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Wildlife Dept teams alerted in six districts
The assistant director said that raiding teams had been directed to stay alert as migratory birds’ arrival had...
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Murder appeals: LHC acquits two in judges attack case
9 people were killed in a shootout by prisoners on a convoy of judges.
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Stop-motion animation comes to big screen
The five-minute film uses origami art-based characters to show the importance of preserving wildlife.
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Four sisters kill themselves over dowry
The women threw themselves into a canal after arguing with their father.
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Schools for the poor: 11 Pakistani artists to exhibit in London
An auction featuring 10 Pakistani artists in October 2011 raised Rs5.25 million.
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Festival continues to delight children
The festival will continue till September 21.
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Zarafa shown on popular demand for the fourth time
Zarafa is a 78-minute animated film directed by Rémi Bezançon and Jean-Christophe Lie.
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Judges’ appointments: Lawyers demand amendment to Article 175
‘CJP has too much power over appointments, bars should have a role’.
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Child protection: ‘Every child has the right to security’
Speakers at a consultation urge government to pass pending legislation.
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Powerful films shown in evening session
The evening shows started with the screening of Wickie and The Treasure of the Gods.
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Children throng to encore screenings of favourite films
Guddu ki Guddi has already been shown eight times.
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Security issues: LHC seeks police update on court attacks
Chief justice tells prosecution, police to improve coordination.
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Disciplinary measures: Shoaib seeks return of Rs7m fine from PCB
Ex-cricketer’s plea adjourned till November 25.
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Medical colleges: 42,000 students to sit entrance test on Sunday
UHS vice chancellor says security, traffic and emergency plans made at test centres.
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Crime against children: 2 suspected of raping a 9-year-old
She was kidnapped on her way to school.
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YouTube ban: CJ asked to set up full bench to decide plea
Petitioner argued that any filtering or blocking of the internet was counter-productive.
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After a long hiatus, property boom returns in Faisalabad
Real estate prices have gone up 50% to 70% in just three months.
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Eight held in Punjab village over 'trial by fire' ritual
Three men were made to walk the length of a 24-foot strip of burning coals to prove their innocence.
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Ambitious scheme: Punjab envisions city on Ravi bank
Riverfront will have modern amenities with 70% area dedicated to trees.
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Faisalabad rape: Victim identifies attacker
IG Punjab seeks report on details of juvenile rape cases in the province.
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Need for increasing forest area stressed
The increase in forests is essential to fight climate change effects, says Dr Hussain.
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‘Institutional clash’: Lawyers protest after clash with police
Demand that the DPO be immediately transferred.
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20 cases reported in Faisalabad last week
Of the 19 patients, 11 are under treatment at the district headquarters hospital.
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[Not] banned: LHC asks govt to explain JD hides ban
JD is a charity that has nothing to do with terrorism, says Hafiz Saeed.
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Third day show begins on time
As many as 700 children attended the first show.
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Opposition says govt not doing enough
Shahbaz Sharif is rehearsing to play prime minister, says opposition leader.
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Audience moved to tears, kept on tenterhooks at the evening session
Emotions ran high throughout the show.
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Halls packed for third show in the morning session
Children enjoyed the background music of the films.
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Peals of laughter, silent introspection, a lot of cheers
15 films were screened on the third day’s morning show.
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Public medical colleges: Disapproving CM eyes seats for foreign students
Committee set up to explore ‘justification for self-finance seats for foreign students’.
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Ballot row: LHC takes notice of Imran Khan’s absence
“The PTI came to the court seeking relief but did not respond to the notices,” says chief justice Bandial.
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Punjab University: Harsh words but no action against IJT
‘Vice chancellor using IJT as scapegoat for security failures’.
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LHC takes notice of rape attempt in Khanewal
A woman's nose was chopped off after she resisted during a rape attempt.
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1,284 teams formed for polio vaccination
‘Campaign should be properly advertised so no child is missed’
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Punjab University: Hostels are sanctuaries of militants, says VC
Accepts failure to keep dorms free of militants.
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Vote fraud claims: PTI files for re-poll in Mianwali
Party alleges conspiracy to keep Ayla Malik out of the race for NA seat.
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High-profile case: Judgment reserved on Benazir murder case retrial
Anti-terrorism court defers the hearing till October 1.
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Domestic violence: Woman critical after acid attack
Doctor at the hospital’s emergency ward said that the victim’s face had burned the most.
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Rape trials: Rally demands reform of criminal justice system
Protesters demanded that rape cases be registered under the Anti Terrorism Act.
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Public expenditure: Petition against ‘VIP culture’ referred to CJ
Identical petition filed by Hafiz Saeed pending before LHC.
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Shaikh Zayed Hospital: Al-Shifa to assist with liver transplants
Govt aims to build capacity so all transplants can be conducted in Pakistan.
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Dengue diagnosis: ‘Train family physicians too’
LGH completes training session for doctors, nurses and paramedics.
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Alhamra rings with laughter over Guddu ki guddi
Four short films and a feature film were screened.
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Children left waiting in the sun
Children had to sit on the staircase leading to Halls 2 and 3, while janitors swept the halls.
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Important lessons conveyed through film
Themes included saving the environment and spending time with children.
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Excitement and giggles abound despite delays
Students outside the hall discussed the movies they had seen.
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Sexual assault, murder: Families protest delay in police action
Bodies of two boys were found from the fields.
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Blasphemy case: Accused to write her statement in jail
School principal remanded in judicial custody for four days.
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Police release sketch of Lahore rape accused
Zafar Iqbal was identified as the main suspect, a sample of his blood has been sent to a forensic lab for testing.
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Investigations stalled: Headless NAB stands paralysed
The anti-graft watchdog cannot initiate new inquiries or issue arrest warrants.