ISLAMABAD, 18 JAN (DNA) — The concerned citizens and experts speaking at a webinar raised their apprehensions on the growing environmental crisis in Islamabad caused by rapid, unplanned, and largely irreversible urban development by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and different housing societies in violation of zoning rules and regulations. Speakers stressed that the city’s green spaces are steadily being replaced by concrete due to weak governance, elite capture, and a persistent conflict between populist decision-making and professional, science-based planning. A key outcome of the discussion was the strong call for a new,Read More

ISLAMABAD, 18 JAN (DNA) —  Families and young visitors in Gwadar now have more to enjoy at Model Beach Park, where a new range of modern electronic amusement rides has been installed to expand recreational options for children. The coastal park, developed by the Gwadar Development Authority (GDA) as a dedicated space for women and children, has added attractions including Bike, 4 Bee Rides, Badal New Shape, Banmanus Kingkong, Buggi 2 Horse, Moto Car, Moto Cup, Panda Jahaz, Titanic Ship and Train rides, according to a Gwadar Pro’s report. Officials said theRead More

ISLAMABAD, 18 JAN (DNA) —    Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi chaired an important meeting at the Security Division to review ongoing police initiatives and the service delivery roadmap for 2026. An official told media on Sunday that the meeting was attended by DIG Islamabad Muhammad Jawad Tariq, DIG Security Muhammad Atiq Tahir, SSP Security Captain (retd) Syed Zeeshan Haider and Chief Traffic Officer Islamabad Hamza Humayun. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on new reform initiatives of Islamabad Police, further improvement in public service deliveryRead More

ISLAMABAD, 18 JAN (DNA) — The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has successfully dismantled an organized ATM fraud gang operating in Islamabad and other parts of the country, arresting several suspects including the main female ringleader. Officials confirmed that the prime suspect, identified as Asma Minhaj, was apprehended in Chiniot.  Following her arrest, NCCIA teams conducted further raids in Mehra Abadi, Islamabad, leading to the detention of additional gang members. Authorities reported that multiple ATM and debit cards, sensitive electronic equipment, and other incriminating materials were recovered during the operation.   AccordingRead More

WASHINGTON, JAN 18: US President Donald Trump on Saturday vowed to implement a wave of increasing tariffs on European allies until the Washington is allowed to buy Greenland, escalating a row over the future of Denmark’s vast Arctic island. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that an additional 10% import tariffs would take effect on February 1 on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland and Great Britain — all already subject to tariffs imposed by Trump. Those tariffs would increase to 25% on JuneRead More