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Family slits throats of young couple over love marriage
Human Rights Commission Pakistan says 869 honour killings were reported last year.
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Power crisis: Load-shedding for Punjab’s CNG sector to increase
Burden may be shifted to other sectors during Ramazan to aid water and power ministry.
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Countdown begins: Imran to lead ‘tsunami march’ on August 14
PTI chief gives govt until July 27 to fulfill his four demands.
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Soaring High: Plea against price hike in Ramazan
Prices soared and the holy month turned into a period of extreme hardship for most people,
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Not a family affair: ‘Domestic workers deserve better wages, improved work conditions’
Rights activists say violence against domestic workers has increased manifold in Pakistan.
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Misleading court: Petitioner asked to deposit Rs0.1m over perjury
The counsel also produced documents proving the contention and said that the petitioner was misleading the court.
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From press to court: Police comments sought on plea against controversial book
Petitioner Qari said he went to police station with a court order to record his statement but SHO did not entertain.
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Abusing concessions: E&T Dept struggles with baggage of amnesty scheme
Dept seeks FBR’s help to expedite verification of documents for ‘cleared’ vehicles.
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Aiding the uprooted: 1,500 Waziristan IDPs reach 11 Punjab districts
14 displaced persons arrived in Sheikhupura, 90 in Attock, 21 in Jhelum, 28 in Rawalpindi.
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Rents and grants: Leased space in Racecourse, Bagh-e-Jinnah under review
PHA board approves tree management plan, regularises contract staff.
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Love marriage: Newly married couple shot dead by girl’s father
They had married against the wishes of the girl’s parents.
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Education with fun: Lot of scope for improving kids’ rooms at schools
Education authorities hope the Rs200m project will continue beyond June.
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Administration of justice: Two sentenced to death for rape, murder of girl
The victim was gang-raped before being murdered in 2011, two suspects were acquitted.
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Inferior produce: Substandard dates in Ramazan Bazaar
The commissioner inspected various stalls at the bazaar and enquired about the difference in the prices.
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Under the influence: Pregnant woman dies, 3 injured by ‘drunk’ cop’s car
The sub inspector escaped from the scene on foot, police are looking for him.
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NADRA submits NA-118 voter verification report
Report discloses no record for 50,000 votes, 25,000 unverified votes and 4,000 bogus votes
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Exploited and assaulted: Woman ‘kidnapped, raped, sold’ in RY Khan
Accuses police of favouring criminals, police deny claim.
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False alarm: Men held for ‘selling donkey meat’ released
'We set them free after vendors in the local market confirmed that the men deal in hides of dead animals,' says SHO.
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Milk production in Pakistan dismal: UAF
UAF Vice Chancellor says despite millions of animals, average milk production was dismal compared to similar countries
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Waziristan operation: 700 IDPs find sanctuary in Punjab
No govt aid for the displaced in Layyah, Minawali, Bhakkar, Sargodha so far.
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Education reform: ‘Robust effort needed for uplift of education’
Pakistan spends less on education than regional countries: publication.
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Breaches and tiffs: AG suspends payment system in three districts
Punjab accountant general suspended operation allegedly over posting and transfer of district accounts officers.
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Strong on subsidies: PU Syndicate approves Rs6.5 billion budget
Students admitted in sports category get full scholarship.
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Abuse of authority: ‘Make law to criminalise custodial torture’
Speakers say torture in police custody a chronic problem in Pakistan.
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Moving swiftly on: Opposition cut motions get short shrift
Only three out of five motions presented before the speaker invoked the guillotine.
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Political big bang: Tehreek-i-Insaf promises ‘historic’ show in Bahawalpur
2,300 security personnel to protect rally participants.
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Classical treat: A fitting tribute to Patiala Gharana
For the first time in the history of the Patiala Gharana, three generations performed together on stage.
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Recycling waste: Composting unit set up on arid varsity
Project aims to replace chemical fertilisers with bio-fertilisers.
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Musicals: ‘Gudiyan Patolay’ portrays folk Punjab
Play features Punjabi numbers such as “Mehndi ni mehndi” and “Desan da raja”.
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Looted: House burgled in broad daylight in Rawalpindi
The robbers made away with Rs48,000, gold ornaments worth thousands of rupees and three cell phones.
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Anti torture body seeks stronger laws to criminalise custodial torture
Thousands of cases of torture in police custody occur every year in Pakistan but few are reported in the media.
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Rana Sanaullah appears before judicial commission on Lahore clashes
IG Punjab, DCO Lahore and DG Lahore Development Authority also appear before one-man tribunal.
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Punjab govt decides to extend cabinet, induct 4 new ministers
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz recommends ministers from Lahore, Faisalabad and Dera Ghazi Khan.
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Prisoner forgives cops for fracturing his leg
The policemen allegedly fractured detainee’s leg after he failed to pay a bribe.
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Supplementary budget: Opposition slams lack of funds for agriculture
Demands Shahbaz Sharif’s resignation, treasury wants KP chief minister to quit.
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Art attack: Pakistani art showcased in Tehran exhibition
Italian gallery helped the artist take her work to Iran.
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Enough is enough: Rickshaw drivers protest against fines
Rickshaws parked at intersection in Faisalabad hold up traffic.
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Day of deliverance: NAB returns Rs462 million to fraud victims, govt depts
Amount recovered through plea bargains, voluntary return in 14 cases.
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Model Town killings: PTI vigil demands CM’s resignation
Workers hold candle vigil to remember victims, seek Rana Sanaullah’s arrest.
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Dire warning: ‘Revolution is nigh’
Qadri says he will seek revenge from those responsible for Model Town killings.
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Back and forth: Probe into Model Town carnage going nowhere
Head of the three-member team changed thrice, only video footage obtained so far.
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Police to get android phones to monitor crime
CPO says police stations in Faisalabad to get 80 phones, 40 printers.
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PMA announces protest plan
Dr Arif appealed to the government to take stern action against PMDC and CPSP.
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Look what you eat: Two men arrested for selling donkey meat
Butcher tried to hush up the matter then claimed a hotel had placed an order for donkey meat.
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Brainstorming session: Pros and cons of Punjab budget discussed
Experts give input to improve the financial layout.
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Punishment: ATC jails, fines two men for extortion
After hearing the arguments, the judge ordered Hassan and Khurram to be imprisoned for five years.
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Holding a grudge: Woman raped by brother-in-law and accomplice
The men raped and fled after threatening with dire consequences.
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Halal Food Zone to be set up in Faisalabad
Fresh products will be exported within a day.
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Two killed as Pakistan army helicopter crashes near Multan
The helicopter developed technical fault which is believed to have caused the crash.
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Wasa works: Punjab’s poor cousin eyes its sanitation model
"Hyderabad's Wasa last received its subsidy in 1992!" Its water tariff or pricing was last revised in 2010.