Aamir Yasin

Pakistan among five countries with worst air quality: study

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan ranks among the top five countries with the worst air quality, with cities like Islamabad and... Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:53am

Call to link girls’ minimum age of marriage to CNICs

Experts stress need for mindset shift to consider underage marriage socially unacceptable Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:53am

Met Office predicts temperature falling below freezing point this week

CTO issues travel advisory for tourists visiting Murree Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:53am

Another depot for e-buses to be built in Saddar

22 kanal of land previously catered to a bus stand for government transport service Published 23 Dec, 2024 06:51am

State-of-the-art fitness centres keep vehicles in check

Two modern and computerised vehicle inspection and certification stations in the garrison city are working to ... Published 22 Dec, 2024 07:08am

Govt to spend Rs4.6bn on construction of underpass at GPO Chowk in Pindi

Official says PC-I sent to planning department for approval; more underpasses to follow. Updated 22 Dec, 2024 12:17pm

Lawmakers reiterate commitment to polio eradication

Stress linking vaccinations to birth and school registrations, enhancing worker safety and improving vaccine storage and funding Published 21 Dec, 2024 07:12am

Traffic jams hurt Saddar reputation as shopping hub

Traders, visitors blame admin’s decision to turn Bank Road into pedestrian zone for mess Published 20 Dec, 2024 06:01am

PHA leases out greenbelt, parking spots to food outlets

Residents complain decision to re-purpose area under Sixth Road flyover source of traffic jams Published 18 Dec, 2024 07:01am

Churchgoers worry road closures in Rawalpindi will dampen Christmas spirit

Security measures for cricket matches make Shamsabad church inaccessible to local community. Updated 17 Dec, 2024 11:02am

Educational institutions in Punjab, Islamabad to remain closed today

Punjab govt cites ‘prevailing security situation’ as reason behind unexpected, last minute decision Published 16 Dec, 2024 07:22am

Schools to remain closed across Punjab on Monday due to ‘security situation’

Schools in Islamabad Capital Territory to remain closed as well but notification cites no reason. Updated 16 Dec, 2024 12:36pm

Protest held in Murree against ‘anti-people’ development plan

Shutter-down strike on 27th; participants say govt depriving locals of job, land in the name of uplift. Updated 15 Dec, 2024 03:13pm

Revamping of 30 BHUs, RHCs to be completed by Dec end: health official

Says Punjab govt has provided ultrasound,ECG machines at these centres to facilitate gynae patients Published 15 Dec, 2024 06:51am

Revised PC-I of Ring Road forwarded to Ecnec for final approval

RAWALPINDI: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has forwarded the revised PC-I of Rawalpindi Ring Road (R3)... Published 14 Dec, 2024 06:35am

Rawalpindi e-transport project kicks start by month-end

Bus depot to be constructed followed by bus stops along 10 routes; buses to arrive before Nov 2025. Updated 13 Dec, 2024 11:35am

Ruling coalition’s constituencies in Pindi get Rs4.7bn uplift projects

Punjab govt releases Rs295m for each constituency, barring 4 constituencies won by opposition. Updated 11 Dec, 2024 11:06am

Saddar’s Bank Road turned into ‘pedestrian street’

Shopkeepers unhappy with the move Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:31am

Colonial-era Kamran Market loses tenants, charm

Kamran Market, one of the oldest markets in Rawalpindi has started to lose its tenants because of disrepair, with... Published 09 Dec, 2024 06:21am

Rawalpindi’s parking woes compound due to stalled projects

Official says will resume work on projects after nod from Lahore. Updated 09 Dec, 2024 11:56am