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.

Agriculture: How flawed wheat policy fuelled flour crisis

Punjab’s aggregator model turned out to be an utter disaster as nine out of 11 companies could not even start purchasing owing to bank reservations.

Published 02 Nov, 2026 06:19am

Brewing crisis of shrinking farm size

For many smallholders, farming is becoming less of a commercial enterprise than a means of meeting household subsistence needs.

Updated 26 Oct, 2026 08:34am

Growers end losers in ‘flawed’ wheat market reform

With no support price and procurement, risks for farmers have multiplied.

Published 19 Oct, 2026 06:50am

Fazl says criticism targets policies, not institutions

• JUI-F chief terms ministers’ allegations ‘character assassination’, calls for in-camera parliamentary session on security

Published 18 Oct, 2026 06:38am

Fazl clarifies he criticised policies, not institutions after ministers allege he sought 'share' in KP governance

Khawaja Asif, Tallal Chaudhry rebuke JUI-F chief and defend imposition of emergency in KP.

Updated 18 Oct, 2026 12:38am

JI links meeting with PM to petroleum levy cut pledge

Party threatens to call for Islamabad march if relief is not provided by tomorrow.

Published 11 Oct, 2026 07:28am

'No delaying tactics will be accepted': JI warns of resuming march to Islamabad if fuel levy not abolished

“PM Shehbaz Sharif has returned to the country. Let’s see what relief he provides," JI chief says.

Published 01 Oct, 2026 07:29pm

Punjab asks federal govt to deploy Rangers in Rawalpindi, Attock

Rangers’ deployment has been sought from Sept 22 to Oct 5; Public not to be disturbed until marchers enter Punjab

Published 24 Sep, 2026 07:04am

'Breaking Bad' inspired teenager arrested in Bahawalpur for allegedly attempting to poison father with AI help

The suspect allegedly concocted a substance at home with the intention of poisoning his father, NCCIA says.

Published 23 Sep, 2026 06:51pm

Punjab govt seeks Rangers deployment in Rawalpindi, three other districts until Oct 5

Section 144 imposed in Punjab for 13 days; Home Dept asks interior ministry to jam/downgrade internet services in Pindi, Attock on Sept 27.

Updated 23 Sep, 2026 06:51pm

Jamaat heeds PM’s request to postpone capital march

LAHORE: The Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) on Tuesday delayed its long march to the federal capital against the petroleum levy...

Published 23 Sep, 2026 07:30am

JI puts off Islamabad long march after PM's appeal, but vows not to abandon protest against petrol levy

Rehman says protest camps, mobilisation will continue; PMO confirms both sides to meet after premier's return to country.

Updated 22 Sep, 2026 05:07pm

Naeem questions train delay as Jamaat caravan departs Sukkur

PM urged him to delay march until his return, JI claims

Published 22 Sep, 2026 07:06am

PTI up in arms after Aleema imprisoned before demo on 27th

• Lahore DC orders 30-day detention of Imran’s sister; police confirm she is in Kot Lakhpat jail • Lawyer claims arrest orders

Published 21 Sep, 2026 04:44am

Opp parties adamant on capital march despite govt pleas

• JI to launch its march towards Islamabad today after inconclusive talks in Lahore • PTI claims Naqvi requested them to cancel

Published 20 Sep, 2026 04:49am

Govt, JI talks end inconclusively as Islamabad seeks delay in long march over security threats

Baloch says long march will remain necessary until the petroleum levy imposed on the public is withdrawn.

Updated 19 Sep, 2026 10:19pm

Govt reaches out to JI, invites party to another round of talks to break deadlock

Hafiz Naeemur Rehman confirms party is in contact with PTI and farmers’ alliance over demonstrations, says “super long march” will begin on Sept 20.

Updated 18 Sep, 2026 11:52pm

KP CM wraps up Lahore trip amid ‘crackdown’

• Afridi claims 2,000 workers detained by police, reiterates ‘abduction’ allegations • Bokhari asks CM to focus on KP, terms

Published 16 Sep, 2026 06:49am

JI rejects PM Shehbaz’s fuel relief scheme, says it cannot substitute for abolition of petroleum levy

“The government is trying to divert public pressure through temporary relief measures, whereas consumers can get genuine relief only if the levy is withdrawn,” says Liaquat Baloch.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 10:31pm

KP CM alleges police abuse in Lahore as Punjab govt questions his visit

Punjab government responds by highlighting regional issues in KP.

Published 15 Sep, 2026 08:31pm