Stories by Hussain Afzal

How to feast in Karachi on a Rs 1,000 budget

Did you know you could get breakfast, lunch and dinner, desserts AND snacks in that amount?

Published 14 Jul, 2019 09:30am

Yousaf Hussain Lala the Edhi of Kurram Agency

PARACHINAR: Social worker Yousaf Hussain Lala is known as the Edhi of Kurram Agency.Lala, 63, got inspired by late...

Published 27 Feb, 2018 07:30am

Parachinar sit-in called off after Bajwa’s visit

COAS orders removal of FC commandant, says local facilitators of terrorists will be tried in military courts.

Updated 01 Jul, 2017 07:31am

Sit-in against Parachinar blasts enters sixth day

COAS slams bid to create sectarian division

Published 29 Jun, 2017 07:02am

Parachinar twin blasts toll rises to 67

A splinter group of outlawed Lashkar-i-Jhangvi claims responsibility

Published 25 Jun, 2017 06:59am

Multiple attacks on Eid shoppers, cops stun nation

54 dead, over 120 injured in Parachinar, Quetta; Seven policemen, JUI faction leader among victims.

Published 24 Jun, 2017 06:59am

23 killed in blast near Parachinar Imambargah

Coffin-carrying protesters call off dharna after assurances; local administration blamed for security lapse

Published 01 Apr, 2017 07:05am

Carnage at Parachinar market; 25 killed, 87 injured

• Terror revisits tribal region • Explosion claimed by two groups

Published 22 Jan, 2017 06:54am

Three killed, 13 injured over land dispute

GADO (Upper Kurram): Three people were killed and 13 others injured in firing during a tribal jirga of the Mangal...

Published 09 Jul, 2014 06:14am

Soldier killed in attack on post

PARACHINAR: A Levies man was killed and another injured when suspected militants attacked their checkpost in Lower...

Published 09 Jun, 2014 06:03am

Eight killed in Kurram IED attack

PARACHINAR: Eight passengers were killed and seven others injured when a bomb blast ripped through a pick-up in...

Published 04 Jun, 2014 06:42am

Six troops killed, 8 injured in Kurram blast

PARACHINAR: Six security personnel were killed and eight others injured in a roadside blast in the Kurram tribal...

Published 06 Mar, 2014 07:05am

14 killed in Parachinar sectarian attack

A previously unknown militant group, Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan Ghazi Group, claimed responsibility for the attack and said it was aimed at the Shia community.

Published 10 Sep, 2012 10:05pm

Afghan troops intrude into Kurram, kill two villagers

PARACHINAR, July 2: Afghan National Army troops intruded into a village in Kurram Agency on Monday and killed two tribesmen and injured another, officials said.

Published 03 Jul, 2012 02:39am

Royal Plowing Ceremony

A procession to mark an annual royal plowing ceremony in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, took place near Cambodia's Royal...

Published 09 May, 2012 10:15am

Lyari: The aftermath

After the 48 hour ceasefire, the guns on both sides of Cheel Chowk lie cold and dull as reassuring sounds of everyday life circle the roundabout.

Published 05 May, 2012 02:00pm

The road to Mr. Pakistan

Dawn.com follows amateur body builder Stefan Andrew's 6-week journey and his transformation from a fitness enthusiast to a serious contender at the 2012 Mr Karachi competition.

Published 04 Apr, 2012 09:10am

Pakistan wins Asia Cup, Bangladesh wins hearts

Pakistan celebrated a nail-biting victory in the Asia Cup after a two-run win over Bangladesh. Clinching their second Asia Cup title in Dhaka sending delirious fans onto the streets to celebrate.

Published 23 Mar, 2012 10:52am

Two killed in bomb explosion

PARACHINAR, March 12: Two people were killed and 20 others injured when a bomb ripped through a bus near Sadda town in Kurram Agency on Monday.

Published 12 Mar, 2012 11:38pm

Parachinar suicide blast claims at least 23 lives

PARACHINAR / PESHAWAR, Feb 17: At least 23 people were killed and 37 others injured in a suspected suicide blast in a busy market in Parachinar on Friday.

Published 18 Feb, 2012 02:06am