Stories by Imran Gabol

Punjab govt insists smog ‘not a political issue’ as Lahore, New Delhi gasp for air

Punjab Environment Protection Agency, in its assessment for the Diwali period, finds that pollution-laden air from India travelled deep into the province across the border.

Updated 12 Nov, 2026 07:31am

Poor air quality not linked to Diwali fireworks in India: report

PAQI says Lahore’s PM2.5 level eight times WHO guideline

Published 11 Nov, 2026 06:28am

Lahore’s PM2.5 level eight times WHO guideline, report says

Assessment says air from Delhi entered Pakistan near Rahim Yar Khan and Bahawalpur only after 3am on Nov 10, with its closest approach to Lahore being 266km away.

Published 10 Nov, 2026 04:55pm

Lahore continues to be most polluted city while govt looks ‘the other way’

Govt blames Diwali fires in India; minister claims improvement in situation

Published 10 Nov, 2026 07:06am

Lahore remains world’s most polluted major city as AQI crosses 600

Several cities across Punjab also record hazardous air quality; Marriyum Aurangzeb says Diwali fireworks from India contributing to pollution.

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 07:07pm

Change of names of six varsities: VCs seek repeal of Public Sector Universities (Amendment) Act, 2026

LAHORE: The vice chancellors of six public-sector universities have urged the Punjab government to repeal an...

Published 07 Nov, 2026 05:05am

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