Newspaper - Islamabad - August 2, 2026

Spillways opened after heavy showers fill Rawal Dam to brim

Water level in Khanpur Dam still at 50 per cent of the total storage capacity.

Updated 02 Aug, 2026 09:04am

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TTAP leaders to lead food, medicine convoy to AJK

ISLAMABAD: Tehreek Tahaffuz-i-Ayeen Pakistan (TTAP) on Saturday announced that its leaders will lead a convoy...

Published 02 Aug, 2026 07:16am

Work on Islamabad Expressway extension project begins

Minister visits site, directs CDA to complete six-lane road along Expressway from Faizabad to Gulberg Green on fast track.

Updated 02 Aug, 2026 08:53am

CDA board approves increase in water charges, relaxes lease and parking rules

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) Board, which met here on Saturday, took several policy...

Published 02 Aug, 2026 07:16am

Emergency Response Committee reviews preparedness for monsoon

NDMA team briefs committee on humanitarian response being coordinated with national and international partners.

Published 02 Aug, 2026 07:16am

Greenbelts on G.T. Road in Gujar Khan to be beautified

GUJAR KHAN: The Tehsil administration has devised a plan to launch tree plantation and beautification of 30-km-long...

Published 02 Aug, 2026 07:16am

PMA opposes point of sale system for small hospitals

ISLAMABAD: The representative body of the medical fraternity, the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA), has expressed...

Published 02 Aug, 2026 07:16am

Four senior lawyers in race for federal prosecutor general’s office

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expected to make final decision on appointment once Ghulam Sarwar Nihang relieved of his present office.

Updated 02 Aug, 2026 09:53am

RDA asked to finalise budget for 2026-27 without delay

RAWALPINDI: After failing to prepare an annual budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, despite a month having passed, ...

Published 02 Aug, 2026 07:16am

Murad Saeed ordered to pay Rs2.5m to minister in defamation suit

Court rules allegations of corruption, misuse of authority and receiving illegal commissions not backed by any evidence.

Updated 02 Aug, 2026 09:01am

95pc students of FDE institutions pass matric exam

ISLAMABAD: Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has claimed that 95.46 per cent of its students have passed the...

Published 02 Aug, 2026 07:16am

Heavy rain floods low-lying areas, roads in Rawalpindi, Islamabad

The district administration was put on alert after the water level in Leh Nullah rose to 10 feet.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 08:32am

CDA retires four officers over disputed beautification tender

ISLAMABAD: The management of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has sent four officers on compulsory retirement...

Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:51am

FBISE, FDE win digital transformation awards

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) and the Federal Directorate of ...

Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:51am

One swept away in nullah, two drown in pond

RAWALPINDI/JHELUM: A boy was swept away in a nullah in Friends Colony, Misrial Road, during monsoon rain while two...

Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:51am

CDA to build four rescue stations in Islamabad, receive 21 fire tenders from China

The four new Rescue 1122 centres will be established in sectors G-11, I-14, I-9 and Model Town Humak.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 09:00am

Wildlife Rangers, community conservation group honoured at Pakistan Wildlife Protection Awards

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan paid tribute to its frontline wildlife protectors at the Pakistan Wildlife Protection Awards...

Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:51am

Police official booked for allegedly assaulting mother, brother in Rawalpindi

Official seeks interim bail from a local court.

Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:51am

Pindi board asks marking officers to evaluate papers impartially

RAWALPINDI: Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Rawalpindi (BISE) asked the marking officers to check the...

Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:51am

Over 4,000 policemen to be deployed for polls on four AJK migrant seats

RAWALPINDI: More than 4,000 police personnel will be deployed to ensure foolproof security for the Azad Jammu and...

Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:51am

Missing girl found murdered in Talagang

Her maternal uncle has got registered a case of the kidnapping against unknown persons.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 08:54am

Comstech launches second phase of fellowship programme for Somali scholars

25 fully funded fellowships announced to strengthen Somalia’s academic, technical capacity

Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:51am

Lawrence College students showcase athletic excellence at sports day

ISLAMABAD: Students of Lawrence College Ghora Gali in Murree displayed exceptional athletic ability, discipline,...

Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:51am

Pindi police told to further tighten security for Chinese nationals

RPO also directs to ensure foolproof security arrangements for Chehlum processions and majalis as well as AJK elections to be held on August 2.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 09:15am

Task force begins work on strategy to promote Gandhara heritage

Inaugural meeting of the force focuses on developing a roadmap to position Pakistan as a leading global destination for Buddhist heritage tourism and as the custodian of the Gandhara civilisation.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:14am

Sanitation workers protest over unpaid Eid honorarium, demand regularisation in Rawalpindi

More than 300 employees march from Murree Road to the Rawalpindi Press Club, stage demonstration.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 08:55am

Preparedness for current monsoon spell reviewed

ISLAMABAD: The seventh session of the Emergency Response Committee was convened to review national preparedness...

Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:14am

Residents decry open dumping along Simly Dam Road in Bhara Kahu

Citizens urge CDA to restore sanitation services as civic agency says cleanup operation has begun

Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:14am

HRCP calls for accountability as abuse persists despite anti-torture law

Participants of a consultation note that torture was not committed solely by state actors; emphasise that the state was responsible for preventing such acts, protecting victims and ensuring accountability.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:14am

PHA told to plant trees on main roads in monsoon drive

RAWALPINDI: The divisional administration on Thursday asked the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) to plant ...

Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:14am

Minister directs strict enforcement of axle load limits on highways

Instructs the National Highway and Motorway Police, traffic police and the National Highway Authority to maintain round-the-clock vigilance at all weigh stations.

Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:14am

6,216 cases disposed of under new SOP, says SC registrar

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has disposed of 6216 cases under different categories out of a total of 8062 fixed ...

Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:14am

Minor girl, 2 teenagers sexually assaulted in Chakwal

Police official says case has been registered against the accused; police arrest two suspects after an alleged shoot-out.

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 09:40am

Pakistan recovers 904 smuggled antiquities from US, France and Italy

Officials say the recovered items included rare pottery, terracotta figurines, stone sculptures and other archaeological objects dating back thousands of years.

Published 30 Jul, 2026 07:05am

Senate body to seek briefing from NAB chairman on Bhara Kahu housing scheme

Meeting observes despite signing of construction agreement in 2019, physical work remains suspended.

Updated 30 Jul, 2026 09:00am