Islamabad Property Taxes Surge as FBR Issues Fresh Valuation Rates

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 6 days ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Islamabad’s property market has been jolted by a sweeping overhaul of valuation rates, with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) sharply increasing property values by…

Newly Launched US EDUCATIONAL Foundation in Pakistan Building Envisioned as a Center for Pakistan’s Future Scholars

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 week ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) on December 9 continued celebrations of its new state of the art building in Islamabad, designed to…

Date Confirmed For Islamabad’s First Ever Car Free Pedestrian Food Street

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 week ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Islamabad is set to welcome its first ever pedestrian only food street by December 31, 2025, as the Capital Development Authority (CDA) speeds up construction…

Senate Committee Slams Islamabad ‘Digital Survey App’ Over Privacy Risks

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 1 week ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Senate Standing Committee on IT and Telecom raised serious alarms today regarding the digital household survey currently underway in Islamabad. During a heated session,…

Islamabad Traders To Decide Protest Plan Against Mandatory Pos On December 10

Islamabad Traders to Decide Protest Plan Against Mandatory POS on December 10

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 1 week ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Islamabad’s traders have scheduled a key meeting on Wednesday, December 10, to decide their final response to the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) move to…

Emirates Denies Boarding to Pakistanis Over False Visa Claims

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 1 week ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

On December 7, a baffling operational glitch at Pakistani airports left figures from the country’s startup ecosystem stranded. Saad Shehryar was denied boarding by Emirates staff…

U.S. & Pakistan Unveil State-of-the-Art USEFP Educational Hub

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 1 week ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The educational landscape in Pakistan just received a massive upgrade. Yesterday, December 8, 2025, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) Natalie A. Baker inaugurated the brand-new United…

CDA to Slash Electric Bus Wait Times to 10 Minutes & Expand Fleet

By Muhammad Haaris ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Great news is on the horizon for commuters in the capital. The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to significantly reduce waiting times for electric…

Islamabad Installs M-Tag Readers for Digital Traffic Monitoring

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The Islamabad Capital Territory administration has started installing advanced M-Tag readers across major entry and exit points, marking the beginning of a citywide enforcement system…

Government Evaluates Plans to Extend Metro Bus Service in Twin Cities

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal government is considering extending the Islamabad–Rawalpindi Metro Bus route as part of a broader plan to modernize public transport in the twin cities.…

Pakistan Announces Two Public Holidays in December 2025

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

The federal government of Pakistan has announced two public holidays in December 2025. Citizens across all provinces will get a welcome break to celebrate and…

Islamabad Enforces Strict Action on Smoke Emitting Vehicles

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Islamabad authorities have issued a strict warning to owners of smoke emitting vehicles as part of a new crackdown on air pollution. The Pakistan Environmental…

CDA Seeks Relief for Islamabad Hotels and Motels With Reduced Commercial Charges

By Sabica Tahira ⏐ 2 weeks ago ⏐ Newspaper Icon Newspaper Icon 2 min read

Islamabad’s hospitality sector may soon receive major financial relief as the Capital Development Authority (CDA) has formally requested the federal government to reduce commercial charges…

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