Stories by Amjad Iqbal

Amjad Iqbal is a Taxila-based correspondent for Dawn with over two decades of experience. His reporting focuses on social, educational, and health sector issues, as well as archaeology and religious tourism. He is on X at @AmjadIqbalDawn.

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

Fading chisels: the last keeper of Taxila’s black stone legacy

Artisans say ancient craft is now in danger of extinction

Published 08 Nov, 2026 07:02am

Punjab CM launches development projects worth Rs23bn in Attock

Agri Mall, land record centre, model children’s home, Fatehjang Special Education Centre and road schemes inaugurated.

Published 04 Nov, 2026 07:01am

Archaeologists unearth 100-metre-long ancient structure in Taxila

Discovery expected to shed new light on Gandhara’s ancient urban landscape

Published 12 Oct, 2026 07:01am

Poor 9th-grade results in Attock lead to suspension of 22 headmasters, teachers

Personal hearing notices served on the heads of 42 different institutions.

Published 13 Sep, 2026 06:59am

2 education officials suspended over corporal punishment in Taxila

Official says the action was taken after the mother alleged that her son had been subjected to corporal punishment at the school.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 08:55am

Remote Attock village of Chhab grapples with lack of doctors

The Punjab government’s tall claims of providing better health facilities to people in remote areas may sound ...

Published 07 Sep, 2026 04:30am

Unesco asked to add Rani Ghat, Banbhore to heritage list

Culinary traditions of Makai Roti and Saag, Sajji, Biryani and Chapli Kebab proposed for listing as "Intangible Cultural Heritage".

Updated 03 Sep, 2026 07:41am

Newborn Pims fire victim laid to rest in Wah

The baby girl was born after more than two years of the couple’s marriage, turning what should have been a moment of immense joy into an unbearable loss for the family.

Updated 28 Aug, 2026 09:05am

2 accused granted four-day physical remand in TikToker murder case

The victim’s father, brother and paternal uncle are sent to Adiala jail on 14-day judicial remand.

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 08:31am

Restored temples of Makhad Sharif revive forgotten heritage

The centuries-old Hindu temples are emerging as symbols of Pakistan’s rich and diverse civilisational heritage.

Updated 17 Aug, 2026 09:34am

Garbage dumping along Khanpur canal jeopardises Pindi, Islamabad’s water safety

RWMC officials deployed at the site say an average of 60 tons of waste is disposed of at the site daily

Published 16 Aug, 2026 04:21am

Housing society accused of excessive excavation around school, endangering students’ lives

TAXILA: The lives and safety of more than 80 children, most of them girls, enrolled at Government Boys Primary ...

Published 03 Aug, 2026 05:00am

Japanese monk asks Buddhists to visit Taxila for peace prayers

Says the teachings of the Buddha that once spread from the historic centre of Gandhara should again inspire humanity at a time of growing global conflict.

Published 27 Jul, 2026 07:32am

Thai monks perform rituals at Taxila’s Buddhist heritage sites

TAXILA: The atmosphere at the ancient Dharmarajika Stupa turned profoundly spiritual as the Thai monks gathered...

Published 12 Jul, 2026 06:55am

Christians commemorate feast of Saint Thomas in Taxila

The annual pilgrimage brings together clergy, pilgrims, families and heritage enthusiasts from different parts of the country.

Updated 04 Jul, 2026 09:21am

Seven sisters: the timeless railway tunnels of Kala Chitta

Nowhere else in the world are seven consecutive railway tunnels found over such a short distance.

Published 29 Jun, 2026 07:02am

18-year-old thalassemia patient becomes Attock deputy commissioner for a day

“I want to fight my illness with bravery, and I want to show other children like me that we are not weak — we are fighters with dreams,” says Muneeba Maqsood.

Updated 23 Jun, 2026 09:04am

Landslide halts train services in Attock

ATTOCK: Train services on the Attock–Mari Indus-Multan railway section were temporarily suspended on Friday after...

Published 20 Jun, 2026 05:09am

Passengers stranded for hours after landslide halts train services in Attock's Jand area

Passengers complain about the lack of basic facilities during the unexpected delay.

Published 19 Jun, 2026 10:55pm