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ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar called on Maldivian President Dr Mohamed Muizzu in Islamabad on Wednesday. Reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to its longstanding fraternal relations with the Maldives, the DPM/FM underscored the importance of expanding bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, education, climate change and…

ISLAMABAD: Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Wednesday challenged PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja to name those he had accused of conspiring within the party, saying no one had the authority to question the loyalty of KP lawmakers to Imran Khan. In a statement on X,…

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday sought a response from the federal government on a petition challenging the constitutional validity of Section 32-A of the National Accountability Ordinance (NAO), particularly the provision allowing a second appeal before the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC). A single-member bench of Justice Umair…

ISLAMABAD: Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Zubair Mahmood Hayat on Wednesday warned that recurring crises between the two nuclear-armed Pakistan and India could become increasingly dangerous if unresolved disputes, diminishing restraint and the absence of sustained political dialogue continued to undermine regional security. “Where disputes…

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA), through its Joint Venture Projects (JVP) Wing and the Future Development Holdings (Private) Limited (FDHL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of a housing scheme in a prime location of Rawalpindi District. The MoU marks an important step towards…

ISLAMABAD: On International Chefs Day, The Coca-Cola Foundation and CARE Pakistan Wednesday marked the successful completion of the Home Chefs Project, a two-year initiative that trained over 8,000 entrepreneurs across eight cities in Pakistan, out of which nearly 7,200 are women. Implemented by CARE Pakistan with funding from The Coca-Cola…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, on Wednesday stressed the need for greater private-sector engagement with Russian counterparts to translate shared economic interests into tangible commercial gains. During his visit to Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) where he met with ICCI President Mohammad Zikria…

ISLAMABAD: A Russian cybersecurity company Wednesday disclosed that a new kind of cyber attack widely uses wireless “barcode scanner models” that could expose e-commerce supply chains to cyberattackers. A report issued by the Kaspersky experts revealed that with global e-commerce sales nearly doubling since 2019 to over USD6 trillion, any…

ISLAMABAD: More than 300 golfers are expected to participate in the 19th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Amateur Golf Championship, commencing October 22 at Margalla Golf Club, as Pakistan Navy seeks to promote competitive golf and develop emerging talent through national tournaments and grassroots training programmes. Addressing a media…

Associated Press Of Pakistan ITP issues traffic alert for cricket teams’ movement Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) on Wednesday issued a traffic advisory announcing temporary diversions on the Islamabad Expressway, Srinagar Highway and other major roads during the movement of cricket teams in the federal capital, advising motorists to use alternative…

Associated Press Of Pakistan World Iodine Deficiency Day observed ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP):World Iodine Deficiency Day was observed in Pakistan on Wednesday, along with other parts of the world, to raise awareness about the importance of iodine for human health and promote measures for the prevention and treatment of iodine…

Islamabad court on Wednesday granted the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) seven day physical remand of three suspects arrested in a case involving alleged financial irregularities in the procurement of Meningococcal and Influenza vaccines, reported 24NewsHD TV.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday expressed hope that Islamabad’s Kashmir Chowk Underpass would open to traffic within the next… Read More The post Kashmir Chowk Underpass to Open Soon appeared first on ProPakistani.

A man carries an LPG cylinder in this file photo. — ReutersPakistan imports 70% of its LPG.Half of LPG imports come from Iran.Government plans to import LPG itself. ISLAMABAD: Liquefied petroleum gas cylinders are being sold at more than twice the official price across the...

Jamaat-e-Islami Emir addresses the long march in Multan, on September 22, 2026. — Facebook@JIPOfficial1Nationwide district-level sit-ins planned for Friday.JI seeks complete abolition of petroleum levy.PM meeting to focus on levy withdrawal. ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami will...

Associated Press Of Pakistan DHO Islamabad holds e-kachehri The District Health Office (DHO) Islamabad conducted an online e-kachehri session on Wednesday to address public queries and complaints regarding healthcare facilities and public health services in the federal capital. This post DHO Islamabad holds e-kachehri first appeared on Associated Press Of…

Associated Press Of Pakistan Dr. Tariq Fazal highlights scope for deeper Pakistan–Korea cooperation Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry attended a reception hosted by the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Han Sungho in Islamabad to mark the National Foundation Day of the Republic of Korea. This…

Associated Press Of Pakistan Mohsin Naqvi announces plan to build eight museums on 150 acres in Islamabad Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday visited government land under illegal occupation in Malpur and Bara Kahu and said eight museums would be built on around 150 acres to represent different aspects…

Associated Press Of Pakistan Norwegian envoy, CDA chief discuss cooperation in urban development Norwegian Ambassador to Pakistan Sigvald Hauge met Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman and Islamabad Chief Commissioner Sohail Ashraf on Wednesday to discuss areas of mutual interest and ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation. This post Norwegian envoy, CDA…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced that electricity poles will no longer be visible in Islamabad within the next two years, as the government plans to shift power infrastructure underground in collaboration with the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), reported 24NewsHD TV.

Associated Press Of Pakistan FGEHA, FDHL partner for housing project on 2,000 kanals Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA), through its Joint Venture Projects (JVP) Wing, held a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony on Wednesday at its headquarters in Islamabad, for the development of a housing scheme in a…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited the residence of Laiba Ejaz, a university student who died by suicide in Islamabad, and met with her parents to express his condolences, reported 24NewsHD TV on Wednesday.

Associated Press Of Pakistan Ambassador Tirmizi calls for stronger Pakistan-Russia trade & investment ties ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP):Ambassador of Pakistan to the Russian Federation, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi here on Wednesday emphasized the need for greater private-sector engagement to translate shared economic interests into tangible commercial gains. He said that Pakistan…

Associated Press Of Pakistan D-8, COMSATS sign MoU to strengthen cooperation in science, technology ISLAMABAD, Oct 21 (APP):The Developing Eight (D-8) Organization for Economic Cooperation and the Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in…

Associated Press Of Pakistan IHC imposes ban on all shisha cafes in Islamabad until rules are framed The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday imposed an interim ban on all shisha cafes operating within the federal capital until relevant rules and regulations are finalized and enforced. This post IHC imposes…

District and Sessions Courts in Islamabad on Wednesday adjourned hearings in two cases against former Azad Kashmir prime minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas until October 27, reported 24NewsHD TV.

Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Sardar Sarfraz Dogar has rejected a request by an Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) domicile holder seeking eligibility for recruitment as a civil judge or senior civil judge in Islamabad, reported 24NewsHD TV on Wednesday.

A district court in Islamabad on Wednesday granted the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) seven-day physical remand of three suspects arrested in a vaccine procurement case that allegedly cost the national exchequer Rs2.445 billion. The suspects, Basic Health Services Program (BHSP) Director Mohammad Abid Hussain Shah, Pardeep Kumar and Dr. Syed…

A district court in Islamabad on Wednesday granted the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) seven-day physical remand of three suspects arrested in a vaccine procurement case that allegedly cost the national exchequer Rs2.445 billion. The suspects, Basic Health Services Program (BHSP) Director Mohammad Abid Hussain Shah, Pardeep Kumar and Dr. Syed…

Associated Press Of Pakistan YES Summit, Expo and Startup Competition 2026 inaugurated at Bahria University The YES Summit, Expo and Startup Competition 2026 was inaugurated at Bahria University Islamabad on Wednesday to promote youth entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership and sustainable business development by strengthening collaboration among academia, industry and the business…

Associated Press Of Pakistan IESCO notifies power suspension programme The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Wednesday issued a power suspension programme for Thursday on limited feeders due to ongoing development works being carried out by the district administration. This post IESCO notifies power suspension programme first appeared on Associated…

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday visited the under-construction Kashmir Chowk underpass in Islamabad to review progress on the development project and issued directions to the concerned authorities, reported 24NewsHD TV.

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday issued notices to authorities over a petition challenging the exclusion of an Azad Kashmir-domiciled lawyer from the Civil Judge recruitment examination, reported 24NewsHD TV.

Associated Press Of Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif addresses joint Press Stakeout after delegation level talks between Pakistan and Maldives APP65-211026 ISLAMABAD This post Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif addresses joint Press Stakeout after delegation level talks between Pakistan and Maldives first appeared on Associated Press Of Pakistan and…

Associated Press Of Pakistan Maldives First Lady visits NIH, expresses interest in future collaboration First Lady of the Republic of Maldives, Mrs. Sajidha Mohamed visited the National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad, on Wednesday and expressed interest in future collaboration with the institute in the field of public health. This…

JI announces third phase of Islamabad long march against petroleum levy from Oct 23

Associated Press Of Pakistan IGP Sohail reviews security, traffic management, modern policing in series of meetings Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Captain (Retd) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry chaired a series of meetings to review security arrangements, traffic management, modern policing and public service delivery, while directing officers to improve coordination…

Associated Press Of Pakistan Heavy machinery is being used in the ongoing underpass construction project at Kashmir Chowk during development work in the Federal Capital APP46-211026 ISLAMABAD This post Heavy machinery is being used in the ongoing underpass construction project at Kashmir Chowk during development work in the Federal Capital…

Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu is set to receive an honorary doctorate from the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) in… Read More The post Maldives President to Receive Honorary Doctorate From International Islamic University Islamabad appeared first on ProPakistani.

The Islamabad district administration has ordered an intensified crackdown on sheesha cafes across the federal capital following the Islamabad High… Read More The post Islamabad Orders Tougher Crackdown on Sheesha Cafes appeared first on ProPakistani.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has scheduled Islamabad’s local government elections for December 20, 2026. Polling will take place across the federal capital from 8am to 4pm. The announcement sets out key deadlines for candidates and outlines the process leading to election day. According to the schedule, the ECP…

Pakistan and the Maldives have agreed to increase bilateral trade to $200 million within two years. The two countries also exchanged 20 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to expand cooperation across several sectors. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu witnessed the exchange in Islamabad on Wednesday. The agreements…