertain the cause of the fire and factors that led to its spread and determine the extent of damage.

Updated 25 Jun, 2026 09:39am

Citizen taken into custody for likening Tarnol Railway Crossing to Strait of Hormuz

A first information report has been registered on the complaint of Sub-inspector Shahid Asghar on behalf of the state.

Updated 25 Apr, 2026 02:43pm

At least 31 killed, 169 injured in suicide bombing at Islamabad imambargah

Defence minister points finger at India and Afghanistan, says the state will respond to this “cruelty with full force”; govt to release report on attack in 72 hours; CM Maryam says Punjab govt has dispatched 25 ambulances to Islamabad, cancels her Basant engagements for tomorrow.

Updated 06 Feb, 2026 11:42pm

12 killed, 36 injured in suicide blast outside district court in Islamabad’s G-11

Videos of the incident on social media show flames and plumes of smoke rising into the air from the remains of a charred vehicle.

Updated 13 Nov, 2025 05:09pm

Inquiry report reveals ‘massive embezzlement’ in Islamabad’s Zakat fund

Commissioner says matter referred to FIA after preliminary inquiry; investigators propose external audit.

Updated 29 Jan, 2025 03:15pm

Two policemen dismissed from service for ‘stealing’ case property in Islamabad

Officials say that the two policemen were found guilty and dismissed from service after an inquiry.

Updated 05 Sep, 2024 10:49am

Islamabad model jail awaits completion

Only 30pc work completed with July 2024 deadline fast approaching.

Updated 16 Oct, 2023 11:00am

PTI leaders claim Saifullah Nyazee ‘picked up’ from Senate premises; FIA says no arrest has been made

Fawad calls on Senate chairman to take notice; Rana Sanaullah says Nyazee "taken by FIA" for questioning.

Updated 07 Oct, 2022 05:31pm

32 Omicron cases reported in Islamabad so far

30 samples from Rawalpindi sent to NIH for detection of Omicron variant.

Updated 31 Dec, 2021 10:04am

Pindi, Islamabad see spike in dengue cases

ISLAMABAD: Another spike was seen in the number of dengue cases on a single day in twin cities as the capital...

Published 01 Oct, 2021 07:04am

Country sees reduction in Covid-19 cases

ISLAMABAD: A drop in the number of Covid-19 cases has been seen across the country during the last one week and the...

Published 25 Sep, 2021 06:34am

Islamabad, Pindi districts see four Covid-19 deaths

ISLAMABAD: Four people lost their lives to Covid-19 on Friday while 250 were diagnosed with the disease in ...

Published 18 Sep, 2021 06:42am

Seven lives lost to Covid-19

ISLAMABAD: Seven people died after battling with Covid-19 in Rawalpindi and Islamabad districts on Thursday whereas...

Published 17 Sep, 2021 07:48am

Several private schools sealed for violating govt order

ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) team along with assistant commissioners on Thursday...

Published 10 Sep, 2021 07:04am

Capital sees increase in single day Covid cases

ISLAMABAD: An increase was seen in the number of Covid-19 cases reported on a single day as 394 people contracted ...

Published 03 Sep, 2021 07:06am

Over 100 Covid-19 hotspots sealed in Rawalpindi

Five succumb to virus in twin cities; two educational institutions closed in Islamabad...

Published 12 Aug, 2021 06:45am