Articles by Khalid Hasnain
• Breaches in Deg and Bherr nullahs erode bridge foundations• Trains bound for Karachi diverted via Sahiwal and Khanewal• Engineering teams waiting for water to recede before making repairs• T...
LAHORE: While a vast area of Punjab, covering nearly 400 square kilometres, has come under water following ongoing torrential rains and the overflow of several drains carrying water far beyond their d...
• Association calls off strike for 15 days in late-night development after govt assurances• Most fuel stations remain open as rival group decides to stay away from protest
LAHORE: A split among pe...
• Flood Forecasting Division warns flows may rise further by July 25 amid new monsoon spell• Urban flooding likely in parts of Punjab, KP and Balochistan
LAHORE: The Chenab River continued to rema...
LAHORE: The water level in the Chenab River is likely to surge significantly over the next couple of days following ongoing rains in catchment areas of Indian-occupied Kashmir and fresh spells of heav...
• Officials having to rely on ‘less credible sources’ in the absence of river flow information from India• Action to clear Ravi riverbed of ‘temporary encroachments’ on the cards
LAHORE: T...
LAHORE: Consumers have criticised the Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) field officials for allegedly harassing and disconnecting power supply unlawfully on the pretext of recovery of dues in the...
• Water, hydropower projects may get only Rs179bn in PSDP• Officials say at least Rs500bn is needed; warn low allocation may slow major dam, power projects• Ex-Wapda official fears Diamer-Bhasha...
LAHORE: The failure of the city district administration to allegedly clear the Ravi riverbed from temporary and permanent encroachments has delayed the phase-2 of the construction of flood-protection ...
LAHORE: The public at large, trade unions, associations and civil society groups have widely criticised the government for once again increasing the petrol and diesel prices and sought withdrawal of t...
