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Islamabad is Pakistan's purpose-built federal capital, seat of Parliament, the Supreme Court and the diplomatic corps. A planned city laid out against the Margalla Hills, its news is national in scope — government policy, legislation, high-court rulings, diplomacy and the day-to-day business of the state, much of it centred on the Red Zone and Blue Area. This page tracks Islamabad coverage from across Pakistan's press as it breaks.
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has provisionally increased the incremental electricity consumption rate for industrial and agricultural consumers of ex-WAPDA distribution companies (XWDISCOs) and K-Electric from Rs22.98 to Rs25.30 per unit, e…
ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a positive Fuel Charges Adjustment (FCA) of Rs2.3673 per unit for electricity consumers of ex-WAPDA distribution companies (XWDISCOs) and K-Electric for September 2026, to be reflected in November b…
ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Friday said that development work in E-12 continued at full pace and so far 60 per cent work has been completed. The sector was launched in 1989 but despite the passage of 37 years, its development work has not been completed…
• Two members oppose revision, saying actual marginal cost stands at Rs31.83/unit • Power regulator warns of package suspension and legal action over missed deadlines • Consumers to pay an additional Rs2.37/unit in Nov bills to recover Rs25bn under fuel cost adjustment ISLAMABAD…
ISLAMABAD: JazzCash and its associated financial services businesses recorded a 67.6 percent year-on-year increase in revenue to Rs43.4 billion in the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, as digital transactions surged, lending expanded and VEON strengthened its presence in P…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal said that the media should play a proactive role in strengthening public accountability and focusing on the challenges confronting Pakistan’s development, economic growth and long…
ISLAMABAD: Nestlé Pakistan received two sustainability awards at the 29th Sustainable Development Conference (SDC) and Sustainability Investment Expo (SIE) in Islamabad, recognizing Nestlé Pakistan’s efforts on sustainability and advancing regenerative food systems and circulari…
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has prescribed a procedure for sales tax-registered taxpayers for the issuance of advance receipt invoices to account for advance payments received against supplies. The FBR has issued SRO 2063(I)/2026 to amend the Sales Tax Rules, 2…
ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index-based inflation for the week ended on November 5, 2026 recorded an increase of 0.29 percent, owing to an escalation in the prices oftomatoes 54.18 percent, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) 3.72 percent, potatoes 2.07 percent and eggs 1.17 percen…
ISLAMABAD: The price of petrol has been reduced by Rs6.59 per litre, bringing the retail price down to Rs346 per litre. High-Speed Diesel (HSD) saw a cut of Rs4.25 per litre, fixing its new rate at Rs378 per litre, down from the previous Rs382.25 per litre, effective till Novemb…
مدرسہ اختر العلوم کی انتظامیہ کو 15 روز میں عمارت کا منظور شدہ نقشہ جمع کرانے کی ہدایت
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has initiated construction of a new State Lounge at Islamabad International Airport as part of Pakistan’s preparations for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit scheduled to be hosted in Islamabad in August 2027. Def…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s merchandise exports recorded single-digit growth in the first four months of the current fiscal year (FY27), while the trade deficit widened on the back of rising imports, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday. In absolute terms, export…
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Friday underlined the need for a microscopic examination of the role of individuals involved in the theft, unauthorised sale and private siphoning of electricity, rather than supplying it through authorised channels. The observation came from a tw…
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar here on Friday chaired a meeting to finalise preparations for the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Council of Ministers Meeting, scheduled to be held in Islamabad on 15–16 November 2026. The…
ISLAMABAD: Lawyer and human rights activist Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against their convictions in the security breach case. The couple on Friday filed separate applications seeking the suspension of their sentences a…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Friday inaugurated the Pakistan Tourism and Culture Festival at the Islamabad Sports Complex, with participants from 20 countries attending the event. Around 200 stalls have been set up…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Friday expressed concern about the health of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, demanding his immediate medical examination and treatment at an independent hospital under the supervision of his…
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has sought the annual financial statements of the previous fiscal year 2025-26 from the lawmakers of all the six legislative houses of the country, latest by the year-end, in accordance with the relevant laws. In this context,…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has maintained that political changes following US midterm elections would not affect bilateral relations, calling for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve tensions between the United States and Iran. Foreign Office has also said that there is no visa ban on Ind…
ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with the Federal Minister of Interior of the Republic of Sudan, Babeker Samra Mustafa Ali, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday. DPM/FM reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfas…
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has held that where the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has excluded a particular class of conveyances from redemption, the Customs Appellate Tribunal has no jurisdiction to order their release against payment of a fine. A three-member bench, headed b…
ISLAMABAD: Top Pakistani leaders and economic experts have sought pro-people reforms, empowered local governments, progressive tax structures, and deep governance overhauls to achieve sustained and just economic growth in the country. The demand was made at a high-level dialogue…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan-US relations have entered a productive phase under President Donald Trump’s second term, with growing opportunities for trade, investment, energy cooperation and regional diplomacy, experts said at a discussion organised by the Institute of Regional Studies (…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal said that the media should play a proactive role in strengthening public accountability and focusing on the challenges confronting Pakistan’s development, economic growth and long…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom (UK) on Friday agreed to finalise a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on an immediate basis to curb drug trafficking and enhance counterterrorism cooperation. During a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and UK Minister of St…
NEWS WIRE ISLAMABAD International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) and Turkmenistan have made progress in extending cooperation in higher education studies of different disciplines related to religion and Arabic language.
ISLAMABAD - Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) has declared 27 commercially available bottled/ mineral water brands unsafe for human consumption due to microbiological and chemical contamination during the third quarter (July-September) of 2026.
ISLAMABAD - The top election regulatory body yesterday asked the parliamentarians to submit their yearly statements of assets and liabilities including spouse and dependent children by the end this year.
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan-Tajikistan Joint Exercise Dosti-III, the 3rd edition of bilateral counter terrorism exercise between Pakistan and Tajikistan Army, concluded at Special Operations School, Cherat.
ISLAMABAD - The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Friday sought government’s response on implementation of Lawyers Welfare and Protections Act 2023.
ISLAMABAD - The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Russian Federation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Moscow, Russia to strengthen bilateral cooperation and enhance joint efforts…
Islamabad’s district administration has sealed more than 40 petrol nozzles and six petrol pumps after citywide inspections found stations giving… Read More The post Islamabad Petrol Pumps Caught Selling Less Fuel At Full Price appeared first on ProPakistani.
Islamabad signals sustained strategic engagement with Washington
The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) will suspend electricity in parts of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum and Chakwal on Saturday,… Read More The post IESCO: 5 Cities Will Be Up to 8 Hours Without Electricity on 7 November appeared first on ProPakistani.
ISLAMABAD: A Turkish seismic vessel will arrive in Karachi between November 17 and 20 to begin offshore oil and gas exploration, the Petroleum Division said on Friday. The announcement followed a meeting between Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik and relevant agencies to revie…
ایمنسٹی انٹرنیشنل سمیت 23 بین الاقوامی انسانی حقوق اور قانونی تنظیموں نے انسانی حقوق کی وکیل ایمان مزاری اور ان کے شوہر ہادی علی چٹھہ کی فوری اور غیر مشروط رہائی کا مطالبہ کیا ہے۔ تنظیموں نے اسلام آباد کی انسدادِ دہشت گردی عدالت کی جانب سے سکیورٹی بیریئرز ہٹانے کے مقدمے میں سنائ…
ISLAMABAD: Human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and her spouse Hadi Ali Chattha on Friday filed appeals in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against their convictions by an anti-terrorism court in the security breach case. They also moved applications seeking the suspensio…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed authorities to prepare a “clear roadmap and time-bound targets” for establishing a 100 per cent digital payments system in the country. The directives came during a high-level meeting he chaired in Islamabad regarding the promotio…
PTI founder Imran Khan after appearing at the Lahore High Court on March 17, 2023. â AFPGohar expresses concern over Imran Khanâs health.PTI seeks implementation of SCâs August order.He demands immediate release of Imranâs sisters. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ...
Human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari with her husband and fellow lawyer Hadi Ali Chattha, during a court hearing in Islamabad on December 5, 2025. â AFPIHC assigns case numbers to appeals filed by Mazari and Chattha.Lawyer couple challenges 10-year sentences awarded by ATC.Petitio…
ISLAMABAD - The outgoing cabinet of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), led by Haroon ur Rasheed, and the newly elected cabinet, headed by Syed Amjad Shah, called on the Chief Justice of Pakistan at the Supreme Court premises here today.
ISLAMABAD - Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazal) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman launched a strong criticism of the government, accusing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of appearing increasingly helpless and questioning the manner in which constitutional amendments were pushed through the par…
اسلام آباد کی پہلی جیل کا پہلا حصہ 17سال کے بعد مکمل ہو پایا۔ یہ جیل پاکستان کی دوسری جیلوں سے کس طرح مختلف ہوگی اور اس نئی جیل میں کن قیدیوں کو رکھا جائے گا؟
A portrait of country's national poet Allama Iqbal. â Radio Pakistan/File ISLAMABAD: The federal government has declared November 9 a public holiday across the country on the occasion of Allama Iqbal Day. The holiday will be observed in accordance with the government's...
A security personnel stands guard at the headquarters of Election Commission of Pakistan in Islamabad. — AFP/FileDecision made after taking Punjab's request into consideration: ECPECP suspends all measures taken for KP polls until further orders.ECP highlights responsibility to.…
The Federal Constitutional Court is seen in this undated image. — Instagram/@fccp_pakistanKP advocate general cites Article 245 restrictions.KP govt raises objections to high court's jurisdiction.FCC chief justice says notices being issued to parties. ISLAMABAD: The...
ISLAMABAD - Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its close and brotherly ties with Iran, as he met the Iranian ambassador in Islamabad.
ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister for National Health Services Syed Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday inaugurated the Health Complaint Management System, describing it as one of the most important initiatives in the Ministry of Health’s history, aimed at making the government directly accou…
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in education, higher education, cultural exchange and professional development.
ISLAMABAD - The Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) abrupt suspension of water supply has forced the Pakistan Council for Research in Water Resources (PCRWR) to shut down its public water filtration plant in Sector I-8, leaving hundreds of regular beneficiaries without access…
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Peoples’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari yesterday held a high-level meeting with senior party leaders, governors, chief ministers and parliamentary representatives at Zardari House, where the country’s prevailing political situation came under…
ISLAMABAD - As the government plans to form a Parliamentary Electoral Reforms Committee (PERC), legal and constitutional experts have proposed amendments and changes, while questioning whether political parties have done their own homework ahead of the formation of the body.
ISLAMABAD - Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazal) yesterday strongly criticized the sealing of a shop belonging to the brother of Senator Kamran Murtaza in Quetta and the withdrawal of security provided to his family, demanding the immediate reopening of the premises and restoration of s…
ISLAMABAD - Foreign Secretary Asim Iftikhar Ahmad yesterday held separate diplomatic engagements with the British and Japanese ambassadors, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and exchanging views on regional and global developments.
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan is all set to host a two-day Foreign Ministers’ Conference of the ECO on November 15-16, in the federal capital, with preparations underway to convene the regional diplomatic gathering aimed at strengthening economic coop and connectivity among member states.
ISLAMABAD - The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has summoned former federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Maulana Asad Mehmood to appear before a Combined Investigation Team next Tuesday.
ISLAMABAD - Rubina Khan, the sister of incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan, on Wednesday raised alarm over her brother’s alleged deteriorating health, two days after the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder met with his lawyer Salman Safdar.
Islamabad, London pledge deeper security cooperation