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Changing seasons: Winter rain clears dusty haze
The maximum temperature was recorded at 23.3C and minimum 13.5C.
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Election 2013: Judge accused of partiality, recuses himself
Hamid Khan’s counsels accused him of being loyal to PML-N.
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Inquiry report: ‘No room for corrupt cops’
A man said traffic police officials had demanded Rs1,000 from him. When he failed to pay the amount, they beat him up.
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Possessed: Mother throws three children into BRB Canal
Police say she might have been influenced by a pir.
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Balochistan affairs: Baloch students visit LUMS
The students also met with representatives of the Law and Politics Society and the LUMS Entrepreneurial Society.
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Discipline: Three LDA officials suspended
Director Muhammad Nauman, Uzair Bin Tariq, junior clerk Munawar Hussain told to report to Administration Directorate.
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Conservation efforts: WWF-Pakistan, Maldives sign MoU to save tuna
They will work to conserve Maldives’ marine resources by sharing expertise.
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Saving lives: Kidnapped in Lahore, found in Bhakkar
Seven kidnappers arrested after shootout with the police.
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Public health: Commissioners asked to monitor anti-dengue drive
Hospitals directed to take precautions to prevent vector growth on premises.
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Muharram security: 57 processions, 128 gatherings declared sensitive in division
RPO says he’s satisfied with security arrangements.
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LHC orders polls on party basis in Punjab
The bench held that the Punjab government has the power to carry out delimitation and is competent.
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Honour crime: Man killed on suspicion of illicit relations
Police say suspects are missing.
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Health Department: CM’s secretary summoned on plea against suspension
The petitioner submitted that an inquiry into deaths by measles had cleared him of the charge of negligence.
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Ashiana Housing: Three accused of embezzlement granted bail
Complainants claim the contractors cheated them out of their share.
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Public health: Rs10 billion earmarked for water project
Project aims to provide clean water in five years.
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Too late: Policeman in trouble for submitting challan after seven years
Police should go after then investigation officer, lawyer says.
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Delimitation scheme: Faisalabad divided into 346 union councils
Several areas in the city have been missed out.
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Capacity building: First training session for police
Changes in police laws and police budget were also reviewed in the session.
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Epidemic control: Awareness seminar held on dengue fever prevention
Commissioner orders surveillance of high-risk UCs.
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Trapped: Three arrested for kidnapping, child recovered
Main suspect said he needed money to pay off his debt.
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Heinous crime: LHC takes notice of girl’s rape
Unidentified men kidnapped the girl and took her to an unknown location where they raped her.
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Development planning: Rs5.8 billion allotted for various schemes
Punjab government approves six development projects.
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Tremors felt in parts of Punjab
Meteorological department is yet to determine epicenter of the earthquake.
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Uncivil behaviour at Lahore civil court
A judge's reader was hit in the head with a chair, while another was flung down a flight of stairs.
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In hot blood: Father, son killed Lahore city
Two others also critically injured during an armed clash in Losar Sharfu in Wah Cantt.
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UAF orientation: ‘Education is the only route to development’
VC urges students to dedicate all their time and energy to studies.
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House robbery: 120g gold, 4.5kg silver and Rs0.16m taken
Police said five robbers entered Allah Bachaya’s house in Bhatian Colony in Qaimpur.
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Consumer court: Shop owner sued over meat grinder
He asked the court to direct the respondent to pay him Rs40,000 in damages for causing stress.
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Humiliation: ‘They stripped me naked and dragged me through the street’
The accused say woman’s son eloped with their sister.
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Land forgery: ‘Martyr’s widow cheated out of DHA plot’
Defence-A SHO told to record widow’s statement.
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Drinking water: LHC seeks water sample analysis from Wasa
Wasa directed to take samples of drinking water from around the city, get them examined at PCSIR lab.
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Local Derby: ‘People now know the value of their horses’
Three-day horse show ends in Rajanpur.
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Strict measures: Security plan for Muharram announced
Surveillance cameras installed at important mosques and imam bargahs.
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Delimitation decision: Lahore to have 271 union councils
8 new UCs were added to the preliminary list in response to citizens’ complaints.
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Doongi Ground: Contempt plea against government to be heard in last week of November
Petitioner says govt violated court orders and land use laws in construction work at public park.
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Encounter: Robber killed, two flee
A sub-machinegun was found on the deceased robber.
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Pending development: Rs3b needed for 14 projects
The projects include barracks and staff residences at various jails.
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Doctors blamed for woman’s death
She had her first child in a cesarean birth 16 years after her marriage.
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Six-year-old recovered after ransom payment
Family accuse police of negligence, police say they weren’t informed.
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Section 144: Travel bans and gag orders on 56 clerics
27 clerics prohibited from making public speeches and 31 clerics from entering the city during Muharram.
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NA-122 recount: LHC stays tribunal proceedings
Court wants response from ECP in 2 weeks to Sadiq’s petition against commission’s decision to accept Khan’s appeal.
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Murder case: Two acquitted
Muhammad Rameez and Malik Shahbaz were accused of killing Faisal Hameed on July 4, 2012 over money.
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Protest: AWP calls for land reforms
The protest included a march toward Charring Cross to raise awareness regarding the party’s land reforms petition.
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Bad sale: Arrest warrants issued for phone shop owners
He asked court to direct respondent to pay him Rs5,000,000 damages, Rs30,000 litigation fee and Rs250 for the DVDs.
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Education authorities: Teachers’ protest campaign continues
Govt says protests against district education bodies are premature.
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House robbery: Robber shot dead by accomplice in friendly fire
Carried away by nine accomplices along with the loot.
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Court drama: Lawyer, judge exchange barbs
The judge had refused to hear a petition against Senator Babar Awan.
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Disqualification: Petition against Babar Awan accepted
Petition seeks disqualification of PPP Senator Awan for acquiring bogus doctorate degree.
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Outbreak: Negligence leading to dengue fever deaths cannot be ignored, says CM
Sheikhupura, Lahore and Rawalpindi have been declared most sentive.
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Offended sensibilities: Blasphemy accused granted pre-arrest bail
An additional district and sessions judge on Monday granted pre-arrest bail to a man accused of blasphemy.