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On the Internet: Punjab, K-P not complying with their own right to information laws
Little or no information was available regarding recipients of concessions, permits or authorisations granted by govt.
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Model Town clashes:Judicial tribunal summons victims
The four victims, who have been asked to record their statements on July 4, are still undergoing treatment.
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Punjab govt aims at forming world's largest volunteer force to help IDPs
VCs from public sector universities in Punjab decide to donate one-day salaries to CM Fund in order to help IDPs.
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Dengue surveillance: Health dept vows action against those skipping cabinet meet
Health adviser directs authorities to start surveillance activities.
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Alleged abduction: Federal, Punjab govts to file reports on missing major
The major’s wife had filed the application in her pending petition seeking the recovery of her husband and son.
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Fasting and feasting: Hundreds throng Food Street for sehri, iftar
Restaurateurs have introduced a variety of iftar, sehri packages.
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Shoulder to shoulder: War against terrorism has united nation says CM
Sharif said the army was fighting against the enemies of peace for the integrity of Pakistan.
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After-arrest bail: FIA asked for records against ex-LESCO chief
Rafique said there was no proof he had ordered power shutdown.
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Setting an example: Okara DCO removed over shoddy Ramazan Bazaar arrangements
The chief minister had visited various bazaars to monitor prices.
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Military operation: Athar Abbas’s statement unwise, ill-timed says Wattoo
“His statement has neither boosted the morale of the people, nor helped the ongoing military operation in any way,”
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The walking wounded: 37% Faisalabad cops diagnosed with hepatitis
Police Dept survey screened all 8,000 district policemen for various diseases Our correspondent.
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Inquiry pending: Protest against doctor for ‘slapping paramedic’
Nishtar Hospital MS doubts veracity of paramedics’ claim.
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Blind rage: Man kills niece, 8, after row with her parents
Accused took his niece to a sugarcane field and strangled her after arguing with her parents.
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State of lawlessness: Mother, daughter killed while escaping robbery
City police officer gives police a week to arrest the culprits.
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Born to be neglected: Fate of Right to Information Act hangs in balance
Information commissioners have no funds to set up offices, implement the Act.
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Model Town judicial tribunal: Ex-secretary gives Shahbaz clean sheet
CM asked why he was not taken into confidence when Sanaullah ordered removal of barriers.
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Model Town incident: Petition against govt, policemen disposed of
The petitioner had sought registration of cases against top Punjab govt, police officials .
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Service delivery: USC finds some stores closed on 1st Ramazan
A team asked Shadman store staff to open closed store at 10:30am.
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Consumer woes: LHC asks govt to explain price-hike ahead of Ramazan
Justice Mehmood has sought a report and para-wise comments from the government by July 6.
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From bad to worse: Supply choked for CNG users as Ramazan begins
Duration of sale cut to 18 hours ‘to facilitate domestic consumers for sehar, iftar’.
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Law-abiding?: Policemen accused of taking Rs0.8m ransom
Petitioner seeks action against 15 policemen including an ASI .
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Finishing touches: Clogged roads await Azadi Chowk inauguration
TEPA officials say construction is complete, govt will decide when to open the project for traffic.
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Feudal mentality: CM takes notice of beating by landlord
The CM asked the Muzaffargarh district police officer (DPO) to submit an inquiry report.
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Money for nothing: Man accused of promising police jobs for money
Malik Matloob told the court he was friends with Muhammad Arshad, who claimed to be the IGP’s driver.
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Ramazan Bazaars: Overcharging won’t be tolerated, says CM
Shahbaz pays surprise visits to bazaars in Okara and Township.
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As bad as it gets: Man robs ex-wife of eyes over ‘immorality’
The family was facing financial hardship and Shama started working as a maid in nearby houses last year.
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Welcome aid: Rs1.6b Japanese aid for water supply in Faisalabad
The project will save 20% electricity costs and increase water supply capacity by 40%.
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Flying high: Conquering polio, with determination and a smile
Ayesha Talib on her journey from being a polio victim to an accomplished student.
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Brutal crime: Police get custody of man accused of burning girl alive
Suspect killed Sidra after her family turned down his marriage proposal.
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On the run: House-to-house search for Zanglani gang
Police have also set up check-posts in the area.
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Upgrade: FESCO approves purchase of 150k meters
Board directs replacement of faulty meters within 4 months.
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Model Town clashes: Sanaullah ordered removal of barriers
Former law minister, principal secretary to chief minister claim they learnt about the clashes through media.
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Girl burned to death after rejecting proposal
A young girl was burned to death by a man whose marriage proposal was spurned by her parents.
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Road tragedy: 12-day-old ran over by tractor trolley
Fatima slipped out of Riffat’s hands due to the impact and fell on the road.
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LBA forms committee to probe graft charges
Finance secretary accuses bar
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Sanaullah, Tauqir to face Model Town tribunal today
The tribunal had directed the two last week to submit their comments by Monday.
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Helping the homeless: Army sends 25 tonnes of relief goods to Bannu for IDPs
Rs4 million cash donated by public, NGOs.
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Shoppers disappointed: Consumers baffled to find Utility Stores closed
Utility Stores Corporation says 25% outlets closed due to ‘annual audit’.
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Claims and rejoinders: APC, long march a ploy to save Musharraf says Mashhood
Law minister says Pakistan needs stability, not protests or ‘tsunami marches’.
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Downpour troubles: 10 die in rain-related accidents
Met Office expects monsoon rains to begin in first week of July.
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Shady deals: Another case registered against ex-LESCO chief
Official booked for allegedly buying transformers on higher rates.
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It can fly: Helium balloons could help end parking woes
The ‘Here Balloon’ concept is being considered by Lahore Parking Company to save fuel and hassle.
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‘Imran conspiring to impede development’
Abid Sher says no load-shedding during sehr, iftar and taraveeh times.
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Neglected sector: ‘54% children in Bahawalpur are out of school’
PML-N, PTI, PAT leaders address education seminar.
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Thousands marooned by Indus water
Man swept away by water found dead in Basti Chandia.
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Model Town mayhem: APC faults Shahbaz, wants him to resign
Says police and provincial administration should be suspended for acts of state-sponsored terrorism and brutality.
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Surgical strikes: Army helicopters support strike against Zanglani gang
The gang was accused of abducting the NA deputy speaker and a Health EDO.
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Powerless: Protest against 20 hours of load-shedding
One of the protesters said many people had become unemployed as factories in the area had closed down.
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Poisonous liquor claims 14 lives in separate incidents
8 people died in Kahuta, while 4 are still in critical condition; 6 people passed away in Azad Kashmir.
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Electricity rates: Court directs govt to notify reduced tariff before July 3
Turns down plea to allow time to challenge tariff set by NEPRA in January.