Stories by Aamir Yasin

10 students among 12 people injured after van catches fire in Murree

Three students in critical condition, shifted to burn unit of Holy Family Hospital; Punjab CM seeks report of the incident

Published 30 Sep, 2026 07:01am

Rawalpindi Development Authority ordered to intensify crackdown on illegal housing schemes

Commissioner calls for strengthening geo-tagging, verification of land records and monitoring of housing schemes to improve enforcement and transparency.

Updated 30 Sep, 2026 09:23am

Heavy rain brings relief from heat in twin cities

Heavy rain brings relief from heat in twin cities

Published 29 Sep, 2026 06:58am

Heavy rain lashes twin cities as civic departments put on alert

Islamabad Traffic Police said its officers were ensuring smooth traffic flow and urged residents to adhere to traffic advisories.

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 05:25pm

Cryoablation facility installed at HFH for cancer patients

RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government has installed a cryoablation treatment facility at Holy Family Hospital (HFH) for...

Published 28 Sep, 2026 05:55am

Water supply disrupted in Pindi as tankers cater to police in Taxila

Tankers will remain in Taxila till presence of force deployed to counter PTI long march, says Wasa chief.

Published 27 Sep, 2026 07:25am

Incomplete work on Commercial Market food street troubles visitors, traders in Rawalpindi

Officials say the project will take one more month to complete.

Updated 26 Sep, 2026 08:51am

Girls excel in Rawalpindi board intermediate annual exams

Top two positions are secured by girls; male student shares third position with girl.

Updated 23 Sep, 2026 08:56am

Special four-day anti-polio drive begins in Rawalpindi, Attock

RAWALPINDI: A four-day special anti-polio campaign to vaccinate one million children under the age of five kicked ...

Published 22 Sep, 2026 07:07am

Suspension of electric buses on Peshawar Road troubles commuters

RAWALPINDI: Suspension of electric buses on two routes along Peshawar Road due to construction of two underpasses ...

Published 21 Sep, 2026 04:45am

Communication and Works Department gets nine road projects in Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi Municipal Corporation hands over Rs1.6bn schemes to department due to civic body’s lack of capacity.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 10:22am

Punjab plans doctors’ task force against polio misinformation

Session discusses ways to boost parents’ confidence in polio vaccination and strengthen surveillance

Published 18 Sep, 2026 07:11am

Heavy rain inundates Rawalpindi roads, exposes poor drainage system

RAWALPINDI: Heavy rains that lashed the city on Tuesday turned main roads and streets into rivulets, creating...

Published 16 Sep, 2026 06:52am

PTI office-bearers told to speed up mobilisation for Islamabad protest

North chapter says 119 prominent workers and activists arrested in six districts of Rawalpindi division.

Updated 15 Sep, 2026 09:19am

Advanced Metering Infrastructure meters help Iesco curb power theft, line losses

The system has enabled Iesco to monitor the meters of customers, transformers and MV feeders in the respective areas.

Updated 14 Sep, 2026 09:13am

Major relief package announced for residents of Rawalpindi Cantonment

House, water and sanitation taxes slashed; 15mgd water from Daducha Dam backed by Rs100m grant to shift tubewells to solar.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 07:04am

Wasa told to form special force to check dumping into Leh Nullah

Punjab minister says dumping of garbage and illegal construction along Leh Nullah after its desilting will not be allowed.

Published 13 Sep, 2026 06:59am

700 water filtration plants in Rawalpindi Division to become operational by November 30

According to the officials, 175 plants will be installed in Rawalpindi district, 142 in Jhelum, 207 in Attock, 73 in Chakwal, 28 in Murree and 75 in Talagang.

Published 12 Sep, 2026 04:57am

PMD predicts wet weekend, warns of urban flooding risks

RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Friday predicted a wet weekend across the country, ...

Published 12 Sep, 2026 04:56am

RDA told to keep an eye on housing schemes violating bylaws

RAWALPINDI: Divisional administration on Thursday directed the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) to ensure...

Published 11 Sep, 2026 07:22am