All posts tagged "Islamabad"
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56PakistanLow-cost shuttle service to be launched from Rawalpindi to Islamabad Airport
The Rawalpindi District Administration has approved a low-cost shuttle service between Rawalpindi and several parts of Islamabad, along with the Islamabad International Airport. ...
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229EducationGovt plans to open PM’s promised university at Sir Syed Memorial Building
It is being planned to establish a university in the Sir Syed Memorial Building, G-5 instead of establishing the same on the...
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213AutomotiveCoca-Cola kicks off Pakistan’s first Plastic Road project in Islamabad
Coca-Cola Pakistan, TeamUp, and the National Incubation Center (NIC) have teamed up with the Capital Development Authority (CDA) for ‘Plastic Road’ project to...
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139AutomotiveCDA approves Rs 873 million to launch bus service in Islamabad by February
Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to launch a bus service in the capital city of Islamabad by coming February, fulfilling the...
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195PakistanPM Imran launches cadastral map of Islamabad to end land record tampering
In order to curb land record tampering, Prime Minister Imran Khan has launched the cadastral map of Islamabad. On Wednesday, the premier...
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225Education‘Tight jeans, short shirts’ banned as FDE issues dress code for educationists
Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has issued a recent dress code for the teachers in federal institutions which prohibits female educationists from...
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229PakistanIslamabad ranked second safest city in Southern Asia
Islamabad, Pakistan’ capital, has been declared as the second safest city in the Southern Asia region in a safety index, assembled by an...
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103PakistanOPD pilot project under sehat sahulat program launched in Islamabad
The Ministry of National Health Services (NHS) on Wednesday launched OPD pilot project under Sehat Sahulat Programme for the residents of Islamabad....
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138FashionGerman fashion retailer Hugo Boss enters Pakistan
Cheap labor is a great advantage to international investors for penetration in Pakistan, said Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, the President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry...
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106Coronavirus12,000 health workers to get Covid-19 risk allowance next week
Government is going to pay the health-risk allowance to 12,000 government employees in the federal capital Islamabad next week. On Monday, while...
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179PakistanMan wielding gun arrested outside Parliament House in Islamabad
Police have arrested a man with a gun in one hand and a knife in the other outside the Parliament House Islamabad, a video...
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234PakistanKarachi, Islamabad among world’s cheapest cities to live in 2021
The world’s cheapest cities to live in have been revealed by Mercer’s 27th annual Cost of Living Survey that analysed data from 209 cities...
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170EducationFDE decides to promote students of classes 1 to 8 without exams
In the wake of the frequent closures of schools amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) had decided to...
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133CoronavirusIslamabad admin aiming to administer 25,000 vaccine doses daily
The health authorities are targeting to administer 25,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine on daily basis, 420,000 people have already been inoculated in...
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209CoronavirusCovid-19 vaccination center to be established at ICCI
The Islamabad District Health Office is going to set up a Covid-19 vaccination center in collaboration with the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI). ...
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275TechnologyPakistan receives $76.28 million loan from South Korea to build IT Park
South Korea has provided the Pakistani government with a $76.28 million loan to help fund the development of an IT park in...
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568AutomotivePay taxes and get your vehicle registered at home in Islamabad: Excise and Taxation Department
The Excise and Taxation Department (ETD) Islamabad has introduced home services for vehicle owners in the capital, citizens would now be able to call ETD team...
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178PakistanWater supply to Islamabad from Rawal Dam restored after three decades
The supply of water from the Rawal dam to Islamabad has been restored after a hiatus of three decades. On Monday, the Capital Development...
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283CoronavirusSmart lockdown imposed in localities of Islamabad and Peshawar
The district administration has ordered to impose smart lockdown in 32 areas of Peshawar amid rising covid cases, meanwhile 11 residential areas have been...
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182PakistanIslamabad’s Jinnah Avenue to be linked with F-8 and PIMS: CDA
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is going to provide direct links to F-8 and PIMS side from Jinnah Avenue. The decision to...
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273PakistanGovt is Selling Islamabad’s Jinnah Convention Center
The Ministry of Privatization has officially floated tenders for privatization of the Jinnah Convention Center (JCC). According to the official notification circulated...
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252PakistanHealth cards to be distributed among 300,000 labourers in Islamabad
At least 300,000 laborers in Islamabad are going to have health cards at their doorsteps, Punjab Employees Social Security Institution (PESSI) will...
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293PakistanTurkey sets up advanced honeybee research laboratory in Islamabad
Due to the high demand for honey in rural areas, Pakistan established a Honeybee Research Laboratory with the cooperation of Turkey. The...
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297PakistanIslamabad police fire tear gas at govt employees protesting for increase in salaries
Islamabad Police on Wednesday fired tear gas at government employees who were heading towards the Parliament House and demanding an increase in...
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723PakistanKashmala’s son was driving car that ran over people: Islamabad accident survivor says
Refuting the federal ombudsman’s claims, the survivor of the Islamabad accident Mujib ur Rehman said in a video message that Kashmala Tariq’s...
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398TechnologyChinese company and COMSATS to set up an LED Research Center
Chinese company is interested in collaborating with COMSATS University Islamabad in setting up an LED Research Center where research on LED Technology...
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590PakistanCDA to restart construction of Margalla Road after seven years
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced its decision to resume the construction of Margalla road after seven years. Capital Development Authority...
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1.0KTechnologyIslamabad to build 1st space observatory center in Shakarparian
In a first, Capital Development Authority (CDA) plans setting up an observatory center and a space museum in Shakarparian Hills, Islamabad. The...
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468PropertyPAC asks CDA to apply ‘Bani Gala model’ to legalize illegal societies
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to implement the Bani Gala regularization model in order to...
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485PakistanCDA refuses taking over incomplete Metro Bus Project from NHA
Capital Development Authority (CDA) has asked the National Highway Authority (NHA) to complete the remaining work of the Metro bus project before...
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560PakistanFive cops involved in Usama Nadeem Satti murder case dismissed
The five police officials arrested over their involvement in the killing of the young man named Usama Nadeem Satti in Islamabad were...
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343PakistanCapital saw economic activity worth Rs 100 billion in 2020: CDA
Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) has had economic activity worth around Rs 100 billion during 2020 according to data released by CDA. According...
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1.1KPakistanJIT formed to probe ‘Usama Satti murder case’
A joint investigation team (JIT) was appointed on Sunday by Chief Commissioner Islamabad Amir Ahmed Ali to investigate the death of young...
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1.4KPakistanCDA to launch F-13 residential sector for ‘Low-Income Workers’
Federal government has directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to launch the F-13 residential sector for the low-income group of Islamabad. On...
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610PakistanCDA plans more underpasses to end traffic issues in Islamabad
To overcome traffic congestion, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) is planning to construct more flyovers and underpasses. In a bid to alleviate...
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516TechnologyCDA to Establish Special Technology Zone in Shahzad Town
Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced its decision to set up a special technology zone (STZ) on 150 acres of vacant land...
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430PakistanCDA takes strict action against societies violating zoning regulations
Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to strictly ask owners of housing societies and schemes to implement the CDA and Islamabad Capital...
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542PakistanIslamabad launches campaign for awareness on labour laws
Directorate of Labour and Industries, Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) has launched a drive to raise awareness on various labour laws among the...
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388PakistanIslamabad extends ban on gatherings and demonstrations for two months
The capital administration has extended ban on all kinds of gatherings of five or more people, processions and rallies and demonstrations at...
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389PakistanCapital’s Marghazar Zoo to be converted into wildlife conservation center
Islamabad: Marghazar Zoo is going to be converted into a world-class wildlife conservation center, announced SAPM Malik Amin Aslam. On Wednesday, Special...
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862EntertainmentFirst drive-in cinema to be opened in Islamabad on December 18
The residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi to have their first drive-in cinema at Parade Ground adjacent to Islamabad Highway from December 18th....
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726PakistanWater crisis to ease in Rawalpindi, Islamabad next year
The possibility of water shortage in Rawalpindi and Islamabad has been ruled out in 2021 as Rawal Dam, Khanpur Dam, and Simly...
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455PakistanIslamabad sees highest positivity rate since Covid-19 outbreak
The highest coronavirus positivity rate in Islamabad has been recorded on Tuesday since the outbreak in March, the rate has reached 11.78....
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393PakistanCovid-19 Second Wave: Islamabad Test Positivity Rate Rises to 7.7pc
As COVID-19 cases are surging in Pakistan, the test positivity rate in the Islamabad has increased to 7.7 percent and 2 more...
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513PakistanSection 144 Imposed in Islamabad Enforcing the Use of Face Masks in Public
Muhammad Hamza Shafaqaat, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Islamabad has ordered Section 144 in Islamabad, announcing that the use of face masks...
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420PakistanQAU sealed due to spike in COVID-19 cases
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) in Islamabad was temporarily closed on Monday after the appearance of five COVID-19 patients in different departments of...
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573PakistanMore Islamabad sectors sealed after biggest jump in Covid-19 cases in two months
On Sunday, the Islamabad Capital Territory administration sealed 10 streets in seven residential sectors after 158 new Covid-19 cases were reported in...
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1.3KPakistanWHO assessing various services to declare Islamabad a ‘healthy city’
World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a study in Islamabad to assess if the city met the parameters of a healthy city. The...
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1.6KEntertainment‘Chai Wala’ Arshad Khan Has Opened a Fancy Rooftop Cafe in Islamabad
In an interview, the famous ‘chai wala’ Arshad Khan shared that he has now opened his rooftop cafe in Islamabad and named...
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1.1KPakistanGang supplying drugs to important personalities in Islamabad busted
The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has captured a gang that was involved in supplying drugs to private individuals and government officials in Islamabad...
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1.8KEntertainmentTikTok star Marvi Chaudhry named in Islamabad murder case
Marvi Chaudhry, the TikTok star has been named in murder case of Ali filed by police in Islamabad. Marvi has landed in...
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1.7KPakistanExcise Dept, NADRA Launch Doorstep Vehicle Registration Service
The office of the Deputy Commissioner Islamabad reported that the Federal Excise and Taxation Department with the association of National Database and...
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429PakistanPM should know what’s happening to ordinary citizens in Islamabad: IHC
On Thursday, Chief Justice IHC Athar Minallah said that the Prime Minister of Pakistan should be aware of every happening to ordinary...
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1.4KAutomotiveCDA & MoST Sign MoU to Operate Electric Buses In Islamabad
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to launch...
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572PakistanMedical college in Islamabad closed after 16 Covid cases reported
After 16 students and employees of Riphah Medical College tested Covid positive, the district administration of Islamabad sealed the college and a...
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1.1KPakistanIslamabad to receive heavy rains, red alert issued
On Tuesday, the Islamabad Capital Territory administration issued a red alert over possible flooding caused by heavy rains expected to lash the...
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707BusinessBalochistan establishes facilitation center for investors in Islamabad
To provide information and to facilitate the investors in Balochistan, a facilitation center has been established in Islamabad. Such centers will also...
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846TechnologyIslamabad ETD to deploy E-Tags to monitor Vehicle Theft
Car theft is increasing day by day and authorities are bringing in new changes to handle the situation in the capital city....
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2.3KPakistanGovt decides to permanently shut down Monal Restaurant Islamabad
The federal government has decided to permanently shut down Islamabad’s premium dining location Monal Restaurant located on the Margalla Hills National Park...
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1.6KPakistanAnimal deaths in Marghazar Zoo: IHC issues contempt notice to Zartaj Gul
On Tuesday, the Islamabad High Court issued a contempt notice to Zartaj Gul Wazir the Minister of State for Climate Change over...
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2.5KPakistanDouble-decker buses to start from 14th August in Rawalpindi and Islamabad
The popular double-decker buses of the past will be again seen on roads of Rawalpindi Islamabad under the Tourism Development Corporation of...
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959TechnologyCity Islamabad app is a step towards digital revolution
From queue to clicks: Pakistan steps towards digital revolution. The mobile app under the name of City Islamabad is changing how things...
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605PakistanIHC orders CDA to seal ‘illegal’ navy club
The Islamabad High Court on Thursday called the construction of the Navy Sailing Club on the Rawal Lake illegal and ordered CDA...
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703PakistanCoronavirus positive cases fall rapidly in Islamabad
Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) recorded only 21 coronavirus positive cases on Thursday, the lowest number since early May, according to the official...
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748AutomotiveFirst electric vehicle charging station to be launched in Islamabad
Fawad Chaudhry on Monday expressed his excitement over the launch of the first electric vehicle charging station in Islamabad. Federal Minister of...
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710PakistanCovid-19 pandemic waning in Rawalpindi, Islamabad
As per the latest statistics the Covid-19 cases, as well as deaths in twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, are significantly reducing....
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730TechnologyNew optical fiber cable operationalized from Khunjerab to Islamabad
The way towards digitization is in the development phase in Pakistan’s mega-project CPEC as the new optical fiber project is operationalized which...
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737BusinessGovernment planning to set up Gemstone City in Islamabad
The federal government is planning to build a gemstone city in Islamabad, featuring easy access to attract foreign investment and exports in...
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729PakistanCoronavirus spread being controlled in Islamabad: Capital admin
Islamabad administration reported that the coronavirus spread is controlled as less than 400 new cases are reported which were double before imposing...
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1.2KPakistanCDA to acquire land for Tarbela Dam water supply project for twin cities
To meet the increasing water need, CDA will acquire the land for the supply of water to the twin cities of Rawalpindi...
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893PakistanSmart lockdown imposed in Islamabad
Islamabad: After 24 hours given to the residents of I-8 and I-10 localities and Markaz passed, law enforcement forces including police and...
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974Business3 mega projects for twin cities in next budget
3 mega projects for twin cities including Ring Road Rawalpindi, Ring Road Islamabad, and Sehala Railway Gate Flyover are to be included...
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669BusinessCoronavirus: Businesses reopened, roads overcrowded
On the 70th day of smart lockdown in the twin cities of Rawalpindi/Islamabad, shopping malls and markets are opened, offices reopened and...
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941PakistanSC rules out stone crushing plants on Margalla Hills
Supreme court has ordered to stop the stone crushing plants in Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP) and ruled out the possibility of...
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583PakistanRs 3000 fine for people not wearing masks in Islamabad
The federal government and Islamabad capital territory administration took a decision and mandated all the city residents to wear a face mask...
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544BusinessCapital administration lifted the ban on inter and intra-city transport
Inter and intra-city transport have been allowed to resume their services by following SOPs after the capital administration lifted the ban. Standard...
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621MedicalPM inaugurates Covid-19 Telehealth Portal in Islamabad
Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan is showing his special interest to make the whole nation work together and the recent inauguration...
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818PakistanLeopards spotted in Margalla Hills as Coronavirus clears way
Islamabad: Leopards, jackals, boar, birds and other creatures living in Islamabad’s tree-covered Margalla hills have been enjoying a rare freedom from the...
