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The capital: parliament, the Supreme Court, the ministries and the diplomatic enclave.

SecurityIslamabad

Four Islamabad policemen booked over F-12 looting, illegal detention

The FIR at Sumbal police station was registered on Owais Butt's complaint only after the Islamabad High Court ordered police to act.

PoliticsIslamabad

Pakistan, China launch information corridor as ties mark 75 years

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Chinese ambassador Jiang Zaidong attend the Islamabad ceremony; Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning leads a delegation to Pakistan.

HealthIslamabad

PM orders inquiry into PIMS fire safety failures

A charge sheet says corrective action after the 6 July nursing hostel fire could have prevented the August blaze that killed 14 newborns

PoliticsIslamabad

National Assembly passes seven bills, then suspends sitting over quorum

Opposition lawmaker pointed out the lack of quorum, and a resolution on Indian actions in Kashmir was left pending as the house adjourned, Dawn reported

PoliticsIslamabad

Islamabad High Court seeks report on digital content law enforcement

The order turns scrutiny on gaps in social media compliance, but the bench, the department asked to report and the deadline were not disclosed.

PoliticsIslamabad

IHC summons interior secretary, FIA and passport chiefs over list non-compliance

A single-member bench is hearing contempt petitions after a deputy director of Immigration and Passports told the court the matter was pending before a review committee.

PoliticsIslamabad

Islamabad court summons CDA chairman over 2000 decree

Civil Judge Nasiruddin ordered the CDA chief to appear personally at the next hearing in a case filed to enforce a decree from 2000.

SecurityIslamabad

Imaan Mazari, Hadi Chatha ask Supreme Court to halt terror trial

The couple says the Islamabad High Court's refusal of interim relief leaves their pending plea meaningless, and that removing security barriers is not terrorism.

PoliticsIslamabad

FIA registers case against 58 CDA land officials

The inquiry focuses on alleged record tampering, forged documents and collusion over housing societies in Islamabad's Zone-IV.

PoliticsIslamabad

Talal Chaudhry unveils Islamabad security, water and police plan

State Minister for Interior says city will get cameras, three dams and 10,000 merit-based police hires.

PoliticsIslamabad

President approves ordinance to protect Islamabad Safe City cameras

Rana Sanaullah says federal government has permanently banned protest sit-ins in the capital and warned PTI of consequences.

HealthIslamabad

Islamabad regulators seal illegal clinics and housing scheme

The healthcare authority closed unqualified practices in B-17, I-14 and G-8, while the CDA moved against Itifaq Residencia for building without approval.

PoliticsIslamabad

Non-bailable warrants issued for KP chief minister ahead of protest

The warrants cover four cases tied to the November 26 protest, while police receive net launchers for the planned September 27 march.

SecurityIslamabad

FIA Islamabad disciplines dozens of employees for misconduct

State-run APP says 10 dismissed and eight demoted among 76 punished; Minute Mirror reports nine dismissals among 75.

TourismIslamabad

CDA Plans Pakistan's Longest Zip Line in Margalla Hills

A 2.83-kilometre route between Daman-e-Koh and the former Monal site is part of Islamabad's tourism push.

DevelopmentIslamabad

CDA foils bid to encroach national park land in Bhara Kahu

Two CDA officials suspended after fresh construction on state land in Forest 8 was removed, Dawn reported.

PoliticsIslamabad

ATC orders jail to produce Imaan Mazari, husband via video link

The court acted after Adiala Jail failed to bring the couple to Friday's hearing in a case registered at Islamabad's Secretariat Police Station.

SecurityIslamabad

Three Islamabad police officials held for Rs8m robbery at Chinese home

The arrested men had formed a gang and were involved in thefts, UrduPoint reported, calling the arrests a breakthrough in the case.

EducationIslamabad

Islamabad Schools May Close Friday Ahead of PTI Protest

Private Schools Association says a decision on September 27 closures will be announced by Wednesday evening, as authorities consider Section 144.

DevelopmentIslamabad

CDA approves Rs24.5bn 11th Avenue project, three sports arenas

The Capital Development Authority's working party cleared the road from Margalla Avenue to IJP Road and arenas in F-8, D-12 and G-11.

PoliticsIslamabad

Islamabad chamber to press provincial status at convention today

Interior Minister Mohsin Raza Naqvi will attend as chief guest while stakeholders discuss governance reforms for the federal capital.

DevelopmentIslamabad

CDA orders sealing of Bahria Enclave offices in Islamabad

The move follows allegations that the housing scheme expanded beyond its approved 12,543 kanal layout to more than 18,000 kanals without approval.

DevelopmentIslamabad

IHC chief justice courtroom converted into paperless e-court

Screens and digital records now replace paper files in Courtroom No. 1, with online hearings underway.

HealthIslamabad

Former PIMS burn centre head seeks inquiry into deterioration

Prof Dr Tariq Iqbal has written to the federal health minister alleging the specialised facility has collapsed after his retirement.

PoliticsIslamabad

Special prosecutor says Iman Mazari appeals revived after Supreme Court relief

Islamabad High Court heard arguments Wednesday after the Supreme Court suspended the couple's 17-year sentences and ordered bail.

DevelopmentIslamabad

IT minister opens Huawei national repair centre in Islamabad

The facility will repair, test and maintain Huawei telecom equipment locally, cutting turnaround times and reducing reliance on overseas services.

SecurityIslamabad

Armed men loot Rs8 million from foreign citizen in Islamabad

Five men, one wearing a police uniform, entered the house and held the victim hostage, UrduPoint reported.

DevelopmentIslamabad

Islamabad Model Jail to open next month after 15-year delay

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reviewed the long-pending project and directed officials to complete all remaining work without delay.

PoliticsIslamabad

Islamabad bans public gatherings ahead of PTI protest march

Punjab has also imposed a ban and begun road closures as the opposition party prepares to march, reports say.

PoliticsIslamabad

IHC issues contempt notice to CDA Member Estate

The show-cause notice follows an alleged false statement about the official's absence from court in a land allotment case for affectees.