Islamabad

Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, is currently in the news due to several significant events. Rizwan Basir, a specialist at the Climate Resourcing and Coordination Centre in Islamabad, highlights the ongoing challenges of climate finance. The city was also the site of a tragic fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), where nurse Razia Noreen bravely saved one newborn but could not rescue 14 others. Her heroism has led to national recognition. In terms of political developments, new legislation passed in Islamabad grants the Pakistani military chief significant command powers. Additionally, the Punjab province, with Islamabad as its capital, has controversially introduced 'secret' terrorism trials. The city also experienced severe flooding due to heavy monsoon rains, submerging roads and houses. Furthermore, Islamabad is mentioned in the context of Pakistan's Indus waters dispute with India, with the Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling in Pakistan's favor, though India has rejected the findings.