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Article 25-A: Slow progress towards ‘free and compulsory education’
NGOs urge Punjab government to examine education bill for Islamabad.
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Smoking at public places: High court refuses to issue an order against sheesha
Justice Bandial says there’s already a ban on smoking and that it applies to sheesha smoking as well.
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Police demolish Ahmadi worship place minarets in Kharian
Spokesperson of Ahmadi community says 6 minarets demolished, 2 bigger ones to be taken down later.
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‘National, not citizen’: High court gives PML-N member ‘last chance’
Rana Asif Mahmood told to file written reply by July 18.
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Provincial status: ‘Civil disobedience movement might arise’
NAP chief warns of Balochistan-like situation in Bahawalpur.
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‘Avoiding clashes’: Police refuse to enforce ban on court parking
Ask LBA leaders to stand at gates if they want ban enforced.
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Lawyer launches campaign against harassment at LHC
Women lawyers take up self-defence classes.
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Polio vaccination: Advertising campaign on rickshaw launched ahead of drive
‘Logic squads’ to persuade hesitant parents to allow vaccination.
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NCA art journal: Petitioner moves high court over ‘SHO’s inaction’ against college admin, publishers
Sessions court had ordered petitioner’s version be recorded, law be followed.
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Doctors’ strike: Government files review petition against LHC order
AG says court issued directions on matters that a service tribunal was to decide.
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Forensic science agency: Auditors find irregular payments of Rs481.9m
Losses due to irregular purchases and damages not recovered from contractors.
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YDA strike: Government wants LHC order reviewed
Punjab government says LHC's order implies that doctors cannot be booked in any case.
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Without Malik’s nod, foreigners can’t visit ministry
Letter titled 'Minister’s Directive' states no diplomat, foreigner shall visit ministry without prior approval.
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Toba Tek Singh police search for Pastor allegedly abducted by 'police'
Pastor Victor Samuel was taken away to an undisclosed location by men posing as police.
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Security: Finance Dept releases Rs4m for repair work on car
Government had deployed a bullet proof Mercedes Benz, reserved for VVIPs, to the LHC CJ
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Crime: Policemen accused of robbery
Police team took away a television set and a refrigerator from her house.
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Hajj quotas: CJ ‘rejects’ ministry official’s apology
LHC yet to decide whether to start contempt proceedings.
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Law and order: Villagers hand over ‘robbers’ on assurance of prosecution
Villagers had refused to let police take away two men accused of robbery.
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UHS seminar: Vitamin–D significant for reproductive health
Scientist Prof Lubna Pal expected to attend as the guest speaker.
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Transport: Green Card scheme to launch in 6 more cities
Students must get their college to fill forms and send to DCO.
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Provincial flood plans: 17,000 policemen to help flood relief
IG reviews arrangements for potential summer floods.
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Murder case: Four doctors granted interim bail
Lawyer representing father of dead child argues court bypassing due process.
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The role of Christianity in creating racism
English immigrants promoted idea Indians, Africans were ‘incapable of becoming genuine Christians’, says Dr Goetz.
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Summer events: Horses dance, race at tourism festival
Riders given traditional turbans as a token of appreciation.
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Prices of essential commodities rise ahead of Ramazan
Consumers bemoan lack of government writ in issuing and enforcing prices according to the lists issued.
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‘Crusader for democracy’: Gilani urges all to respect party’s proposed bills
Ex-PM insists that parliament is the country’s supreme body.
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Kaira defends dual nationality bill
Says that parliament had the authority to amend the Constitution.
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Switching allegiances: Qureshi’s brother reverts to PPP
Mureed joined PTI earlier this year during PTI Chairperson Imran Khan’s trip to Multan.
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NADRA study shows voter numbers rise in Punjab
Over 35% of registered voters for upcoming elections are under 30.
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FIA probe: Substandard material used in 11 roads in Okara
FIA (ACC) team had visited the sites after examining the relevant record and verified the complaint.
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Workshop: ‘Mothers should watch out for kids’ drug use’
Speaking at a workshop, said that the government was setting up a drug abuse information and counselling centre.
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Road accident: Six dead, more than 80 injured
Bus headed towards DI Khan hits another taking a turn on Jhang Road.
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Spending cuts: Employees under S&GAD payroll will still work for Secretariat
No final decision has been taken to shift the employees: Secretariat official.
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Public health: 508,432 children to be immunised in four days
WHO representative says incidence of disease lower than last year.
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Déjà vu: Heavy rains inundate Sargodha
Teenager dies of electric shock, truck overturns as one of its tyres is caught in an under-construction sewer.
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Art of rhetoric: ‘Think. Speak. Impress’
Orators Club launches office, holds orientation for month-long public speaking sessions this summer.
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Security concerns: LBA likely to stop parking of vehicles inside court premises
Only judges will be allowed to park their vehicles on court premises.
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YDA strike: Doctors agree to go back to work
Spokesman says YDA retains right to resume strike in 15 days if there is no progress on service structure.
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Saying 'no' to NATO: DPC long march enroute to Gujranwala
The long march will stop in Gujrat tonight, will leave for Islamabad at 10 am on Monday.
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Intelligence reports: Militants openly using cell-phones in jails
Reports reveal TTP, al Qaeda plans for the future.
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Police, protesters clash during demonstration
Clash lasted for over 4 hours after protesters attempted to break into the factory they said was causing pollution.
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Moral police: Detain couple ‘for not carrying marriage deed’
Case dropped after couple accepted the apology of the men who detained them and asked for their marriage deed.
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Fatal encounter: Three, including proclaimed offenders, shot and killed
A passerby injured by stray bullet.
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Government crackdown: Food stalls, shops razed in anti-encroachment drive
20 people arrested for obstructing public officials from discharging duties.
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Punjab plans access to flush toilets for all by 2025
Provincial govt to announce policy on waste disposal, sewerage.
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Face off: Seven lawyers suspended after scuffle at PbBC office
Lawyers allegedly attacked Punjab Bar Council executive chairman after he refused to suspend another lawyer.
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Against restoring NATO supplies: DPC announces long march to parliament
Samiul Haq says restoration of supplies is an ‘insult to parliament’.
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In A Fix: YDA Punjab’s general council to meet today
The official YDA Punjab Facebook page reflects the difference of opinion among its members on how to move forward.
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Doctors’ strike: Get back to work at all wards, court tells YDA
LHC suspends show cause, suspension and termination notices served on doctors.
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Punjab police suspends 250 ‘pot-bellied’ officials from operational duty
Those who were able to reduce waists by 2-4 inches will be given another chance.