Stories by Amir Kayani

Hotelier, LPG shop owner booked after gas explosion leaves 7 dead in Jhelum

The hotel collapsed on Sunday, trapping a number of people underneath the rubble; FIR says building had an "illegal" LPG shop in basement.

Published 10 Jul, 2023 04:03pm

7 dead, 10 injured as gas cylinder explosion causes building to collapse in Jhelum

Deputy commissioner says no evidence of any more people under rubble, search operation to begin in morning.

Updated 10 Jul, 2023 12:06am

One arrested after cleric Muhammad Ali Mirza survives attack in Jhelum

Police say 21-year-old assailant had come to Jhelum from Lahore "with the intention to murder" Mirza.

Published 15 Mar, 2021 11:45pm

Hafizabad police rescue woman held captive for 10 years by brothers over inheritance dispute

Two brothers arrested, woman, 50, sent to Rescue 1122 trauma centre; police acted on anonymous tip-off.

Updated 06 Sep, 2019 12:36pm

Suspect arrested for allegedly raping 6-year-old in Jhelum

Police arrest suspect with help of CCTV footage after identification by the victim.

Updated 17 Aug, 2019 10:47pm

Sadiqabad train collision death toll rises to 20; 84 injured

Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid says accident appears to have occurred due to human negligence.

Updated 12 Jul, 2019 10:24am

2 arrested in Jhelum for allegedly selling transgender persons

Complainant alleges that Haji Anwar had sold her off for Rs1 million and that she had no information about the deal.

Published 06 Mar, 2019 01:01pm

'PTI worker' Afzal Jhummad gunned down in Jhelum

Police launch investigation; victim's body sent to hospital for post-mortem examination.

Published 19 Nov, 2018 02:18pm

LIVE BLOG: Protests end, life back to normal after TLP’s call to end agitation against Aasia Bibi verdict

Traffic flows unimpeded after removal of road blockages.

Updated 06 Nov, 2018 12:47pm

Hafizabad man murders daughter, son-in-law and grandsons over 'honour': police

Police say victims were killed at the suspect's house.

Published 08 Sep, 2018 01:59pm

Elderly man tortured, humiliated for allegedly defecating in Mirpur mosque

Victim denies charges; police register an FIR.

Published 03 Sep, 2018 03:28pm

Father axes four children to death in cold blood due to 'poverty', say police

"A fifth child luckily survived the incident whilst he was away at a neighbour's house," says SHO Fiaz Ahmed.

Published 25 Mar, 2018 08:54pm

8-year-old boy allegedly raped by labourer in Jhelum

Police have arrested the suspect and lodged a case against him.

Published 06 Feb, 2018 06:42pm

Man arrested for 'attempting to rape' 7-year-old girl in Jhelum: Police

The suspect fled the scene by climbing over his house's gate, however, he was later arrested by the police.

Updated 03 Feb, 2018 02:52pm

Two ATM skimmers caught red-handed in Jhelum

The two men found in possession of stolen ATM cards, gloves and Rs160,000 in cash.

Published 30 Jan, 2018 07:24pm

Man in Jhelum arrested for 'marital rape and sodomy' on wife's complaint

Woman claims her husband used to physically abuse her, demands justice from police.

Updated 02 Feb, 2018 11:35pm

Jhelum man sold newborn son for Rs5,000, claims wife

Missing infant's mother says her husband was unemployed and indebted.

Published 10 Jan, 2018 06:21pm

Two girls found playing 'Blue Whale' game in Jhelum, expelled from college

The students had made carvings on their arms using sharp-edged tools, a part of the challenge.

Updated 30 Sep, 2017 01:15pm

Security agencies search Jhelum hotel owned by Pakistani-born London attacker's family

"Our family is hurt by what he did," says Khuram Butt's cousin. "This has destroyed our family's pride."

Updated 06 Jun, 2017 05:35pm

Pak Army training aircraft crash-lands near Jhelum due to 'technical failure'

Two pilots on board the aircraft ejected safely.

Published 14 Apr, 2017 05:17pm