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YDA Protest: Doctors to work outdoors from today
"No doctor will serve inside OPDs,” says YDA Media Secretary.
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Anti-Corruption: Agriculture Dept officer arrested for accepting bribe
Afzal says that last week Iqbal demanded Rs110,000 from him.
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BZU book fair: More than 40,000 books displayed
Fair remains open till 9pm every day, will continue till Jan 17.
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‘A culture of respect must be developed’
Medical Teachers Association oath-taking ceremony held at PGMI.
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City zoning: Commercialisation fees for Chamra Mandi suspended
DCO inspects work on Dinga Singh and Shah Din Buildings.
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New rules: LePark street parking at owner’s risk
Critics ask what kind of precedent this sets for contractors.
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Lahore Arts Council: Caricatures and comic strips go on display
Artist developing comic book about teenagers in Lahore.
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For docs not technicians: Alumni want King Edward Medical College restored
KEMC is the father of all medical colleges in Pakistan, says former principal.
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JI viewpoint: Qadri can’t stop change say Munawar
Says JI is not against the US itself, but it is against the anti-Islam and anti-Muslim policies of Washington.
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Medical education: UHS Syndicate approves curricula
UHS Vice Chancellor chaired the meeting of the syndicate.
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Urban development: Rs140 million projects in Bahawalpur, RY Khan approved
Includes water supply projects, construction of road.
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Railways employees want provident fund for colleague suffering from cancer released
More than 100 employees protest against accounts dept’s ‘negligence’.
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Building collapse: One killed, 11 injured in gas leak explosion
Another five injured in Gujranwala from roof caving in.
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Violating the rules: CPSP sends notice to KEMU
University could lose College of Physicians and Surgeons accreditation, registrar warns.
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Teaching prisoners: Computer laboratory inaugurated at Vehari district jail
Rs1 million was allocated for the project in 2012.
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Quetta protests: Protesters disperse triumphant after govt accepts demands
Sit-ins at Governor’s House, Imamia Colony and Thokar Niaz Beg end.
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Indus basin teaty: ‘Pakistan-India water issues exaggerated’
Roundtable at FC College examines Indo-Pak treaty.
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Urban environment: Civil society turns to governor over Canal bill
Green campaigners say Canal Heritage Park Bill goes against Supreme Court order.
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Poll calculations: ‘Election date must be decided before caretakers’
Pervaiz Rashid says PML-N not for or against governor’s rule in Balochistan’.
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Dual office case: Immunity arguments at next hearing
LHC grants one-week adjournment.
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Fishing: 31 poachers arrested
Ashraf says deputy directors have been instructed to conduct surprise raids especially to the river and lake areas.
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Shopping centre: District official ‘beaten up’ for removing banners
Shopping centre spokesperson says they have not beaten or threatened the official.
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Illegal housing schemes: DCO warns of action against negligent officials
Directs admin, TMA officals to launch campaign to make people aware.
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New representatives: District Bar elections held across Punjab
Lawyer breaks arm while trying to stop two candidates from fighting over bogus votes.
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He said, she said: Committee formed to probe harassment complaint
The boy says he was slapped, insulted in front of fellow students.
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KEMC restoration plan up for discussion
“When the college was upgraded to a university in 2006, it was doing much better than it is now," says Dr Malik.
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Youth festival: ‘Education system not fostering creativity’
Acting, singing, writing, improvisation and dance workshops being held.
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Public space: LePark accuses traffic police of selective action
Traffic police chief says acting on court orders to prohibit parking on roads.
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Lahore Bar elections: Qureshi wins top spot in a tight race
New president says he will strengthen the bar-bench relationship.
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Govt condemned: Protests grow against Quetta massacre
"We want army to be responsible for security because government has failed miserably in this regard,” says MWM...
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The march begins: Qadri moves juggernaut towards Islamabad
Hundreds of vehicles en route to federal capital; around 100,000 marchers arrive in twin cities.
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Condemning Quetta tragedy: Nawaz blasts govt for not curbing militancy
To stem the wave of sectarianism, Nawaz says, concerted efforts need to be taken.
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Govt land for minorities’ housing demanded
Hindu activists express concerns on political representation, forced conversions.
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Rush driving: Nine killed, 47 injured in road accidents
A bus hostess was killed and 9 people were injured when a bus overturned after colliding with a truck.
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‘Child kidnapper’ caught, beaten up
A man was caught on Saturday for allegedly trying to kidnap a child.
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Education: Call for applied linguistics depts in universities
Universities should promote research on local languages, say speakers.
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Judicial performance: ‘Female judges, lawyers more committed to duty’
Training course for female civil judges at Punjab Judicial Academy concludes.
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Factory incident: Eight injured in Layyah boiler blast
Association threatens protests unless factory closed by January 31.
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Revivers Art Gallery: An exploration of Mughal architecture and calligraphy
Exhibit of 30 paintings by Sarfaraz Musawwir closes Jan 25.
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Tahirul Qadri sent Rs0.5 million bill for damage to December 23 rally venue
MQI spokesman rejects charges, says party will not pay as no damage was done.
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Atlantic Council fellows: Youth leaders stress need for tolerance of diversity
Young people advised to not just demand change, but make it happen.
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A case less, a body more: One of three kidnapped found dead ‘due to police negligence’
Dead man’s family accuse police of telling them to wait for new year.
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Empowerment: ‘Women must get modern education’
Dr Nighat Bhatti says good mothers will guarantee a better future for the country.
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Linguistics investigated: ‘Pakistanis must be taught multiple languages’
Experts from 12 nations present papers at conference.
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Hospitalised: Four-year-old critical following assault
The child was found abandoned near her house.
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District bar: Qureshi favourite to win top slot
Observers believe young lawyers’ vote will carry the day.
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School4Life: Helping young people make the right decisions
ITA programme educating youth on sexual and reproductive health.
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Traffic moves: Model Town underpass opens for traffic
MM Alam Road construction on schedule.
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The long march: Petition to stop Qadri sent to CJ
Barrister Jafree says that holding a peaceful protest is a constitutional right.
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Shahzeb Khan murder: Eyewitnesses record statements in court
Witnesses name Shahrukh Jatoi – along with Siraj Talpur – for his involvement in the murder.

















































