Stories by Munawer Azeem

Suspected robbers injured in ‘police encounter’

ISLAMABAD: Two suspected robbers were injured during an encounter, police said. Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:19am

432 kidnapping, sexual assault cases reported in Islamabad in five months

According to police sources, a total of 55 cases of “sexual assault” have been registered during the period. Updated 06 Jun, 2026 09:18am

Over 1,500 capital police personnel to leave for AJK

Azad Kashmir IGP seeks force in wake of Joint Awami Action Committee’s protest call. Updated 06 Jun, 2026 09:20am

Man booked for entering Parliament House without authorisation

According to the FIR, he remained in the premises for seven minutes, during which he allegedly recorded video footage. Updated 04 Jun, 2026 09:34am

Safe City Authority takes notice of three camera theft incidents in Islamabad after 26 days

Even though the incident was recorded on a camera in real-time, the police only found out about the theft after almost three weeks. Updated 03 Jun, 2026 08:45am

Traffic police register FIRs against violators instead of imposing fines in Islamabad

Police lodge 496 cases over traffic violations in the last two weeks. Updated 02 Jun, 2026 08:28am

Over 2,000 workers, 200 vehicles mobilised for Eid cleanliness: Capital Development Authority

Capital admin constitutes special cleaning teams for designated points. Updated 27 May, 2026 09:46am

Three suspects injured from firing of accomplices: police

ISLAMABAD: Three suspects, two of them handcuffed, were injured in two ‘encounters’ while their five accomplices... Published 26 May, 2026 07:03am

Margalla Hills fire brought under control, cooling process underway: district admin

No losses reported; all hiking trails temporarily closed. Updated 25 May, 2026 11:35pm

Father of murdered child ‘rejects’ SC verdict commuting death sentences to life term

ISLAMABAD: Mukhtar Ahmed Rathore, father of five-year-old Umar Rathore, who was murdered in Bhara Kahu after being... Published 19 May, 2026 07:10am

Capital shops, markets exempted from early closure till 31st

PM Shehbaz approves temporary relief ahead of Eidul Azha. Updated 19 May, 2026 08:34am

One killed, seven injured in separate police encounters in capital in last 19 days

Separate cases registered over the encounters at relevant police stations. Published 17 May, 2026 06:56am

IWMB suspects locals, foreign nationals behind wildlife killings in Islamabad

The board has also found a number of traps and sought police assistance to take effective action against those responsible. Published 16 May, 2026 05:48am

Twin cities set up 14 cattle markets ahead of Eidul Azha

Establishment of illegal markets, cattle trading on roads banned Published 15 May, 2026 07:03am

Crime case registration drops to 29pc in Islamabad despite over 21,000 complaints

Police officers allege underreporting and figure fudging to downplay crime rate in the capital Published 10 May, 2026 07:02am

Man abducted from Islamabad found murdered in Mardan

The victim, a resident of F-6/1, was allegedly abducted by a group of four to five persons from outside his house at midnight on May 4. Updated 06 May, 2026 09:01am

Sports facilities, call centres, IT firms exempted from closing time restrictions

Traders warn of protest from May 14 if govt fails to relax restrictions Published 06 May, 2026 06:24am

Capital police chief dissatisfied with security arrangements at worship places

IG visited several worship places to check and review security measures during Friday prayers. Updated 03 May, 2026 10:10am

Stealing of Safe City camera from metro station goes unnoticed in Islamabad

A police official said that it was a face recognition camera worth Rs90,000 installed at the Faizabad Metro Station. Updated 30 Apr, 2026 09:13am

Restrictions on public, goods transport lifted

ISLAMABAD: The capital administration on Saturday night allowed the entry of all public and goods transport into... Published 26 Apr, 2026 05:42am