Stories by Aamir Yasin

Three new dengue cases reported in Rawalpindi, take season’s tally to 70

District emergency and response committee directs immediate strengthening of field surveillance.

Published 24 Oct, 2026 06:20am

Rawalpindi’s unauthorised schools get one week to get registered

District Registration Authority warns premises will be sealed in case of non-compliance,

Updated 24 Oct, 2026 09:40am

Utilities in Rawalpindi barred from digging up roads without permission

No agency to commence development work without road-cutting permission and a no-objection certificate (NOC).

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 09:25am

RCB launches two-week cleanliness campaign

RAWALPINDI: After criticism of the residents of cantonment over bad sanitation situation in various wards, ...

Published 21 Oct, 2026 07:05am

Toll plazas still incomplete as Rawalpindi Ring Road cost escalates to Rs50.4bn

Installation of transportation system and electronic toll collection will take two more weeks, says official.

Updated 20 Oct, 2026 10:02am

Bhabara Bazaar offers a glimpse into Rawalpindi’s forgotten past

Centuries may have passed, but the area still has many structures that reflect the splendour of Mughal, Central Asian and Indian architecture.

Published 19 Oct, 2026 06:40am

Rawalpindi orders safety audit of 8,300 public, private schools

Inspection teams to submit reports by Oct 20; private schools’ association seeks more time to prepare for security checks.

Updated 19 Oct, 2026 09:51am

Construction of underpass in front of Rawalpindi's Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology begins

A senior official of the district administration told Dawn proposal had been sent to the government to start work on the underpass to cater to the traffic rush on the main square.

Updated 18 Oct, 2026 09:25am

Rawalpindi's Chahan Dam water supply project to be completed by 2027: minister

Rs35bn project to provide clean drinking water to over 250,000 people in Rawalpindi.

Updated 17 Oct, 2026 09:29am

Communication and Works Dept told to complete Rawalpindi's Peshawar Road underpasses by November

Commissioner visits the construction sites and reviews the progress of ongoing work.

Updated 16 Oct, 2026 09:25am

Pakistan Post imposes ban on transportation of kites, strings in Punjab

Officials instructed to closely monitor the movement, storage, sale and distribution of kites and dangerous strings.

Published 14 Oct, 2026 07:03am

Wheat target set for Pindi district

RAWALPINDI: Punjab government has set a target to cultivate wheat on 416,000 acres in the Rawalpindi district for...

Published 13 Oct, 2026 07:01am

District admin gears up to remove encroachments along Leh Nullah

Decides to demarcate over 300 kanals acquired after 2001 floods.

Updated 11 Oct, 2026 09:54am

Traffic goes haywire as cricket matches get underway

Road closure, suspension of metro bus service inconvenience commuters.

Published 11 Oct, 2026 07:56am

Work underway on industrial zone, markets along Ring Road

District administration taking steps to foster industrial growth and investment, DC informs RCCI delegation

Published 10 Oct, 2026 04:45am

Rain, thunderstorms expected across country until October 15

• Met Office warns that strong winds, hailstorms and lightning could damage weak structures, electric poles, billboards, vehicles

Published 10 Oct, 2026 04:43am

BBH parking contractor booked for overcharging

RAWALPINDI: Benazir Bhutto Hospital (BBH) administration lodged an FIR against the contractor of the hospital ...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 07:18am

Senate body raises alarm over illegal occupation of over 34,700 railway residences

IG railways told to file FIRs, evict illegal occupants and hand over quarters back to administration

Published 07 Oct, 2026 07:03am

University of Health Sciences’ upgraded regional centre inaugurated in Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore has renovated and upgraded its regional centre at...

Published 06 Oct, 2026 07:00am

Rawalpindi traders fear road closures as PTI’s long march looms

Traders urge govt, opposition to resolve their political issues and create conducive environment for business.

Updated 05 Oct, 2026 10:07am