Stories by Amjad Iqbal

Dozens of shops sealed, owners held for overcharging in Taxila, Attock

TAXILA: The administration launched crackdown on profiteers across Taxila, Wah and Attock through special price... Published 22 Feb, 2026 06:45am

Attock admin empowers 50 special children with wheelchairs

TAXILA: The district administration of Attock on Saturday provided free wheelchairs to 50 special children belonging... Published 15 Feb, 2026 07:06am

Colourful flower show opens in Attock

TAXILA: With flowers in full bloom and cultural pride on display, Attock on Tuesday observed a vibrant event of... Published 11 Feb, 2026 07:30am

Diplomats immerse in Pakistani culture at Orange Festival

TAXILA: Cultural performances, traditional sports, indigenous crafts and authentic cuisine came together on Saturday... Published 08 Feb, 2026 07:38am

Japan hands over modern conservation tools to Taxila Museum

TAXILA: The Japanese Ambassador Akamatsu Shuichi on Wednesday said that Tokyo remained committed to strengthening... Published 05 Feb, 2026 06:48am

WB chief pays respects at Gurdwara Punja Sahib

Ajay Banga also visits Jaulian Buddhist Monastery, Taxila museum Published 02 Feb, 2026 06:51am

Eight Attock colleges face outsourcing due to low enrollment

TAXILA: An alarming collapse in student enrollment has pushed eight public sector colleges in Attock district to the... Published 25 Jan, 2026 06:02am

Man commits suicide after killing four family members

TAXILA: An estranged man shot dead his father- and mother-in-law and two minor children in Pind Mehri village in... Published 23 Jan, 2026 05:43am

Dancing terracotta figurine from 3rd century BC hints at presence of Jainism in Taxila

TAXILA: A newly-discovered quartz artefact and a terracotta female figurine, dated back to the early 3rd century BC,... Published 18 Jan, 2026 06:41am

Ban Faqiran: where Gandhara whispers from the Margallas

Perched quietly on a southern spur of the Margalla Hills, Ban Faqiran is one of those rare archaeological landscapes... Published 12 Jan, 2026 05:50am

Rescue 1122 Attock celebrates 16 years of lifesaving service

TAXILA: Rescue 1122 Attock marked 16 years of its emergency response and humanitarian service with a ceremony held ... Published 11 Jan, 2026 07:02am

Rare Buddha relics add to Taxila Museum’s appeal

The artefacts had been kept hidden to prevent theft, but are being showcased under strict security. Updated 11 Jan, 2026 09:21am

Colonial-style system needs fundamental change: JI chief

TAXILA: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Wednesday strongly opposed any proposal to ... Published 08 Jan, 2026 07:10am

Ophthalmologist Dr Pramila Lall passes away in Taxila

Last rites expected to be held on Tuesday following the arrival of her three children from abroad. Updated 05 Jan, 2026 07:04pm

Bhir Mound dig yields yet more ancient artefacts

Sixth century BC lapis lazuli, rare bronze coins bearing image of Emperor Vasudeva recovered. Updated 02 Jan, 2026 08:47am

Signs of forgotten city found beneath Taxila’s first settlement

Evidence pushes civilisation timeline beyond 6th century BC; pottery, seals, and other items indicate thriving commerce before arrival of Greeks. Updated 27 Dec, 2025 08:32am

Second-grade student from Attock battles disability

JAND–ATTOCK: In the quiet village of Nawra, tragedy struck a young boy’s life in May 2025, changing it ... Published 26 Dec, 2025 05:54am

Taxila’s historic Raghunath temple facing neglect

'Taxila Baithak' session participants propose practical measures to safeguard site. Updated 16 Dec, 2025 10:23am

Hassanabdal revives royal sport as tent-pegging thunders back to life

The dust rises, drums roll and hooves hammer the earth as Hassanabdal hosts a striking revival of tent-pegging, an... Published 08 Dec, 2025 06:37am

British envoy visits Punja Sahib in Hassanabdal

Volunteers at communal kitchen, distributes food among Sikh devotees Published 06 Dec, 2025 05:34am