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Parking company: LHC suspends contract, orders inquiry
'LPC could not be given the contract for parking stands’ administration.'
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Administrative reform: Recommendations on rightsizing in 60 days
Commission to identify redundant posts and set goals for departments.
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Singing competition: ‘We want to spread Waris Shah’s universal values’
PILAC says tradition of singing poems is crucial part of Punjabi culture and must be kept alive.
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Crackdown: 16 teams to check sale of gutka
As many as 200 gutka bundles have so far been seized from Anarkali.
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Starting over: ‘National reintegration plan needed in disaster-hit areas’
Experts say women must be consulted when drawing up rehabilitation plan.
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Property fraud: ‘Police are pressing me to not pursue the case’
Irum Bibi said when she submitted a complaint to the police they refused to register a case against her husband.
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consumer court: Man sues company over plastic bags quality
The petitioner asked the court to direct the respondent to return the Rs137,500 he had paid for the bags.
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Professional development: 5-week teachers’ training kicks off
Experts emphasise need for better training of teachers.
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Disgraceful acts: 8 men tortured over ‘political differences’
Police hesitant to register complaint against local landlord accused of forcing the men to drink urine.
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Gender issues: ‘Reporting workplace harassment is difficult, but not impossible’
Ombudswoman tells women to file complaints on plain paper.
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Edibles ‘Arrangements: have been made for Ramazan’
The DCO requested the owners of big departmental stores to sell edibles at notified rates during Ramazan.
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Planned projects: Consensus-building a must for development
Conference on land acquisition, resettlement and rehab begins.
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Tortured to death: Two police officials denied pre-arrest bail
PU guard accused of theft died of wounds from torture in custody, says brother.
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Consensus building: ‘Violence against women needs to stop’
Shirkat Gah launches consultation on women, peace and security.
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Health conference: ‘Reform a non-starter unless doctors on board’
Doctors’ associations slam govt for not inviting them to discuss reform.
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Assault on public servants: Lawyers released as arrests not recorded
SHO told to proceed with criminal case in accordance with law.
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Girl’s body removed from grave with intent to rape: Police
CM Punjab Shahbaz Sharif takes notice of the incident, orders immediate investigation.
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Punjab government cancels two-day weekend
All government departments – except the civil secretariat and IG office – will have six working days.
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Atrocity: Woman mutilated for resisting father-in-law’s advances
"We can only take action after receipt of a complaint and the medical examination report,” says Police.
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Care starts Zakat drive
There are over 9 million children out of school in Pakistan, the second highest number in the world, says Seema Aziz.
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Lahore Development Authority: Cantt Drain through Samanabad to be covered
Revised project for three-lane road to cost Rs1.98b.
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Lost on the way: Pakistan Post sued for undelivered letter
Petitioner wants Rs15,000 for mental torture and Rs8,000 in damages, along with a Rs33 refund.
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Experts say latest tech is the future of agriculture in Pakistan
Speakers at seminar call for efficiency and productivity in agriculture sector.
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Government aims to expand district-level services and education
Health complexes to offer improved career development to retain staff.
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Ready for by-elections: PTI announces 13 candidates
Candidates for one national and three provincial seats to be decided in two days.
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'Send in forensic experts to investigate LDA Plaza fire'
DCO and LDA at loggerheads over cause of fire.
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Poverty alleviation: Villagers thrive by using alternative energy
Solar tube-wells irrigate land, machines not requiring electricity distributed.
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Healthcare reforms: CM seeks equitable access to medical treatment
Shahbaz inaugurates two-day conference on healthcare reforms.
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King of fruits: Bahawalpur hosts first-ever National Mango Festival
Experts gather to exchange ideas to promote mango in the global market.
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Firing in Lahore injures 3
The reason for the attack is not yet known.
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Honour killing: ‘The women had disgraced me’
Man kills wife, newly married 20-year-old daughter.
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SHO issued notice: Man seeks case against ‘already-married’ wife
The court had instructed the SHO on June 26 to record Khurram Shehzad’s statement.
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Medical care: Conference on health reforms begins today
Govt plans greater stress on preventive care, partnerships with private sector.
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Taxing times: Lifetime car token fee raised to Rs17,700
Excise and Tax Dept van to allow car owners to pay token tax at pickets.
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Tribal enmity: Murder suspect killed, cop injured in shootout
He was responsible for killing four Mazari tribesman on Saturday, says police.
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Healthcare: ‘332,069 patients with liver diseases treated’
Govt is taking steps to strengthen the health sector, says DCO.
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Ravi ecology: Treatment plants will be built to clean out drains, says minister
Minister vows to take action against polluting industries.
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Complexities in colour: A satirical view of big political issues
Imrana Tanveer unveils new collection at Drawing Room.
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Load-shedding petition: LHC seeks details on action against theft
Govt lawyer says 1,700MW will be added to national grid soon.
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‘Sharifs’ estate’: LHC suspends ban on development around Jati Umra
Petitioner says city government notice declaring area agricultural illegal.
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Constitutional law: Khosa’s status as senator questioned
Experts, rivals say ECP has violated Constitution by scheduling by-poll.
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Productivity: Outreach directorate to be set up at UAF
UAF is planning to house another 30,000 students in the coming decade, says UAF Vice Chancellor.
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Family demands killers’ arrest
Police officer named among suspects.
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Equality: ‘Cholistani women too should get landownership’
Applications for land allotment should also be accepted from women.
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LDA plaza: Fire likely caused by short circuit, LDA says
The LDA has dismissed the allegation that the fire at the LDA Plaza was an act of arson aimed at destroying records.
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LHC building to be restored to original design
The eastern wing, in 2004, was demolished instead of restored.
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LPC and city govt in conflict over parking sites
Mian Shakeel refuses to take over as managing director of LPC.
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Sessions Court security: Main gate being expanded, better protection for boundary
Measures decided after repeated security breaches in recent weeks.
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Sexual health: In attempts to educate, NGOs navigate a minefield
‘The most accurate of information... can have a substantially negative effect’.
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Medical training: Doctors ask prime minister to look into rule-breaking at private colleges
YDA says private colleges not giving paid training to graduates.