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 […]
CDA Orders Sealing of Federal Employees Housing Offices Over Rs. 57 Million Dues
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has initiated action against the Federal Employees Cooperative Housing Society (FECHS) over alleged violations involving approved layout plans and outstanding payments exceeding Rs. 57 million. According to the authority, total fees, penalties and other outstanding dues linked to the Jinnah Garden housing schemes have reached approximately Rs. 57.482 million. CDA’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
Islamabad’s Park Road Underpass Nears Completion With New Traffic Direction Boards
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has installed directional boards at the under-construction Park Road underpass in Islamabad, providing motorists with an early indication of how traffic will be managed once the facility becomes operational. The development is part of ongoing efforts to improve traffic flow and road connectivity in the federal capital. The Park Road […]
Malik Riaz Appeals to Field Marshal Asim Munir for Intervention in Bahria Town Asset Dispute
Bahria Town founder Malik Riaz Hussain has appealed to Field Marshal Asim Munir and other senior authorities to intervene in what he described as a continuing crackdown against Bahria Town and the seizure and auction of its assets. In a written appeal, Malik Riaz raised concerns over the disposal of properties linked to Bahria Town, […]
Islamabad Feeder Bus Route FR-04A Revised as CMTA Launches New Trial Route
The Capital Mass Transit Authority (CMTA) has announced a revision to the Feeder Bus Route FR-04A in Islamabad, introducing a new alignment aimed at improving connectivity for commuters. The revised route officially came into effect on Monday, August 3, 2026, and is being implemented on a trial basis. Under the updated transport plan, Feeder Bus […]
Islamabad Traffic Police Issue Safety Alert as Heavy Rain Batters Federal Capital
Heavy rainfall in Islamabad has prompted the Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) to issue a public safety advisory, urging motorists to remain cautious while traveling across the federal capital. Authorities have advised commuters to avoid waterlogged roads, drive carefully, and cooperate with traffic officials to ensure public safety during the ongoing spell of rain. Despite the […]
Govt Targets 50% Cut in Pakistan’s Population Growth by 2035
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has unveiled an ambitious national strategy aimed at significantly slowing Pakistan’s population growth over the next decade. The government plans to reduce the country’s annual population growth rate from 2.55 percent to 1.25 percent by 2035, describing the initiative as a crucial step toward ensuring long-term economic stability and sustainable development. […]
Location Finalized for Pakistan’s First World-Class Wildlife Safari Park in Islamabad
Pakistan is set to take a major step towards wildlife conservation and eco-tourism as the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has finalized the location for the country’s first world-class wildlife safari park. The ambitious project will be developed in the Malpur Forestry Park area near Bara Kahu and Murree Road in Islamabad, offering a unique blend […]