Stories by Tariq Saeed

Power firm owner stopped from going abroad

TOBA TEK SINGH/LAHORE: The owner of the Sitara Chemical Industries Limited (SCIL), Mian Muhammad Idrees, was stopped...

Published 20 Jul, 2026 07:31am

Two killed, six injured as ‘encounters’ spree continues in Faisalabad

Eight ‘encounters’ reported in Faisalabad in a day.

Updated 01 Jun, 2026 08:15am

Public toilet not functional for a year

TOBA TEK SINGH: The only public toilet facility in Jhang city located adjacent to Majeed Amjad Park has been...

Published 15 Apr, 2026 07:50am

Pakistani, his family feared dead in Kuwait attack

TOBA TEK SINGH: Relatives of a Pakistan-origin man residing in Kuwait have sought the foreign office’s assistance...

Published 12 Apr, 2026 06:05am

Relatives seek FO’s help to ascertain fate of family members believed to be killed by missile debris in Kuwait

“We respectfully request the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to verify the authenticity of this incident," states a letter the relatives say they have sent to the FO.

Updated 11 Apr, 2026 11:16pm

Over 2,200 Indian Sikh pilgrims arrive for Baisakhi festival

Grand arrangements, tight security mark festivities in Nankana Sahib, Hasanabdal.

Updated 11 Apr, 2026 08:02am

Red Crescent Hospital to be operational shortly

TOBA TEK SINGH: The Red Crescent Hospital, developed as an international standard health facility, will begin...

Published 08 Apr, 2026 05:31am

Private school sealed after hosting event with Imran’s sister

PTI-backed MNA claims police restriction on his presser.

Updated 30 Mar, 2026 11:56pm

CEOs of Data Darbar project contracting company taken into custody

Both victims laid to rest in Jhang; woman’s husband details police torture; SP, DSP, SHO held responsible for misconduct.

Updated 31 Jan, 2026 10:24am

Relocation of industry from congested areas : Rare ‘consultative planning’ exercise launched in Faisalabad

FCCI head wants transition process to be phased, voluntary and consultative, rather than being abrupt or mandatory

Published 12 Jan, 2026 05:50am

Gunmen attack brother of PTI’s Sheikh Waqas Akram in Jhang; guard killed, 3 others injured

Deceased and injured were Sheikh Jawad Akram's guards; Fawad says he wasn't permitted to carry weapons.

Published 03 Jan, 2026 12:00am

Faisalabad to have country’s first chip-making unit: minister

Says the chip-manufacturing unit will boost mobile phone assembling plants already operating in Faisalabad, Karachi, and Lahore.

Published 02 Jan, 2026 06:58am

Varsity teacher in Vehari arrested for harassing girl student

Sub-campus management sends matter to HEC Women Harassment Dept.

Updated 29 Nov, 2025 09:45am

PM Shehbaz congratulates PML-N candidates for ‘brilliant success’ in by-elections

Ruling party secures all NA seats, including NA-18 held by Omar Ayub; PML-N also bags 6 out of 7 Punjab seats; PTI alleges polling discrepancies in Haripur.

Updated 24 Nov, 2025 04:38pm

PM’s aide extends another offer of talks to PTI

• Rana Sanaullah assails Imran for ‘always creating deadlock’ • Rejects rigging allegations

Published 24 Nov, 2025 06:32am

By-elections held for 6 NA, 7 Punjab seats; PTI alleges rigging

Notice issued to PML-N's Abid Sher Ali over violation of Elections Act; Pildat president says if PML-N wins 5 NA seats, it will no longer need PPP votes for simple majority in the house.

Updated 24 Nov, 2025 12:57am

Faisalabad glue factory explosion claims 20 lives

Factory owner, staff held; probe body formed on CM’s directive; labour unions blame govt.

Updated 22 Nov, 2025 07:17am

At least 19 killed, several injured in gas explosion at Faisalabad factory; police arrest owner

Three other factories, seven houses in the area also affected; Punjab CM seeks report from commissioner.

Updated 21 Nov, 2025 08:43pm

Five seats in Faisalabad district: PML-N candidates eye victory due to PTI by-election boycott

Another potential rival of the PML-N —Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) — in no position to contest the by-poll after ban.

Updated 12 Nov, 2025 10:26am

Faisalabad ATC sends Hamid Raza to jail

Orders SIC chief to serve 10-year prison term in May 9 riots case

Published 08 Nov, 2025 05:32am