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On packages and bazaars: Public welfare is our top priority says Shahbaz
Over 340 Ramazan Bazaars have been established across the province.
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For ailing humanity: Schemes worth Rs354m completed at Mayo Hospital
Rafique praises philanthropists for contributing to the projects.
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Official neglect: PFA gives free rein to food outlets at sehr, iftar
No arrangement in place to check eateries that are open till sehr.
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Costly healthcare: Pharmacists want medicine prices slashed
Criticise Drug Regulatory Authority, Drug Registration Board officials.
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Ineffectual endeavour: Ramazan Bazaars leave hundreds disappointed
Customers complained of insufficient stock, variety of foods.
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Healthcare: Expansion of General Hospital starts
Former law minister Rana Sanaullah launched the project that would be completed at an estimated cost of Rs1 billion.
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E-learning initiative: Bringing scientifically-validated apps to classrooms
16 teams selected for a 2-month boot camp to develop interactive material to make learning fun and interesting.
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1977 coup: ‘Extremism wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for Zia’
Several political events to commemorate sacrifices made by PPP workers were held.
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Local administration denies responsibility for Model Town clashes
Says removal of barriers in front of PAT chief Dr Tahirul Qadri’s house was according to routine.
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40% mission complete: 17-year-old pilot reaches Lahore
So far, the duo has reportedly collected around $0.6 million.
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Addressing grievances: Nisar accompanies Shahbaz for PM meeting
Interior minister will seek solution to thwart PTI’s long march, Qadri’s ‘revolution’.
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Corruption charges: Lesco chief, GM get bail
The two are accused of carrying out outages to facilitate textile industry.
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Gasping for air: Protest against pollution by fertiliser factories
Nearly 2,000 demonstrators closed Multan-Bahawalpur highway, many broke into a fertiliser factory.
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Crime against women: Family protests against police inaction in abduction case
The women were allegedly gang-raped there.
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Healthcare: Allied Hospital’s operation theatres need repair
Medical Superintendent Dr Rashid Maqbool admitted that most of the hospital’s machinery was old.
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Ramazan Bazaars: Sarwar laments process of complaint redressal
The minister was visiting Ramazan Bazaars in Khurrianwala and Chak Jhumra.
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Model Town unrest: Case sought against PM, CM and 17 others
Petitioner says the bloodshed could have been averted had the chief minister acted on time.
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Long overdue: Body to discuss expatriate quota in medical colleges
7-member committee to submit its recommendations to Health Dept in 10 days.
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Fortress plaza: Comments sought on lawyer’s question on court’s authority
Lawyer says the case doesn’t fall within the domain of public interest.
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The darkest hour: PPP observing July 5 as black day
Several events to mark the day when Zia imposed martial law 37 years ago.
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Model Town musings: Murmurings abound after inquiry held in private
The audience was in courtroom when they were told proceedings had been put off .
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Prolonging exploitation: Two booked for raping, blackmailing woman
The victim’s brother, Adnan Afzal, had filed a complaint in this regard with Razaabad police.
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Welcome Addition: Modern landfill site nearing completion
The facility is expected to be completed within a few months.
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Bar to justice: Lawyers beat up father, son on court premises
The two had come to court to attend bail hearing in a case lodged by lawyers.
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Amid controversies: Mustafa Ramday resigns as acting advocate general
His appointment has been challenged as he does not fit the age requirement for the office.
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No transparency, no information
The govt is in violation of its own rules as it fails to form a public body for implementation of the RTI laws.
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Tribunal's decision for Model Town incident viewed as doubtful
The registrar of the tribunal made an announcement saying the proceedings of the tribunal were adjourned till July 9.
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Acting AGP Mustafa Ramday resigns
Ramday resigns citing personal reasons.
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LHC dismisses seven civil judges
A notification for their dismissal has been filed by LHC Chief Justice Khawaja Imtiaz.
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New schedule: CNG association opposes new supply schedule for Punjab
Warns of protests if decision not reversed till July 10.
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Land matters: Two peasants killed, three soldiers injured in clash
Army soldiers tried to restore water supply to the land when peasants working there resisted, died on spot.
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‘Empowering women’: LTC pursuing operators for a fourth pink bus
If an agreement is reached, the bus can be launched within two months.
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Alarming: Two bodies found in gunny bags
Bodies were found by nomads scavenging for recyclable paper near sewerage drain.
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The power corridor: Expansion, reshuffle of cabinet on the cards
Seven new ministers likely to be inducted in the 20-member cabinet.
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Artificial inflation: Chief minister orders crackdown against hoarders
CM says the hoarders will not be allowed to exploit the public.
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Frozen delight: Care for a cone?
Alamgir Ali is one of the people to make Lahore the food capital of Pakistan.
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Ramazan bazaars: TMA officials suspended over mismanagement
Officials suspended from duty for not maintaining the record of sugar sale at the Ramazan Bazaar at Jhang Road.
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Conserving Walled City: Illegally built buildings to be razed in August
Residents of the Walled City warned against commercialisation without authority’s approval.
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Nephew kills uncle over land dispute
Bilal developed differences with his uncle over the division of the family’s land after his father's death.
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Brutal attacks: Two girls gang-raped in separate incidents
Another girl says she was abducted and later sold into forced marriage.
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Judicial allowances to be increased says Punjab finance secretary
Earlier, employees of LHC filed a petition against delay in provision of increased judicial and ad-hoc allowances.
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Present rulers will be overthrown within weeks, says Qadri
PAT leader says he will announce a date for his 'revolution' soon.
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Model Town clashes: PAT supporters not cooperating, says JIT
Four passers-by injured during clashes record their statements.
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2 tortured bodies recovered in Lahore
Bodies were tied together with ropes, placed in sacks and then disposed of in a stream.
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Immunisation campaign: Arrival of 6,000 children sets polio drive in motion
The campaign will start on July 5 and will last till July 8, and will be carried out in 34 union councils of the city.
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One-stop shop: Vehicle data for all 36 districts to be centralised
E&T Dept to use NADRA’s e-Sahulat platform for collecting taxes.
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System overhaul: Police diversification suggested to improve thana culture
Police Dept being categorised into six sections to improve performance.
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Virtuous cycle: ‘Religious leaders must promote human rights’
Ashrafi said religious and political leaders had a duty towards checking the growth of extremism.
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In league: Government to ensure rehabilitation of IDPs says CM
‘People of Punjab stand by their Pakhtun brothers in the testing times’.
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Where royals tread: Bollards to bar traffic from Shahi Guzargah
Step to facilitate tourists visiting royal trail from Delhi Gate to Kotwali Chowk.