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More than 20 children injured as Peter rickshaw overturns in Sheikhupura
The Supreme Court had issued an order to ban the use of these rickshaws.
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Dark tale of love and murder in Pakistan's rural heartland
Man whose wife was murdered outside LHC recalls brief life together with woman he fell in love with at first sight.
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PML-N MPA Rana Jameel Hasan kidnapped in Punjab
He was kidnapped from near Pindi Bhattian, sources say kidnappers have demanded Rs50m from his wife.
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Minor ‘miscreant’: Five-year-old granted bail in thrashing case
Case registered against Ali Hassan for beating a minor girl.
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CJP takes suo motu notice of Farzana Iqbal’s slaying
Four arrested as district & sessions judge to monitor investigation.
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Tackling chronic crisis: Punjab’s first coal-fired projects inaugurated
Sahiwal plants to add 1,320MW to national grid.
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Report: Punjab’s intensive gas usage highlighted
Recommends province to use solar and wind sources to generate energy.
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Police report: Crime rise in Faisalabad
No one arrested for 43 hold-ups on Thursday and Friday.
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Land dispute: ‘Military has no objection to Fortress Stadium construction’
Advocate Shahab Qutab said the petitioner had said the land was for military purposes.
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Synergy: Joint venture company to manage apparel park
Public-private collaboration allows the Chinese company to start work immediately.
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Real-time data: PITB to monitor education indicators via tablet apps
The project has been undertaken in collaboration with the School Education Dept.
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Academic rigour: HEC says NTS tests not required for admission
The letter stated that the HEC considered the discontinuation of admission tests detrimental to quality of education.
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Speak out: ‘Govt must protect activists from violent social elements’
Civil society activists lament the rise of intolerance in the country.
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Practical steps: Nandipur Power Project kicks off
The supply of electricity has begun, formal launch soon.
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Tracking vehicles: E&T Department plans to install chips in vehicles
Some officials argue installing cameras is more viable than introducing RFID.
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In search of justice: Girl attempts suicide after rape complaint ‘ignored’
Her family says she was raped by a ‘pir’ who was asked to exorcise her.
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Building in Rawalpindi catches fire, injures six
Fifty construction workers still trapped on the top floor of the building.
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Jain temples’ restoration: Contempt plea filed against chief secretary
Petitioner says Navid Akram Cheema did not meet him despite LHC’s order.
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Requiem for an activist: Resolution urges govt to book Rehman’s killers
A large protest demo was organised by Joint Action Committee.
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Power for prisons: LHC issues notice to Lesco chief
The judge summoned the Lesco chief on the next hearing.
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Glut of energy: 20,000MW will be generated through China’s help, says CM
Four MoUs signed between Chinese company and industrial groups in the Punjab.
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Computer labs at schools: Contractors seek to avoid fine for bad equipment
Companies say Rs103 million penalty has not been fairly calculated.
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Crime against women: Woman assaulted by two
Muhammad Ali, a relative of the victim, says woman was alone at home when the men stormed into the house.
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Cold-blood murder: ‘Farzana’s murderers should not be pardoned’
Commissions on the status of women outraged that no one tried to save Farzana.
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Go-ahead: LHC allows EOBI case accused to go abroad
He had sought permission to meet his ailing son in UK.
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International Mother’s Day: Dialogue highlights mothers’ role in peace efforts
The event was organised by Chanan Development Association.
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LHC honour killing: Activists demand justice for slain woman
Protest for federal, provincial governments to take action against killers.
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Crime: Thieves strike at four places
Thieves strike at four places in Kahuta and deprive residents of cash and valuables during the last 24 hours.
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MC schools’ students suffer from govt neglect
All 47 MC schools in Rawalpindi district face shortages of teaching staff.
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Farzana Iqbal case: As PM orders action, police deny woman was stoned
Farzana’s ‘spouse’ says he murdered his first wife; police arrest the victim’s father.
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Case of assault: Five-year-old raped by candy vendor
Victim’s father says his daughter went to buy candies outside her school where she was abducted by the candy vendor.
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Monitoring cable operators: Punjab police letter found to be ‘fake’
Police officials say it is responsibility of provincial govt to investigate forgery and punish those responsible.
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Garhi Shahu attacks: Four years on, trial at a standstill
Community says witnesses are afraid to record statements.
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Disaster management: Rawalpindi’s high-tech flood warning system
The idea is to be able to issue an evacuation alert 60 minutes before a flash flood.
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Intermediate studies: Urdu exam cancelled over possible leak
Dr Ahmad said it was the BISE’s duty to ensure transparency and merit in the examination system.
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Complaint cell: High court takes notice of rape in Mamun Kanjan
A relative said women was raped and then dumped in a field.
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Happy slappers: Doctors strike, demand MPA’s arrest
‘We will continue to protest till Rao Kashif is taken to task’.
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Fortress Stadium plaza: LHC seeks respondents’ reply by Friday
Justice Ayesha A Malik expressed displeasure over the delay in submission of respondents’ reply.
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Institutional reform: Minorities need affirmative action, says IA Rehman
As many as 16 members of the Punjab Assembly attended the discussion.
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Job affidavits Court dismisses doctors’ petitions
A law officer said these conditions were made part of the affidavit only to encourage doctors to serve the nation.
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Low conviction rate: Report seeks reforms in criminal justice system
It says of 1,015 cases pending with ATC in 2013, only 506 were adjudicated upon.
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A helping hand: Transporters vow to help eradicate polio
“Out of the 325 bus stands, 120 are operated by the government. We extend different facilities there”, he said.
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Third degree: Two employees tortured over theft allegations
Chief minister takes notice of incidents, seeks report.
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Angry lawmakers: Pandemonium in assembly over resolution
Opposition member hit in heated sloganeering.
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We are one: ‘Interfaith harmony way forward’
The Archbishop discussed state of education with Governor Muhammad Sarwar.
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Industrial development: CM lays foundation stone of Ruyi Masood Textile Park
Says coal-powered plants with 270MW capacity would be set up at the park .
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‘Honour’ killing: Police fail to nab killers of woman slain outside LHC
Father ‘has no regrets’ over murdering daughter; rights activists condemn killing.
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On her ‘honour’
A person responsible for the murder of a citizen should be subject to the jurisdiction of the state only.
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Husband of woman beaten to death demands justice
Farzana was attacked outside Lahore's grand high court building by more than two dozen brick-wielding assailants.
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Matricide case: Man stabs mother to death over row
Police says he killed her at their home in Sirajpura after she told him she did not have enough money for his wedding.