Newspaper - Islamabad - March 12, 2026

Slum dwellers protest against expected eviction by CDA

HRCP alarmed by CDA’s attempt to evict working-class families living in Rimsha, Akram Gill colonies in sector H-9

Published 12 Mar, 2026 06:24am

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Retailers in Islamabad pass oil price surge on to consumers

Consumers complain revised prices being charged for products from previous stock.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 09:26am

FWO to introduce free anti-theft M-tag chips for bikes in Islamabad

According to FWO, the M-tag attached to the motorcycle becomes ineffective once removed, so there is no risk of the same M-tag being used on another bike.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 09:32am

MNAs’ salaries cut by 25pc as NA joins austerity drive

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Secretariat has implemented comprehensive austerity and fuel conservation measures...

Published 12 Mar, 2026 06:24am

Cash, valuables worth Rs17m stolen in seven strikes

ISLAMABAD: Robbers and thieves looted cash and valuables worth over Rs17 million form seven different places,...

Published 12 Mar, 2026 06:24am

AJK too cuts fuel use, salaries as part of austerity measures

MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) cabinet on Wednesday approved a series of austerity measures,...

Published 12 Mar, 2026 06:24am

Patwaris ordered to revamp revenue system

RAWALPINDI: Divisional Commissioner on Wednesday directed Patwaris (revenue officials) field staff to improve...

Published 12 Mar, 2026 06:24am

Curfew lifted in Skardu after 11 days

DC says mobile network and internet services will also be restored from today.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 10:20am

CDA seizes properties worth Rs4.2bn in fraudulent allotment case

Suspected allotments of 43 plots in different sectors resulted in loss of Rs1.2 billion to CDA

Published 12 Mar, 2026 06:24am

Election Commission of Pakistan forms committee to propose amendments to Islamabad LG ordinance

According to a notification, the committee is mandated to deliberate, finalise and submit for approval to the Ministry of Interior.

Updated 12 Mar, 2026 09:29am

Two killed, one injured in separate incidents

TAXILA: Two persons were killed while another was critically injured in three different incidents in various parts ...

Published 12 Mar, 2026 06:24am

Traffic restored on KKH

GILGIT: Karakoram Highway (KKH) reopened for traffic on Wednesday as rain and snowfall continued across...

Published 12 Mar, 2026 06:24am

Three wanted robbers arrested after police encounter

RAWALPINDI: Police apprehended three wanted robbers after they were injured during an encounter with police late...

Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Pindi, Islamabad receive light rain

RAWALPINDI: The twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad received light rain on Tuesday, bringing temperature down by...

Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:07am

NA passes bill for compulsory premarital thalassaemia screening of couples in capital

All centres dealing with thalassaemia to ensure that 10pc of their budget is spent on developing facilities for prenatal diagnosis.

Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Vacation in schools, colleges from March 16 to 31st notified

ISLAMABAD: Both public and private educational institutions of Islamabad will remain closed from March 16 to 31 as...

Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Rs15bn sewerage project for Rawalpindi to complete by June-end

Besides installation of 20 new tubewells, work underway to ensure water supply from Rawal, Khanpur dams.

Updated 11 Mar, 2026 09:52am

Rs8bn mega sanitation project for Attock, Hazro announced

TAXILA:Punjab Minister for Local Government and Community Development Zeeshan Rafiq announced a massive Rs8 billion...

Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Rising reliance on pulses’ import eats away $1 billion annually: experts

ISLAMABAD:Expressing deep concern over Pakistan’s rising import of pulses, experts at a seminar in Islamabad on...

Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Islamabad’s students aged 14 years and above to be taught reproductive health

Bill to go to President House for approval of President before becoming law.

Updated 11 Mar, 2026 09:47am

Youm-i-Ali observed in twin cities amid foolproof security

ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: Like other parts of the country, Youm-i-Shahadat of Hazrat Ali (A.S.) was observed with...

Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Two JVs submit technical bids for construction of cricket stadium in Islamabad

In next phase, CDA will ask JVs to submit their financial bids for project worth Rs11.4bn

Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:07am

AJK voter list to be updated for upcoming elections

MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Election Commission on Tuesday decided to update the 2022 electoral...

Published 11 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Illegal timber seized, offenders fined in Jand

TAXILA: The district administration in Jand town of Attock district has seized a trolley loaded with illegally...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 07:02am

CDA plans crackdown on encroachments along storm drains ahead of monsoon

Civic body chief say pre-emptive measures should be proposed in light of last year’s experience.

Published 10 Mar, 2026 07:02am

Additional checkposts set up in capital amid security concerns: minister

ISLAMABAD: In the wake of the prevailing security situation, extraordinary measures have been taken in the federal...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 07:02am

Petroleum price hike unlikely to affect Ring Road construction

RAWALPINDI: The recent petroleum crisis will not affect the construction work on the Rawalpindi Ring Road (R3)...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 07:02am

Released Aurat March participants demand probe into police action

Talal Chaudhry justifies arrests, says deliberate attempt was made to create a law and order situation.

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 09:49am

Precision agriculture key to tackling climate change, say experts

RAWALPINDI: Speakers at a seminar on Monday said precision agriculture is becoming increasingly essential in the ...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 07:02am

Youm-i-Zarbat observed with solemnity in Attock

TAXILA: Youm-i-Zarbat, the day commemorating the strike on Hazrat Ali (AS), was observed with deep religious ...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 07:02am

Last gas leak blast survivor also dies

TAXILA: The death toll from the gas leak explosion in Pindigheb town of Attock has risen to six after the last...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 07:02am

Two police officials held over escape of prisoner

RAWALPINDI: Two police officials, including an assistant sub-inspector (ASI), were arrested after registration of a...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 07:02am

HEC honours researchers for entering in top world scientists’ list

ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has celebrated the researchers who have made their way into the...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 07:02am

Role of women in development highlighted

RAWALPINDI:Glowing tributes were paid to late Dr Shamshad Akhtar, former governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, for...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 07:02am

Court issues notices in bail plea of detained protesters

ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court of Islamabad on Monday issued notices on post-arrest bail applications of 42...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 07:02am