The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has sealed the site and marketing offices of private housing scheme Itifaq Residencia on Simly Dam Link Road in Islamabad’s Zone-IV (D), citing alleged development activities carried out without the required regulatory approvals. According to an official CDA document, the housing scheme started development work without obtaining approval for its […]
El Nino Could Cause 451,000 Additional Heat-Related Deaths Worldwide
This year’s powerful El Nino weather pattern could lead to an estimated 451,000 additional heat-related deaths worldwide through February 2027, according to a new projection from the Climate Impact Lab at the University of Chicago. Researchers say the ongoing El Nino could become one of the strongest on record, bringing unusually high temperatures and increasing […]
PIMS Performance Audit Reveals Major Compliance Gaps as PM Orders Improvements
The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has recorded significant gaps in its recent performance assessment, meeting only 39.7 percent of the indicators reviewed during an institutional audit. According to the assessment, PIMS failed to meet around 60 percent of the performance indicators, well below the acceptable compliance benchmark of 90 percent. The findings have […]
Islamic Banking Emerges as Big Winner in Pakistan’s Banking Sector During First Half of 2026
Islamic banking strengthened its position in Pakistan’s financial sector during the first half of calendar year 2026, gaining a larger share of both banking assets and deposits, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The latest figures were reported in the SBP’s Mid-Year Performance Review of the Banking Sector for H1 2026, which highlights […]
Rawalpindi Ring Road Misses Sixth Completion Deadline Despite Major Construction Work
The Rawalpindi Ring Road project has missed its sixth deadline for completion and opening to traffic, raising further questions over when the long-awaited road link will become fully operational. Despite the delay, construction on the main 38.6-kilometer route has largely been completed. The remaining work includes the installation of toll booths and ongoing construction at […]
Pakistan vs England Final Test: Weather Forecast Suggests Favorable Conditions at Edgbaston
Pakistan will take on England in the third and final Test at Edgbaston, with the national team aiming to avoid a series whitewash. The weather forecast for the opening day currently points toward conditions that could allow plenty of cricket to be played. According to AccuWeather, Wednesday morning in Birmingham is expected to be sunny, […]
CDA Directed to Resolve PIDE Land Dispute After Rs. 4 Billion Payment
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has been directed to resolve a long-standing land issue involving the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), after the institution reportedly waited six years for the allotment of land despite paying around Rs. 4 billion. Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal called for an immediate resolution of the matter on […]
UN Warns Millions Face Growing Risk of Glacial Floods Across Himalayan Region
Millions of people living near major rivers in the Himalayan region could face increasing danger from glacial floods as climate change accelerates the melting of glaciers, the United Nations has warned. Kanni Wignaraja, an assistant secretary-general at the United Nations and regional director for Asia and the Pacific at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), […]
Islamabad Opens Rawal Dam Spillways as Water Level Rises After Heavy Rain
The Islamabad district administration has opened the spillways of Rawal Dam after heavy rainfall in Islamabad and surrounding areas caused a significant rise in the reservoir’s water level. According to district authorities, the water level at Rawal Dam reached 1,751.90 feet, prompting officials to release excess water through the dam’s spillways. The spillways were opened […]
Govt Pushes Pakistani Halal Businesses to Compete in Global Markets
The government is seeking to strengthen Pakistan’s position in the global halal economy by encouraging local halal businesses to identify international markets where they can compete, expand and build long-term growth. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb emphasized the importance of a targeted approach during a meeting with Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development Secretary-General Shaikh Yousef […]