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3rd May, 2013
Contest between clans
Politics in Chakwal hinges on considerations of biradri (clan) and sectarian affiliation.
Politics in Chakwal hinges on considerations of biradri (clan) and sectarian affiliation.
30th April, 2013
No force can withstand ‘youth tsunami’: Imran
The PTI’s chairman Imran Khan said the spirit and enthusiasm of the youth was a clear indication that change had taken place.
The PTI’s chairman Imran Khan said the spirit and enthusiasm of the youth was a clear indication that change had taken place.
29th April, 2013
PML-N wins support of hardline outfit in Chakwal
PML-N has not only succeeded in winning support of ASWJ in NA-60 Chakwal but also got assurance from another dominant religious outfit.
PML-N has not only succeeded in winning support of ASWJ in NA-60 Chakwal but also got assurance from another dominant religious outfit.
20th April, 2013
Ayaz Amir pledges support to PTI
After the denial of ticket to former MNA Ayaz Amir by the PML-N, the politician has decided to support the PTI in the upcoming elections.
After the denial of ticket to former MNA Ayaz Amir by the PML-N, the politician has decided to support the PTI in the upcoming elections.
17th April, 2013
Ayaz Amir faces opposition within PML-N
Ayaz Amir is facing stiff resistance within his party over the award of ticket for NA 60, Chakwal.
Ayaz Amir is facing stiff resistance within his party over the award of ticket for NA 60, Chakwal.
4th April, 2013
Few to shed tears for Rangers personnel hit away from home
The atmosphere at the JPMC’s emergency where eight Pakistani Rangers were brought after an attack was rather calm.
The atmosphere at the JPMC’s emergency where eight Pakistani Rangers were brought after an attack was rather calm.
23rd August, 2012
Cultural events attract crowd
The crowd welcomed the men in arena with cheers and slogans, the whole area reverberated with sounds of firecrackers and drumbeats.
The crowd welcomed the men in arena with cheers and slogans, the whole area reverberated with sounds of firecrackers and drumbeats.
4th June, 2012
At least 25 killed in bus accident near Kahuta
The Chakwal-bound bus was carrying more than 90 people who were returning from a wedding party in a village on the outskirts of Kahuta.
The Chakwal-bound bus was carrying more than 90 people who were returning from a wedding party in a village on the outskirts of Kahuta.
8th May, 2012
‘Stone lifters’ out to save their dying sport
TAXILA, May 7: Can you lift an 80kg ball of stone? Well, if you can't, better stay clear of the unusual competition where a failure is considered an insult to manhood
TAXILA, May 7: Can you lift an 80kg ball of stone? Well, if you can't, better stay clear of the unusual competition where a failure is considered an insult to manhood
22nd April, 2012
Holy pond at Katas Raj drying up
CHAKWAL, April 21: At a time when the Hindu community in the country is crying over ‘conversion and forced-marriages’, they have been inflicted by another misery: the sacred pond at Katas Raj here is drying up because its water is being supplied to the nearby towns, Dawn has learnt.
CHAKWAL, April 21: At a time when the Hindu community in the country is crying over ‘conversion and forced-marriages’, they have been inflicted by another misery: the sacred pond at Katas Raj here is drying up because its water is being supplied to the nearby towns, Dawn has learnt.
20th February, 2012
Chakwal’s oldest fair defies modernism
A bull show, locally called Jalsa, held in a village here the other day provided much-needed excitement and recreation to the local people.
A bull show, locally called Jalsa, held in a village here the other day provided much-needed excitement and recreation to the local people.
31st January, 2012
Cleric sentenced to death in blasphemy case
CHAKWAL, Jan 30: A ‘blasphemy’ accused was sentenced to death and also to 10 years’ imprisonment on Monday, sources told Dawn
CHAKWAL, Jan 30: A ‘blasphemy’ accused was sentenced to death and also to 10 years’ imprisonment on Monday, sources told Dawn
27th December, 2011
Mastermind behind killing intelligence officials arrested in Chakwal
Dr Arshad was involved in killing of four intelligence personnel including an officer after kidnapping them last month.
Dr Arshad was involved in killing of four intelligence personnel including an officer after kidnapping them last month.
25th October, 2011
Suicide bombing mastermind arrested in Chakwal
LAHORE: Police and other law enforcement agencies arrested a mastermind of suicide bombings from Chakwal on Tuesday, DawnNews reported. The culprit was also convicted as…
LAHORE: Police and other law enforcement agencies arrested a mastermind of suicide bombings from Chakwal on Tuesday, DawnNews reported. The culprit was also convicted as…
1st October, 2011
PPP to emerge victorious in next general election: Babar Awan
CHAKWAL: Former Law Minister, Senator Babar Awan on Saturday expressed the optimism that Pakistan People’s Party and its allies, would emerge victorious in all over…
CHAKWAL: Former Law Minister, Senator Babar Awan on Saturday expressed the optimism that Pakistan People’s Party and its allies, would emerge victorious in all over…
28th September, 2011
A night of wails and moans at DHQ hospital
The ‘detained’ injured of the Kallar Kahar bus accident were allowed to be taken home after cancellation of the CM's visit.
The ‘detained’ injured of the Kallar Kahar bus accident were allowed to be taken home after cancellation of the CM's visit.
26th September, 2011
45 killed in school bus accident near Kalla Kahar
At least 45 students were killed and several others wounded when a bus overturned near Kallar Kahar Chakwal on the motorway.
At least 45 students were killed and several others wounded when a bus overturned near Kallar Kahar Chakwal on the motorway.
20th July, 2011
Vignettes from Punjab
A visual journey through Multan, Dera Nawab Sahib, Mianwali, Chakwal, Khewra and finally stopping at Islamabad. – Photos by Raheel Qureshi / Dawn.com…
A visual journey through Multan, Dera Nawab Sahib, Mianwali, Chakwal, Khewra and finally stopping at Islamabad. – Photos by Raheel Qureshi / Dawn.com…
17th June, 2011
Katas: A place of tears and temples
Katas or Katas Raj is a complex of Hindu temples near Chakwal in the Punjab province of Pakistan. The place is also sacred because of…
Katas or Katas Raj is a complex of Hindu temples near Chakwal in the Punjab province of Pakistan. The place is also sacred because of…
7th March, 2011
Gah: Manmohan Singh’s birthplace in Pakistan
Gah Begal is a small village in Chakwal district, about 100 kilometers away from Islamabad. Gah came in the spotlight when Manmohan Singh was first…
Gah Begal is a small village in Chakwal district, about 100 kilometers away from Islamabad. Gah came in the spotlight when Manmohan Singh was first…
