Stories by Afzal Ansari

Sutlej’s calm prompting families to go back home

KASUR: The Sutlej, after wreaking havoc in over 100 villages of the district for more than a month, has calmed down... Published 12 Sep, 2025 05:53am

Fresh alert dashes hopes for Sutlej flood victims

Sialkot loses land link with 85 Bajwat villages. Updated 11 Sep, 2025 10:44am

Flood levels in Sutlej record significant decrease

Affectees remain on roadsides despite pleas from administration Published 10 Sep, 2025 07:15am

VIP visits, ‘media glare’ at Kasur’s Talwar Post relief camp irk flood victims

DC denies charges of discrimination in distribution. Updated 09 Sep, 2025 12:16pm

Bilawal sees ‘agriculture emergency’ in Punjab

Seeks loan, electricity bill waivers for flood-hit farmers; says PM has assured him of help for affected people. Updated 06 Sep, 2025 10:27am

Next two days critical as India releases more water into Sutlej

Crops at 10 downstream villages submerged with water as Jalaldinwala embankment washed away. Updated 02 Sep, 2025 11:00am

Kasur villagers relocate fearing more destruction

10-hour-long torrential rain forces residents to look for safety. Updated 31 Aug, 2025 10:01am

Ganda Singh faces ‘historic’ peak

Embankment to be breached to save Kasur city, PDMA says. Updated 30 Aug, 2025 10:30am

Six more villages evacuated as flooding intensifies in Sutlej

KASUR: Relief operation intensified in the district as six more villages, usually considered less vulnerable, are in... Published 29 Aug, 2025 07:34am

Panic as Sutlej floods 72 villages in Kasur

KASUR: Panic spread among villagers near Ganda Singh Headworks as the Sutlej reached an “exceptionally very ... Published 28 Aug, 2025 05:01am

Evacuated villagers in Kasur reluctant to stay in flood relief camps

72 villages affected in Kasur; 30 stranded fishermen rescued; minister warns of worse situation in next 24 hours. Updated 25 Aug, 2025 09:50am

‘Encounter’: Another child molester shot in private parts in Kasur

Police say suspect tried to attack them during arrest raid with pistol that misfired; suspect hospitalised in injured condition. Updated 23 Aug, 2025 10:43am

Kasur police arrest suspect for assaulting minor in viral video

Suspect was injured after he pulled out a pistol to escape arrest, police say. Published 28 Jul, 2025 07:07pm

Punjab politicians in a race to get varsity in their constituency

Race accelerated after PA speaker announced establishing Nawaz Sharif University of Engineering and Technology in hometown Khudian. Updated 17 Jul, 2025 10:44am

Elderly man dies, two Lesco officials injured in clash

Death sparks protest by villagers; 185 booked for attacking officials during action against power thieves in two villages Published 22 Jun, 2025 06:38am

Farmhouse party raid: Probe reveals police connivance, info leak by cop

DPO suspends three more policemen Published 08 Apr, 2025 08:43am

Robbery suspect ‘injured by mob’ dies in custody

Police denies torture allegation Published 05 Apr, 2025 05:09am

Kasur’s leather industry hopes for business opportunities with Bangladesh

KASUR: Kasur leather industry, one of the largest in Pakistan, sees bright prospects as Pakistan and Bangladesh... Published 03 Mar, 2025 06:05am

Anti-encroachment drives struggle to deliver lasting results

KASUR: Several anti-encroachment drives conducted in Kasur district over the past few months have failed to yield... Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:34am

Bulleh Shah Urs: Kasur officials struggle to deal with devotees’ influx

Bulleh Shah Conference attended by PPP stalwarts Qamar Zaman Qaira and Chaudhry Manzoor Ahmed as well as by poets and scholars. Updated 02 Sep, 2024 11:50am