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PTU general secy in the dock for ‘undesirable activities’
The central president was forcibly retired earlier over similar charges.
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Threads, knots and twists: Attempt to revive the dying art of Pattoli
Solo exhibition of 38 paintings by Wardah Bukhari continues until 19th.
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Scammed: Man seeks case in puppy-selling hoax
Shehzad said Shakeel had minted money on the pretext of selling puppies to him.
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Due share: Lawmakers want legislation for southern Punjab job quota
Parliamentarians from the region favour separate share for north and south Punjab.
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Old enmity: Man killed, another injured in rivals’ firing
Muhammad Qasim, who was driving the car, was seriously injured and died in the car.
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Higher education: Bahawalpur to have six new colleges
The education minister said that record funds had been allocated in this year’s budget.
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Fatal anger: Couple attempts suicide over domestic dispute
Couple had earlier quarreled over a minor domestic issue.
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Model Town mayhem: ‘They weren’t policemen, they were terrorists’
Witnesses accuse police of brutality, killing PAT workers.
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A bloody end: ‘It was a routine drive against encroachments’
Officer says citizens wanted action against Minhaj barriers.
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In solidarity: Lahore chaos triggers protests across Punjab
Lawyers boycott courts, rallies, sit-ins, roadblocks in several cities.
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Tangled web we weave: Police action targeted anti-state elements says Sana
‘Qadri had posted his civil militia around the Minhaj Secretariat for 10 days’.
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Caught on tape: Vandal-in-chief is ‘PML-N worker’
Gullu Butt, who is said to be a resident of Faisal Town, is a police tout.
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CM orders judicial inquiry
Shahbaz Sharif offers to step down if involved in any way in the Model Town tragedy.
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Brutalised in Lahore: Descent into mayhem
Eight dead, 85 injured in running battles between PAT activists and police.
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Know your rights: Rights of consumers
Consumers can approach the court to demand damages or redress if their rights are violated.
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MQM announces 'day of mourning', urges transporters, businesses to remain open
Day of mourning will be observed as scheduled, party leaders and workers will hoist black flags
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Law and order: 8 ‘criminals’ arrested
The police also nabbed two proclaimed offenders, Nasir Hayat and Muhammad Irfan, who are accused of murder.
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Thicker than blood: Brothers kill parents, sister, nephew for land
A police team arrested Abbas while Yakub escaped.
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Affirmative action: 23 Christian marriage registrars nominated
UCs to issue marriage documents to Christian couples.
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Flesh justice: Police recover two ‘vani’ girls
DPO said police had recovered both girls.
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Lowering the guard: Cop killed after detained robbers snatch police weapons
The robbers were being taken back from a court when they attacked police.
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inoculation: Akmal, Rafique administer anti-polio drops
Akmal said immunisation was a fundamental right of children.
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Corporate interests: LHC orders suspension of CAMB DG
Committee formed to probe hurdles in access to market for cheap interferon injections.
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Ongoing investigation: LESCO chief, general manager sent on judicial remand
FIA officials had asked for an extension of physical remand.
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Anti-encroachment drive: Five injured in clash in Faisalabad’s Railway Colony
Protesters block railway track, hold up and attack trains.
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Last resort: Woman tries to kill herself outside PA
Police stopped her before she could light the match but she drank some oil.
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Reservations over allocations: ‘Metro Bus budget exceeds funds for education uplift’
Opposition say allocations belie chief minister’s claims of austerity.
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A firm resolve: Nation united against terrorism says Shahbaz
Chief minister chairs meeting to consider security situation in the province.
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Free, compulsory education: Legislation on inclusive education irks schools
Standing Committee prepares to present recommendations to legislature, public meeting on law to take place today.
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The ghost of nationalisation
Far from being educational centre of Anarkali area, under govt control it has become a self haemorrhaging institution.
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Railway Colony residents stage angry protest in Faisalabad
Three houses in the area were demolished as part of an anti-encroachment operation without prior notice.
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CJP's nephew Umar Jillani kidnapped from Multan
CM Punjab forms special team to recover victim - who is also inspector for intelligence agency - within 24 hours.
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Busted: Two arrested after encounter on highway
The PHP team shot back at them and the culprits left their motorcycle on the road and ran into the fields.
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NADRA blames ECP for failure to verify votes
Authority report exonerates govt of rigging allegations.
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Undocumented electric wires claim seven lives
Rescue 1122 said bodies were found two hours later when another worker came to offer them food.
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Jobless, homeless: Man sets himself on fire ‘to protest police excesses’
Deceased’s brother-in-law says police had been forcing him to vacate ancestral home.
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Empty words: Forced retirement of PTU chief puts talks in quandary
‘You can’t call for talks and victimise teachers at the same time’.
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Early detection: Young doctors propose mandatory annual checkups
The cost of tests can be covered under the health insurance scheme, YDA says.
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Crime against women: Woman burnt in acid attack by ex-husband
Doctors say 30% of her baby’s face was burnt.
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Unintended consequences: Canal breach devastates crops, farmers’ stocks
Hundreds of acres of maize and fodder crops destroyed in two villages.
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Killing with impunity: Four women, one man killed for ‘honour’
A woman killed by her brother-in-law. Her husband was also killed when he tried to save her.
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Fake certificates: 50 DHQ hospital employees sacked
Crackdown against employees who secured jobs using fake degrees.
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Suspicious activities: Couple escape on constable’s motorbike
SHO said Constable Shakeel had been detained but the couple had not been traced.
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Bad taste: Man sentenced to life for killing wife
In case of non-payment, he would have to undergo six months additional imprisonment.
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Shootout or murder: Police accused of killing man in staged encounter
‘They killed my son when I couldn’t pay the bribe they asked for’.
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Higher education: Sahiwal, RY Khan to have universities
The university will be set up at an estimated cost of Rs1 billion.
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Foreigners: Special desks set up to provide security to Chinese citizens
The desk will keep the police abreast of foreigners’ travel plans.
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Consumer court: Notice issued in defective air cooler case
The petitioner seeks Rs300,000 in damages.
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Show of unity: ‘Load-shedding to be reduced in Ramazan’
Minister says new load shedding schedule will be announced soon.
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Reshuffle: Punjab Police chief and Lahore DCO replaced
Muhammad Amlish, additional inspector general of Special Branch, has been transferred and posted as Balochistan IG.