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CDA okays Pakistan’s largest IT Park in Islamabad

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The Capital Development Authority has approved the construction of Pakistan's largest IT Park in Islamabad. The park, located in sector G-10, will span 3.3 acres and accommodate 5,000 to 6,000 freelancers. It will be operated through a public-private partnership, with private IT firms having the opportunity to lease office space. No government funds will be utilized for the project.
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Islamabad police register FIR against PTI leaders

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Islamabad police filed FIR against PTI leaders including Sher Afzal Marwat, for allegedly blocking roads during protests. PTI's Salman Akram Raja and Sardar Latif Khosa were arrested during nationwide protests against the alleged election rigging. Station House Officer Cantt arrested PTI-backed provincial assembly member Hafiz Farhat Abbas during the protest.
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Shadab Khan reveals ‘reason’ for Islamabad United’s latest defeat

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Islamabad United skipper Shadab Khan attributed his team's latest defeat in the PSL 2024 fixture to a controversial DRS decision. Despite Quetta Gladiators' Rilee Rossouw benefiting from the technology, Shadab Khan expressed his dissent, suggesting that such mistakes should not occur in a major tournament. This adds to Islamabad United's two consecutive losses in the tournament, positioning them third on the points table.
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IHC issues arrest warrant for DC Islamabad

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The Islamabad High Court issued arrest warrants for Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon in a contempt case. The court also ordered IGPs to arrest and produce the deputy commissioner. Additionally, the court indicted several officials, including PTI leader Shehryar Afridi, under the MPO Ordinance, 1960.
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ECP notifies victory of PML-N candidates from Islamabad NA seats

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The Election Commission of Pakistan issued a victory notification for Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz candidates from three NA seats in Islamabad. Anjum Aqeel, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, and Raja Khurram Nawaz were declared winners. Results of 10 National Assembly seats and 16 provincial assemblies’ seats have been challenged and withheld.
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NADRA’s deputy assistant director ‘kidnapped’ in Islamabad

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NADRA's Deputy Assistant Director, Najeebullah, was reported kidnapped in Islamabad. His brother filed a missing person report, stating Najeebullah left home and did not return. Najeebullah informed his brother he had been kidnapped. The police are investigating and gathering evidence, including call records and Safe City Cameras footage.
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Man shot dead over business dispute in Islamabad

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A 26-year-old man was fatally shot by his friends in Islamabad over a business dispute. The victim, involved in a car business with his friends, was living with them in F-11. The feud led to the deadly shooting, resulting in five people being named in the FIR. Investigations are ongoing.
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Magnitude 4.4 earthquake hits Islamabad, Rawalpindi

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A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit Islamabad, Rawalpindi and surrounding areas at 5:30 am. The epicenter was in South-West Kashmir, with no reported loss of life or property damage. Similar earthquakes of 3.3 and 3.1 magnitudes hit Gilgit and Karachi in previous months, causing minor seismic activity.