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Dead man walking: Punjab set to resume executions this week
Unofficial five-year moratorium on executions about to end.
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Uptrend in real estate market unlikely to end anytime soon
Some players expect correction, but most expect rates to keep rising.
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LHC seeks replies from govt, DCO on petition against ban on Dirty Girl
The petitioner submitted that the film was screened on Eid, but banned on August 14 without any reason.
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One-wheeling: Two killed, one injured
Police says boys were out celebrating the Independence Day.
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Poor performance SDO suspended, notices issued to four others
After reviewing the performance report, Fesco chief suspended the Darya Khan sub divisional officer, Khawar Abbas.
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Differences: Woman burned to death ‘by in-laws’
Police arrested two of her brothers-in-law.
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Disaster relief: Chief secy reviews flood arrangements
Aslam expressed his satisfaction over flood arrangements in the province.
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Speedy driving: 12 dead, 25 injured in road accidents
One vehicle’s frame in Khanewal had to be cut to pull the bodies out.
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Universal enrolment: Teachers’ Union, govt start talks
Union says demands must be met for teachers to participate in the government initiative.
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Businessman allegedly raped child maid
Family of victim says will move court once medico-legal report is completed.
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Court order Former: LESCO chief reinstated as technical director
LHC chief justice rules that transfer of Muhammad Saleem was not justified.
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Punjab Assembly: Local Government Bill delayed for a few days
Amendments made as opposition rejoins special draft committee.
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Academic competition: Entry test for medical colleges on September 22
Test to be held simultaneously in 12 cities, candidates must apply by Aug 30.
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Agriculture university to set up first solar power plant
Shahbaz Sharif will lay foundation stone of clean energy project.
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Punjab to produce over 350MW from alternative energy
Selects 11 sites for solar, coal, biogas, biomass and wind power projects.
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Mobile SMS service for collecting vehicle information launched in Punjab
Information related to one’s car can be collected by sending car number on 7080, service will cost Rs1.40 per SMS.
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Terrorism is biggest challenge for Pakistan: Punjab Governor
Chaudry Muhammad Sarawar highlights role of media and intellectuals in overcoming the nation's problems.
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17 dead as rain swamps towns, villages in K-P, Punjab
NDMA issues flood warnings, over 10,000 people to be evacuated.
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Clash: 14-year old killed in clan violence, family protests
The girls’ family placed the body near Abbasia Chowk, Ahmadpur East, and blocked traffic for hours.
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FIA raids: Gas worth Rs12m found stolen
‘Three factories were found stealing gas with the connivance of SNGPL officials’.
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Independence Day: Political leaders celebrate August 14
Pakistanis must overcome their prejudices to transform Pakistan into an Islamic welfare state, says PML-Q leaders.
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Two robbers killed in ‘police encounter’
Two of their accomplices fled.
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LoC tensions: ‘Make peace not war’
Indian and Pakistani journalists call for peace between their countries.
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‘Honour’ crime: Couple shot dead over love marriage
They were beaten up in public before they were killed.
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Self portrait: The angst of denied opportunities
The exhibit honours the sacrifice of late governor Salmaan Taseer.
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Epidemic control: 17 complaints lodged in dengue control drive
The number of dengue patients reported in the city this season has reached 16.
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Cross-border messages: ‘When the time is right, I will go to India’
Hafiz Saeed says India cannot prove allegations against JuD.
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Student enrolment: Shahbaz Sharif launches Jahalat say Azaadi drive
3.5 million out of school children in the province targeted.
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Downpour: Rain dampens Independence Day excitement
Life in the City came to a standstill due to the pouring rain as rainwater turned many streets into streams.
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Pricey accessory: Rs225,000 damages sought for losing a cap
'The petitioner had been offered compensation but he had refused'.
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CEO's transfer: LHC summons Lesco chief
The court adjourned the hearing till August 15.
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Pick-pocket caught red-handed
He would ask for a ride and steal things from drivers.
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Property dispute: Pre-arrest bail granted in fake investigation case
Police officials accused of changing the complainant’s name in FIR to acquit suspects.
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Violence: Woman mutilated by husband
He had accused her of having an affair with his brother.
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Vocation training: 62 apply for Tevta chairman job
Six retired military officers and eight serving govt officers among applicants.
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Two narratives: Husband suspected of killing wife
Says she had been depressed about her recent stillbirth and committed suicide.
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Dual nationality: Arrest warrants issued for former MPA
The judge also dismissed an application filed by Mehmood’s counsel seeking exemption from court attendance.
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Vector control: Rainwater floods historic Attique Stadium
No department ready to take responsibility for draining the water.
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CIE exams: Students celebrate, mourn as O, A Level results released
CIE says results for retaken exams similar to previous years.
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Punjab Assembly: Local Govt Bill to be passed on August 15
Opp to attend final committee meeting on draft bill before session resumes.
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Executing prisoners tantamount to war: Punjabi Taliban
TTP pamphlet warns PML-N government not to become ‘part of the war’ by putting prisoners on death row.
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Reference against judges: Lawyer refuses to join LHCBA committee
The resolution called for a reference to be sent against them to the Supreme Judicial Council.
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Hajj quota: SC seeks reply from Ministry of Religious Affairs
Siddique asked for a stay order against allocation of Hajj quota to the ineligible Hajj tour operators.
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Tragic affair: Woman poisons three children, attempts suicide
Husband had told her not to step out until full recovery after delivery.
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‘Honour’: Woman beaten to death by father-in-law, her brother
Sister-in-law injured while trying to save her.
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Dengue fever: Three more cases confirmed as toll hits 15
Govt to conduct cleaning and awareness drive on August 17.
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Vaccination campaign: Training of polio teams kicks off
A three-day campaign will officially start on August 19 and continue till August 21.
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Black magic: ‘Cops thrashed me over curse attempt’
Petitioner says cops falsely accused him of placing severed goat’s head at gate.
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Election campaign: PTI Punjab alleges rigging in by-poll constituencies
Govt using police, state resources to win support, says Ejaz Chaudhry.
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Academic D-Day: Cambridge exam results to be revealed today
Two-month-long wait for 200,000 students ends.