Islamabad has been placed under a high-security lockdown as authorities sealed the Red Zone ahead of the anticipated second round of United States–Iran talks. The move has led to major disruptions across the federal capital and neighbouring Rawalpindi, with offices, schools, and public services shifting to online operations. According to official notifications, all ministries, divisions,…
A severe Zakat crisis in Rawalpindi has left nearly 10,000 deserving families without financial assistance for the past 10 months, creating serious humanitarian and social concerns. The prolonged delay in fund release has disrupted essential support systems, particularly affecting widows, orphans, patients, and students from low-income households. According to reports, the government has not released…
Police in Rawalpindi have registered a case against four individuals accused of threatening and obstructing a polio vaccination team during an anti-polio campaign in the Sadiqabad area. According to the First Information Report (FIR), the incident occurred when a health team, accompanied by a health inspector, visited a residence in Muslim Town to administer polio…
The auction process for the Bhata Ground Cattle Market has hit a deadlock after bidders rejected the Rs4 billion reserve price set by authorities. The market, located in Rawalpindi, is one of the largest livestock trading centres serving both Rawalpindi and Islamabad, especially during Eid ul Adha. According to reports, bidders formed a unified stance…
A C-130 Hercules operated by the UAE Air Force has landed in Pakistan, drawing attention amid escalating tensions across the Middle East. According to flight tracking data, the aircraft departed from Abu Dhabi and followed a route over the Arabian Sea before entering Pakistan’s airspace via Balochistan at approximately 7:30 PM. The aircraft later landed…
Pakistan is taking significant steps toward strengthening its national security framework by considering the deployment of anti-drone systems at sensitive locations across the country. This move comes in response to growing concerns over the misuse of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which pose potential threats to critical infrastructure and high-profile installations. The proposal was discussed during…
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has successfully recovered government properties from illegal occupants during a targeted operation in Rawalpindi. The operation was conducted by the FIA’s Anti-Corruption Circle Islamabad under the directions of Mohsin Naqvi and FIA Director General Dr Usman Anwar. The move is part of a broader nationwide campaign aimed at reclaiming state-owned…
The Rawalpindi district has undergone a major administrative restructuring, with authorities announcing that the district has now been divided into 17 local government units under a newly introduced governance system. According to an official statement, the reorganization is intended to improve administrative efficiency and enhance the delivery of municipal services across the district. The new…
The centuries-old tradition of waking people for sehri during Ramadan is gradually disappearing as modern technology replaces the role once played by traditional drum-beating callers. Mobile phone alarms, digital clocks, and smart devices have made it easier for people to manage prayer and meal times on their own, leaving little room for this cultural practice…
