Stories by Nabeel Anwar Dhakku

Chakwal’s key road project in limbo, cost surges to Rs8 billion

Northern Bypass was approved in July 2014 by then–prime minister Nawaz Sharif. Updated 11 Nov, 2025 10:36am

Punjab set to fix minimum age for marriage at 18

ISLAMABAD: Following the example of Sindh and Islamabad, the Punjab government is set to introduce the Child ... Published 31 Oct, 2025 06:16am

Man arrested for ‘killing labourer, faking robbery’ in Chakwal

Suspect taken into custody after DNA report confirms human remains found in March belonged to missing labourer. Updated 27 Oct, 2025 10:03am

Chakwal police seek exhumation of girl’s body as mystery surrounds her death

CHAKWAL: Chakwal police have sought court’s permission to exhume the body of a girl who died mysteriously and was... Published 23 Oct, 2025 06:58am

Maryam vows to bring education revolution in Punjab

Plans to introduce robotics, artificial intelligence in govt schools Published 01 Oct, 2025 06:45am

Neglected Chehel Abdal Peak holds untapped tourism potential

What makes mountain peaks more striking? Surely, a shrine or a Chilagah (a place where an ascetic or saint performs... Published 22 Sep, 2025 07:05am

Blasphemy accused in Chakwal diagnosed with bipolar disorder

The 26-year-old man was arrested on Oct 30 last year; struggling to visit suspect in Jhelum prison due to financial constraints. Updated 14 Sep, 2025 10:53am

Absence of bridge over Ghabir Nullah compounds woes of villagers

CHAKWAL: “We remained stuck for four days on the other side of Ghabir Nullah with our herds of cows and goats as ... Published 08 Sep, 2025 06:19am

Mini dams inevitable, but with rules, regulations

WHEN nine years ago, Irfan Akbar turned a small area of one of the major torrents of Chakwal, Dharab into a lake, no... Published 18 Aug, 2025 05:33am

LIVESTOCK: PUNJAB’S CATTLE CRISIS

A lethal new strain of Foot-and-Mouth Disease has left farmers in Punjab reeling, with cattle dying in alarming numbers. As Published 03 Aug, 2025 07:16am

Daughter guides farmer to clinch first prize in wheat yield competition

CHAKWAL: News of girls clinching top positions in schools or colleges exams are common occurrences in the country ... Published 03 Aug, 2025 07:14am

Nine dead, 30 injured in bus crash on Islamabad-Lahore Motorway

Victims include three siblings Published 28 Jul, 2025 06:05am

9 dead, 30 injured in bus accident on Islamabad-Lahore Motorway in Chakwal

The bus carrying over 40 passengers overturned after a tyre burst; rescue, police teams on site. Updated 27 Jul, 2025 02:19pm

Grief-stricken family misses out on compensation

CHAKWAL: A tragedy befell a family in Ghanwal village of Chakwal during the recent rains that battered the region on... Published 24 Jul, 2025 07:10am

Two POs killed in shootout inside hospital

CHAKWAL: Two proclaimed offenders (POs) were killed during a shootout with the personnel of the newly-established... Published 23 Jul, 2025 05:23am

Katas Raj Temple complex stands intact against deluge

Although its boundary walls have partially collapsed, the ancient Katas Raj, one of the holiest sites of the Hindus,... Published 21 Jul, 2025 05:28am

Commuters bear the brunt as deluge thwarts repair work at key bridge

Chakwal-Sohawa Road closed for traffic after soil erosion occurred beneath approach abutment Published 20 Jul, 2025 04:48am

Chakwal reels under 430mm record rain

Emergency declared in Chakwal, Talagang districts Published 18 Jul, 2025 08:45am

Section 144 imposed across Punjab, ‘emergency’ in parts as rains claim dozens of lives in past 24 hours

PDMA says 61 dead, 268 injured; Chakwal records 400mm of rain in 10 hours; flood alert issued for Rawalpindi; more showers expected. Updated 17 Jul, 2025 11:50pm

Six dead, 27 injured as Multan-bound bus crashes on motorway near Chakri

Highway police says driver’s negligence led to accident as road was slippery due to rain. Updated 14 Jul, 2025 11:06am