Senior Punjab Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Sunday announced that a state-of-the-art cancer hospital would be established in Rawalpindi on the model of the Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital in Lahore, describing the initiative as a significant step toward improving healthcare services in Punjab. Addressing a public gathering during her visit to Commercial Market and the beautified […]
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Five Adiala jail officials arrested after 14 undertrial prisoner escape
Five officials of Adiala Central Jail, including the guard in charge, have been arrested after 14 undertrial prisoners escaped from a prison van following a court appearance in Rawalpindi, authorities said. According to officials, the arrested personnel were on duty when the prisoners fled on Monday evening. Investigators have launched a detailed inquiry and are […]
Khawaja Asif Says Greater Civil-Military Cooperation Could Have Earned Pakistan More Global Recognition
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that if the same level of cooperation between Rawalpindi and Islamabad had existed in the past, Pakistan could have achieved several international distinctions much earlier. Speaking in the National Assembly, he described the recent Pakistan diplomatic success as one of the country’s most significant achievements in decades. Addressing lawmakers, […]
Pakistan, Australia to clash in first ODI in Rawalpindi today
Pakistan and Australia will feature in a three-match Cricket One Day International (ODI) series commencing from today, May 30 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The second ODI will be staged at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Tuesday, June 2, while the third ODI will be played at the same venue on Thursday, June 4. […]
Domestic worker arrested in Rs2.9m theft case
Police in Rawalpindi have arrested a domestic worker and her alleged accomplice in connection with the theft of Rs2.9 million from a house in the city. According to police officials, the case was registered on May 2 at New Town police station after a complaint was filed regarding the missing cash from a residential property. […]
Rawalpindi teacher arrested over alleged student assault
Rawalpindi police have arrested a madrassa teacher after allegations that he assault a student over a torn cap, officials said on Sunday. Read More: Rawalpindi teacher sentenced to life imprisonment for assaulting student The case came to light after the student’s father lodged a complaint at a local police station, stating that the teacher used a plastic […]
Islamabad eases restrictions as Red Zone stays sealed
Parts of Islamabad and Rawalpindi began returning to normal on Wednesday as several routes in the twin cities were reopened to the public, while the high-security Red Zone remained sealed amid ongoing diplomatic activity and security arrangements. Read More: Islamabad red zone access limited, ITP advises alternative routes Authorities had imposed strict closures over recent days […]
PSL 11: Multan Sultans Defeat Rawalpindi by Six Wickets
PSL 11 saw Multan Sultans defeat Rawalpindi by 6 wickets in a strong performance. The win gave Multan two important points in the standings. The match was played in Karachi under competitive conditions. Moreover, Rawalpindi batted first after winning the toss. They scored 166 runs for 4 wickets in 20 overs. Rawalpindi team showed some […]
PPSC shifts PMS exam centres from Rawalpindi to Lahore
The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has decided to shift the examination centres for compulsory papers of 1,216 candidates of PMS 2025 from Rawalpindi to Lahore in view of the prevailing security situation in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The decision was taken in a committee meeting chaired by Member PPSC Mirza Sohail Aamir and was later […]
Asim Munir warns against violence linked to foreign events
Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir has said that violence within the country triggered by incidents abroad will not be tolerated, stressing the need for unity and restraint. Read More: CDF warns of decisive response if territorial integrity is violated The remarks were made during a meeting with […]