Imran Gabol

PTI protesters cross Islamabad Toll Plaza; Naqvi vows to not spare those behind cop’s death

Section 144 extended in Punjab till Thursday; Punjab convoy nears capital; all Islamabad public, private educational institutions shut on Tuesday. Updated 26 Nov, 2024 07:17am

Drizzle fails to turn Lahore air cleaner

Of 4,500 patients in Lahore, 3,690 complain of respiratory issues. Updated 24 Nov, 2024 03:15pm

Bushra Bibi booked in three cases across Punjab over ‘Saudi’ remarks

FIRs say former first lady's comments were against “foreign policy, high-level affairs and mutual public interest” of both countries. Published 23 Nov, 2024 09:15pm

PU VC gets interim charge of top slot at GCU

LAHORE: Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Muhammad Ali Shah on Friday assumed the additional interim charge of... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:25am

After a short respite, Lahore air again turns world’s most polluted

Air quality reaches alarming levels following govt's decision to reopen schools, markets. Updated 23 Nov, 2024 11:44am

PTI adamant on holding Nov 24 protest despite IHC order; section 144 enforced in Punjab

Punjab authorities cite concerns of "subversive/anti-state activities"; Ring Road closed over weekend; PTI split over status of talks. Updated 23 Nov, 2024 12:26am

Big blow to PTI as IHC rules no protest allowed over weekend amid Belarusian president’s visit

Bushra Bibi releases video carrying Imran's message; Section 144 in Rawalpindi till Nov 26; Rangers requested in 3 Punjab districts. Updated 21 Nov, 2024 10:39pm

Schools in Lahore and Multan divisions open today

Further drop in smog intensity predicted; Marriyum Aurangzeb says 34 brick kilns, 36 industrial units razed in 3 days. Updated 20 Nov, 2024 10:40am

Punjab govt orders all schools to reopen from Wednesday

EPA cites improved air quality for decision; Higher Education Department also orders all educational institutions to reopen. Updated 19 Nov, 2024 07:21pm

Schools set to reopen across Punjab, except Lahore, Multan

LAHORE: The Punjab government on Monday annou­n­ced reopening of schools acr­oss the province, except Lahore and... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:12am

Barring Lahore and Multan divisions, Punjab orders schools to reopen citing ‘improved’ air quality

Also orders all schools to reopen in Rawalpindi division from Tuesday. Updated 18 Nov, 2024 07:29pm

Smog SOPs breach in Punjab continues unabated

General Hospital MS Dr Hussain urges citizens to minimise outdoor activities, adopt safety measures, including wearing face masks, protective eye wear. Updated 17 Nov, 2024 12:29pm

Six more universities get VCs in Punjab

Appointment comes after chancellor exhausted 15-day time frame for approving advice of CM. Updated 15 Nov, 2024 10:58am

Lahorites continue to breathe toxic air with AQI soaring over 1,500

LAHORE: The provincial metropolis continued to top global pollution charts, with its air quality deemed hazardous as... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:32am

Lahore tops global pollution chart again as govt tries to tackle crisis

Multan police deploys 457 officers to assist in carrying out “anti-smog initiatives”. Published 14 Nov, 2024 04:38pm

Light rain across Punjab likely to attenuate effects of smog

PMD predicts rain from Nov 14 to 16 covering many areas will ease smog. Updated 14 Nov, 2024 12:29pm

Pollution chart goes through the roof: Schools closure extended across Punjab

Education minister asks public to cooperate, help govt in their capacity. Updated 13 Nov, 2024 02:09pm

Punjab govt orders closure of all schools as province tackles hazardous air quality

Education minister says, "there is a sense of educational loss", but decision was taken out of compulsion." Updated 12 Nov, 2024 08:00pm

Govt orders closure of markets by 8pm in four districts

Lahore, Multan, Rojhan, Sialkot post 1304, 978, 812 and 774 AQI, respectively; toxic winds from India are expected to shift Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:52am

Air quality experts write letter urging PM to take immediate steps to counter smog

Group recommends shutting down brick kilns, non-compliant industrues and curtailing movement of heavy vehicles. Published 11 Nov, 2024 11:02pm