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Inciting violence: Govt’s response sought on petition against Khan
Petitioner said Khan was delivering offensive speeches in violation of democratic norms and the Constitution.
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Jirga justice: Father challenges flogging and exile order against ‘rapist’ son
The panchayat members filed a robbery complaint against him.
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Gaza killings: Hundreds protest against Israel aggression
Protesters demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
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Budget priority: ‘Government focusing on health, education’
26.25 per cent development funds are for education sector, says Rehman.
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High-rise solution: Gulberg-Babu Sabu elevated road work to start in Sept
Rs27 billion project to be completed in 12 months.
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The epic journey: From Sarwar to Governor
In a candid interview the Punjab governor speaks about all national and regional issues.
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MPA key to ‘police station attack’ not named in FIR
A politician – believed to be MPA Shoaib Idrees – is mentioned in the FIR but not by name.
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Private jails
The fact that laws barring bonded labour in any form are still not enforced in Pakistan is highly disturbing.
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PML-N MPA's kidnappers hail from Mardan's Eisa group
The PML-N MPA was kidnapped on gunpoint on June 30 after attending a funeral in Sargodha.
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CM Shahbaz orders arrest of PML-N MPA Rana Shoaib Idrees
The police has begun conducting raids to trace the whereabouts of the MPA.
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Umrah trip: PM leaves for S Arabia
Will stay at son’s residence, perform Umrah.
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More than 100 rescued from private jail
LEAs swoop down private jail of influential landlords, free more than 100 people trapped as bonded labour for years.
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Reaching out: PEF expands new school programme
A statement issued in this regard said the expansion phase included partnership with 125 private schools.
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Quality check: Agriculture dept completes water survey
District officer told reporters that water samples were obtained under the project from tube-wells.
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Bitter pill: Young pharmacists seek prime minister’s help
Govt asked to allow pharmacists to manufacture drugs locally.
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White noise: Government policy on quota admissions ‘unclear’
Policy on admissions needs ‘clarity’.
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Workers protest colleague’s death
The unions announced three-day mourning and a boycott of duties until action was taken against Abbasi and Sethi.
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Domestic dispute: Widow beaten to death
She had gone to her in-laws to ask for clothes for her children.
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Twisted end: Rape and murder suspect killed in police custody
DPO had claimed that Javed Shah had confessed to
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Plea for attention: ‘Multan needs more health projects’
Dogar expressed concern over pending projects of health and education in Multan.
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Lahore High Court sentences blasphemy convict to death
10 police officials to appear before
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New posting: Hanif Khatana appointed advocate general
Says govt officials should not consider themselves above the law.
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A solemn day: Youm-i-Ali processions conclude peacefully
Thousands participate in the main procession taken out from Mubarik Haveli.
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Online criminal records
The move to go public with records will hopefully make it easier to make examples out of criminals.
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Increasing power: Plans to upgrade MEPCO by December 2016
Prime minister approves project at cost of Rs16 billion.
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Shoot out: ‘Robber’ killed by friendly fire in encounter
Ghulam Rasool was wanted in several cases on charges of murder.
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3 cops held for kidnaping
Constables Imran, Nadeem and Munawaar had been sent to separate investigation cells.
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Multan graveyards hit by rainwater
Over 50 families had visited the graveyards in two days to ensure graves of their relatives were intact.
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Flexing muscle: MPA accused of attacking police
SHO says he will be arrested after investigation committee submits its report.
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Development: Shahbaz approves two park projects
Greater Iqbal Park project to highlight Lahore’s cultural heritage.
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Terror trail: 4 more arrested in Raiwind operation aftermath
The suspects have been taken to an undisclosed location.
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Within the family: Step mother under house arrest for ‘killing’ son
Police said, a resident Qadir Pur Maral, had four children from his first wife. He said Muzammil was the youngest.
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Iftar fight: Cases registered against PTI workers
PTI leader Mirza Shumail was also injured when someone threw a jug at his head.
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Helping hands: SOS Village children donate funds for IDPs
SOS Village Director Mrs Shahnaz handed a Rs100,000 cheque to the district coordination officer.
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Vandalism charges: Gullu Butt sent on 14-day judicial remand
Police say they have recovered the club he had used.
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Thy brother’s welfare: Forum formed to counter ‘anti-Islam’ forces
Millat brand launches a Thinkers’ Forum four years after introducing Millatfacebook.
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Constant vigilance: Hospitals on high alert for Hazrat Ali’s martyrdom day
Hospitals instructed to start cleanliness drives in view of monsoon season.
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Preserving heritage: Registration of Walled City buildings begins
22,000 structures to be registered electronically.
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Model Town violence: PAT not cooperating with investigation team says JIT
Court extends physical remand of five policemen.
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PTA directs mobile phone companies to suspend services on Sunday
PTA is yet to announce the cities in which services will be suspended on account of Youm-e-Ali.
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Raiwind siege: Slain suspect identified
Terrorists plan to attack PM Nawaz’s residence.
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Under threat: Haleema’s family moves court plea to register FIR
Deceased cricketer’s family expresses distrust in police and files a petition to LHC.
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Financial plan: Rs24.29 billion city govt budget approved
Employees’ salaries to be increased by 10 per cent.
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Postings and transfers: Punjab to get new finance secretary
The incumbent secy also holds the additional post of energy chief secy.
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In the spotlight : Policemen summoned to file affidavits
Judicial tribunal directed an ISI
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Safety measures: Security tightened for Youm-i-Ali
The CPO said use of loudspeaker had been banned for the occasion.
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A power move: Coal-fired power plants to be set up in six cities
Shahbaz orders chief secretary to identify project sites in three days.
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Career in medicines: Entrance test for medical colleges on August 31
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‘Qadri should not make irresponsible statements’
The minister slammed Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf leader Mehmoodur Rasheed for his statement.
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Education for all: Literacy projects announced for DG Khan, Rajanpur
The project aims to target more
than 5,000 children and adults