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Blackmail allegations: Suspect remanded in custody
A hard disk containing objectionable material was found at his academy.
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Election in NA-89 rescheduled; petition filed against PML-N MNA
Election tribunal brought forward these charges based on suggestions made by Maulana Ahmed Ludhianvi.
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Agriculture conference: Challenges to sugarcane production discussed at UAF
The conference theme was Prospects, Challenges and Strategies to Maximise Sugarcane Production.
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Unscheduled load shedding: Ensure power for 2 fans, 2 bulbs per household, says LHC
Bail dismissed in Bank of Punjab fraud case.
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Remove gender gap in social safety nets, say labour unions
Representatives of several labour unions in the province met to discuss the government’s Labour Policy draft.
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Public health Awareness campaign launched against lung diseases
0.2 out 15 million in the area suffer from some kind of lung disease.
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Legislative agenda: Women’s Caucus to become an ‘influential group’
Legislation on domestic violence, violence against domestic workers, reproductive health rights remain top priorities.
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Public health: High Court asks for report on dengue fever prevention
Petitioner alleges that the government was making false claims.
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Cambridge schools conference: Are examinations a necessary evil?
CIE to initiate a pilot training programme for teachers of particular subjects.
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Poor construction: Two labourers die, three injured as under-construction building collapses
The roof of the two-storey building had been built 10 days ago.
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Perceived insult: Bar threatens movement against LHC chief justice
‘A shadow cabinet has been formed in case LBA leaders are arrested or killed’.
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Pilots dead as Pak Army plane crashes in Gujranwala
Training plane crashed because of technical problems: ISPR
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Lady Willingdon: Parts of hospital can be demolished, court rules
The hospital is not protected under the Punjab Special Premises Law.
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Librarian’s joy: Munnu Bhai donates his collection to GCU
Qureshi announced this during lecture he was to deliver at GCU on Responsibilities of Media in a Democratic Society.
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Regularisation: LHC issues notice to health secretary
Dozens of nurses working in public sector hospitals approached LHC against non-implementation of court’s earlier order
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Epidemic concerns: Hospitals get guidelines to control swine flu
Health workers advised to wear masks, gowns while treating suspected cases.
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‘Land grab’: Opposition to move court against Gorchani
PTI says party chairman will visit ‘occupied’ land.
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Lawyer-judge differences: Bar leaders walk out over chief justice’s ‘black sheep’ remark
Court employees told the judges about the lawyers’ misconduct.
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Prioritising interventions: Women Parliamentary Caucus drafting legislative agenda for the year
‘Suggestions from media, civil society members are welcome’.
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Education: Bill to regulate private schools yet to be tabled
‘The challenge for the government is to be able to regulate without the private sector feeling threatened’.
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Scammed: The case of the ghost bride
The groom arrived at the ‘bride’s’ house only to learn that there was no bride.
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Missing persons case: Punjab top cop told to submit report in 15 days
IB chief denies missing man is in agency’s custody.
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Appointment case: LHC issues contempt notice to PAF official
48 employees selected in 2011 await appointments.
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Decentralisation: Mini-secretariat for south Punjab being mulled
Committee to ‘empower’ lower Punjab nearing conclusions; Multan may get mini-secretariat.
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Court orders police to investigate Meera sex tape
The clip, which was released in January, went viral among Pakistani Internet users.
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Lady Willingdon Hospital shall not be demolished: Lahore High Court
LHC orders grounds of the hospital can be used for construction of the flyover at Azadi Chowk.
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An unnatural course of law
Court treats 9-month-old as suspect, grants him bail against surety bonds worth Rs50,000.
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Crime against women: Woman ‘abducted, raped by 11 men’
Separately, a 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped in Faisalabad on Sunday.
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Traffic rules: Awareness campaign from April 7
Special pamphlets and gifts would be distributed among the masses.
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Recruitment: ‘70,000 appear in written test for 154 posts’
Punjab Public Service Commission will call 1,380 successful candidates for interviews.
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Upgrade: ‘Government school buildings to be upgraded’
Enrolment will also be improved at these schools, says the ADC.
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Sovereignty first: ‘Gas pipeline blast suspects arrested’
They belong to the Balochistan Liberation Army, says the district police officer.
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Latvia commits help in sports, education sectors
Sports Board Punjab signs Memorandum of Understanding with delegation from Latvia.
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‘FinFisher surveillance set up on servers under PTA’
Petitioner challenges alleged set-up of surveillance technology, says fundamental right to privacy in danger.
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Posthumous justice: Copy of FIR sought to plead Bhagat Singh’s innocence
Petitioner says police has not found the record from 1928.
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Welcome visitors: Pakistan-Britain relations have deep roots, says Shahbaz
Sharif says British assistance in training Punjab Police was commendable.
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Health concerns: Aman Foundation hopes to alleviate depression, mental disorders
Patients suffering from mental illnesses are often left un-diagnosed and stigmatised by society.
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Higher education: 7 universities from the US set up college fair
‘The key is to plan ahead so that you have explored various options’.
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United against terrorism: Journalists vow never to be cowed down
Civil society members and journalists protest against threats to Imtiaz Alam.
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Musical delight: Soulful sitar tunes for Pindi’s residents
Maestro Ustad Abdul Latif Khan enthrals audience at RAC.
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Extra mile: Arid varsity educating deserving children
Teams continue to visit various localities for identification of the needy children.
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Toll rises to 18: Salt Range tragedy makes small town gloomy
Passengers were from two families; police say truck was overloaded and speeding.
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Higher education: Women promised equal opportunity
Education minister addresses Islamia College for Women’s convocation.
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Lawyer-police contention: Lawyer seeks case against police for his arrest, beating
He also alleges that he was falsely charged with gambling.
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Get together: PGMI to hold its first alumni conference
Discussions on various diseases and their treatment will be held.
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Epidemic control: Shahbaz asks for report on swine flu situation
WHO says nine people in the Punjab have died of it so far.
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Affirmative action: Ready for more women decision makers?
‘Women from all walks of life are invited to apply for posts’.
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Springscapes: Landscapes across Pakistan illustrated at Royaat Gallery
Gallery’s director says painters have used a variety of techniques and colour palates to depict a diversity of scenes.
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Propaganda against PYF an attempt to defame Pakistan: Rana Mashhood
He was speaking at an international cricket match.
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‘Rs400m to be provided for new girls’ hostel’
The funds will be released in the coming financial year, says UAF VC.