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Australia provides $500,000 to improve access for farmers
Adamson says engaging with private sector is at the cornerstone of Australia’s aid programme.
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WCLA conducts biggest photo walk of the year
Objective of the walk is to promote photo tourism in Pakistan, says official.
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Public transport remains off road in the city
All major private transport companies have also suspended their operation.
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All schools closed for two days
According to government orders, schools will open from November 28.
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Two-day information blackout creates panic among public
Because of the shutdown, an information gap was created which was filled by the remaining modes of communication
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Citizens stay indoors as protests continue
No single incident of violence was reported during protests in the city.
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Only nine injured still receiving treatment
Others injured during the Faizabad operation on Saturday were discharged after treatment
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Protest gives bride ‘four people’ wedding
Only the bride and her family managed to reach the wedding venue on Saturday
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Businesses in twin cities open, but get only flies
Sunday bazaars witness usual rush of customers as traffic largely stays off the roads
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All educational institutions to remain closed today
A decision in this regard was taken by the administration of the twin cities to avoid any mishap
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PIMASAU student wins chess moot
The championship was organised by the sports directorate and the students’ advisor office of the university
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Heart attacks kill more people than terrorism
RIC chief executive says bad lifestyle, eating habits responsible for growing cases of cardiac diseases
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MNA Tahir Iqbal Chaudhry quits PML-N
Chaudhry joined PML-N after defeating its candidate Tehmina Daultana running independently in 2013 polls in Vehari
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Mother killed, body left with two toddlers, one dies of cold in Punjab
Second child has been taken to hospital in critical condition
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150 schoolchildren among passengers stuck in train blocked by Tehreek-e-Labbaik protesters
Passengers stuck for hours in a Lahore-bound train in Shahdara near Gujranwala
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Punjab Rangers take control of Faizabad protest site as operation enters second day
Paramilitary forces also cordon off IJP Road, Expressway, Murree Road and Faisal Avenue
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All educational institutions in Punjab to remain closed for next two days
Decision comes after widespread protests across province by religious parties
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PPP leader slates PML-N government for ‘wrong policies’
Says PML-N shedding crocodile’s tears that democracy is in danger
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Fight against polio is far from over
Special vaccination points are set up all over the province to vaccinate every child on the move
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Lawyers demand resignation of Zahid Hamid
Say names of others involved in the matter also be made public
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Opposition decries government use of force against demonstrators
PTI leader calls for removing federal law minister to resolve matter
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Closed for business
Traders blame government for the chaotic situation in the city
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Faizabad aftershocks hit Lahore
Life comes to a standstill as angry mobs assault police, commuters, journalist
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Govt regrets avoiding action on time
Zafarul Haq reveals change in Khatm-e-Nabuwwat not a clerical mistake
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Rangers called out in Lahore to quell protests sparked by Islamabad operation
Four companies of the paramilitary force requisitioned to contain protesters
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Incensed by Faizabad crackdown, protesters attack and injure PML-N MNA Javed Latif
A policeman trying to protect the lawmaker also injured in the attack
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Four terrorists killed in Faisalabad CTD operation
At least seven to eight terrorists were on motorcycles and opened fire on the police officials
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Cultural Night: Students enthrall audience at MNSUA
On the occasion, singers and dancers performed on Seraiki, Punjabi and Pashto songs for three hours
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Skilled labour ‘ready for CPEC’
A number of graduates of these courses are already working in CPEC related projects
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PHC issues warning letters to 53 quacks in DG Khan
PHC spokesman: Quacks are involved in spreading diseases like hepatitis and HIV Aids among people
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Labourer killed in roof collapse
Rescue 1122 officials said that labourers were busy in working in the factory when its roof collapsed
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Citrus fruit: ‘Quality kinnow crop to benefit growers’
CRIS director said Pakistani orange export would increase during the current season
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Horsetrading? JUI-F ‘expels’ Charsadda leader
Fazle Shakoor denies switching allegiance as QWP’s Sultan Khan also faces questions of loyalty
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Food security challenges worry agriculture experts
University of Faisalabad VC: Agriculture sector under the grip of different threats
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Social insensitivities explored at PNCA theatre festival
Message of peace and harmony of Sufi poets highlighted
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Road safety personnel aim to improve police-public relations
RSOs will report all fatal and nonfatal accidents on a daily basis
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Groundwater ‘to drop below 70 metres by 2050’
As per estimates, water table depth in central part of the city has fallen below 40 metres
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Tai Chi classes offered at PNCA
Most modern styles of tàijíquán trace their development to at least one of the five traditional schools
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Zoos two, four-legged friends get special arrangements
Artificial hills constructed in bird cages to give a feel of natural habitat
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PU students shine in rowing competition
VC congratulates winners on their remarkable achievement
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Govt joins global drive to end violence against women
PCSW Chairperson says society must fight to end discrimination against females
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LHC reserves verdict on Model Town report
Full bench told that making the report public can affect ‘social order’
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Opposition vents anger over Black Friday sales, publicity
Says the government is playing role of silent spectator
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$275m ADB loan to improve food security in Punjab
Loan will help build a surface irrigation system to increase agricultural production in Jhelum and Khushab districts
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Sharif, Maryam summoned for using official protocol despite disqualification
LHC also issues notices seeking respondents' replies on the next hearing scheduled for Dec 21
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Imran Khan will even make a deal with the devil for power: Saad Rafique
Railways minister says the decision of country's political leadership won’t be taken behind closed doors anymore
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Hafiz Saeed calls Nawaz Sharif a 'traitor' for seeking peace with India
The JuD chief spoke at Friday prayers after being freed earlier in the day
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Punjab Assembly passes resolution to make finality of Prophethood part of curriculum
Unanimously condemns 'Black Friday' sales
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Khawaja Asif warns Zardari, Bilawal against taunting Nawaz Sharif
Says Zardari is a smart man and should take the hint
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Motorcycle thief arrested, bikes recovered
Special teams were constituted to track down the thieves