Stories by Imran Gabol

Collision between passenger bus, truck near Pakpattan claims 11 lives

Punjab CM Maryam seeks report; Rescue 1122 says at least 33 others injured.

Updated 05 Nov, 2026 11:05pm

Lahore’s air pollution a year-round problem, worsened by winter and agricultural burning: report

Report says city's fine particulate matter pollution remained above Pakistan’s prescribed standards over the past 12 months.

Published 05 Nov, 2026 04:26pm

Lahore’s air quality deteriorates further as Punjab smog worsens

• City’s AQI crosses 530, pushing it further into hazardous range • Five cities of province among country’s

Published 03 Nov, 2026 07:07am

Moammar Rana's wife Mahnaz granted khula by Lahore Family Court

Her appeal for dissolution cited mental and physical abuse.

Published 02 Nov, 2026 12:16pm

Lahore's air quality index crosses 530 as pollution reaches hazardous levels

The worsening air quality comes amid a sharp increase in agricultural fire detections across Punjab.

Published 02 Nov, 2026 11:39am

Punjab overtakes Indian counterpart in crop fires

• Nasa satellite data records 13,241 fire spots in Pakistani Punjab against 3,158 in Indian Punjab • Nankana Sahib, Okara and

Published 01 Nov, 2026 06:27am

Pakistan’s Punjab records 4.2 times more crop-fire detections than Indian Punjab: report

Between October 1 and 29, Okara recorded the highest number of fire spots, at 2,144, followed by Gujranwala with 1,011 and Nankana Sahib with 1,003.

Updated 31 Oct, 2026 04:57pm

Prime suspect in Gujranwala bride's murder killed in alleged exchange of fire, claims CCD

CCD spokesperson claims that the suspects had been constantly changing locations before their arrest the previous night.

Updated 31 Oct, 2026 02:18pm

Air quality remains critical across Punjab

Govt intensifies crackdown on pollution sources

Published 30 Oct, 2026 06:58am

Lahore ranks world’s most polluted major city as Punjab battles poor air quality

Punjab government intensifies action against sources of emissions, including smoke-emitting vehicles, brick kilns and plastic burning.

Published 29 Oct, 2026 01:27pm

At least 5 killed, over two dozen injured as bus plunges into drain in Punjab's Hafizabad

Overspeeding caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, rescue officials say.

Updated 29 Oct, 2026 10:32am

Lahore tops cities with polluted air, globally

LAHORE: Lahore ranked as the world’s most polluted major city on Wednesday morning as smog thickened over the city...

Published 29 Oct, 2026 07:02am

Lahore again ranks world’s most polluted major city as smog worsens

An EPA spokesperson said easterly winds were pushing polluted air from India into Lahore, worsening smog across central Punjab.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 11:53am

Labourer dies, seven injured in roof collapse

LAHORE: A labourer died, while seven others were injured when the roof of an under-construction building collapsed...

Published 28 Oct, 2026 06:52am

At least 1 killed, 7 injured as roof of under-construction building collapses in Multan

Rescue 1122 team to remain at site until debris is removed.

Updated 27 Oct, 2026 07:02pm

Kamalia university: Governor upholds cancellation of 77 appointments

The syndicate had scrapped the recruitment process over procedural, financial irregularities

Published 26 Oct, 2026 06:07am

Lahore again world’s most polluted city

LAHORE: Lahore ranked as the world’s most polluted city on Friday, with its air quality classified as...

Published 24 Oct, 2026 06:20am

Lahore DC gives formal go-ahead for 3-day Basant festivities in March 2027, outlines conditions and restrictions

Kite-flying will not be allowed at aircraft landing and take-off paths.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 08:00pm

Lahore tops global pollution ranking as air quality turns ‘hazardous’

IQAir recommends avoiding outdoor exercise, closing windows to keep outdoor air out, wearing a mask outdoors and installing an air purifier indoors.

Updated 23 Oct, 2026 12:36pm

Man who ran over teenager killed in CCD ‘encounter’

State minister expresses alarm over killings in shoot-outs

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:45am