Reports indicate a significant increase in the demand for women's hair across the Rawalpindi division, with street vendors purchasing comb-collected hair for up to Rs14,000 per kilogram.

Pakistan police fired tear gas at supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan in Rawalpindi, as clashes erupted on the anniversary of his imprisonment.

Rawalpindi is bracing for the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, with over 4,000 police personnel deployed to secure 175 polling stations, 31 of which are declared sensitive, amidst ongoing street protests.

Traders in Rawalpindi have rejected the official price lists issued by authorities, demanding a revision of the notified prices and threatening a shutter-down strike if their demands are not met.

A nurse has been booked by police in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, after mistakenly severing the thumb of a newborn baby girl in the nursery ward of Holy Family Hospital. Police are investigating the incident.

Incidents in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir are highlighting internal unrest and challenging Pakistan’s claims of supporting Kashmiri Muslims, while it reportedly mistreats Kashmiris in its own territory.

Following the escape of under-trial prisoners from a police van, Rawalpindi police have implemented a new Standard Operating Procedure for prisoner transportation, focusing on security and preventing further escapes.

The Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench has directed the Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi to ensure that residents of a private housing society are protected from adverse action or harassment for forming a welfare association.

Fourteen localities in Rawalpindi are facing a severe water crisis following the Capital Development Authority's decision to revoke No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) for tube wells.

A minister announced the relaunch of the Sehat Sahulat health program, which will now be available in 42 hospitals across the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

Three individuals were injured in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, following an explosion caused by a suspected gas leak and subsequent fire in the Muhalla Hukumdad area.

An industrial estate has been approved for development along the Rawalpindi Ring Road, with officials stating that land acquisition for the project will commence following approval from the Punjab Assembly.

Pakistan's Supreme Court has issued notices to the accused in an honour killing case from Rawalpindi, where a young woman was murdered after a jirga rejected her marriage choice.

Rawalpindi is intensifying its road expansion efforts, with construction beginning on three additional underpasses along Peshawar Road.

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake with an epicenter near the Tajikistan border caused tremors in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Pakistan's National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has secured the transfer of 6,500 kanals of amenity plots and public utility land from two private housing societies to the Capital Development Authority (CDA) in Islamabad/Rawalpindi.

Forty-five transport terminals have shut down across Rawalpindi and Islamabad, resulting in 20,000 transport workers losing their livelihoods. The halt has significantly impacted the twin cities' transport sector.

Security and traffic restrictions have been eased in parts of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, though a strong police presence and checking continue, with the Red Zone remaining sealed.

Authorities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi have suspended public and goods transport services until further notice.

Police in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, have denied widespread reports circulating on social media regarding the indefinite closure of markets across the city, labeling them as baseless.

Rawalpindi and Islamabad have been placed under massive security lockdown in anticipation of high-level diplomatic visits for Iran-US talks.

Transport terminals in Rawalpindi are under threat of closure, though the administration has temporarily withdrawn a shutdown order.

Students in Rawalpindi have not received their free textbooks due to warehouse mismanagement and poor planning, disrupting the start of the academic year.

A local holiday in the Pakistani cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi has been extended until April 11.

Islamabad and Rawalpindi declared Thursday and Friday as public holidays to ensure the security of US and Iranian delegations negotiating an end to the Middle East war. Pakistani media reported the measure was taken to facilitate the high-stakes talks.

Unqualified medical practitioners and illegal medical stores are reportedly proliferating, with accusations that they are contributing to the spread of deadly diseases, particularly in areas like Rawalpindi.

A woman was reportedly gang-raped by four men inside a moving van in the Baga Sheikhan area of Rawalpindi, Pakistan, prompting police to form special teams to apprehend the suspects.

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Pakistani markets are experiencing significant price hikes ahead of Eid, with freight costs for transporting containers from Karachi to Rawalpindi and Peshawar rising sharply from Rs360,000 to Rs635,000.

Passengers in Rawalpindi are facing significant struggles with mounting travel costs, leading many migrant workers to abandon plans to return home for Eid celebrations.

A cash crunch has led to the shutdown of 'Negahban Dastarkhwan' iftar tables across Rawalpindi, leaving laborers without free meals during Ramadan as the administration removed the sites.

Pedestrians in Rawalpindi face daily hazards and customers struggle to access shops due to widespread encroachments disrupting traffic flow.

Blaze at Shanghai Plaza basement on City Saddar Road controlled after overnight operation by 50 firefighters

Dualisation of Kahuta-Soan Road and flyover at Sihala Railway Crossing yet to start

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mah­mood Langrial has constituted a committee to add­ress taxpayers’ issues following a meeting at the FBR Headquarters with representatives of the Pakis­tan, Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi-Islam­abad tax bar associations. An official statement said members of the Tax Bar Associations apprised the chairman of the challenges being faced by taxpayers, particularly in relation to the super tax and SRO 350(I)/2024. Mr Langrial assured par...

RAWALPINDI: Several coaches and the locomotive of the empty rake of the Greenline Express train derailed a kilometre away from Rawalpindi Railway Station on Wednesday, apparently due to the poor condition of the track as described by railway officials. The rake was on its way to the Margalla Railway Station in Islamabad to prepare for 6DN journey with passengers to Karachi when the locomotive and several coaches derailed. Except for the locomotive and two passenger coaches, the remaining coac...

Another woman, identified as Sadaf, also falls into the drain and sustains serious injuries

Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Thursday strongly rejected media speculations regarding any “deal” between the government and incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan. In a statement shared on X, Tarar said, “There is neither any deal nor any leniency for Imran.” He added that any impression of the government granting the ex-premier concessions was “entirely false and misleading”. “Imran Khan is a criminal convicted by courts, and the reports about leniency for him are baseless,” Tarar asserted. “There is no truth in these reports.” Imran, imprisoned since August 2023, is serving a 14-year sentence at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail in a £190 million corruption case and was months ago convicted in another case regarding state gifts. He also faces pending trials under the Anti-Terrorism Act related to the protests of May 9, 2023. On Tuesday, Parliamentary Secretary Barrister Danyal Chaudhry also denied any kind of “deal” with Imran, claiming that the latter wanted a deal and concession since day one. “We are also ready for talks, but we will not accept any blackmail in this regard. The only reason for sending Imran Khan abroad for treatment can be that, God forbid, he may be suffering from a life-threatening disease that cannot be treated here,” he had said. His statement came amid concerns raised by the PTI about the party founder’s health after a report submitted to the Supreme Court quoted him as saying he had lost partial vision in his right eye due to an ailment. In January 2026, Sanaullah, then the Prime Minister’s adviser on political affairs, had said PTI leaders were seeking dialogue with the government but Imran opposed the move. More to follow

PTI founder Imran Khan, suffering from an eye ailment causing vision loss, was examined by a team of doctors while in jail in Rawalpindi.

Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) is scheduled to hold nationwide protests today at 4 PM against the petroleum levy and rising inflation across various cities in Pakistan, including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Quetta, Peshawar, Faisalabad, and Rawalpindi.

An opinion piece suggests that Pakistani generals are increasingly losing control of the country, despite their usual rhetoric against India and on governance.

More than 4,000 police personnel will be deployed to ensure security for the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections, scheduled for August 2 for migrant seats in the Rawalpindi division.

US lawmakers met with Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, signaling warming ties between the two nations under the Trump administration.

Lidless manholes in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, are exposing residents to significant risks of flooding and potentially fatal accidents, highlighting a critical urban infrastructure issue.

The Punjab government has carried out a major reshuffle in Rawalpindi, replacing key officials including the commissioner, deputy commissioner, and city police officer.

A first information report has been registered against 14 prisoners who escaped from a police van while being transported to Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail.

Rawalpindi is facing a deepening healthcare crisis, exacerbated by a surging population, which is rarely reported but significantly impacts thousands daily.

The Lahore High Court's Rawalpindi bench has disposed of a petition filed by the family of nine-year-old Hania Ahmed, who was killed in Chakwal, seeking to transfer her case from local police to the FIA.

More than 240 structures in Rawalpindi have been declared structurally hazardous and are facing eviction orders.

The Bhatta Ground contract has proven to be a major revenue generator, with the Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) recovering Rs115.4 million from the city's second-largest cattle market.

A Metro bus caught fire near the 6th Road stop in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on Saturday morning. All passengers were safely evacuated, but the bus was destroyed.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and the sisters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan were reportedly stopped by capital police from visiting him at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. Imran Khan has been imprisoned since August 2023.

Residents of Rawalpindi are experiencing severe water scarcity as underground water levels have plummeted to nearly 800 feet, causing many aging tube wells to dry up.

Residents of Bahria Town Rawalpindi staged a protest demonstration against the administration for failing to provide civic facilities despite collecting substantial fees.

The twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad have reopened after a 12-day lockdown, allowing businesses to resume and transport to be restored, bringing relief to daily wage earners.

Authorities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi have announced the resumption of public and goods transport services, indicating a return to normalcy.

Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner Hassan Waqar Cheema has refuted a circulating social media notification that falsely claimed a local holiday was announced for April 22 in the garrison city.

Rawalpindi has declared a forest fire season from April 15 to July 15, imposing strict bans on matches, flammables, and picnics in forest areas to prevent fires.

The Rawalpindi Ring Road is set to be completed by the end of May and will open with a two-way carriageway, but without the Thalian interchange. The provincial government decided to defer work on the interchange.

Lahore Qalandars secured a 32-run victory over Rawalpindiz in the Pakistan Super League, extending Rawalpindiz's winless streak. Fakhar Zaman was the top-scorer for Lahore with 84 runs.

As Rawalpindi and Islamabad were locked down for high-level diplomatic visits, Iran was reported to be reviewing proposals amidst ongoing talks, which US President Trump described as 'very good'.

A recent cattle market auction successfully fetched Rs305 million, and the market in Rawalpindi will now operate twice a week to further boost the local livestock business.

An 'upgraded' Safari train has commenced service from Rawalpindi, with a minister announcing plans for a similar train to be launched in Sindh province.

The Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education has postponed matriculation examinations scheduled for April 10, citing diplomatic activity related to US-Iran talks in the federal capital.

A request for a rally by the PTI party in Rawalpindi was denied by the District Commissioner, as Section 144 has been enforced across the district for 15 days.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced plans to hold a political rally at Liaquat Bagh in Rawalpindi on April 9.

While Rawalpindi has seen drug prices surge by up to 500%, Pakistan's Drug Regulatory Authority (Drap) has dismissed national reports of essential medicine price hikes, stating rates have not undergone upward revision.

Rawalpindi police are advocating for the implementation of anti-drone systems and increased security measures at key installations and for Chinese experts, with the Special Branch conducting citywide audits.

Security sources said that an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fell on a house in Chaklala area of Rawalpindi early Tuesday morning. They said that no loss of life was reported in the incident. However, they said that the house had sustained some damage. Last week, four people were injured after a “few rudimentary” drones launched by the Afghan Taliban were intercepted in various cities of Pakistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. The development came amid Operation Ghazab lil-H...

At least four people, including two children, were injured when the Afghan Taliban launched a “few rudimentary” drones, said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday. On Friday evening, security sources said that two rudimentary drones were intercepted at different locations adjacent to Rawalpindi but were successfully brought down through electronic countermeasures. The military’s media wing said the drones were intercepted through “soft and hard kills” and did not reach their ...

A suspect identified as Sabeel has been arrested in Rawalpindi after viral CCTV footage showed him assaulting and opening fire on a girl returning home.

Workers at Holy Family, RTH and Benazir Bhutto hospitals warn of protests over delayed salaries

Rawalpindi Police staged a flag march late last night to demonstrate operational readiness and resolve

RAWALPINDI: Due to the ongoing regional security situation, Pakistan has decided to temporarily close specific air routes in Karachi and Lahore regions. The move comes amid the Iran-Israel-US…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday visited General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, where the military leadership gave him a “detailed briefing” on the situation between Pakistan and…

A man has been arrested in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on allegations of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old in a madrassa, with police emphasizing zero tolerance for such acts.

Members of the opposition protested outside the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday to demand that the cases of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan be immediately scheduled for hearing and that he be allowed to meet his family. Imran, imprisoned since August 2023, is serving a 14-year sentence at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail in a £190 million corruption case and was convicted in another case regarding state gifts recently. His health has been garnering attention in recent days, with his family and party...

Police have registered a kidnapping case after a six-year-old child disappeared in Rawalpindi, prompting a day-long search along a four-kilometer stretch of Nullah Leh that yielded no leads and led to local protests.

Heavy rainfall has led to significant flooding in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, leaving parts of the city underwater.

Rawalpindi is extending its e-challan coverage, utilizing a high-tech camera network to issue automated fines directly to violators, aiming to streamline traffic enforcement.

Newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff (CNSC) General Aamer Raza met with Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, where he was congratulated on his appointment.

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has granted a judicial reprieve to the Ring Road project, ruling that the government must honor approvals and restraining the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) from interfering.

A high-level fact-finding report regarding a Rs3.5 billion scam remains unpublished a year after the incident, despite the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) reportedly recovering the funds.

As many as 14 under-trial prisoners escaped from a prison van in Rawalpindi while being transported from Kahuta to Adiala jail, after overpowering security guards, prompting a police search operation.

Imran Khan's sisters and other PTI leaders were again prevented from meeting him at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail, leading the party to criticize the jail administration for allegedly misleading the court.

Funeral prayers were offered in Rawalpindi for the martyrs of an MI-17 helicopter crash. The ceremony honored those who lost their lives in the incident.

Officials report that the Rawalpindi Ring Road project is over 90% complete and is scheduled to open for traffic on June 15.

City reorganised into new municipal, tehsil limits, increasing total UCs to 125

The twin cities (likely Rawalpindi/Islamabad) are facing a worsening water crisis, with demand significantly exceeding the available daily supply.

Rawalpindi (Pindi) has intensified its measures against the Congo virus, setting up 12 cattle check posts and increasing monitoring of Eidul Azha markets.

Residents of Rawalpindi and Islamabad witnessed a spectacular aerial display by Pakistan Air Force fighter jets. The display was a rehearsal for an official ceremony commemorating the Marka-i-Haq anniversary.

Exams previously postponed by the Rawalpindi Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education will now proceed today according to a revised schedule.

A new monument, named Marka-i-Haq, is currently under construction in Baggi Park at Kutchery Chowk in Islamabad/Rawalpindi. The project, managed by the Frontier Works Organisation, is expected to be completed by early May.

Strict security measures have triggered food and fuel shortages in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, potentially affecting supply to airports. Goods transporters are demanding road reopenings, and traders warn of price hikes due to supply chain disruptions.

Rawalpindi authorities have allocated 50 million rupees for desilting Nullah Leh and cleaning 15 drainage channels as part of their monsoon preparedness efforts.

Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon has dismissed a notification falsely announcing the closure of all public and private offices in Islamabad and Rawalpindi from April 20. The notification was declared fake.

Over 10,000 police personnel, including elite commandos and snipers, have been deployed in Rawalpindi as US and Iran advance teams are expected to arrive in Islamabad for security preparations.

Rawalpindi has been placed on high alert with 10,000 police officers stationed and public places closed under a heightened security plan in preparation for upcoming high-level talks.

The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Rawalpindi has issued a revised schedule for its postponed matriculation exams, with Urdu and Geography papers now set for May 2.

The administrations of Islamabad and Rawalpindi have refuted claims circulating on social media regarding the closure of transport terminals in the cities.

RAWALPINDI: The district administration declared Saturday as a public holiday in Rawalpindi in view of the US-Iran dialogue in Islamabad. Earlier, the administration observed April 9 and 10 as public…

Authorities in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, have imposed Section 144, banning gatherings for 15 days, in anticipation of planned protests by the PTI outside Adiala jail and a separate rally.

The Daily Star features a report or commentary related to 'Rawalpindi Pindiz', likely focusing on local issues or people from Rawalpindi.

Florists in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, are experiencing an 80% drop in sales across markets due to a significant surge in flower prices, driving customers towards cheaper alternatives.

Citizens in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, are experiencing a pleasant chill, providing relief after warm spells and making fasting and shopping easier.

LAHORE: In a bid to enable more and more people to travel by train on the eve of the upcoming Eid, Pakistan Railways (PR) has decided to operate four special trains from major stations to various destinations. According to a spokesperson for the PR, the first special trains will depart from Lahore for Karachi via Okara, Sahiwal and Khanewal on March 16. The second train will depart from Quetta for Rawalpindi via Sukkar, Rahimyar Khan, Khanewal and Lahore on March 17. The third train will depa...

An air blitz reportedly wiped out terror dens in Afghanistan, with two drones also neutralized near Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Government schools in various districts of Punjab, Pakistan, including Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum, and Chakwal, are set to receive a total of Rs3.27 billion in funding.

RAWALPINDI: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Saturday sentenced 47 proclaimed offenders, including prominent PTI leaders Hammad Azhar, Omar Ayub and Zartaj Gul, to 10 years in prison in the May 9 GHQ attack case. District and Sessions Judge Amjad Ali Shah, who presided over ATC No. 1, penned a 16-page detailed judgment, which is available with Dawn. The convicts included Senator Shibli Faraz, Murad Saeed, Shahbaz Gill, Zulfi Bukhari, as well as ex-MNAs Kanwal Shauzab, Rai Hassan...

Rawalpindi’s arms deal surge, especially in the region, tilt the geopolitics in Pakistan’s favour

Afghanistan's Air Force launched drone strikes on key Pakistani military bases, including Nur Khan Airbase and Quetta's 12th Corps HQ. This retaliatory action follows Pakistan's recent aerial incursions into Afghan territory. Both nations have engaged in escalating tit-for-tat clashes, with Pakistan claiming significant Taliban fighter casualties and Afghanistan asserting the downing of a Pakistani jet.

A madrassa teacher and three accomplices have been accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy in Rawalpindi and blackmailing him with a video of the act.

Over 400 trees and hundreds of shrubs have been relocated from Peshawar Road in Rawalpindi to facilitate the construction of three new underpasses.