The first post-Hajj flight carrying 370 Pakistani pilgrims landed at Islamabad International Airport on Monday, marking the beginning of the return phase of Hajj 2026. The pilgrims, who belonged to different parts of the country, arrived after completing their religious journey in Saudi Arabia. They were warmly received at the airport by Federal Minister for […]
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IHC halts eviction of One Constitution Avenue residents
The Islamabad High Court on Monday restrained the Capital Development Authority from dispossessing residents of the luxury residential complex One Constitution Avenue and issued a stay order on appeals filed against the dismissal of earlier petitions. Read More: One Constitution Avenue — another CDA scheme against the owners A division bench comprising Justice Muhammad Azam Khan […]
Islamabad, Baku developing ties within trilateral framework: President Aliyev
Continuing the longstanding friendship between President PML-N Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Heydar Aliyev, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif received a grand diplomatic welcome in Baku, where she led a high-level delegation in an important meeting with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. During the meeting, both sides appreciated the growing brotherly relations […]
IMF delegation arrives for Pakistan budget talks
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation is set to arrive in Pakistan on Tuesday to begin discussions on the country’s federal budget for fiscal year 2026–27, as Islamabad prepares its next economic roadmap. According to official sources, formal talks between Pakistan’s economic team and the IMF mission will begin on May 13 and continue through […]
Islamabad saved from major tragedy as female suicide bomber arrested.
Law enforcement authorities say they have foiled a potential suicide attack in Islamabad after arresting a woman allegedly being prepared for the operation by militant elements. Officials said the suspect, identified as Khairun Nisa, is a resident of Turbat and was taken into custody before any attack could be carried out. Authorities described the arrest […]
US Iran talks may resume in Islamabad next week
Negotiations between the United States (US) and Iran are expected to resume in Islamabad next week, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the matter. The report stated that both sides are working alongside mediators on a proposed 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at establishing a one-month negotiation […]
Islamabad airport flights may be delayed over weekend
Flight operations at the Islamabad airport may be affected due to “operational reasons” from May 8-10, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) notified in a notice to airmen (Notam) on Friday. The Notam said flight arrivals and departures could be delayed because of “operational” reasons from 10:45am to 12:15pm on May 8 and between 8pm and […]
Federal government plans compensation for One Constitution Avenue buyers
The federal government has decided in principle to compensate apartment owners of One Constitution Avenue in Islamabad by returning the original prices paid for their units, following a long-standing legal and financial dispute over the high-profile housing project. A formal announcement will be made after approval from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Read More: One Constitution […]
NAB transfers 6,500 kanals of amenity land worth Rs66bn to CDA
ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Islamabad/Rawalpindi has completed the transfer of approximately 6,500 kanals of amenity and public utility land from private housing societies to the Capital Development Authority (CDA), according to an official statement. Read More: NAB seeks record of illegal housing schemes from CDA The transfer is aimed at addressing long-standing regulatory and compliance […]
5.7-magnitude earthquake jolts Islamabad and KP
Tremors were felt in Islamabad and several parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday after a 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Read More: 5.5-magnitude quake jolts Islamabad, KP PMD said the quake occurred at 11:46am with a depth of 170 kilometres, adding that its epicentre was located near the […]