In a worrying development today, the shelter situated at the 132 kV Zeropoint Grid Station in Islamabad collapsed as a result of heavy rainfall. This incident has prompted questions regarding both the construction materials utilized and the responsiveness of the management to prior warnings.
Tarnol police have apprehended a woman involved in drug smuggling within the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). The law enforcement officers discovered a significant amount of opium, totaling 8,250 grams, in her possession. A statement from a Police Public Relations Officer confirmed the arrest and seizure.
Pakistan took a significant step towards enhancing wildlife and environmental protections with the passing of the Islamabad Nature Conservation and Wildlife Management Act, 2023 on August 10th. This legislation, designed to replace the outdated Islamabad Wildlife (Protection, Preservation, Conservation, and Management) Ordinance of 1979, seeks to fortify conservation efforts and safeguard the nation’s wildlife and natural habitats.
The caretaker government has announced a hike in petroleum product prices, bringing the cost of both gasoline and high-speed diesel to an all-time high.
Following student protests, the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) 2023 has been delayed. According to sources, Anwaar ul Haq Kakar, the interim Prime Minister, has announced a relaxation for aspiring MDCAT students, giving them additional time to study for the entry test.
A mother of two has reportedly been raped within the government-run Benazir Bhutto Hospital (BBH) in Rawalpindi. According to authorities, the event occurred in the x-ray area, raising concerns about patient and staff safety.
The Islamabad Nature Conservation and Wildlife Management Act 2023, which was enacted by parliament last week, gives the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB) the authority to penalise businesses that violate environmental rules.
On Pakistan’s Independence Day, the President recognized 304 persons, both Pakistani and foreign, for their outstanding accomplishments in a variety of fields.
On Monday, Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar was sworn in as interim prime minister. At a ceremony held at Islamabad’s Aiwan-e-Sadr, President Dr. Arif Alvi administered the oath of office to him.
ISLAMABAD: On the eve of Independence Day, General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), strongly condemned any efforts to divide the Pakistan Army and the nation. He reaffirmed that the country’s military forces and citizenry remain steadfastly unified.
Islamabad, 11 August 2023: The Pakistan-German Climate and Energy Partnership (PGCEP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Government of Pakistan, organised an event in celebration of International Youth Day on Friday.
A significant event occurred on Wednesday when the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change instructed the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Islamabad’s civic agency, to immediately cease the construction of a road through the Margalla Hills. The proposed road, starting at Shah Allah Ditta and cutting through the Margalla Hills National Park with the aim of connecting the capital to Haripur, was at the center of attention.
