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LHC takes notice: ‘Burnt woman committed suicide’
The district and sessions judge reported to the LHC that the woman had apparently committed suicide.
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Hate speech: Malik Ishaq’s counsel to argue for bail on Friday
An investigation officer said that Ishaq had tried to spread hatred and create unrest in the area.
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Consumer court: Generator importer sued for Rs800,000
Petitioner claims he was sold a defective generator.
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Recovery pleas: Police given week to find two missing persons
Both counsel asked the court to direct the police to recover them and return them to their families.
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Preserving heritage: Preliminary work on Shahi Hammam restoration begins
The team will draw a proposal based on their findings.
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Electricity theft: FIA, LESCO uncover remote controlled theft mechanism
Owner of hotel arrested on charges of electricity theft from Gulberg, Lahore.
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Evaluation: Health secretary asks for monthly performance reports
He said health stalls should be organised at religious and cultural events to promote health education.
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Violence at courts: LHC seeks report from IG on court attacks
Petitioner seeks improved security after murders at sessions courts.
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Gas and power theft: Crackdown limited to eight districts
Taskforce chairman currently attending senior management course.
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Out Of Court: Asif and his alleged assailants reach settlement
He said that he did not want to pursue the matter anymore.
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Brutality: Woman dies during rape
He was spotted by some residents of the area, beaten up and handed over to the police.
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Presidential election: Plea for stay order referred to other bench
'Non-applicability of Article 63 means a madman could run for office'.
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Paid vs honorary: Doctors question induction of postgraduate trainees at Services Hospital
Five honorary trainees adjusted to paid posts, then withdrawn.
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In Faisalabad: Robberies on the rise
The police have been informed about robberies at various locations in Lahore.
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Property dispute: Siblings burn brother in Gujranwala
Doctors say he has 50 per cent burns.
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Demonstration: Mini-bus drivers protest against traffic wardens
The protesters blocked the Sargodha Road and demanded that the wardens stop issuing “unjustified” fines.
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Metro Bus: Govt planning to build bridges at four intersections
PC-1 being prepared for construction work at Azadi Chowk, Ghazi Chowk,
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Wildlife: Puma cubs doing well at Lahore Zoo
The cubs, who were born a couple of days ago, are with their mother at present, the zoo director said.
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Chaudhry Sarwar gives up British nationality in hopes of being made governor
Former Glasgow MP wants to be Punjab governor, not high commissioner to UK.
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Energy: SNGPL intensifies crackdown on gas pilferage
‘Nearly 30 per cent of gas is stolen’.
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Post graduate trainees: YDA writes to tax ombudsman against tax deductions
The YDA had earlier filed an application on the matter to the Inland Revenue Regional Tax Office chief commissioner.
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National judicial policy: Family cases pending for years
The blame for the delay in the dispensation of justice in such cases lies with the lawyers and the judges.
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Ombudsman: Inquiry ordered at Sargodha health centres
The ombudsman directed the finance secretary to sanction the hiring of staff for the health centres.
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Holy site: Attack on Damascus shrine condemned
Protesters gathered in front of Alhamra and walked to the Lahore Press Club chanting slogans against the attackers.
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Strict check: DIG approves Sehr, Iftar arrangements at jail
The DIG approves of the quality of food and the security around the prison.
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Legislation: PTI to oppose proposed local government law
Says its a replica of a local government law introduced by Ziaul Haq in 1979.
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Income support: Payment delay seen spoiling Eid
Cardholders say they could not begin their preparations for Eid because of the lack of funds.
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Crackdown: Coordination cell formed for electricity, gas theft campaign
Cell will liaise with the raiding teams supervised by an assistant commissioner.
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Seasonal showers: Monsoon rains reveal WASA’s helplessness
Agency had claimed earlier they were prepared for the rains.
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Fit to stand trial: Blasphemy case reopened after 4 years
Accused had been sent to hospital for treatment of mental illness.
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Fuel and power theft: Go after the big fish, chief minister says
Sharif urges the officials to pace up the campaign.
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Musical heritage: Shaukat Ali honoured with Pride of Punjab award
Folk singer also awarded Rs100,000 by Institute of Language, Art and Culture.
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Local body elections: Shahbaz approves new local govt system draft
Shahbaz tells a high-level meeting hat the government wanted to hold local body elections at the earliest.
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Coveted posts: Shahbaz backs ex-British MP as Punjab governor
Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar also offered post of Pakistan’s high commissioner to UK.
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Ramazan-related gastro: Hundreds of patients admitted every day
Public hospitals brimming with people having stomach related illnesses.
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Behaviour complaint: Tax workers protest against regional head
The city chief commissioner has ordered an inquiry into the matter.
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Heinous crime: Woman killed for seeking divorce
She was shot eight times shortly before entering a court.
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Father of murdered child servant kidnapped
Was offered 18 acres of agricultural land but he refused.
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Academic excellence: ‘GCUF to be turned into a model university’
The higher education rate in Pakistan is very low, says VC.
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Justice delayed: Report sought from district judge in family cases
The cases have been pending; no evidence has been recorded in 3 years.
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Mepco crackdown: Policeman killed in power theft raid
300 illegal electricity connections discovered.
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Language course: ‘Learning English for better communication’
Camp offers free classes to 20 students from diverse educational backgrounds.
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Annual budget: Rs17 billion approved for Faisalabad district
Rs758.7 m allocated for execution of on-going schemes.
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Conserving heritage: Norway to help restore the Royal Bath
The project aims to conserve the Hammam’s unique structure.
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Immunisation drive: City still at high risk for measles
Low-coverage Ravi, Wagha and Iqbal Towns are the worst hit areas.
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Election 2013: Scrutiny of by-polls nominations complete
Eight candidates nominations have been found in for PP-292 and 22 for PP-289.
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‘Women should have double vote’
“Women should be given the right to vote for general seats as well as a vote to pick women candidates,” says MPA.
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Assaulting A Judge: LHC asks bar to take action against four lawyers
The judge alleged that Raza, Nadeem and Sabir assaulted him and used criminal force against him.
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Public safety: City officials prep for action against chemical godowns
Committee tasked with identifying dangerous sites in residential areas.
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Love affair: Man arrested for poisoning nine of a family
An accomplice was arrested shortly after the deaths.