Rawal Lake in Pakistan is an artificial reservoir that provides the water needs for the cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Korang River along with some other small streams coming from Margalla Hills have been set to form this artificial lake which covers an area of 8.8 km². Korang River is the outlet stream of Rawal Dam. Rawal Lake is located within an isolated section of the Village Malpur, Bani Gala and Margalla Hills National Park.

The motorbike rider’s name was Altaf Hussain and was a 35 year old. He stopped at a mosque for Asr prayers and parked his bike near a mosque. A shopkeeper objected to the car being parked in front of his shop and the argument in the publec got violent when the shopkeeper shot Altaf Hussain dead right on that spot. By the time Law enforcement got to the spot, the victim was already dead.

This is the third murder that is being reported from the area in less than 2 days. On Wednesday, same week, Khanna police found the body of a 17 year old boy Zeeshan who was kidnapped in Sadiqbad area. He was kidnapped and murdered near Dhok Kala Khan, and was later dumped in a well.

Another case was reported in Sadiqabad Police station when a teenager was missing a few days ago, same week. There is still no clarity on what happened to the poor soul. Some say that he was kidnapped for a ransom, others say he was killed by a friend of his after they two had a fight about something.

The local police claim that they have arrested the suspect who had confessed to stabbing the victim to death and later dumping his body in a well.

Also on Wednesday evening, a man was killed while four others were injured in a clash between two groups in Bilal Town, almost in the same area. Police claims that a fight among the youngsters accelerated, which led to firing between the two groups. The death of Rashid Khan, the victim at the incident happened to be the unlucky one there. The Police has arrested two people allegedly involved in the murder. There is no clear picture of what will happen to them at the moment.

These incidents near Khana Pul have increased to an insane extent, is this a proof of a larger mafia behind the picture? Or are people just intolerant and frustrated? May God bless us all, and keep us safe.

It majorly affected various cities that included Lahore, Multan, and Bahawalpur. Moreover, in KP, it had affected cities like Peshawar, Swat, and Lakki Marwat. The Capital, Islamabad is no exception to this power outage.

To analyze the situation, the power division secretary and other officials are on a visit to National Power Control Centre.

Apparently, the news has it, the National Power Construction Corporation authorities have been saying that a lot of work is in progress to restore the power supply which would help the cities of Punjab and Pakhtunkhwa to generate electricity.

According to a spokesman for the Atomic Energy Commission, “the tripping that started from Tarbela Power Plant has a domino effect, causing the nuclear power plants in Chashma, Malian District to trip”

“While the situation remains normal in Karachi, Balochistan and south Punjab, the power plants affected due to the fault would soon be restored.”- said, Power Division spokesman.

It is said by sources in the Water and Power Ministry that power demand in the country stands at 20,000 megawatts.

Meanwhile, all the sectors in Islamabad are also facing this issue majorly. Not only is it a household issue but a holistic downfall in businesses, education centers, hospitals, and other marketplaces are in dire need of electricity.

Source: The News

Chai chaiye? Yes, all day every day!

The chaivinist in us has explored Islamabad enough to talk to about our favorite places in the city to have chai. Here are our topic picks,

Trail-5 (Margallah Hills):

Still the favorite, best-loved, close to none, TADAAA! Trail-5 (in sector F-5 has the BEST chai in town. It’s a traditional little piyaali that serves ‘gurh wali chai’ (jaggery tea). It’s a combination of saunf, gurh, and ilaichi that make the refreshing aroma. Just a cup of tea under 50 rupees, wah! While you’re at it, treat yourself to the aaloo k pakoray they have at the khokha.

The sitting area is also very neat and tidy, you can totally go there at any time of the day.

Chattha’s(F-10)

When it comes to eateries in Islamabad, Chattha’s is definitely one of the best places to have Desi food. If you plan on having chai in a cosy ambiance; ghazals in the background, grasping a cup of gurh wali chai with both hands, and pouring it from a traditional chainak, then you really need to visit Chattha’s in Tariq Market, F-10.

Also, Wednesday is their ‘Khawateen Ispecial Day’ so you’ll get free chai which otherwise costs nearly 100 rupees. Take your aunty, chachi, maami, behnas, bhabhis and sahelis along.

On a personal note: If you don’t get the combination of chai and paratha, we can’t be friends…

Chickachino (F-7):

F-7 has always been Islamabad’s favorite place for all kinds of food. Be it Chinese, Lebanese, Desi, or Italian, everything seems to kick-off from there.

A fairly recent eatery, Chickachino in F-7 serves one of the top chais in town. Iliachi wali chai and jalebi really don’t look good on the weighing scale but the heart’s gotta do what it’s gotta do. Behtareen chai at this little eatery with snacks such as pakoray and jalebi make you feel Stockholm syndrome-ish.

The place is also known for its happening ambiance and sara waqt ki chehl pehl in terms of gigs and musical performances.

Naanstop (F-10):

When it comes to chai, Naanstop is always on our mind! The 100 rupee chai with multiple flavors is a great way to treat yourself along with cheesy and Nutella naans *slurp*

Chai Chowk (F-11):

The really feel-at-home cafe in Islamabad with dhair saray flavors, has been our go-to place in times of happiness, sorrow, crucial arguments, and even writing assignments. The large variety of chai and clear teas make it special for sure.

The place is also known for holding events and talks for like minded people. From Ghalib to Women’s Day, Chai Chowk caters to art and rights over their oh-so-amazing cup of chai.

Secret Sky (F-10):

Secret Sky is an outdoor space in Idrees market F-10 which happens to be synonymous with live music and great chai. It is quite the mature version of Hotspot, where people can chill, have chai and hot chocolate, and listen to live music.

Islamabad, the world’s 3rd most beautiful capital of the world. Weather here does not take too long to turn. One minute you are experiencing a hot stuffy day, the next cool winds from the Margalla Hill blow to cool you down. The lush greenery seems to sparkle after every rain and dark, heavy onset of clouds brings good memories of “chai”. Islamabad is a treasure trove of natural beauty. The hilly horizons of Islamabad capture an essence of true natural beauty and leaves who ever gazes upon awestruck. Here are is our collection of 12 mesmerizing pictures of clouds that come about in good weather that will leave you feeling fluffy!

When it rains, it pours in Islamabad. Standing at traffic signals provides the most golden opportunity to snapshot giant cotton ball like clouds Islamabad is most famous for!

Sometimes, the cloud seem to resemblance fumes of a volcano! The ever growing, moody and dark colors may seem frightening but the temperature drop provides a good release to enjoy a quick of tea or a hot plate of “pakoras”

Sometimes, the clouds are just so big even the mountains of Margallas seem like small hills in comparison!

A beautiful shot of the clouds over Kashmir Highway! The clouds of Islamabad don’t lie about the rain. The dark underbelly is always an accurate sign of how hard and fast the rain is approaching.

Sometimes they resemble an ocean wave cleaning up all the pollution and dust with a swift shower of rain!

As the sun is about to set the sky can sometimes turn an incredible color of gold! The contrast between the dark clouds and light colored sky gives a very serene and calm feeling to the entire city.

The clouds are sometimes so beautiful that they make the ugly high rise buildings and under construction plaza look pretty!

Sometimes, its better to look up and marvel why did you not ever notice how beautiful nature really is in Islamabad.

The phenomena of light peeking through behind the clouds is dubbed by photographers as “Angle Rays”.