Fire Reported at Islamabad Sunday Market

Updated: 12:28 AM PKT — June 25, 2026

The political controversy surrounding Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s remarks on Kashmir has widened, with Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari reportedly issuing a warning to the government in parliament over the situation in Azad Kashmir. Other political figures, including Senator Afnan Ullah Khan and Sharmila Faruqui, have also voiced their reactions to the minister’s statement. The issue has also been linked in reports to ongoing protests in the region.

Updated: 11:53 PM PKT — June 24, 2026

An inquiry committee has been formed to investigate the fire at Islamabad’s H-9 Sunday Bazaar, which is now reported to have destroyed more than 400 stalls.

The incident, which some reports suggest may have been an act of arson, has also raised concerns regarding safety measures at the market.

Updated reports on the fire at Islamabad’s Sunday Market suggest that as many as 350 shops may have been affected by the blaze. Questions are reportedly emerging regarding the incident as investigations continue.