Stories by Ahmad Fraz Khan

Ahmad Fraz Khan is a Lahore-based reporter for Dawn with four decades of experience in the field. His reporting portfolio includes coverage of agriculture, the energy sector, and religio-political parties. He can be found on X at @AFKhan.

Fuel price hike adds to Ramazan inflation burden

Public anger grows over timing, scale of increase in petrol, diesel rates. Updated 12 Mar, 2026 08:04am

Parties’ apathy to local govt weakens democracy: Kh Asif

• Defence minister says military rulers stayed longer in power due to introduction of local bodies • Notes resistance to... Published 25 Jan, 2026 07:33am

Local govts continue to be neglected despite crucial role in strengthening grassroots politics: Khawaja Asif

Says the failure to institutionalise local bodies is “a political failure on our part”. Published 24 Jan, 2026 08:24pm

War in Gaza weakened Arab states, emboldened Israel, says Vali Nasr

Scholar notes Pakistan currently enjoying ‘diplomatic honeymoon’ with Washington, which won’t last for long. Updated 24 Jan, 2026 07:37am

Jamaat-i-Islami eyes return to its populist heyday

Hafiz Naeem declares that the Jamaat had no fixed constituency or candidate. Updated 26 Dec, 2025 08:53am

TTAP, PTI stage demonstrations against 27th Amendment across KP and Punjab

Large demonstrations observed in multiple districts of KP; protests in Punjab relatively quiet. Published 21 Nov, 2025 11:04pm

Punjab seeks ban on TLP after violent protest

Authorities look to freeze bank accounts, hand over properties to Auqaf. Updated 17 Oct, 2025 07:39am

Opposition slams govt for backing Trump’s plan

JUI-F says excluding Hamas makes plan illegitimate; Jamaat rejects PM’s stance Published 01 Oct, 2025 06:34am

Punjab floods: small farmers, contractors face ruin

Recent deluges have disproportionately devastated small livestock owners and agricultural contractors, pushing many to the brink. Updated 28 Sep, 2025 09:33am

Footprints: Piecing life together post-flood

Farmers thankful for rain that saved their crops from being buried under silt and mud brought by overflowing rivers. Updated 22 Sep, 2025 09:14am

Monsoon wreaks havoc on Punjab’s rural economy

Downpours have devastated cotton, maize, and vegetable crops. Updated 31 Aug, 2025 09:23am

When Ravi is in full swing, it’s a spectacle to watch

With the river level receding, people insist on seeing river in its actual form; locals ignore evacuation directives Published 29 Aug, 2025 07:42am

Lahorites bracing for the raging Ravi

LAHORE: Wednesday was an enigmatic day for Lahorites: some of them, true to their spirit, went to River Ravi to see... Published 28 Aug, 2025 05:01am

Irrigation shortfall feared as Mangla’s filling slows

The dam is holding 4.3MAF of water against its capacity of 7.3MAF. Published 03 Aug, 2025 07:13am

Warning of ‘exceptionally high flood’ in River Jhelum

Irsa, Wapda officials say Mangla Dam still has 56 feet to fill. Updated 17 Jul, 2025 08:28am

Red tape abounds as officials with ‘look after’ charge at Wapda helm

With the sole permanent member also doubling as the authority’s chairman, two key positions have been filled by officers on "look after" basis. Updated 14 Jul, 2025 08:30am

Abundant water that can’t be released — Tarbela’s Catch-22

Inflows in rivers are higher than last year, yet provinces demand for water isn’t being met. Updated 30 Jun, 2025 08:40am

Trade associations reject ‘draconian’ powers for FBR

Term Section 37AA a ‘black law’ that will undermine investment, economic goals. Updated 28 Jun, 2025 10:16am

Govt names interim Wapda chief

Tensions over hydel projects, SOE Act mark end of Ghani’s tenure Published 22 Jun, 2025 06:38am

False promises and avoiding agricultural necessities

The federal agriculture budget this year would be remembered for “not doing what was necessary”. Updated 16 Jun, 2025 11:05am