Stories by Sajjad Niazi

Minor girl’s rape, murder: Police trying to save ‘other culprits’: victim’s family

The victim’s father initially nominated four suspects, and later, one was allegedly killed by his associates during an “encounter” with a CCD team. Updated 26 Jun, 2026 09:06am

Suspected rapist, killer of minor girl shot dead by ‘accomplices’

He had allegedly escaped from police custody during investigation Published 25 Jun, 2026 07:32am

Prime suspect in 7-year-old Sargodha girl's murder case killed during CCD encounter, police say

FIR says the escaped suspect died by firing of "his accomplices" as CCD attempted to catch him; DPO says 3 other suspects in case still in custody. Published 24 Jun, 2026 09:36pm

Sargodha police arrest 4 suspects in 7-year-old girl's murder case

Prime suspect accused of trying to rape the girl before killing her; he has been remanded in CCD custody for six days. Updated 23 Jun, 2026 07:50pm

Farmers allege unjustified wheat deduction at procurement centres

Accuse food officials of mixing sand and dust in wheat bags Published 08 May, 2026 07:13am

Loadshedding, restrictions affecting wheat harvesting

SARGODHA: Farmers and thresher manufacturers have been facing difficulties due to unprecedented demand as the wheat... Published 12 Apr, 2026 06:05am

200 acres inundated as ‘dam’ built by stone-crushing contractors collapses

SARGODHA: The collapse of a small dam-like structure, built to contain the water gushing out of mountains during... Published 08 Apr, 2026 05:31am

Pera, MC officials scuffle in the bazaar

SARGODHA: The ongoing tussle between Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (Pera) and Sargodha Municipal... Published 20 Dec, 2025 05:32am

Wheat hoarding scam unearthed in Sargodha

Bogus report shows "no stock". Published 16 Sep, 2025 07:16am

Sargodha suburbs again endangered by rising levels of Chenab

Clinic on Boats service launched in flood-affected areas of Kot Momin Published 06 Sep, 2025 04:53am

Flood warning issued for Sargodha

SARGODHA: Flood warning has been issued again for the Sargodha district for Thursday (today) in the river Chenab,... Published 04 Sep, 2025 08:40am

Floodwater inundates relief camps in Kot Momin

Majority of residents still living in their submerged homes along with cattle. Updated 01 Sep, 2025 10:52am

Locals complain of ‘little to no help’ in parts of Sargodha

Electricity, phone service also suspended Published 31 Aug, 2025 06:25am

2,500 people shifted from Kot Momin area

SARGODHA: Given the rising floodwaters in the river Chenab near Kot Momin, the government rescue teams moved 2,500... Published 29 Aug, 2025 07:25am

Rainwater from India floods Ravi, inundates Narowal villages

PDMA issues alert, directs admin to take emergency measures, evacuate people; heavy rain triggers flooding in Soon Valley. Published 19 Aug, 2025 09:09am

Absentee MC staffers resist transfer to Wasa

SARGODHA: As the process of transfer of Sargodha Municipal Corporation (MC) staff and assets to the ... Published 08 Aug, 2025 05:27am

Wildlife officials ‘patronise’ poaching of rare birds

SARGODH: Illegal hunting, poaching and smuggling of rare migratory and local birds are on the rise in Sargodha,... Published 08 Nov, 2024 07:29am

Cop martyred, five POs killed in encounter

SHO, a constable were injured by gunmen Published 15 Aug, 2024 07:00am

Independents win most NA seats in Sargodha

PML-N backed candidate booked for violence in Khushab Published 10 Feb, 2024 07:10am

PTI nominees win most NA seats in Sargodha

PTI-backed candidate arrested in Sillanwali; PML-N-backed candidate booked for violence in Khushab Published 10 Feb, 2024 07:10am