Stories by Aamir Yasin

NA body wants railways land retrieved from private, govt departments

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Railways was informed on Tuesday that out of 19,594 acres of...

Published 11 Nov, 2026 06:26am

Rain, snow in northern parts of the country from today

A shallow westerly wave is approaching the western and northern par­ts of the country; system likely to intensify on Nov 12, may persist until the morning of Nov 14.

Updated 11 Nov, 2026 07:27am

CM removes DC over paper rescheduling; BISE exam in Jhelum scheduled tomorrow

Maryam Nawaz says no inconvenience or disruption whatsoever should be caused to public during her visits to districts

Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:36am

Hindu community celebrates Diwali at home in twin cities as Krishna Temple remains closed

The only functional temple in the twin cities. Krishna Mandir in Saddar, remains closed for reconstruction

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 10:49am

Rawalpindi’s historic buildings crumble amid official apathy

The land attached to temples and Gurdwaras is rapidly being lost to encroachments.

Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:36am

BISE postpones papers in Jhelum over Punjab CM Maryam's visit

Jhelum DC's letter to BISE head says extensive administrative, security and protocol arrangements being made for CM Maryam's visit on Nov 10.

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 12:28am

Murree administration devises plan to facilitate winter tourists

Seven facilitation centres set up in coordination with PDMA and divisional commissioner, says DC.

Published 08 Nov, 2026 07:02am

Iesco introduces QR code payment system

RAWALPINDI: The Islamabad Electricity Supply Company (Iesco) has introduced a QR code-based payment facility,...

Published 07 Nov, 2026 05:05am

Pink Bazaars to provide livelihood to women set up in Pindi

Seven bazaars will be established in the first phase, one in each of the seven tehsils of Rawalpindi district, says DC.

Published 06 Nov, 2026 06:59am

Opening of Rawalpindi's Ring Road to take another month

Work on toll plaza, weighing stations still in progress.

Updated 04 Nov, 2026 10:13am

District govt to oversee development of 26 model villages in Rawalpindi

Punjab directs completion of clean drinking water, sewerage system, cemented street projects in the model villages, meeting told.

Published 03 Nov, 2026 07:09am

Rawalpindi Development Authority plans major road rehabilitation scheme

Work is expected to be complete in a year at a cost of Rs68.98 million, says official.

Updated 02 Nov, 2026 10:03am

Anti-polio drive begins today to vaccinate over 990,000 children in Rawalpindi

District Anti-Polio Committee reviews arrangements for campaign which will continue for four days.

Published 02 Nov, 2026 06:06am

Repair of Bostan Road awaits approval as Pindi roads rehabilitation begins

Rawalpindi Municipal Corporation, District Council provide Rs6.5bn to Punjab Highway Dept on direction of local administration.

Published 01 Nov, 2026 06:28am

DC orders speedy work on projects

RAWALPINDI: Deputy Commissioner retired Captain Nadeem Nasir on Saturday said the speed of work on all development...

Published 01 Nov, 2026 06:28am

Wheat cultivation on 1.6m acres set for Rawalpindi division: minister

RAWALPINDI: Punjab Minister for Agriculture Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani has said the government has fixed the ...

Published 01 Nov, 2026 06:28am

Polio campaign launched in 97 high-risk districts across country

It will be the fifth large-scale campaign of 2026 and the third sub-national drive, mobilising more than 200,000 frontline polio workers.

Published 31 Oct, 2026 04:18am

Rawalpindi traders warn of protests against Suthra Punjab sanitation tax

Say they already pay property taxes, Wasa bills and other charges.

Updated 28 Oct, 2026 10:07am

Frequent, prolonged power cuts irk Pindi residents

Iesco says annual maintenance work and a gap between electricity demand and supply have led to shutdowns.

Published 27 Oct, 2026 06:59am

Residents turn to alternative fuel amid gas shortages and rising LPG prices in twin cities

LPG not available and SNGPL has stopped supply of cylinders in twin cities, says official.

Updated 26 Oct, 2026 09:54am