Stories by Munawer Azeem

Handcuffed suspects injured as gunmen attack police in Islamabad

The two suspects had been arrested in connection with a robbery committed on August 30 within the jurisdiction of Koral police station.

Updated 27 Sep, 2026 09:04am

PTI’s protest postponement to double security cost in Islamabad

Govt will pay Rs46.5m per day to owners of 1,550 containers arranged to counter PTI protest in the capital.

Updated 26 Sep, 2026 08:28am

3 policemen found running ‘dacoits gang’ in Islamabad

Sources say the gang was busted during the investigation of a dacoity case at the house of Chinese nationals.

Updated 25 Sep, 2026 09:42am

Inauguration of Islamabad Model Jail next month

ISLAMABAD: A decision has been made to inaugurate the Islamabad Model Jail next month.

Published 25 Sep, 2026 07:02am

Goods transporters seek release of drivers, helpers detained with containers

ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Goods Alliance demanded the immediate release of drivers and helpers who were detained...

Published 24 Sep, 2026 07:04am

Islamabad police handed ‘net launchers’ ahead of PTI protest

The non-lethal mode of dealing with protesters may be used for the first time if PTI rallies manage to reach the capital.

Updated 24 Sep, 2026 08:30am

Section 144 imposed in Islamabad; district admin warns citizens against participating in any 'illegal activity'

Order dated Sept 18 says Section 144 to remain in force for two months.

Updated 23 Sep, 2026 11:18pm

NCCIA cracks down on network allegedly linked to India, Brazil

ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) conducted a crackdown on a network allegedly having...

Published 23 Sep, 2026 07:31am

KP motorways, GT Road ‘closed indefinitely’

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to close the Islamabad-Peshawar Motor­way (M1), the Islamabad-Dera Ismail ...

Published 23 Sep, 2026 07:30am

Islamabad, Rawalpindi brace for protest as security preparations intensify

Capital police seek Rs827m to handle marchers; over 2,000 containers are deployed at key points in Islamabad, Attock.

Updated 22 Sep, 2026 09:01am

Capital police move into action against PTI

Official says PTI activists arrested on a a complaint lodged by a sub-inspector; meeting held to review security arrangements and chalk out a plan to pre-empt the protest.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 10:28am

Islamabad reports a dozen kidnapping cases in a single day

Newborn abducted from Pims recovered; women are among those missing.

Published 18 Sep, 2026 07:11am

80 fraud cases among 140 complaints sent to NCCIA, NA body told

New cybercrime investigation agency’s chief assumes charge

Published 17 Sep, 2026 07:05am

80 fraud cases among 140 complaints sent to NCCIA, NA body told

New cybercrime investigation agency’s chief assumes charge

Published 17 Sep, 2026 07:05am

Handcuffed suspect injured in ‘encounter’

ISLAMABAD: An under custody handcuffed suspect was injured during an encounter, police said. The suspect was...

Published 17 Sep, 2026 07:05am

CM Afridi locks horns with two govts in a day

KP CM accuses Islamabad police of deliberately hitting his vehicle as his convoy attempted to enter capital; assails Punjab govt after claiming armed man tried to enter his procession in Wazirabad.

Updated 17 Sep, 2026 12:18pm

Sohail Chaudhry assumes charge as Islamabad police chief

Urges police officers and officials to demonstrate courteous, responsible and professional conduct towards citizens.

Published 16 Sep, 2026 06:52am

Twin cities prepare strategy to counter PTI’s Sept 27 protest

Rawalpindi administration issues detention orders for 30 PTI activists while capital police seek 1,000 containers.

Published 11 Sep, 2026 07:34am

Advanced command, control centre of capital police opened

The modern centre will significantly improve the command, monitoring, coordination and quick decision-making system of Islamabad police, interior minister says.

Updated 09 Sep, 2026 09:13am

SIPS implementation, patrol operations reviewed

ISLAMABAD: Capital police chief on Monday inspected activities being carried out under the Special Initiative Police...

Published 08 Sep, 2026 06:57am