Islamabad

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.

The Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan has made a significant decision by declaring the Supreme Court (Review of Judgments and Orders) Act 2023 unconstitutional, effectively striking down a law that sought to expand the scope of review petitions. This decision was made by a three-member SC bench, led by Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial, and has far-reaching implications for the legal and judicial landscape of the country.

On Monday, the top scorer in the Gujranwala Board’s Matriculation Examination 2023 visited Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. 

As negotiations between the ruling coalition’s partners on the caretaker government continue, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah said on Sunday that an apolitical person or a technocrat could be appointed as interim prime minister.

Pakistan achieved a remarkable milestone in its legislative history by approving 54 bills in just four days. The government led the way by passing 35 bills focused on establishing private universities, a significant move to enhance the education sector.

The long-awaited Bhara Kahu bypass in Islamabad was inaugurated by the Prime Minister on Thursday. The project aims to alleviate traffic congestion for those heading towards Murree, Galyat, and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

The Islamabad Capital Territory Police (ICTP) has issued over 82,500 fines to motorcyclists without helmets in 2023. The police department is dedicated to enforcing traffic discipline and holding irresponsible drivers accountable.

In the Defense Housing Authority (DHA) area of Karachi, a resident suffered a significant loss as a maid employed at his house stole 80 tolas of gold and Rs. 2 crores from his locker.

A delegation of ANF officers in training and faculty members recently visited Safe City Islamabad, where they were greeted warmly by SSP Safe City and his crew.