What happened: The president of Pakistan, Arif Alvi, has inaugurated the first-ever National Cyber Security academy at Air University in Islamabad. The academy has been made after joint efforts by the Air force and HEC of Pakistan. According to Arif Alvi, cyber security is one of the most concerning threats to national security. At the […]
Bored of staying indoors? Here are 5 exciting outdoor activities you can do with your friends in Islamabad over this weekend to stay fit and enjoy the pleasant weather. Here are our top 5 picks. Join Cycling Sunday Graana (@graanacom) club conducts cycling Sundays for cycle enthusiasts across the city. People can join the cycling […]
Who can resist a delectable slice of cheesecake with its crumbly foundation and refreshing cream filling? Some people prefer their topping to be fruity, some like it rich and chocolaty, while others prefer it to be plain vanilla. Finding the perfect cheesecake in Pakistan seems impossible, here we have compiled a list of places that […]
The heat of the summer calls for something that’s cold enough to quench your thirst, something that’s sweet enough to fulfill your cravings, and that something could only be milkshakes. Their easy recipe makes it possible to play around with their flavor in a way that they can taste like Nutella, plain vanilla, and everything […]
One of the most desirable cakes right now is the tres leches cake. It comes from Latin America and the name can be broken into 2 parts; ‘tres’ which means three and ‘leches’ which means ‘milk’. It is made by soaking the cake in evaporated milk, heavy cream, and condensed milk. Considering its popularity, it […]
What happened: While drilling a water bore, oil was discovered in Islamabad’s H/13 Sector. As residents found out about the accidental discovery, many started drilling for oil. They used suction machines to pump out oil and sell it. As per Islamabad’s Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Hamza Shafqaat, the locals were selling oil to brick kilns before […]
Islamabad is home to the Margalla Hills, the Faisal Mosque, and also to some of the best vegan options in Pakistan. From falafels to kimchi, the following vegan options are bound to have you asking for more whether you’re vegan or not. Here are our top 7 picks for vegan food in Islamabad: 1. This […]
What happened: Today, a man outside the Parliament House in Islamabad was arrested after a video of him wielding a gun went viral on social media. Details: Footage showed the man frantically walking on a main road, holding a pistol in one hand and a knife in the other, as several security officials surrounded him […]
What happened: Qazi Jameel ur Rehman, the IG Islamabad Police, has said that Usman Mirza’s crimes meet the threshold of a life sentence or even a death penalty. The Islamabad Police has been following PM Imran Khan’s direction for this case. The culprits have been charged with 4 different sections of charges. Details: The IG […]
What happened: FDE notified that summer vacations for students this year have been reduced to two weeks starting from July 18 to Aug 1. Details: “Summer vacation will be observed in all educational institutions working under the ambit of Federal Directorate of Education w.e.f 18-07-2021 to 01-08-2021,” the notification read by FDE stated. Federal Directorate […]
What happened: The f-9 vaccination center in Islamabad has reopened following vandalisation. The staff at the center had announced to go on strike after the center was vandalised. “We have sought more doses of Astra Zeneca as F-9 mass vaccination center is currently being overcrowded owing to the arrival of people from other districts also”, […]
Now, if you live in Islamabad, you’ve obviously had the famous cheesecake that is the rage all over the country. However, doesn’t it get tiring to have the same, albeit delicious, thing over and over again. Cheesecake is meant to be diverse. It’s supposed to have a range of flavours so that you can pick […]
What happened: Prime Minister Imran Khan while addressing to National Amateur Short Film Festival (NASFF) Awards Ceremony in Islamabad on Saturday, stated that if we wish to promote a soft image of Pakistan, it must advocate Pakistaniat and not the western culture. Background: PM Imran Khan during his speech stated “During the war on terror […]
What happened: ASP Amna Baig took to her Twitter on 22 June to announce the posting of the first female investigation officer, ASI Ambreen, at a police station in Islamabad. “We at @ICT_Police believe in inclusive policing. Our lady officers are competent, dedicated and hardworking. Striving to serve you better, #HumSabKaIslamabad,” tweeted Baig. The news […]
Potatoes come in many different shapes and sizes, but we can all agree that the best shape is the stunning french fry. They’re crispy, crunchy and completely worthy of the cravings they cause. But eating the same fries from the same fast food restaurants doesn’t do much justice to the wonderful varieties of French fries […]
Some things are iconic for a reason. Cookies are one such piece of heaven that God bestowed upon us in the happiest of moments. Whether you like dipping them in a mug of warm milk or prefer to munch on them on the go, cookies are a perfect gooey yet crunchy treat to satisfy your […]
A cake bought on someone’s birthday is supposed to mean something, but buying them from the same three bakeries in Islamabad every year doesn’t really say much. Don’t worry though, the capital city actually has a lot more options than you probably think. With a variety of flavours, and an assortment of cake decorating, we’ve […]
The Golra Sharif police station in Islamabad was attacked by a mob on Monday night in search of a man accused of blasphemy.
What Happened: Prime Minister Imran Khan visited different vicinities in the capital without protocol on Sunday. He visited G-11 Markaz and talked to vendors asking them about how the business was. Furthemore he also visited the sewerage plant in I9 and the Korang cricket ground. The honourable premier did all of this without any visible […]
After #BoycottCannoli trended on Twitter and the video of two women humiliating their employee’s lack of English skills went viral, people on social media are furious and many have taken great offence. A Facebook event titled ‘Cannoli ke Bahir Urdu Mushaira‘ was created by Lime Soda Show as an act to ‘protest’ against the owners […]
What happened: Usman Gohar, Manager Faysal Bank F-10 Islamabad, was caught on camera red-handed while harassing a female colleague at work. The video went viral and infuriated the internet community. A lot of people started reaching out to Faysal Bank and law enforcement agencies with complaints. What authorities did: DC Islamabad Hamza Shafqaat took notice […]
A case was filed at the Kohsar police station on behalf of City Magistrate Ghulam Murtaza. The FIR mentioned offenses of sections 147 (punishment for rioting), 149 (every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object), 186 (obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions), 188 (disobedience to order duty […]
Two drug dealers arrested for supplying drugs to university students in Islamabad, according to the police. More than one kilogramme of hashish was confiscated from them, which was ordered by a student of a reputed university. He added that the suspects, identified as Arsalan and Babar, had been selling the drugs to students of universities […]
The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has placed a ban on employees from greeting each other with handshakes and hugs amid Coronavirus fears. ICT administration has issued several other precautionary measures for its employees that include a ban on using biometric attendance machines. It has also recommended citizens to wear face masks, gloves, and use […]
The Islamabad Bar Council (IBC) on Thursday suspended a controversial notification issued by the Islamabad Bar Association (IBA) that made it mandatory for lawyers to submit affidavits regarding their faith. Mr Khokhar was elected earlier this month. On Jan 15, he issued a notification asking IBA members to submit an affidavit regarding their faith by […]
To ensure transparency and promote friendly policing in the federal capital, the Islamabad Police on Thursday formally started using small cameras which are attached to the uniforms of its officers. The cameras were pinned to the chests of officers in a briefing at the Interior Ministry on Thursday with Interior Minister Ijaz Shah and Inspector […]
Chai is undoubtably the most popular drink in Pakistan. Whether it’s being served in a professional setting or from a roadside dhabba, there is a strong cultural association when it comes to tea in our country. Pakistan’s unofficial national drink: Chai For most Pakistani’s, chai is what we start and end our days with. But […]
Tomorrow the new Chief Justice of Pakistan, Gulzar Ahmed will officially take charge. Here’s everything you need to know about our latest CJP. At midnight tonight, Asif Saeed Khosa will retire from his post as Chief Justice of Pakistan and starting tomorrow, Gulzar Ahmed will be taking his place. The appointment of Gulzar Ahmed was […]
The first female judge is all set to take oath at the Islamabad High Court today along with another two judges. Lubna Saleem Pervaiz will be the first woman to serve as a judge at Islamabad High Court. A notification regarding the appointment of three judges, including Lubna Saleem Pervaiz, Faiz Anjum Jadran and Ghulam […]
One student has been killed and several others injured after a clash between two student groups. Initial reports suggested one of the two groups planned an event at International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) while the other group opposed it. According to initial police reports the brawl between the two groups started in the evening; one […]
With the arrival of winter, smog has spread from Lahore to Islamabad and Pakistan must look upon itself if it wants someone to blame for the air pollution According to experts, the smog is being caused by vehicular pollution with low fuel quality along with lack of pollution control technologies and industrial pollution, to name […]
Despite the government’s strife in paying existing teachers’ daily wages, a Federal Minister announced that they were considering hiring 700 new teachers for schools and colleges in the capital Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood addressed a crowd at the inauguration ceremony of the newly constructed Kashmir block at Islamabad Model College for Girls, where he […]
IHC Awaits Results On Drug Abuse In Schools The Islamabad High Court had summoned Islamabad Deputy Commissioner to discuss the case related to increasing drug usage in schools in the capital. The Commissioner was ordered to present a written report of actions taken against drug abuse in institutions in the next hearing. A district administration […]
پاکستان کی بےدریغ بڑھتی آبادی حکومت کے لیے فکر کا پہلو اختیار کر گئی ہے۔ اس مسئلے کےبارے میں آگاہی اجاگر کرنے کے لیے بدھ کے روز اسلام آباد میں ایک علی درجے کا اجلاس قائم کیا گیا تھا۔ اس اجلاس کے مہمان خصوصی خود وزیر اعظم عمران خان تھے۔ اجلاس کے دوران انہوں نے […]
Awami Workers Party – claiming to be a ‘party of workers, peasants, women, students and marginalized groups fighting for a democratic and socialist society’ – has recently launched an initiative to build a political school of sorts whose agenda will act as a modern alternative to Pakistan’s age-old curriculum. Focusing on a radicalized concept of […]
A formal investigation has just been launched by the National Accountability Bureau against Bahria Town’s mega projects in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. Javed Iqbal, the chairman has demanded the respective directors to complete the inquiry within three months. At the beginning of this month, the Supreme Court rendered valueless the land that has been occupied […]
Another year, another Pakistan Super League comes to an end. An end filled with laughs, frustrations, tears, but most importantly immense and unexplainable pride. Pakistan is cricket, and PSL 2018 was purely Pakistani cricket. On the night of 25th March 2018, thousands flew in, and even more tuned in on TV, to watch the PSL […]
Here is your daily dose of the digestible news covering: Opposition asks for Saad Rafique’s resignation, Capital strategises to end Faizabad sit-in, a Four year old student loses eyesight due to alleged abuse by Principal and much more! Digestible News No 1: Opposition demands resignation of Saad Rafique Digestible News No 2: Persian can unlock […]
The capital is choked, nearly paralyzed for the past ten days by a puritanical fervors and slithering religiosity that permeated through its skin several decades ago; cementing the two nation theory, Islam and the True-Muslim onto the to-be carved Hindustan. Needling a misconstrued ideology of a league onto an infantile land struggling to find its […]
