Khalid Hasnain is a Lahore-based reporter for Dawn. His reporting focuses on Pakistan Railways, Lahore’s civic affairs, and the energy and power sector. He can be found on X at @KhalidHasnain10
• NDMA reports seven fatalities in Punjab, three in KP, 25 hurt in Balochistan in a day • AI-based dashboard launched to monitor
Published27 Jul, 202607:31am
Irrigation department official says situation is both unprecedented and highly challenging during the ongoing monsoon season.
Updated26 Jul, 202608:01am
Recent rain increases flow of wastewater in the drain that comes from India and passes through Lahore before falling into the River Ravi.
Updated25 Jul, 202609:03am
According to them, the newly constructed underground stormwater storage tank in low-lying localities in Lahore has played a key role during the first monsoon spell.
Updated25 Jul, 202609:28am
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.
Updated24 Jul, 202607:57am
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.
Published24 Jul, 202607:10am
More than 12 bogies of the coal train derailed, causing severe damage to both up and down tracks of the main railway line and disrupting train operations.
Published21 Jul, 202606:37am
Railways has finalised plans for restoration of Lahore and Taxila railway stations; Sindh funds restoration of Rohri/Sukkur.
Updated20 Jul, 202609:32am
Flood Forecasting Division warns of low- to medium-level flooding in Chenab and Ravi over next 24 hours; woman, two children killed after landslide buries their house in AJK’s Kotli.
Updated20 Jul, 202607:25am
Allocates Rs9.7bn initially for the project, with further cooperation with railways for various passenger facilitation schemes.
Updated18 Jul, 202609:27am
