Islamabad police

An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad extended the physical remand of Saad Abbasi, accused of murdering Pakistan Air Force Group Captain Asim Tariq, by seven days. The court approved the extension after prosecutors requested further investigation, including recovering the suspect's mobile phone and examining the recovered pistol used in the shooting.

Drug dealers in Islamabad have shifted their operations online and enlisted beggars as peddlers after a police crackdown. Over 1,000 dealers were arrested this year, with significant drug seizures reported, while police implemented strategies to counter drug delivery near educational institutions and posh areas.

Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) initiated proclamation proceedings against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, PTI leader Junaid Akbar, and Abdul Ghani Afridi for failing to appear in court despite non-bailable arrest warrants issued on June 23, 2026. The case relates to a November 26 protest, and the court adjourned until September 9 to complete legal formalities.

Muharram processions and gatherings in Islamabad will be monitored via drones and a mobile app called 'Mehfooz Muharram' to report suspicious activities. Security measures include a four-tier cordon, a central control room, and over 15,000 deployed personnel.

Polling began in Gilgit-Baltistan for 24 seats of the Legislative Assembly after a four-month delay caused by winter weather. A total of 396 candidates, including 266 independents and eight women, are contesting the elections, with 963,034 registered voters across 10 districts. Security includes 6,000 Punjab police and 2,000 Islamabad police personnel.