In a shocking revelation that stunned the citizens of Islamabad, local authorities have officially requested the assistance of the police force in a thrilling quest for spare change. It appears that the capital city, famous for its pristine beauty and not-so-pristine parking fees, has found itself in a financial pickle – or, as some locals are calling it, “a serious case of copper shortage.” It all began when Mayor Afaq Naqvi, during an emergency meeting over chai and samosas, pointed out that the city’s budget had taken a nosedive faster than a drone delivery gone wrong. “We need coins, people! We must recover the lost treasure hidden in the cushions of our municipal seating arrangements!” exclaimed the mayor, his voice echoing in the hall like a bad sitcom laugh track. Citizens took to social media with their theories. One savvy entrepreneur suggested starting a “Missing Coins” poster campaign, complete with black-and-white photos of lost coins and the tagline, “Please Return My 10 Rupee Coin. It’s Very Important.” Another resident, inspired by local folklore, proposed hiring a local pehelwan (wrestler) to go on a quest to wrestle the cash from the local budgetary demons that had apparently hoarded all the spare change. The police, responding with a mix of confusion and mild amusement, have vowed to mobilize a special task force called the Coin Recovery Unit (CRU). “We will patrol bus stops, bazaars, and even the underground parking lots of big malls. We’re leaving no stone unturned!” declared Officer Usman, sporting a shiny new badge that definitely hadn’t been budgeted for. “Plus, we hear that some folks have coins hidden in their gullys – think of us as urban treasure hunters.” Meanwhile, a group of entrepreneurs promptly launched an app titled “Change Finder,” where users can log and track the location of lost coins. “Our goal is to create a thriving marketplace of spare change,” said co-founder Zain, who is also on the run from the coin shortage himself after being caught using a Rs. 20 note to buy a bottle of water. “You’ll earn rewards for every coin you submit. For every 100 coins, you earn a coupon for a free chai – that’s ultimately the goal, right?” In an unexpected twist, it was discovered that the local government had not declared a penny appears to have been misallocated to a mysterious “Cultural Enrichment Fund” that nobody could seem to track down. Insiders suspect it was simply a front for a secret currency-themed escape room, where participants attempt to solve coin-related mysteries to escape boredom – and all with a limited budget. As the Coin Recovery Unit gears up for action, tips and leads are flowing in from around the capital. One witness claimed to have seen a herd of goats munching on a pile of discarded currency, while a small child enthusiastically reported that he’d “found a two-rupee coin under his bed!” Meanwhile, the mayor’s office prepares for a press conference that promises to be as entertaining as it is informative, filled with catchphrases like, “In this city, coins aren’t just metal – they’re an adventure!” Thus, the great Islamabad coin caper continues, as both citizens and cops join forces in the hopes of not just recovering spare change, but also reinstating a sense of community, hilarity, and prosperity – all without forgetting the truth revealed during the demo: that coins may indeed roll away, but laughter, much like the city’s growing traffic jams, is here to stay!