Pakistan
Islamabad court grants bail to Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha
An Islamabad anti-terrorism court granted bail to Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha in a road-blockade case, days after a 10-year sentence in another.
Islamabad
Islamabad: 13 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: Islamabad court grants bail to Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha. Key developments, background and analysis.
13 stories on Islamabad since 25 September 2026; the latest was published on 3 November 2026.
Key developments
- Islamabad court grants bail to Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali ChatthaAn Islamabad anti-terrorism court granted bail to lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha in a case over blocking a road and clashing with police.
- NA panel's LG bill casts doubt on Islamabad's Dec 20 pollsThe National Assembly's interior committee presented a report seeking amendments to the 2015 ICT Local Government Act, a day after the ECP announced December 20 polls under that law.
- FIA busts kidney transplant racket in Islamabad, 5 arrestedThe FIA and the Human Organ Transplantation Authority raided an illegal transplant set-up in Islamabad's PWD Society and arrested five suspects.
- Pakistan to host UN conference on space technology for disaster warningsSuparco will host the UN-Pakistan conference on space technology for Early Warnings for All, climate action and disaster risk from October 27 to 31 in Islamabad.
- Islamabad local government elections to be held on December 20Polling in Islamabad's local government elections will take place from 8am to 4pm on December 20.
Islamabad
NA panel's LG bill casts doubt on Islamabad's Dec 20 polls
A National Assembly committee seeks three town corporations and wider administrator powers, a day after the ECP set December 20 for Islamabad's local polls.
Islamabad
FIA busts kidney transplant racket in Islamabad, 5 arrested
The FIA says a gang carried out illegal kidney transplants in Islamabad homes for Rs3m each; five suspects were held and Rs87.5m in property frozen.
Technology
Pakistan to host UN conference on space technology for disaster warnings
Suparco will host a UN-backed conference in Islamabad from October 27 to 31 on using satellites for early warnings, disaster risk and climate action.
Islamabad
Islamabad local government elections to be held on December 20
The ECP has scheduled Islamabad's local government elections for December 20, with nominations from November 2 to 6 and results due by December 24.
Islamabad
ECP orders Islamabad local government polls under 2015 law
The Election Commission ordered Islamabad's local government polls under the 2015 law after the government let an ordinance lapse, ending a five-year delay.
Islamabad
Yadgar-e-Fatah unveiled in Islamabad to honour Marka-e-Haq
A 220-foot monument honouring Pakistan's victory in Marka-e-Haq and its martyrs was unveiled in Islamabad with a light show. Entry is free from Tuesday to Sunday.
Islamabad
Dar urges SCO to turn its shared vision into real results
Ishaq Dar told SCO national coordinators in Islamabad that Pakistan's chairmanship would be open and inclusive, as preparations begin for the 2027 summit.
Islamabad
PIMS fire that killed 14 newborns: IHC gives federation two weeks to respond to petitions
The Islamabad High Court sought the government's reply on petitions over the PIMS nursery fire that killed 14 newborns, as the inquiry awaits the PM's orders.
Islamabad
Islamabad-Peshawar motorway reopens after 'indefinite' closure ahead of PTI march
The M-1 and GT Road reopened in both directions on Monday after closures ahead of the PTI's march; work continues on parts of the M-14 and the Hazara loop.
Asia
Islamabad to host first SCO coordinators' meeting of Pakistan's chairmanship as 2027 summit plans take shape
SCO national coordinators meet in Islamabad from September 28 to 30 to plan the programme of Pakistan's chairmanship, ahead of the heads of state summit in August 2027.
Economy
FBR launches 'faceless' tax audit centre to end face-to-face contact between officials and taxpayers
The FBR's new faceless centre will pick tax audits by computer and split every case between three anonymous officers to curb discretion.
Islamabad
PTI postpones Islamabad long march to October 4 as capital braces for security clampdown
The PTI has moved its Islamabad march to October 4 as Rangers deploy in the capital and the federal government steps up attacks on the KP administration.