Newspaper - Islamabad - May 13, 2026

National Assembly approves two key bills for federal capital

First bill imposes penalties on polio vaccine refusal cases; second bill prohibits use of plastic covers over books

Published 13 May, 2026 08:26am

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Traders announce protest against smart lockdown

ISLAMABAD: The Traders Action Committee and representatives of various markets on Tuesday announced their decision ...

Published 13 May, 2026 08:23am

Pakistan Airport Authority to construct Islamabad’s tallest building

PAA owns a 9,000 square yard plot in Blue Area, where it plans to construct a multi-storey high-rise office-cum aviation complex.

Updated 13 May, 2026 09:15am

Minister asks IBCC to contact Cambridge over fresh paper leak claims

"We see a deliberate attempt to undermine the integrity of exams," says Cambridge country director

Updated 13 May, 2026 09:04am

Senate body briefed on National Accountability Bureau’s achievements

Lawmakers visit bureau’s headquarters to review its performance.

Updated 13 May, 2026 09:31am

FJWU, Balochistan school sign MoU

RAWALPINDI: Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the...

Published 13 May, 2026 08:18am

Iesco imposed Rs9 million fine on pilferers in April

ISLAMABAD: During crackdown against electricity pilferage, Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) imposed a fine...

Published 13 May, 2026 08:16am

Police continue raids to arrest suspects of two Pindi murders

RAWALPINDI: Police raids were underway to arrest the killers of two persons, who were murdered over just Rs1,200.

Published 13 May, 2026 08:13am

Nepra tasked to probe IPPs performance, payments amid surging electricity costs

Parliamentary panel wants halt to reported appointments of principal accounting officers from the private sector.

Published 13 May, 2026 08:12am

Over 600 students get ambassador programme course certifications

RAWALPINDI: Over 600 female students from Rawalpindi were given certifications for completing the ambassador...

Published 13 May, 2026 08:11am

CDA restrained from inducting directors general in BS-20

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday restrained the Capital Development Authority (CDA) from...

Published 13 May, 2026 08:11am

PTI vows to raise houses’ demolition issue in parliament

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leaders on Tuesday condemned the demolition of residential colonies of the...

Published 13 May, 2026 08:10am

Punjab govt promoting AI-based modern education system: speakers

TAXILA: Speakers at an awareness seminar in Attock on Monday said the Punjab government was taking initiatives to...

Published 12 May, 2026 06:35am

Residents relieved as Kutchery Chowk opens after months of traffic woes

Citizens demand govt to repair roads damaged during reconstruction of the main square.

Updated 12 May, 2026 09:23am

Twin cities receive rain, weather cools down

RAWALPINDI: Rain varying from light to moderate lashed the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Monday,...

Published 12 May, 2026 06:35am

Woman dies after ‘receiving wrong injection’ at hospital

TAXILA: Authorities in Hassanabdal on Monday sealed a health facility after a woman died due to alleged...

Published 12 May, 2026 06:35am

Completion deadline for Ring Road project extended to June 15

15pc work pending and govt wants to divert all heavy traffic to Ring Road soon after its opening, says official

Published 12 May, 2026 06:35am

Kashmir’s destiny linked to a strong Pakistan: AJK PM

Speaking about Marka-i-Haq, he says India had attempted to destabilise the region through a “conspiracy built on a narrative of lies”.

Updated 12 May, 2026 09:07am

Woman, toddler killed in separate incidents

TAXILA: Two separate tragic incidents related to severe weather and unsafe infrastructure claimed the lives of a...

Published 12 May, 2026 06:35am

Man stabbed as criminals strike seven times in capital

ISLAMABAD: Robbers stabbed and injured a man during a robbery, while criminals looted cash and valuables, including...

Published 12 May, 2026 06:35am

Gilani condemns Bannu attack

ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Fateh Khel Police...

Published 12 May, 2026 06:35am

Bank of Punjab, flat owners challenge IHC verdict on One Constitution Avenue lease cancellation

According to documents available with Dawn, the Bank of Punjab had acquired three floors on a sub-lease to establish a branch.

Updated 12 May, 2026 09:18am

NDMA launches anticipatory action strategy to strengthen climate resilience

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has launched the Anticipatory Action (AA) Strategy to...

Published 12 May, 2026 06:35am

Senate caucus concerned about non-compliance with minority quotas

The panel has directed the Ministry of Human Rights to write to all provinces to ensure implementation of the minority quotas.

Published 12 May, 2026 06:35am

Punjab CM inaugurates Kutchery Chowk flyover, set to open for traffic today

Under the remodeling project, two flyovers and three underpasses have been constructed simultaneously to manage more than 250,000 vehicles daily.

Updated 11 May, 2026 08:13am

Police intensify search operations, over 750 persons checked in Islamabad

SSP Operations says the objective of these search operations is to tighten the noose around criminal elements, further enhance security.

Updated 11 May, 2026 08:22am

HEC seeks Rs100bn recurring budget for universities in 2026-27

The stagnation of federal recurring grants since the 2017–18 financial year is further contributing to a widening structural financing gap in the higher education sector, the document states.

Updated 11 May, 2026 08:27am

CDA allegedly collects charges from low-cost housing owners

When houses were constructed by civic agency itself, there is no question of completion certificates extension charges, says

Published 11 May, 2026 07:07am

Rain, gusty winds end heatwave in Rawalpindi, Islamabad

The Met Office has predicted more rain over the next 24 hours.

Published 11 May, 2026 07:07am

Senate chairman pays tributes to mothers

ISLAMABAD: In a tribute to mothers, Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that a mother is a profound...

Published 11 May, 2026 07:07am

AJK premier opens work on new grid station near Line of Control

Inaugurates Rs680 million road project; welcomes two PML-N leaders into the PPP.

Updated 11 May, 2026 08:32am

Four killed, two injured as jeep plunges into Neelum Valley ravine

PM orders inquiry, urges travellers to pay attention to their safety

Updated 11 May, 2026 09:58am

CDA’s recovery notice already suspended by IHC: housing society

ISLAMABAD: In response to the arrest warrants issued by the court of senior special magistrate, Multi-Professional...

Published 11 May, 2026 07:07am

‘Battle of Truth’ termed golden chapter in country’s history

RAWALPINDI: Tehreek Nafaz-i-Fiqh Jafaria (TNFJ) Pakistan chief Allama Agha Syed Hussain Muqaddasi has said the...

Published 11 May, 2026 07:07am

Schoolgirl dies in Attock road tragedy

ATTOCK: A student of early childhood education (ECD) at Government Girls Primary School Dhoke Pehla, lost her life ...

Published 11 May, 2026 07:07am