Articles by Munawer Azeem
ISLAMABAD: Unprecedented security measures in the capital are gradually being strengthened ahead of peace talks between Iran and the United States, including the removal of security cabins outside hou...
ISLAMABAD: The capital administration on Thursday issued an amended notification regarding the closing time for markets, extending the restriction to bakeries and sports facilities.
In a notification ...
ISLAMABAD: Security arrangements in Islamabad were in overdrive on Thursday as speculation continued about the federal capital possibly hosting a second round of talks between the US and Iran.
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• Police book 350 individuals under Anti-Terrorism Act, other charges over Tuesday’s violent clash• FIR alleges use of petrol bombs, firearms• Residents dispute CDA’s claim, civic body defen...
Charred wreckage of a bus lies in Islamabad’s Noorpur Shahan area after clashes erupted during the Capital Development Authority’s anti-encroachment operation, leaving severa...
ISLAMABAD: Two policemen were injured as the Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) anti-encroachment operation in the capital’s Noorpur Shahan area was met with strong protest from residents.
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• 10,000 security personnel deployed, ‘blue book’ protocol for visitors• Multi-tier security arrangements supervised by military; all roads to red zone, except for Margalla, sealed
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• Two holidays declared in Rawalpindi, Islamabad• Hotel vacated, reserved for delegations• Entry points to Islamabad likely to face closures Excise, Taxation offices will remain open
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ISLAMABAD: The Friday’s suicide blast at the Tarlai Imambargah is the second major terrorist attack in the federal capital in less than three months despite heightened security measures adopted by t...
ISLAMABAD: The capital police have sought the services of two army majors and 16 Special Services Group (SSG) commandos to train personnel of the newly formed Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) force,...