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Judicial inquiry: Brother of man killed in ‘encounter’ summoned
Ghalib Market police killed Abbas on Gurumangat Road on December 7.
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Disease control: ‘Prevention is the cure for AIDS’
AIDS awareness seminar held at IPH.
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Woman ‘poisons husband’s food’
Nawaz had threatened her with dire consequences if she “did not mend her ways”.
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Sugarcane permits: Illegal middleman arrested
Sugarcane farmers planned to protest against mill owners on Wednesday.
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Lower Mall police: Bail pleas rejected of cops who ‘tortured teen to death’
Inquiry found five policemen guilty of torture and accidental homicide.
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CM visits Gujranwala: 929 students get laptops, 5,712 get paid internships
CM stresses women’s empowerment, criticises ‘those who oppose reserved quota for women in assemblies’.
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Research: Bee numbers continue to decline
Research institute says production of honey, quality fruits has gone down.
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‘Westernised’ lifestyle responsible for obesity, says German professor
Hopes the discovery of new genes will lead to ‘innovative therapies and preventive measures’.
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City facilities: New parking agreement signed
Lahore Parking Company to take over 50 stands within a month.
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Multi-micronutrient powder: Project to address malnutrition among children launched
3.15 million sachets of the powder will be distributed in Khushab and Rawlakot.
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Punjab Assembly: Lawmakers demand bulletproof cars
CM’s Secretariat not converted to university because of security threat: Sanaullah.
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Improving schools: Parties agree on education reform
Four-point consensus includes need-based budgets, timely release of funds and implementing Article 25-A.
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Jubilation: Eunuchs celebrate after court allots areas
The eunuchs danced to the beat of drums and sang songs.
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Collaboration: Technical Support Unit to aid AIDS Control Prog
Health Secretary collaboratioen public health institutions on preventive programmes would be useful.n betwe
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UHS seminar: Treatment options for rare blood cancer explained
‘1,500 cases of cancer diagnosed in the US each year’.
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Planting creativity: Prizes handed out at Winter Flower Show
VC urges students to learn about latest trends.
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Matriculation exams: LHC rejects request to stop collection of new fees
Petitioner says higher fees for private students is discriminatory.
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Board exams: ‘We have laid base for tech revolution’
Chief Minister asks students to build a Silicon Valley in Pakistan.
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Punjab Assembly: Session wrapped up after 20 minutes
‘Treasury MPAs left assembly to attend prize distribution ceremony with CM’.
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Dual nationality: Butter, Mehmood, Shaikh summoned again on Jan 15
Petition against Zaidi ‘for lying about her degree’ adjourned.
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75 tubewells in Gujranwala next year
The new tubewells would be monitored and provide clean drinking water to the citizens, says Butt.
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‘Save state, avoid politics’: Rallies organised ahead of Dr Qadri’s arrival
Motorcycle rallies and marches held in five towns and cities.
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Mishaps: Five die, eight injured in road accidents
Most incidents involve motorcyclists.
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Agriculture: 1 million farmers to get tips by phone
Registration for Agriculture Dept programme will begin in January.
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UVAS Convocation: Khosa wants more funds for education
Says elections will be held on time and in a transparent manner.
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He said, she said: Kinnaird, GCU take top spots in debates
‘It’s not just about your knowledge but how effectively you convey it.
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Punjab University: High Court dismisses vice chancellor reappointment case
Amended University Act allows reappointments, court rules.
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Punjab Assembly: Opposition resists bill ‘depriving entitled retirees of houses’
Six new members take oath of office.
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Healthcare ethics: ‘New doctors should serve one year in rural areas’
Condition could be made mandatory for PMDC registration: minister.
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Drinking water: Water testing lab inaugurated in Multan
Minister for Science and Technology says that 80 per cent of the population of Pakistan was living on impure water.
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Power looms: Workers threaten to surround DCO office
Protesters dispersed after they were told that Labour Department officials will soon meet power loom factory owners.
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Corruption: ASI, jail warder booked
Khan says that the ASI had let the theft accused go without recovering his motorcycle.
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Anti-polio drive to begin on 19th
76 zonal supervisors and 545 area in-charges had been assigned duties to monitor the performance of anti-polio teams.
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Five officials fired for corruption
Officials withdraw money to pay rent for non-existent labs.
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Traffic chaos: Kalma Chowk to be closed from Dec 19
Project director gives no deadline for when roads will reopen.
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Counterfeit letters: Industrialists seeking loans defrauded by bankers
FIA and police investigating after finding fake foreign bank guarantees.
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Lahore bachao: Residents condemn haphazard development
‘Millions spent on green belt scrapped before opening’.
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Justice for Women of Pakistan: Imran Khan opposes reserved seats for women
PTI will empower women ‘but not in the Western sense,’ says chairman.
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Two dead, 3 injured in incidents of fire
In Wazirabad, a woman, 30, was severely burnt in a fire caused by a gas leak in a cylinder.
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Unpaid bills: Farmers’ power supply restored
Farmers Association says MEPCO officials demanded bribes, threatened to disconnect power.
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Public transport: New bus route to Sheikhupura launched
Albayrak to run 25 buses on new route from railway station.
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Sanaullah snippets: Bokhari told the ‘worst lie ever’
NAB chairman had said that Punjab government was responsible for 65% of the corruption taking place in PPP government.
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German Shepherds get a chance to shine
150 dogs participate in competition.
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Iodisation: ‘Pakistan records progress against IDDs’
Dr Nawaz informs participants of the process of salt iodisation and its packaging.
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Saadat Hassan vs Manto: Bringing Manto to the stage
Ajoka’s Kaun hai ye Gustakh depicts Manto’s journey as a writer in isolation.
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Media takes a knock for stereotyping women
Speaker encourages women to use social media but carefully.
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Torture allegations: CIA SP doesn’t appear before court
Officer asked to explain himself at next hearing if he fails to arrest three officials.
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‘Russia would support Pak-Iran gas pipeline’
Russian Embassy counselor says Putin didn’t cancel visit but postponed it.
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60% bank guards in Punjab have no security clearance: Report
Some guards involved in robberies linked to banned outfits.
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Skin care: ‘Recommend meds keeping patients’ finances in mind’
Dermatologists’ Conference ends December 17.