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.

Residents face sanitation, water supply issues

JHELUM: Sanitation and water supply issues remain a permanent issue for the residents of Pind Dadan Khan due to...

Published 20 Sep, 2026 04:50am

Two sisters found dead after father throws three children into canal

GUJAR KHAN: Rescue 1122 divers recovered the bodies of two sisters while the search for their brother was under way...

Published 18 Sep, 2026 07:11am

Two siblings’ bodies recovered in Mirpur canal, search for third child called off

Jhelum DPO confirms suspect in police custody, investigation underway.

Published 17 Sep, 2026 08:02pm

Dilapidated school building in Rawalpindi's Doberan Kalan puts hundreds of girls at risk

The building of the school was constructed during the pre-partition era and later the girls school was upgraded to high and then to the higher secondary level.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 09:07am

Rawalpindi CPO orders immediate arrest of minor boy’s killers

Eight-year-old Mohammad Ayyan's body was recovered from a well.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 09:01am

British-era Khewra Railway Station crumbles amid neglect

The historic British-era railway station, constructed in 1890 at the entrance to the world’s second-largest ...

Published 31 Aug, 2026 07:03am

Action against ‘negligent’ policemen ordered

GUJAR KHAN: City Police Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera ordered disciplinary action against police...

Published 16 Aug, 2026 04:21am

Action against ‘negligent’ police officials ordered

GUJAR KHAN: City Police Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi Hassan Mushtaq Sukhera ordered disciplinary action against police...

Published 16 Aug, 2026 04:21am

Man ‘kills’ sister for honour in Gujar Khan

GUJAR KHAN: Police arrested a man accused of killing his sister in the name of honour on Saturday over her marriage...

Published 16 Aug, 2026 04:21am

3 cops arrested for alleged role in prisoner’s escape in Rawalpindi

Police say the prisoner escaped while he was being transported to Jhelum jail from a court in Rawalpindi.

Published 12 Aug, 2026 06:00pm

Road debris dumped in centuries-old pond in Gujar Khan

GUJAR KHAN: The authorities of the Highway Department in Rawalpindi allegedly continue to dump debris from the...

Published 11 Aug, 2026 06:48am

Domeli Police Station bears witness to colonial policing legacy

The Domeli Police Station in Tehsil Sohawa, Jhelum district, stands along the historic corridor connecting the Salt...

Published 10 Aug, 2026 06:34am

Greenbelts on G.T. Road in Gujar Khan to be beautified

GUJAR KHAN: The Tehsil administration has devised a plan to launch tree plantation and beautification of 30-km-long...

Published 02 Aug, 2026 07:16am

Victoria Railway Bridge: an enduring symbol of engineering excellence

The bridge, built about 150 years ago during British rule, is still considered a masterpiece of engineering because of its strength, beauty and unique style of construction.

Updated 27 Jul, 2026 09:49am

Five injured in building collapse incidents during rain in Jhelum district

Floodwater from hills enters houses in Dilawar, Chitti Rajgan and Dhoke Araiyan villages of Pind Dadan Khan.

Published 26 Jul, 2026 07:03am

Protesting Gujar Khan hospital’s sanitation workers demand salaries

GUJAR KHAN: Sanitary workers at Gujar Khan Tehsil Headquarters (THQ) Hospital observed a strike on Saturday over the...

Published 19 Jul, 2026 07:03am

Protesting Gujar Khan hospital’s sanitation workers demand salaries

Workers say salaries not paid for the past three months, facing financial hardships.

Published 19 Jul, 2026 07:03am

Jalalpur irrigation canal enters trial phase

JHELUM: The Jalalpur irrigation canal has entered its trial operational phase and is expected to transform...

Published 18 Jul, 2026 05:43am

Historic Jhelum library eyes former glory with latest restoration

After decades of neglect, the Jhelum district administration has restored the pre-partition institution.

Updated 13 Jul, 2026 08:40am

Punctured pipeline leaves Kahana villagers without water

JHELUM: Residents of Kahana village in Pind Dadan Khan tehsil, at the foot of Salt Range, are still forced to fetch...

Published 12 Jul, 2026 06:55am