Rana Bilal is a Lahore-based reporter for Dawn News (TV) with over nine years of experience covering legal affairs, justice-sector developments, and environmental issues. He can be found on X at @ranabilaldawn.
Judicial Magistrate Shafqat Abbas delivers reserved verdict; defence counsel informs court that Rs10 million had been paid to the aggrieved family.
Updated31 Jan, 202603:03pm
Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Dr Yasmin Rashid, Senator Ejaz Chaudhry, Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed and Umar Sarfraz Cheema congratulate Achakzai on appointment as NA opposition leader.
Published17 Jan, 202608:17pm
Registration of every kite and spool of string is mandatory via a QR code; the entry of motorcycle riders into red zones is prohibited without a safety antenna.
Updated17 Jan, 202601:58pm
Sheds light on current political situations, says "need to look for solutions as the country could only move forward with dialogue".
Updated16 Jan, 202607:16pm
Petition names Punjab's home department secretary, inspector general of prisons, and Adiala jail superintendent as respondents.
Published16 Jan, 202612:41pm
Cases are related to the burning of police vehicles in Lahore's Gulberg and the burning of a container near Kalma Chowk during the nationwide riots on May 9.
Updated20 Dec, 202510:02pm
Petitioners contend that PLGA 2025 is "restrictive law aimed at curtailing and limiting the powers of elected representatives of the local governments".
Published04 Nov, 202506:48pm
Officials summoned during today's hearing to explain lack of action against smog; Lahore deputy commissioner summoned for hearing tomorrow.
Published03 Nov, 202509:57pm
