Stories by Hamid Asghar
Hamid Asghar is a regional correspondent for Dawn, bringing over two decades of journalistic experience to his coverage of social, political, and cultural events. He specialises in regional heritage and ancient archaeology, focusing on the preservation and documentation of historical sites.
GUJAR KHAN: Police have arrested a woman for allegedly throwing acid on her husband, a schoolteacher, in Gujar Khan...
Published 10 Jun, 2026 06:37am
The Samadhi of Baba Mohan Das, an ancient saint, is crumbling due to the wear and tear of time and neglect. The...
Published 01 Jun, 2026 07:02am
Around 10 houses damaged in earthquake; rescue efforts under way
Updated 26 May, 2026 10:58pm
The fire erupted abruptly in one of the kiosks and strong gusts of wind spread it to lines of kiosks at Kallar Syedan road at the junction of Rawat bus bay.
Updated 23 May, 2026 08:27am
JHELUM: Open-air dumping and loading of Pink salt around Khewra Salt mines is a permanent source of spreading...
Published 17 May, 2026 06:56am
The rare artistic work on a stone facade of a small mosque in Bhayth village, at the foothills of Tilla Jogian in...
Published 04 May, 2026 06:34am
Water supply schemes of Phullarey Syedan and Tibbi Syedan villages of Sohawa tehsil remained largely ineffective due to alleged mismanagement by authorities.
Published 27 Apr, 2026 08:16am
Attacker identified, motive not yet clear
Published 20 Apr, 2026 06:47am
Attacker killed by police in retaliatory firing; Mirza remains unhurt.
Updated 20 Apr, 2026 12:59am
GUJAR KHAN: The Punjab government has approved Rs3088.400 million for the construction of two underpasses on GT Road...
Published 11 Apr, 2026 06:06am
The palatial mansion of Sheikh Niaz Ahmed in Wazirabad town still stands with unrivalled grandeur and grace on Lt...
Published 06 Apr, 2026 08:58am
GUJAR KHAN: A dilapidated bridge for crossing of villagers at Zinda Shah Maddar near Sohawa has been repaired at ...
Published 05 Apr, 2026 05:53am
GUJAR KHAN: A young man allegedly involved in a murder on Eid day was killed in an encounter with CCD in Jhelum on...
Published 30 Mar, 2026 07:26am
GUJAR KHAN: A young man allegedly involved in a murder on Eid day was killed in an encounter with CCD in Jhelum on...
Published 30 Mar, 2026 07:20am
They pointed out that cattle coming to drink water often become trapped in the hazardous concrete debris.
Updated 28 Mar, 2026 08:52am
GUJAR KHAN: The Punjab government’s electric bus service offered a significant relief to commuters travelling...
Published 23 Mar, 2026 07:06am
A century-old crossing bridge near Sohawa on the main track of Pakistan Railways between Lahore and Rawalpindi is in...
Published 16 Mar, 2026 07:05am
GUJAR KHAN: Regular commuters availing the Green Bus service from Gujar Khan and Sohawa have demanded that the chief...
Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:13am
Located far from Dina and Jhelum cities, the secluded locality of Moogli, hidden at the foot of the centuries-old...
Published 23 Feb, 2026 07:01am
Commuters and social circles have criticised the mismanagement of administration
Published 20 Feb, 2026 06:50am
