CDA decides to switch off 50 percent lights on city roads

ISLAMABAD:The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Friday decided to switch off 50 percent lights on city roads under the energy conservation plan introduced by the federal government. “However, all the street lights will remain switched on in residential areas for maximum facilitation of the citizens at night,” said a spokesperson. The CDA is on the […]

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CDA demolishes 6,295 illegal structures in markets, roads, green belts

ISLAMABAD:The Directorate of Enforcement, Capital Development Authority (CDA) has demolished around 6,295 illegal structures in the markets, roads, green belts and sidewalk tracks in the federal capital during the last year. “During the operation, around 10,262 items of encroachers have also been confiscated, subsequently these articles are auctioned. Besides, fines worth Rs. 4.082 million has […]

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Six die in a traffic accident in Chishtian

ISLAMABAD:At least six people lost their lives in a terrible accident between a motorcycle and a car that happened on Sunday near Gajiani village in Chishtian. According to a private news channel, the accident happened when a rashly driven car hit a motorcycle before colliding with a roadside tree. As a result, at least six […]

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15 criminals arrested

SARGODHA:Police claimed to have 15 criminals including four proclaimed offenders and recovered illegal weapons and narcotics from their possession. Police said here on Sunday that a police raiding team arrested 15 outlaws and recovered 12 pistols, 09 guns, 459 litres liquor and 1.085 kg hashish from them. The accused were identified as Faisal, Adil, Abid, […]

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Establishing ‘Wildlife Conservation Centre’ imparts hope for Islamabad Zoo’s revival

ISLAMABAD:The Islamabad Zoo has finally received an allocation of Rs 500 million to resurrect a “most-modern” ‘Wildlife Conservation and Information Centre’. The said amount is being earmarked for the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP 2022-23). The present government was very keen on reviving the Islamabad Zoo as a constructive wildlife rehabilitation facility and a wild […]

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