Islamabad Capital Territory
Coverage of Islamabad Capital Territory in the Nexus archive.
- NAB recovers Rs2.45tr worth of state assets in second quarter of 2026
NAB recovered Rs2.45 trillion worth of state assets in Q2 2026, including 1,078,283 acres of land across multiple provinces, through AI-powered investigations and collaborations with government bodies. The six-month recovery total reached Rs5.41 trillion, with NAB transitioning to automated, AI-based processes for investigations.
- 3,172 gender violence cases reported in six months
3,172 gender-based violence cases were reported in Pakistan from January to June 2026, with murders, torture, and abductions being the most common. Punjab accounted for 74% of cases, followed by Sindh with 17%, and 10 districts were identified as most vulnerable.
- Punjab leads tally for cases involving threats to journalists
Punjab reported 15 out of 22 documented threats against journalists between April and June 2026, with state institutions identified as the primary threat in 68% of cases. The Freedom Network review highlighted a 22% increase in threats compared to the first quarter, particularly targeting journalists covering governance, corruption, and public interest issues.
- ECP warns KP, Islamabad again over delays in local govt polls
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) warned the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and Islamabad authorities over delays in local government elections, directing them to submit pending delimitation notifications by July 28. The ECP cited constitutional violations and highlighted unresolved issues in Islamabad affecting 2.5 million residents.
- ECP notes Centre's 'non-assistance' among reasons for delay in Islamabad LG polls, summons chief commissioner
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) cited the federal government's 'non-assistance' as a key reason for delays in Islamabad's local government elections, summoning the city's chief commissioner. The ECP emphasized its constitutional obligation to conduct elections within 120 days of the expired term in February 2021 but noted unfulfilled data and notification requirements.
- Interior ministry issues directive to arrest Afghan nationals without valid visas from July 10
The Ministry of Interior ordered immediate arrests of Afghan nationals residing in Pakistan without valid visas starting July 10, 2026, following a June 1, 2026, meeting on the Illegal Foreigners’ Repatriation Plan (IFRP). Provincial and administrative bodies were instructed to prioritize repatriation and provide daily reports on enforcement actions from July 11.