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Topic: Rawalpindi

Mapping Pakistan Army’s corps commands & their strategic roles, from Rawalpindi to LoC

A network of 9 corps-level commands led by lieutenant generals forms the backbone of Pakistan’s military strategy, domestic security apparatus and, in some cases, political calculus.

Pakistan is a jungle, people say after mob vandalises KFC outlet in Rawalpindi garrison area

This is the second outlet targeted by mobs this week in an apparent show of solidarity with Palestinians, in response to US and Israeli actions in Gaza.

Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chattha admits rigging, says ‘wronged the country’

Imran Khan-led party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf called for nationwide protests today against "rigging" in the 2024 general elections.

Rawalpindi police introduce school for transgenders. Pakistanis fight over ‘intersex vs trans’

In a collaborative effort, the Rawalpindi police and the district government started regular classes for transgender people in Islamia Higher Secondary School Liaquat Bagh on Tuesday.

Rawalpindi reunion—Pakistan is celebrating 90-year-old Pune woman’s homecoming after Partition

Reena Varma had been trying to obtain a visa since 1965 to visit her Rawalpindi home. Finally, now her dreams have come true thanks to social media.

Pakistan minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed can ride horses, row boats. But he’s just a meme for many

Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed posted pictures and videos of himself relaxing at his mansion called ‘Freedom House.’ Pakistani social media knew what to do next.

Pakistan’s audacious defence budget needs to stay on paper. It’s good for everyone

IMF is balking at Pakistan’s unrealistic budget, but Islamabad feels it can push the lending agency to give it what it wants. US can call the bluff.

Pakistani actor praises Rajkummar Rao in ‘White Tiger’, PIA pilot ‘spots’ UFO from cockpit

Our prolific feature about Pakistan’s fascinating politics, economy, society, culture, cricket, fashion and more — stories beyond the routine headlines.

17 killed after Pakistan army aircraft crashes in a residential area in Rawalpindi

A massive fire broke out in suburbs of Mora Kalu village and destroyed five to six houses after the crash.

Imran Khan to compete with a 100-year-old woman for the elections

Here’s what’s happening across the border: Former senator talks ‘quiet coup’, and Pakistani cinema gets its first transgender actor.

On Camera

MBBS guidelines for students with disabilities reduce a life to a limb

The guidelines ask whether a student can climb stairs, but not whether the college has a ramp. They ask whether a student can bear weight, but not whether the system can bear the weight of its own prejudice.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.