Heavy hailstorms struck Islamabad and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday, causing widespread damage to vehicles, windscreens, and solar panels, while also triggering flash floods following intense rainfall. The hailstorm, accompanied by strong winds, lashed the region in the afternoon today. In Islamabad, the storm lasted around 35 minutes, with large hailstones smashing vehicle windscreens and damaging tree branches and leaves. Several trees were uprooted in the Tarnol area, disrupting tr
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Heavy hailstorms struck Islamabad and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday, causing widespread damage to vehicles, windscreens, and solar panels, while also triggering flash floods following intense rainfall. The hailstorm, accompanied by strong winds, lashed the region in the afternoon today. In Islamabad, the storm lasted around 35 minutes, with large hailstones smashing vehicle windscreens and damaging tree branches and leaves. Several trees were uprooted in the Tarnol area, disrupting tr
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According to reports, authorities in Islamabad on Friday placed containers at key entry points to block protesters from entering the capital amid the threat of TLP demonstrations. #DawnToday | Dawn.com
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According to reports, authorities in Islamabad on Friday placed containers at key entry points to block protesters from entering the capital amid the threat of TLP demonstrations. #DawnToday | Dawn.com
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Security preparations in Islamabad are in full force and contingents have been deployed citywide as the government stands ready to curtail the PTI’s much-anticipated protest, with WhatsApp disruptions reported. Speaking at D Chowk, the main destination of PTI’s main convoy, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said, “One option is that we let them come and […] paralyse Islamabad. The other option is to protect Islamabad. “Mobile services are working. The Internet has been shut down,” the minister clar
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Security preparations in Islamabad are in full force and contingents have been deployed citywide as the government stands ready to curtail the PTI’s much-anticipated protest, with WhatsApp disruptions reported. Speaking at D Chowk, the main destination of PTI’s main convoy, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said, “One option is that we let them come and […] paralyse Islamabad. The other option is to protect Islamabad. “Mobile services are working. The Internet has been shut down,” the minister clar
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Heavy rainfall and a hailstorm swept across Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Saturday. The downpour disrupted vehicular traffic in Rawalpindi, and reports of damage to infrastructure also emerged. On Sunday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a weather advisory warning of hailstorms, strong winds, and heavy rain in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and surrounding areas, urging residents to take necessary precautions. Video via Dawn's correspondent Umar Bacha Read more on Dawn.com #DawnToday |
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Heavy rainfall and a hailstorm swept across Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Saturday. The downpour disrupted vehicular traffic in Rawalpindi, and reports of damage to infrastructure also emerged. On Sunday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) issued a weather advisory warning of hailstorms, strong winds, and heavy rain in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and surrounding areas, urging residents to take necessary precautions. Video via Dawn's correspondent Umar Bacha Read more on Dawn.com #DawnToday |
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Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday where he was received by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari. A press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office earlier said the invitation for the visit was extended to the Kyrgyzstan president by PM Shehbaz. It added that a high-level delegation, comprising senior ministers, business leaders and other officials, would accompany the president during the official visit. Read more: https://www.dawn.
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Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Zhaparov arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday where he was received by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari. A press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office earlier said the invitation for the visit was extended to the Kyrgyzstan president by PM Shehbaz. It added that a high-level delegation, comprising senior ministers, business leaders and other officials, would accompany the president during the official visit. Read more: https://www.dawn.
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Islamabad police said on Tuesday they have arrested the main suspect in the murder case of 17-year-old social media influencer Sana Yousaf, a day after she was shot dead in her house. Addressing a press conference, Islamabad Inspector General (IG) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi said the culprit was a 22-year-old man arrested from Faisalabad and termed it a case of “repeated rejections”. “A beast, cold-blooded murderer is now in the law’s grip,” IG Rizvi announced, adding that the man had tried to contact
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Islamabad police said on Tuesday they have arrested the main suspect in the murder case of 17-year-old social media influencer Sana Yousaf, a day after she was shot dead in her house. Addressing a press conference, Islamabad Inspector General (IG) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi said the culprit was a 22-year-old man arrested from Faisalabad and termed it a case of “repeated rejections”. “A beast, cold-blooded murderer is now in the law’s grip,” IG Rizvi announced, adding that the man had tried to contact
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday announced compensation for those martyred and injured in the suicide attack on an imambargah in Islamabad last week. The premier made the announcement while visiting the site of the attack. On February 6, a suicide bomber ripped through the Friday congregation at the Imambargah Qasr-i-Khadijatul Kubra on the outskirts of Islamabad. At least 38 people were killed in the incident and more than 150 were injured. Read more: https://www.dawn.com/news/1972546
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday announced compensation for those martyred and injured in the suicide attack on an imambargah in Islamabad last week. The premier made the announcement while visiting the site of the attack. On February 6, a suicide bomber ripped through the Friday congregation at the Imambargah Qasr-i-Khadijatul Kubra on the outskirts of Islamabad. At least 38 people were killed in the incident and more than 150 were injured. Read more: https://www.dawn.com/news/1972546
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The Islamabad police on Friday tried to secure the area as pro-Palestinian protestors from the JI and Gaza Bachao Tehreek (Save Gaza movement) attempted to enter the capital’s red zone. #DawnToday #Islamabad | Dawn.com
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An Islamabad court judge on Wednesday expressed displeasure at PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s frequent absences in the Toshakhana case hearings, noting that the accused had only appeared before the court once during the seven-month-long trial. Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADSJ) Hum­­ayun Dilawar made this observation as the hearing of the reference re-commenced today a week after the court ruled that the case filed by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) against the PTI cha­irman was
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As the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) is set to meet today (Monday) to finalise the names of eight Supreme Court judges, lawyers in Islamabad staged protests, demanding that the meeting be postponed. The JCP meeting comes amidst opposition voiced by four apex court judges and also follows the recent transfer of judges to the Islamabad High Court (IHC), which was opposed by five IHC judges. The JCP, which approves judicial appointments, will finalise appointments for eight vacant SC positi
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An Islamabad accountability court on Wednesday granted PTI Chairman Imran Khan bail in the Al-Qadir Trust case till June 19 against surety bonds worth Rs500,000. The PTI chief arrived at the Federal Judicial Complex shortly after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed him to approach a relevant accountability court within three working days. The Al-Qadir Trust case alleges that the PTI chief and his wife, Bushra Bibi, obtained billions of rupees and land worth hundreds of kanals from a real est
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The Islamabad police on Friday constituted a five-member special joint investigation team (JIT) to probe the brutal torture of an underage domestic help in the capital. Rizwana who hails from Sargodha was shifted to Lahore General Hospital in a critical condition on July 24. The wife of a civil judge in Islamabad had allegedly tortured her severely, accusing her of stealing gold jewellery. The investigating team is headed by Islamabad DIG (Operations) Shahzad Ahmad Bukhari, Counter Terrorism Dep
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Information Minister Attaullah Tarar held a press conference in Islamabad with various religious scholars, including Allama Muhammad Hussain Akbar. Recalling the rehabilitation efforts during former premier Imran Khan’s government, he said, “The PTI is behind this resurgence of terrorism.” #DawnToday | Dawn.com
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After paying a visit to the Islamabad airport on Saturday, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said that no passenger in possession of “genuine and complete documents” should ever be stopped from travelling. The development comes as over the past few months, numerous incidents have been reported of travellers being offloaded from flights at various airports, despite possessing valid travel documents. The actions came after a crack down on migrant smuggling after last year’s Greece boat tragedy that c
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Islamabad policeman Abdul Hameed Shah embraced martyrdom in a hospital on Sunday after succumbing to injuries sustained during protests in the federal capital a day earlier, police confirmed. In a statement posted on X, Islamabad police said that “miscreants kept torturing Shah after abducting him.” According to the statement, he was posted at Chungi No 26 for law and order duty. It further added that he was part of the Investigations Wing, and was a resident of Abbottabad. He joined the police
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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday suspended the Pakis­tan Electronic Media Regu­latory Authority’s (Pemra) orders to ban the live telecast of PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s speeches. IHC Chief Justice Athar Minallah, after taking up the matter on an application filed by the former prime minister today, observed that the watchdog had “exceeded its authority” and directed Pemra to appoint an officer who could justify the ban in court. On August 20, while addressing a rally in Islamabad to expres
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Scenes from the capital Islamabad, where containers have been placed as barricades on major thoroughfares, causing significant inconvenience for commuters. As the PTI remained resolute in its plans for a major protest on Nov 24, despite an Islamabad High Court order, the government on Friday vowed to suppress the power show with full force, deploying massive security forces, enforcing a sweeping ban on gatherings, blocking highways and motorways and launching a crackdown on leaders and workers o
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The district administration in Islamabad has been placed on high alert after the capital city received fresh showers, as per Islamabad DC Irfan Memon. The Islamabad DC has directed the relevant authorities to ensure monitoring of low-lying areas and drains. Memon also instructed respective assistant commissioners to be present in the field to oversee the situation. For more updates on the Pakistan floods, follow our live blog: https://www.dawn.com/live/pakistan-floods-2025 #DawnToday | Dawn.com
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Tensions remained high in Islamabad today, following violent clashes between PTI supporters and the police. For the second day in a row, life in the capital and nearby Rawalpindi was disrupted, with mobile networks suspended and key roads blocked by containers. Hundreds of PTI activists, including senior leaders, had gathered at multiple locations in Islamabad on Friday — defying heavy police blockades and road closures — for its planned protest at D-Chowk despite Section 144 in force. Resultant
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Islamabad police confirmed on Thursday that they had raided a house where PTI leader Shahbaz Gill’s driver, Izhar, was staying and arrested his wife along with another individual on charges of rioting, assaulting a police party and theft. Izhar has also been nominated in the first information report (FIR), a copy of which is available with Dawn.com. The development comes two days after the arrest of Gill on charges of sedition and inciting the public against the state institutions, following his
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The Islamabad police have registered separate cases against several long march participants including PTI leaders for attacking law enforcers and vandalising public property. The cases was registered at the capital’s I-8 Police Station under Sections 353 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty); 186 (obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions) and 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant). “Around 250-300 protesters led
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has reiterated his pledge to reach Islamabad’s D-Chowk for the PTI’s much-touted power show, amid reports of intense tear gas shelling by security forces to curtail the protest. As a convoy led by CM Gandapur, expected to be the largest, proceeded towards Islamabad’s D-Chowk, the PTI leader reiterated his pledge to reach the protest venue. “We have to reach D-Chowk,” he told protesters near D-Chowk, who replied to his call with chants of “D-Cho
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Heavy hailstorms struck Islamabad and parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday, causing widespread damage to vehicles, windscreens, and solar panels, while also triggering flash floods following intense rainfall. The hailstorm, accompanied by strong winds, lashed the region in the afternoon today. In Islamabad, the storm lasted around 35 minutes, with large hailstones smashing vehicle windscreens and damaging tree branches and leaves. Several trees were uprooted in the Tarnol area, disrupting tr
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A blast has been reported near a district and sessions court in Islamabad’s G-11 area. A DawnNewsTV reported that the sound of the blast was heard as far as six kilometres away. It also reported that the incident has been cordoned off as authorities were conducting an investigation. According to local media, some injuries have been reported in the incident. Read more: https://www.dawn.com/news/1954458/ This is a developing story that is being updated as the situation evolves. #DawnToday | Dawn.c
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The Islamabad Capital Territory Police (ICT) on Sunday responded to warnings issued by PTI Chairman Imran Khan against the capital police a day ago, saying “anyone threatening the police or making false accusations will be dealt with according to the law”. The statement from the police come a day after Imran claimed in a rally that the Islamabad police was taking orders for action against his party leaders from “someone”. “When I asked the police to tell me what did you do to Shahbaz Gill, they
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The Islamabad police on Saturday suspended Station House Officer Irshad and initiated an inquiry after lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir accused him of inflicting custodial torture on an unidentified man at Karachi Company police station in the G-9 area of the capital. The police said that the decision to suspend the SHO was taken on Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah’s directives to conduct a fair inquiry. “Strict action will be taken if found guilty; law enforcers found to be involved in any ille
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"Go home and rest" — PTI postpones Islamabad 'lockdown' Read about it: dawn.com/news/1293593/ | Dawn.com
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Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid has alleged that police beat his staff during a raid at his house in Islamabad late Saturday night and forced them to give statements that they were not tortured during a previous raid on Wednesday (May 31). A spokesperson for the Islamabad police said regarding the matter that police “went to Sheikh Rashid’s house after obtaining a warrant”. “Islamabad police undertakes all operations in accordance with the law,” he added. According to Rashid, Islam
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the Jinnah Convention Centre on Saturday to review preparations for the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit (SCO), set to take place in Islamabad on October 15 and 16. During the visit, the prime minister was briefed by the Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to a press release from the PM Office Media Wing. He was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister
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Questioned on Pakistan’s response and the options available to it in a joint press conference in Islamabad on Tuesday, the DG ISPR Lt General Ahmed Sharif said: “We are monitoring the situation very carefully in all terrains and accordingly, our responses and countermeasures in all domains are ready and as you must have seen in the NSC declaration, the statement of the government that came last night as well, that there will be decisive and assured actions.” He said he would not elaborate on the
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