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Penalty for murder: Convict sentenced to death
The judge directed convict Rashid Butt to pay Rs200,000 compensation to heirs of the deceased.
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By-elections in Muzaffargarh: 2,000 security personnel deployed in two constituencies
Police finalise security plan for by-polls in NA-177 and PP-254.
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Flood fallout: Awareness about cleanliness stressed
Experts say absence of toilets the main cause behind increasing number of abdominal disease cases.
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Disillusioned in politics: Political parties duped the youth, activists say
‘No one takes the youth department seriously’.
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Abstract art: Being Natural is Simply a Pose
The paintings featured female forms against a black backdrop.
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Ahmadi literature: Charges framed, witnesses summoned in blasphemy case
Printing press employees charged under Sections 295-B and 298-C.
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Punjab Assembly: Amended draft local government law presented in house
Minister asks Opp to move amendments today as bill to be passed Wednesday.
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Flood emergency: DHQs, THQs medicine sent to flooded areas
Includes drugs to treat allergies, diarrhoea and scabies.
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Low-level flood sweeps away 600 houses, kills 8
Residents complain that flood water is being released in far off localities to save sensitive areas.
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Floods ravage Punjab amid fresh rains forecast
Evacuation ordered in south Punjab as floods leave trail of destruction; NDMA says 300,000 affected, 106 killed.
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Corruption: Court staffer, cop caught taking bribe
The action was taken on a complaint filed by Fazal Azeem two weeks ago.
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Flood relief: CM directs officials to remain on high alert
Rs100 million have been released for relief and rehabilitation, says CM.
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Unsafe structures: Four killed, 15 injured as buildings collapse
Weather to remain partly cloudy over next four days.
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Awareness drive: 500 participate in EPD’s anti-dengue walk
Pamphlets distributed among commuters.
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Don’t mess with the Lahore High Court
The petitioner claimed that he was punished for saving 17 megawatts of electricity by clamping down on theft.
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Black sheep: Lahore Bar kicks out ‘violent’ lawyer
Advocate remanded in police custody after firing incident at Model Town Courts.
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Dengue mosquito: GCU conducting GM research
Wolbachia bacteria used as a biological agent to modify mosquito.
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Professional education: ‘Teach journalism in south Punjab colleges’
More than 300 journalists protest in front of Multan Press Club.
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Preventive measures: ‘Raise awareness to beat dengue’
Larvae found at 260 sites in Lahore, 7 in Faisalabad.
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Medical training: Local trainees to get foreign students’ stipends
There are 40 paid foreign students at the Lahore General Hospital (LGH) each getting a Rs42,500 monthly stipend.
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Defeat dengue fever: Public urged to be extra careful during wet spell
Keep surroundings clean, drain accumulated water, experts say.
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India releases water into River Sutlej, worsens flood in nearby villages
More than 50 villages near the river will suffer damage, some will be completely destroyed.
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Two dead, 10 injured as roofs collapse
A 10-year old boy drowned in River Ravi but his body has not been found.
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In Punjab, LB polls will be on non-party basis
Nawaz approves Punjab Local Government Bill 2013 which will be tabled on Monday.
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Flooding in Punjab: Floods swamp nearly 200 villages in Chiniot, Sialkot
Red alert in South Punjab, mass evacuations under way, 150 more villages at risk.
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‘Till our siblings do us part’
After a heated argument, Afzal refused to take the bride home and divorced her.
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22 power theft cases detected, six officials suspended
Task force finds 22 cases of electricity being stolen from a FESCO distribution line.
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Police custody: Man tortured to death during interrogation
Police thought he could lead them to kidnapper.
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Government’s response: ‘We will not bow down before terrorists’
Railway operations and passengers will be protected, says railways minister.
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Shoot out: Family protest killing in ‘police encounter’
They say that victim was taken to a field near his house and shot.
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Blasphemy case: Defendant seeks removal of 298-C
Azhar Zareef, is one of six men alleged to have blasphemed by printing and distributing the Ahmadi newspaper Al-Fazal.
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Consumer court: Doctor sues printer for foiling charity bid
‘Printer’s handbill delay prevented holding of free medical camp’.
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Smart policing: Police learn to use digital mapping to tackle crime
Phones loaded with app developed locally handed to each police station.
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Bail petition: Man accused of raping, blackmailing widow
Complainant says neighbour also took Rs1 million from her.
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Munshi Hospital: SHO told to address ‘blood theft’ complaint
‘My nephew was drained of blood on promise of a job in Dubai’.
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Church land grab: Trust seeks case against ‘impersonators’
9 Christians accused of attempting to occupy Ichhra land.
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Reviving heritage: Taxali and Shah Alam Gates to be rebuilt
The proposed project will be completed in one year.
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Land routes to Narowal inundated as Nala Dek gives way under flood waters
Prime Minister flies over some flooded areas, directs rehabilitation of land routes, providing aid to flood affectees.
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Rising water level: South Punjab region put on high alert
Evacuations begin as fresh warnings issued.
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Relief efforts: CM announces Rs100m for flood-hit areas
Shabaz visits affected areas in Sialkot, Narowal.
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Police accused of taking away cattle
SHO Rana Safdar denied the allegations.
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Rule of law: LDA chief’s reply sought on Doongi ground case
The construction is in violation of a court order, petitioner says.
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Free will: Man kills daughter over disobedience
His wife said he locked her and his mother in a room, and fled.
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Engineering education: UET admissions test on Sunday
Results will be announced in a week.
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Brain drain: Doctors to be allowed 10-day ex-Pakistan leave
To stop them from taking up jobs abroad while retaining their positions at home.
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Relief visit: Chief minister visits flood affected people in Sialkot, Narowal
Rations and medicines will be provided to people in areas where roads are no longer serviceable, says Sharif.
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CIA arrest gang suspected of 20 kidnappings
Further investigation may lead to recovery of more kidnapped people, says police.
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Downpour: Three killed, 14 injured in rain-related accidents
Crops on more than 3,000 acres in Sheikhupura district damaged.
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Corporal Punishment: Petition in SC against death penalty filed
There are 7,046 prisoners on death row, says Barrister Zafarullah.
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Alternative measures: Old tyres to fuel power plants, minister says
Postponement of debate on The Punjab Pension Fund report 2010 sought.