Stories by The Newspaper's Staff Reporter

Islamabad reports 42 dengue cases so far this year

According to the latest surveillance data, 32 of the reported cases were detected in rural areas, while 10 were reported from urban areas between Jan 1 and Oct 16.

Published 18 Oct, 2026 06:41am

Bangladeshi cultural troupe leaves audience enthralled at PNCA

ISLAMABAD: Captivating performances of Bengali music and dance by a 15-member Bangladeshi cultural troupe brought ...

Published 18 Oct, 2026 06:41am

ATC rejects police request for physical remand of ex-GB CM

ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday rejected the police’s request for 30-day physical remand of...

Published 18 Oct, 2026 06:41am

Judicial probe sought into Hina Javed’s murder

Family requests that the DNA and forensic reports be shared with them.

Updated 18 Oct, 2026 09:27am

Research-driven transformation of child healthcare system sought

ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has called for a research-driven transformation of Pakistan’s...

Published 18 Oct, 2026 06:41am

RCCI voices concern over property tax amendments, Suthra Punjab sanitation fee

RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) on Saturday raised concerns over property tax...

Published 18 Oct, 2026 06:41am

Capital Development Authority intensifies citywide cleanliness drive

Drive to focus on regular collection and disposal of solid waste, removal of accumulated garbage and cleaning of roadsides and public spaces.

Updated 18 Oct, 2026 09:21am

Sindh probationary officers get training at CSA

LAHORE: The Civil Services Academy (CSA) has reaffirmed its shift from conventional classroom instruction to...

Published 18 Oct, 2026 06:41am

Call for review of contracts with IPPs

LAHORE: The All Pakistan Wapda Hydro Electric Workers Union has called for a review of agreements with independent...

Published 18 Oct, 2026 06:41am

Lesco disconnects connections for power theft

Lesco CEO Engineer Muhammad Ramzan Butt says electricity theft is a serious crime and that indiscriminate action against those involved will continue.

Published 18 Oct, 2026 06:41am

CTD arrests eight suspected terrorists in Punjab

A CTD spokesperson said 91 intelligence-based operations were conducted in separate areas of the province.

Updated 18 Oct, 2026 08:52am

Arguments sought on defamation suit against PTI founder

In the suit filed in 2017, PM Shehbaz said Imran had levelled baseless allegations against him in connection with the Panama Papers controversy.

Updated 18 Oct, 2026 08:41am

Remand of anchor Iqrar extended for two more days

KARACHI: A judicial magistrate on Saturday extended the physical remand of anchor Iqrarul Hassan for two more days ...

Published 18 Oct, 2026 06:41am

Two suspects shot dead in ‘encounter’

KARACHI: Two suspected robbers were gunned down in an alleged encounter in North Nazimabad on Saturday, officials...

Published 18 Oct, 2026 06:41am

Karachi's Green Line extension to be completed in FY27, assures governor

Governor says that stations were being constructed along the 1.8-kilometre route from Numaish Chowrangi to Municipal Park.

Updated 18 Oct, 2026 09:03am

Economy more shock-resistant, says SBP chief

Jameel Ahmad cites prudent policies, structural reforms at IMF meetings.

Published 18 Oct, 2026 06:39am

Four ICC officials arrive amid tight security

RAWALPINDI: Special security arrangements were put in place for the four International Cricket Council (ICC)...

Published 17 Oct, 2026 04:57am

Robbers strike three times in 40 minutes in Islamabad's D-12

Police registered three separate cases under Section 392 (robbery) of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) on the complaints of the victims.

Updated 17 Oct, 2026 09:32am

Bill tabled in NA seeking to clarify roles of climate ministry, PCCA

ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday proposed amendments to the Pakistan Climate Change Act 2017 to remove ...

Published 17 Oct, 2026 04:57am

Bangladeshi cultural troupe arrives in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: A 15-member cultural delegation from Bangladesh arrived in the federal capital on Friday for a four-day...

Published 17 Oct, 2026 04:57am