Stories by Wasim Riaz

4 suspects involved in Lahore Underpass shooting incident arrested: police

“No one is above the law; whoever takes the law into their own hands will go to jail,” says DIG operations. Published 14 Mar, 2025 09:29pm

2 policemen injured in late-night TTP attack on Mianwali checkpost

Attackers escape; Punjab Police say ambush successfully foiled as search operation in the area underway. Updated 02 Sep, 2024 02:17pm

TLP vice emir booked under terrorism law as govt vows ‘iron’ action on threats to top judge

Khawaja Asif and Ahsan Iqbal say elements with “vested political interests” are “spreading blood and violence” in the name of religion. Updated 29 Jul, 2024 10:20pm

7 injured in foiled overnight attack on police checkpost in Taunsa

IG Punjab says operations underway in area to find attackers, commends policemen for responding with full force. Updated 01 May, 2024 05:38pm

Situation unfolded due to ‘confusion’, says Lahore cop after rescuing woman in Arabic print shirt from mob

"Situation unfolded because of mere confusion, miscommunication, lack of verification and playing on mob psychology,” says ASP Shehr Bano. Published 26 Feb, 2024 08:26pm

2 cops injured in blast at ex-CJP Saqib Nisar’s Lahore home: police

Punjab IGP takes notice, summons report from Lahore CCPO, says family members are "completely safe". Updated 20 Dec, 2023 11:44pm

5 ‘terrorists’ linked to TTP, Lashkar-i-Jhangvi arrested: Punjab CTD

CTD says were part of 179 intelligence-based operations conducted in Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Bahawalpur and Rawalpindi. Published 11 Nov, 2023 01:51pm

18 killed as passenger bus catches fire after collision near Punjab’s Pindi Bhattian

Hafizabad DPO says the bus caught fire after colliding with a pick-up truck carrying drums of diesel; minister says 12 injured in accident. Updated 20 Aug, 2023 09:28pm

Ashura processions taken out across the country amid tight security

Processions in several cities reach their destinations peacefully. Updated 30 Jul, 2023 12:18am

Muharram 9 processions taken out across country amid tight security

Ban on pillion-riding in Lahore; mobile services suspended in Quetta and specific areas of Lahore. Updated 28 Jul, 2023 09:52pm

Fatal shooting claims two lives, including woman, within Lahore court premises

Attackers arrested; police say motive yet to be determined. Published 13 Jul, 2023 12:40pm

10 of a family killed as fire engulfs house in Lahore

PM expresses "deep sorrow and grief" over the incident; 7-month-old and 4-year-old among dead. Published 12 Jul, 2023 12:32pm

Greece, Libya shipwrecks: ‘Key ringleader’ of human trafficking operation arrested in Gujrat

FIA says the detained suspect is the brother of the primary suspect, took millions to illegally send Pakistanis to Europe. Published 09 Jul, 2023 07:20pm

9 injured in roof collapse as rains continue to drench Lahore

As of yesterday, NDMA data showed 50 deaths, 87 injuries since June 25; parts of Karachi and Balochistan also receive moderate to heavy rainfall. Updated 08 Jul, 2023 10:25pm

Drone loaded with drugs crashes in Lahore’s Kahna: police

Area SHO says the drone was carrying 6kgs of heroin; has been taken into possession for investigation. Published 07 Jul, 2023 01:49pm

Multan Sultans owner Alamgir Khan passes away in Lahore: franchise

Sultans call for respecting the family's privacy; police say facts will emerge after investigation. Updated 06 Jul, 2023 05:01pm

At least 17 dead, 49 injured as rain lashes parts of Punjab for second day

Injured shifted to hospital; Punjab chief secretary reviews water drainage situation across Lahore; authorities warn of more floods. Updated 06 Jul, 2023 09:32pm

Greece boat tragedy: FIA to charge traffickers under Anti-Money Laundering Act, blacklist their passports

DG FIA orders for identity cards, bank accounts of agents involved to be blocked immediately. Published 03 Jul, 2023 06:09pm

At least 20 die in rain-related incidents in Punjab: Rescue 1122

PM Shehbaz takes notice of flooding in Lahore, directs authorities to drain rainwater within 24 hours. Published 26 Jun, 2023 07:56pm

FIA arrests 8 for alleged involvement in smuggling of Greece boat tragedy victims

Agency says suspects arrested on identification of families, took millions of rupees for facilitating illegal journey. Published 25 Jun, 2023 09:40pm