Stories by Imran Gabol

Sweeping reshuffle in bureaucracy

LAHORE: In a sweeping bureaucracy reshuffle, the Punjab government on Thursday issued transfer and posting orders ... Published 05 Dec, 2025 07:38am

Lahore sees significant reprieve from extreme smog

Pakistan Air Quality Initiative's data for November confirms a dramatic 56pc reduction in daily peak pollution intensity. Updated 04 Dec, 2025 09:50am

Basant colours will return to Punjab skies this spring

• Governor promulgates Regulation of Kite Flying Ordinance 2025, will be laid before provincial assembly today • Under-18s barred Published 04 Dec, 2025 06:23am

Punjab govt lifts ban on Basant after 18 years

Cultural festival to be celebrated under strict regulations; shopkeepers and kites will be linked to QR code. Updated 04 Dec, 2025 01:14am

23 ‘drug dealers’ killed in CCD encounters across Punjab

Three cops injured, contraband recovered. Updated 02 Dec, 2025 10:14am

Vlogger’s father kidnap case: Families of four men killed in Muzaffargarh ‘encounter’ seek justice

Families allege staged killing of 4 men during rescue of a vlogger’s kidnapped father; DPO rejects allegations, insists suspects killed in self-defence. Updated 29 Nov, 2025 10:01am

Punjab to ban manufacturing of petrol-run motorcycle rickshaws

Petrol-run bikes will also be phased out in the province. Updated 28 Nov, 2025 10:07am

Anti-smog campaign: School, college buses with high emissions to be seized from Dec 4 in Punjab

Lahore recorded an average AQI of 200 on Monday, with levels spiking above 392 in the early hours of the day. Updated 25 Nov, 2025 09:00am

Immunity ‘concentrates unchecked power in few hands’: HRCP

Says 27th Amendment undermines judicial independence, expands executive control Published 24 Nov, 2025 06:33am

PML-N largely sweeps lacklustre by-elections

Ruling party bags NA seats in Lahore, D.G. Khan, Sahiwal, Faisalabad; candidates lead other contests in Faisalabad, Haripur per initial, unofficial results. Updated 24 Nov, 2025 07:32am

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

Bamboos plantation along Lahore drains to fight smog

Punjab continues to face deteriorating air quality, with Lahore topping the list of world’s most polluted cities. Updated 22 Nov, 2025 09:59am

Smog envelops Punjab as Bahawalpur posts 469 AQI

Rs1.35m fine imposed on 556 individuals for smog-related offences. Updated 21 Nov, 2025 09:20am

Lahore ranked world’s most polluted again as AQI soars to 386

Govt says easterly winds worsening smog in central Punjab. Updated 20 Nov, 2025 09:30am

Husband sentenced to death for killing pregnant wife

Other family members also found guilty Published 20 Nov, 2025 09:02am

Court finds Sania Zehra’s husband guilty of her murder, sentences him to death

Court also finds the brother-in-law and mother-in-law guilty; hands them life imprisonment. Updated 19 Nov, 2025 04:59pm

70pc decline in stubble-burning incidents, claims Punjab govt

67 QRCs active in major districts; critics say farmers had nothing to burn after flood destroyed crops. Updated 19 Nov, 2025 09:44am

Portal to apply for 15,146 teachers’ posts in Punjab remains non-functional

Candidates panic as application process set to close on November 21. Updated 18 Nov, 2025 09:12am

Sardar Kaura Khan Jatoi’s land finally handed over to trust

LAHORE: In compliance with a Supreme Court’s (SC) order of 2016, the district administration led by a sessions... Published 17 Nov, 2025 06:20am

Air quality continues to deteriorate across Punjab

Lahore retained the most polluted city title for fourth consecutive day on Saturday. Updated 16 Nov, 2025 09:14am