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Developers given 3 weeks to transfer land
In case of non-compliance, the authority has warned the developers of legal action.
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Genetically-modified crops: ‘Biotech needed to feed growing population’
Report reviewing biotech, agriculture developments launched at GCU.
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Symptoms: ‘Do not ignore depression in hepatitis C patients’
Treatment requires up to six months and is expensive.
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Poll process: 195 nomination forms issued
Party workers obtained nomination forms on behalf of several political leaders.
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Matric Certificate: ‘File an affidavit if you need another copy’
Faisal Saleh Hayat filed petition seeking direction to BISE to issue him duplicate certificate.
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Nomination papers: Notices issued to Election Commission
Petitioners seek address corrections in voters’ list.
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‘Don’t burn this house. It belongs to a Muslim’
Christians fear for their lives, simply because of their faith.
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The folklore: Good Friday observed in reverence
Day marks crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
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Police chief: Aftab Sultan takes over as IGP
Former Intelligence Bureau chief says his priorities are free and fair elections and maintenance of law and order.
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Madhu Lal urs: Three days of illumination, making wishes start today
Local holiday declared in Lahore on Saturday for Mela Chiraghan.
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Two years on: 70,000 applicants waiting for registration plates
Excise and taxation officer says tenders for plate material were cancelled, to be re-issued soon.
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Former civil intelligence chief appointed IG Punjab
This appointment was made by the federal government after consulting the Punjab caretaker chief minister Najam Sethi.
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JI Gujranwala chief shot, injured
According to doctors, three bullets hit him and nothing could be said about his condition as yet.
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Jamaat-i-Islami: ‘No alliance with PPP, PML-Q, MQM, ANP’
Talks with PML-N, PTI on seat adjustment ongoing.
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General elections: Intermediate examinations rescheduled
Examinations to now begin on May 18.
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Violence against women: Man kills wife for ‘honour’
Police say the woman had ostensibly eloped on March 8.
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No TTP presence in south Punjab: RPO
Denies Rahim Yar Khan is the headquarters of the TTP.
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Pollution by tanneries: Kasur to get a secondary treatment plant
The wastewater currently treated by a primary plant does not meet National Environmental Quality Standards.
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GCU convocation: ‘We have stood out for promoting tolerance’
27 gold medals awarded; 10 included in the Roll of Honour for sports.
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Caretaker CM: Sethi consults politicians on bureaucrats, IG
Meets with leaders of PML-N, PML-Q, JI; to meet Imran Khan today.
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Supreme court advocate shot dead in Rawalpindi
advocate Chaudhry Muhammad Khan was shot dead near Fauji Foundation hospital.
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Najam Sethi to meet Sharif brothers today, Imran Khan tomorrow
A new Inspector General (IG) Police of Punjab will also be decided today.
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Elections security: ‘1,273 polling stations sensitive’
Around 3,164 polling stations would be set up in the district comprising 8,341 polling booths.
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Service delivery: Four arrested for passport office riot
Inordinate delay in delivery of passports and rude behaviour by staff blamed for flare-up.
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For PML-N, awarding tickets proves uphill task
Nawaz Sharif asks party applicants to submit nomination papers without tickets.
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Fraud case: Protesters demand police investigation
The protesters say several people had filed complaints, but inquiry had not begun yet.
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Seat adjustment: PTI workers want Khan to take back decision
Say another party should not benefit from their years of hard work.
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Badami Bagh attack: Senators to visit Joseph Colony tomorrow
IGP, commissioner summoned for April 4.
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Rabies: 5,000 people die every year in Pakistan
Rabies, a disease which causes around 70,000 deaths annually in the world, can be prevented through proper vaccination
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Forensic medicine: UHS MPhil programme not approved by PMDC
University spokesman says programme approved by HEC, aims to produce teachers.
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Won’t allow bureaucrats to meddle with elections: Najam Sethi
“Now, we [journalists] are inside and we will show you what we can do.”
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Raheela Magsi, Irfan Gul Magsi join PML-N
Raheela is former district nazim of Tando Allahyar, Irfan Gul is former minister for revenue.
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Qualifications challenged: Pims chief restrained from performing duties
Joint executive director alleges Warraich used political connections .
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Degree ban: Langrial seeks to overturn poll bar
Asked the court to set aside the tribunal’s judgment and allow him to participate in the upcoming general elections.
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State bank: Businessmen move LHC against defaulters’ list
The counsel said that the courts had yet to decide many of the recovery suits.
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Punjab University: Teacher allowed to sit PhD exam against rules
AP sat the test without the doctorate committee’s approval.
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Murder case: LHC seeks report on acid attack at graveyard
The victim had been unable to make a statement before her death.
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Vehicle safety: 8 killed, 14 injured in bus crash
The injured were taken to Bhalwal Tehsil Headquarters Hospital and Sargodha District Hospital.
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Polio positive: Vaccinators protest disciplinary action
DCO Nabeel Javed assured the protesters that he would write to the Health Department.
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Taseer estate: Shan told to take complaint to police
Shan Taseer alleged that Amna Taseer had forged a proxy form to take over 72,034,306 shares.
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Educational reforms: ‘Punjab has achieved school milestones’
Roadmap for education reform has met all its targets: Barber.
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Protest: Restoration of Islamic subjects
Called for restoration of Islamic subjects in the syllabus.
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Nonpayment of bills: FESCO disconnects 228 connections
Sheikh said 79 electricity connections of Isakhail TMA had been disconnected due to unpaid bills of Rs4.344 million.
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Traditional art: The changing face of interior and architectural design
Several artists and collectors have displayed old furniture and art.
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Party tickets: PTI to announce its candidates from Punjab today
Aleem Khan nominated for two NA seats, Ejaz Chaudhry for one NA and one PA seat.
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Heinous crime: Police arrest two for kidnap, murder
Relatives said that Ramazan had gone missing after going to a dinner with a friends.
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Electricity supply: Shutdown notice issued
FESCO issued a shutdown notice for necessary repair, maintenance and expansion of electricity lines.
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Election 2013: Qureshi to fight Gillani at NA-148
Former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi was the first to submit his and his son Zain Qureshi’s nomination papers.
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Official notification: DG NAB Punjab discharged of duties
Khursheed Anwar Bhinder was working despite expiration of his contract in October last year.
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Forex fraud: Case against 3 Zarco employees for Rs250m embezzlement
FIA registers case on complaint of Syed Lakht-i-Hasnain, company chairman.