Ground News

Don't Just Read the News, Understand It.

Islamabad image

News about Islamabad

Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Islamabad, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 2,126stories have been published about Islamabad which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

Local News Publishers

Untracked bias

Suggest a source

Looking for a source we don't already have? Suggest one here.

Top Islamabad News

PM Directs Expansion of PNSC Fleet

Shehbaz Sharif · Islamabad

PM Directs Expansion of PNSC Fleet

83% Right coverage: 6 sources

PM Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed the relevant authorities to prepare a business plan for Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) and present it within two weeks, which should include a strategy to save the annual $4 billion burden on the national exchequer. Chairing a high-level meeting regarding matters related to the PNSC, the prime minister directed to acquire ships on lease to expand the PNSC fleet. "Due to a reduced number of ship…See the Story

Pakistan Gets Caught in Israel vs Iran Disinformation Crossfire

Shehbaz Sharif · Islamabad

Pakistan Gets Caught in Israel vs Iran Disinformation Crossfire

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

The fake news barrage has included clips of Trump, Pakistan’s defence minister and an Iranian official making explosive, false claims.See the Story

Wars and Crypto Bring Pakistan Army Chief to Trump's Lunch Table

Donald Trump · Islamabad

Wars and Crypto Bring Pakistan Army Chief to Trump's Lunch Table

100% Right coverage: 2 sources

ISLAMABAD -- The lunch meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, at the White House on Wednesda See the Story

Senate passes Civil Servants Amend Bill

Coverage: 2 sources

The Senate on Thursday passed the Civil Servants (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aimed at enhancing transparency and enabling public access to asset declarations of senior government officials. The bill, moved by Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar on behalf of Senator Ahmed Khan Cheema, Minister for Establishment, seeks to amend the Civil Servants Act, 1973, as reported by the Standing Committee. The legislation is intended to further operationalise the Governme…Senate · Islamabad See the Story

Justice Mansoor Opposes Constitutional Bench Expansion Before Final Ruling

Islamabad: A letter written by Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, has surfaced following the ongoing debate surrounding the expansion of the constitutional bench, revealing his opposition to the move and raising critical questions about judicial process and credibility According to reliable sources, the letter was written ahead of the June 19 meeting of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) and …Islamabad · Islamabad See the Story

Quaid-e-Azam University, NUST Cinch Top Places in QS Top 500 List

Pakistan celebrates a major academic milestone as Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) Islamabad and National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) Islamabad earn places in the prestigious QS Top 500 World University Rankings 2026. QAU lands at 354, while NUST claims 371, placing them among just 19 Pakistani institutions in the celebrated global lineup. QS World University Rankings 2026 Highlights Broad Gains For Pakistan With over 1,500 universit…Islamabad · Islamabad Read Article

Foreign Ministry says Pakistan accepted ceasefire, didn't request it - Islamabad Post

ISLAMABAD, JUN 21 /DNA/ – In response to media queries regarding claims in Indian media that the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar, said that Pakistan requested a ceasefire, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson issued the following statement: “We categorically reject claims that Pakistan sought a ceasefire following the Indian aggression. The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, has in his media interviews and stateme…DNA · Islamabad Read Article

Revised tax relief for salaried class as PM orders changes to income brackets

In a major development ahead of the new fiscal year, the government has once again revised the income tax structure for salaried individuals, following direct instructions from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. During a session of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance, chaired by Syed Naveed Qamar, it was confirmed that the tax rate for individuals earning between Rs 600,000 and Rs 1.2 million annually has been adjusted downward in …Inflation · Islamabad See the Story

ICCI calls for Int'l standard vocational training to aid economy - Islamabad Post

ISLAMABAD: /DNA/ – Nasir Mansoor Qureshi, President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), has emphasised the urgent need for globally accredited vocational and technical training programs to enhance Pakistan’s skilled workforce to increase its demand in international markets. Talking to a delegation of visiting business leaders at the Chamber House on Saturday, Nasir Mansoor Qureshi underlined the importance of aligning all v…DNA · Islamabad Read Article

Pakistan calls for 'meaningful' dialogue & diplomacy to end escalating Ukrainian conflict - Islamabad Post

UNITED NATIONS, Jun 21 (DNA):Pakistan has urged warring Russia and Ukraine to redouble their commitment to dialogue, build on the existing frameworks to achieve a durable ceasefire, in a bid to end the conflict that has “dragged on for far too long”. “Military means will not resolve this conflict,” Ambassador Usman Jadoon, deputy permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, told the 15-member Council, which debated the situation in Ukraine on…United Nations · Islamabad Read Article

Pakistan’s Digital Boom Now in Tax Crosshairs: 5M+ Earners to Pay Up

Islamabad – Pakistan’s National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance is advancing a key clause in the Finance Bill 2025-26, proposing to tax online businesses that earn over PKR 5 million annually. During intensive clause-by-clause scrutiny, lawmakers focused on expanding tax coverage for e-commerce operators and digital service providers. These discussions reflect rising government revenue ambitions and large-scale shifts in Pakistan’s digita…Islamabad · Islamabad Read Article

Breaking News Topics Related to Islamabad