Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Earthquake jolts Islamabad, Rawalpindi and other cities

Earthquake jolts parts of northern Pakistan

KARACHI: Tremors were felt in different parts of the country, including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mansehra, and Abbottabad. According to the Meteorological Department’s Seismic Monitoring Centre. The earthquake created panic among residents in the affected areas. The earthquake tremors were felt at 10pm and 20 minutes and the magnitude of the earthquake was recorded at 5.2 … Read more

WASA, PDMA on alert as monsoon rains lash twin cities and KP

WASA, PDMA on alert as monsoon rains lash twin cities and KP

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecasted more monsoon rains for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, prompting the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) to issue an alert for the region. Meanwhile, a separate monsoon spell has brought heavy downpours to Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) in Rawalpindi has been placed on high alert … Read more

Police issue advisory for tourists visiting Galyat

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ABBOTTABAD: District Police Chief Abbottabad Umar Tufail on Tuesday has instructed the district police to actively assist and guide tourists traveling to Abbottabad and Galyat during the winter season.

The police have urged travelers to avoid unnecessary journeys and ensure their vehicles are mechanically fit.

To prevent accidents on icy roads, the use of tire chains is recommended.

Drivers are advised to exercise caution by minimizing the use of brakes, maintaining slow speeds, and driving in lower gears.

Tourists have also been cautioned to handle heaters in vehicles and hotels with care to avoid any hazards. Authorities recommend carrying essential supplies, including food, warm clothing, extra fuel, and a mechanical toolkit.

For pedestrians, the police advise walking cautiously and using support when necessary.

Furthermore, visitors are urged to stay vigilant against landslides during snowfall and avoid traveling at night for their safety.

The Abbottabad Police have reaffirmed their commitment to serving and assisting the public.

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FIA arrests woman involved in Hajj, Umrah fraud  

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ABBOTTABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Crime Circle Abbottabad has arrested Shahnaz Begum, a fugitive accused of a multi-million rupee fraud under the guise of Hajj and Umrah packages.

The arrest was made following a coordinated operation led by Deputy Director FIA Abbottabad, Babar Khan.

The operation was executed by a team comprising Sub-Inspector Tahir Khan, Sub-Inspector Bilal Tanoli, Head Constable Amir Nazir, and FC Nadeem, along with Lady Constables Rimsha Khan and Zoneera Bibi. They conducted a raid that led to the successful arrest of Shahnaz Begum.

Shahnaz Begum, the wife of Muhammad Sajid and a resident of Banda Lal Khan, Mansehra, was wanted in connection with two significant cases filed in 2018 (Case No. 20) and 2017 (Case No. 50).

She faces accusations of defrauding individuals of millions of rupees by promising Hajj and Umrah packages that were never delivered.

The FIA is currently conducting further investigations into her activities.

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Swati’s appeal against Nawaz’s papers approved for hearing

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Abbottabad: The Azam Swati  appeal filed against the approval of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s nomination papers from NA-15 Abbottabad was accepted for hearing.

Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) leader Azam Swati had filed an appeal against approval of nomination papers of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif for National Assembly Constituency NA-15 from Abbottabad, which has been accepted for hearing.

The court has issued a notice to Nawaz Sharif for tomorrow on Azam Swati’s appeal and Election Tribunal Chief Justice Kamran Hayat will hear the appeal.

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Dahani shines with ball as Whites cliches first-ever National T20 Cup title

Dahani shines with ball as Whites cliches first-ever National T20 Cup title

The Whites defeated Abbottabad by 9 runs to claim their first-ever National T20 Cup title. Dahani took 3 wickets for 16 runs only. The Whites had been runner-up for the past 6 seasons. The Karachi Whites defeated the Abbottabad area by nine runs on Sunday at National Bank Stadium in Karachi to win the National … Read more

PTI’s Atif Munsif among ten killed in Abbottabad car shooting

PTI tehsil nazim Atif Munsif Khan was killed near Havelian Armed men opened heavy fire at his vehicle and set it on fire Ten people were killed in the gun attack ABBOTTABAD: At least ten people including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) tehsil nazim Atif Munsif Khan were killed in a targeted gun attack. The incident occurred … Read more

Maryam claims Imran deprived KP of uplift

Maryam Nawaz Imran Khan

ABBOTTABAD: Chief Organizer and Vice President Pakistan Muslim League (N), Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday said that Imran Khan had deprived the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of development and failed to deliver in all fronts despite of his party 10 years rule in the province. Addressing a big workers’ convention, she said that former PTI … Read more

Seven die, 10 injured after two tourist coasters collide in Abbottabad

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ABBOTTABAD: At least seven people died and 10 others got injured in a collision of two tourist coasters in Donga Gali area of Abbottabad on Monday. According to police, one coaster fell into a deep ravine after the collision. Rescue operation is underway in search of dead bodies and injured in the area. The dead … Read more

WATCH VIDEO; Tiktoker Dolly sets Margalla Hills ablaze for viral content

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WATCH VIDEO; Tiktoker Dolly sets Margalla Hills ablaze for viral content.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Pendu production (@penduproduction)   Quest of posting viral content has led a female Tiktoker to start a fire at Margalla Hills for video. Tiktoker Dolly posted a video on her TikTok showing Margalla … Read more

Legal action to be taken against Imran’s anti-state speech in Abbottabad: Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has termed Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s address in Abbottabad a grand conspiracy against Pakistan. In a statement, the prime minister said those concocting a narrative against national institutions were the real Mir Jaffar and Mir Sadiq. He said the state of Pakistan, constitution of Pakistan, and … Read more

ADB approves $385 million to improve health, living conditions in KP

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ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday approved $385 million in financing to help improve the livability and community health of five cities in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa cities improvement project will help construct two clean water supply treatment facilities, three sewerage treatment facilities, and will rehabilitate dysfunctional tube-wells among several other important subprojects in … Read more

Earthquake shocks felt in Islamabad

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Earthquake shocks were felt in Islamabad on Thursday evening. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre in Islamabad, a 4.4-magnitude earthquake hit 25km to the southeast of Mangora (also known as Mingora, Swat) at 7:19 pm. Whereas the deepness was described as 208km. Different city reports have started to appear that the shocks were also … Read more

Coronavirus: Police in Abbottabad launch mobile app

Covid-19 app launch by Abbottabad police

The police have launched a coronavirus mobile app to fight against the pandemic in Abbottabad. According to the details, the mobile app is available on Google Play  and anyone can download for free. Hazara DIG Qazi Jamilur Rehman said on twitter, “RPO hazara launched the *ABBOTTABAD Police* App. Download this Android App from PlayStore and avail … Read more

Abbottabad: Army Chief visits Baloch Regiment Center

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Abbottabad: According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa visits Baloch Regiment Center. According to ISPR COAS attended the event of Colonel Commandment Installation in Abbottabad. Retired and on duty service officers also attended the event. On the occasion, Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa also praised the role … Read more

Light rain turns weather pleasant in twin cities

Light rain brought mercury down in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi and turned the weather chilly. Islamabad and Rawalpindi observed delightful raining all over the cities here on Saturday. According to details, Snowfall over high mountains in northern areas of Pakistan including Babusar and Nanga Parbat covered the region. However, Babusar and Naran … Read more