Stories by Munawer Azeem

Accused in Laiba suicide case killed by ‘accomplices’ firing’, police claim

Police say a brother and cousins of the accused were already in jail, while cases of Rs8.5 million fraud were registered against them with the City Police Station, Mansehra.

Updated 21 Oct, 2026 08:56am

Four capital police officials arrested for ‘dacoity’ at Chinese nationals’ house

Last month, three serving police personnel were found involved in operating a dacoit gang in Islamabad along with other accomplices.

Published 20 Oct, 2026 06:58am

Two injured as MNA’s son allegedly jumps red light in Islamabad

FIR states that the suspect drove the car rashly and at high speed, violated the traffic signal and hit the complainant and his colleague.

Updated 19 Oct, 2026 09:59am

Suspects loot cash, valuables in multiple capital strikes

ISLAMABAD: A gang of dacoits looted cash and valuables from the house of a Pakistani-American family in Islamabad,...

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:04am

Over 130 sexual assault, abduction cases registered in capital this year

Of the total 132 sexual assault cases, 40 were reported in the Soan Zone, followed by 32 in Saddar Zone, 25 in Rural Zone, 20 in Industrial Area and 15 in City Zone.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 10:21am

Capital administration finally starts removing containers from roadsides

All Pakistan Goods Alliance demands assurance of payment before removal of containers; authorities decide to send back police personnel from Pindi to their respective districts.

Updated 13 Oct, 2026 10:22am

Main suspect, two women picked up in female student’s suicide case in Islamabad

Gang defrauded a number of people and minted hundreds of millions of rupees, says official.

Updated 12 Oct, 2026 02:59pm

PM takes notice of student’s suicide over visa fraud

The student and her family were defrauded out of millions of rupees, after which she took her own life.

Updated 11 Oct, 2026 09:56am

4,500 citizens lose over Rs3bn to criminals in Islamabad this year

Police arrested criminals and recovered valuables from them, says DIG operations.

Updated 10 Oct, 2026 09:42am

Capital police bar officers, personnel from using social media

Making videos or taking photographs while wearing a police uniform strictly prohibited.

Published 08 Oct, 2026 07:01am

Handcuffed suspects injured as gunmen attack police in Islamabad

The two suspects had been arrested in connection with a robbery committed on August 30 within the jurisdiction of Koral police station.

Updated 27 Sep, 2026 09:04am

PTI’s protest postponement to double security cost in Islamabad

Govt will pay Rs46.5m per day to owners of 1,550 containers arranged to counter PTI protest in the capital.

Updated 26 Sep, 2026 08:28am

3 policemen found running ‘dacoits gang’ in Islamabad

Sources say the gang was busted during the investigation of a dacoity case at the house of Chinese nationals.

Updated 25 Sep, 2026 09:42am

Inauguration of Islamabad Model Jail next month

ISLAMABAD: A decision has been made to inaugurate the Islamabad Model Jail next month.

Published 25 Sep, 2026 07:02am

Goods transporters seek release of drivers, helpers detained with containers

ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Goods Alliance demanded the immediate release of drivers and helpers who were detained...

Published 24 Sep, 2026 07:04am

Islamabad police handed ‘net launchers’ ahead of PTI protest

The non-lethal mode of dealing with protesters may be used for the first time if PTI rallies manage to reach the capital.

Updated 24 Sep, 2026 08:30am

Section 144 imposed in Islamabad; district admin warns citizens against participating in any 'illegal activity'

Order dated Sept 18 says Section 144 to remain in force for two months.

Updated 23 Sep, 2026 11:18pm

NCCIA cracks down on network allegedly linked to India, Brazil

ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) conducted a crackdown on a network allegedly having...

Published 23 Sep, 2026 07:31am

KP motorways, GT Road ‘closed indefinitely’

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to close the Islamabad-Peshawar Motor­way (M1), the Islamabad-Dera Ismail ...

Published 23 Sep, 2026 07:30am

Islamabad, Rawalpindi brace for protest as security preparations intensify

Capital police seek Rs827m to handle marchers; over 2,000 containers are deployed at key points in Islamabad, Attock.

Updated 22 Sep, 2026 09:01am