Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Heavy rain brings relief for residents of twin cities

Heavy rain

RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD: Torrential rainfall turned the weather pleasant in the twin cities , breaking the intensity of the ongoing heatwave. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, intermittent rain showers continued throughout Rawalpindi, with 15 mm of rainfall recorded in Shamsabad and 27 mm in Saidpur. The downpour significantly reduced heat and humidity levels, bringing much-needed relief … Read more

Twin cities’ administrations launch joint anti-polio campaign

Over 34,000 children vaccinated in snowbound Kohistan areas

ISLAMABAD: The district administrations of Islamabad and Rawalpindi launched a joint anti-polio campaign on Friday to protect children from the debilitating virus. The campaign, which started on February 3, was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioners Irfan Nawaz Memon of Islamabad and Hassan Waqar Cheema of Rawalpindi. At the inauguration, both officials personally administered polio drops to … Read more

ANF continues crackdown against drug supply in educational institutions

ANF

ISLAMABAD: Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) in a crackdown on drug supply in educational institutions of twin cities, seized 2.4 kg hashish from an accused who was a student of BS Computer Science in a local university.

The accused was arrested with drugs near Waheedabad Colony on Lahtrar Road. During investigation, the accused confessed to supplying drugs in different hostels.

Drug use and sale in educational institutions are a hindrance to educational attainment and the agency is vigilant and always in the search of those involved in this heinous crime, said the press release.

There are also threats to the future of youth. It is unfortunate that students are involved in drug peddling, said the note adding that the ANF continues its relentless efforts in the fight against drug trafficking.

Stopping the spread of the scourge of drugs is not possible without the cooperation of parents and teachers.

In order to maintain the sanctity of the educational institutions, it is necessary for the administration to keep a close watch on the student and residential hostels.

In another operation against drug trafficking the agency recovered more than 716 kg of drugs and arrested 6 accused.

ANF recovered 745 grams of ice from a passenger going to Doha at Peshawar Airport and 200 grams of cocaine was recovered from the parcel sent to Karachi at the cargo office in Lahore while 150 kg of heroin and 166 kg of morphine were recovered from Chaman 110 kg of heroin and 52 kg of morphine were recovered from Yaro Pishin, 100 kg hashish recovered from RCD Road Lasbela, 70 kg hashish and 6.2 kg opium were recovered from two suspects in Pindi Bhattian, Hafizabad, 50.4 kg hashish was recovered from the accused in North Bypass Karachi, 30 kg hashish was recovered from two suspects near Burhan Interchange Attock and 11 kg hashish recovered from Orakzai.

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Twin cities’ administration closes roads for ambulance, Edhi official

Edhi official

Edhi official said that after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman announced today’s long march, the administration of twin cities has even closed roads for ambulances. The federal government started sealing all the exit and entrance points of Punjab by placing containers on the main entries in an attempt to obstruct the Azadi March. While briefing the … Read more

A taste of Pindi

Pindi

ISLAMABAD: The trend of dining out in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad was not prevalent in the past, but since the last two decades, the quest for a variety of cuisines has increased manifold. Now the love for eating out in the twin cities is as common as in Lahore and Gujranwala, which … Read more

Islamabad and Rawalpindi receives rainfall and hailstorm

Islamabad and Rawalpindi receives rainfall and hailstorm

Islamabad and Rawalpindi received rainfall and hailstorm today morning. Rainfall and hailstorm have provided relief to the citizens from dust and allergies. But the situation has created problems in the Potohar region. The twin cities received dense clouds and strong winds. Weather in Karachi is predicted to be sunny whereas Punjab may receive light rain … Read more