RAWALPINDI: Heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed Rawalpindi and Islamabad early Sunday, causing widespread waterlogging and sending water levels in Nullah Lai sharply higher before they began to recede after the rain stopped. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), rainfall began around 1 am and continued until approximately 5am. Islamabad’s Saidpur recorded the highest rainfall...
RAWALPINDI: The federal government has approved the deployment of three companies of the Pakistan Army in Rawalpindi for six months under Article 245 of the Constitution, citing the need to prevent any undesirable situation and respond to unforeseen security challenges. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control, the deployment...
RAWALPINDI: Noreen Niazi, sister of incarcerated former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan, has been allowed to meet him at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, according to reports. Noreen had arrived at the prison to see her brother amid continued restrictions on meetings between Imran Khan and his family members and party leaders. The issue of...
Adiala Jail authorities have informed the Supreme Court that former prime minister Imran Khan’s vision has now improved significantly and is “almost normal,” following concerns raised over his eyesight. The development was shared during a Supreme Court hearing concerning the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder’s health and medical treatment in prison. Jail officials provided the court...
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is facing renewed internal concerns over its organisational strength in Punjab after a relatively modest turnout at the party’s August 5 protest in Lahore. Several PTI leaders have reportedly questioned the provincial chapter’s ability to mobilise supporters, despite the party maintaining that its support base remains strong. According to party sources, Rawalpindi...
Residents of the Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) and Chaklala Cantonment Board (CCB) areas are grappling with a worsening water crisis as shrinking supplies from Khanpur Dam and declining groundwater levels have left thousands of households struggling to meet their daily needs. According to officials, water inflows from Khanpur Dam have dropped from the allocated 19...
The government is reportedly considering transferring Imran Khan, founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), from Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi, a move driven by increasing unrest and regular protests by his supporters outside the jail. Authorities cite logistical and security concerns, stating that frequent gatherings and visits have disrupted routine operations and affected the welfare of other inmates....