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Sunni Ittehad Council warns US not to try separating Balochistan
Sunni Ittehad Council chief addresses rally in Multan, says America cannot break off Balochistan.
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Urban development: Multan Road project faces further delays
Committee recommends remaining section be divided into three phases.
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Sexual slavery: ‘Cancel bail of rape, abduction perpetrators’
Complainant says she has been rendered disabled by two years of abuse.
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Public education: 500 libraries shut down or managed by unqualified staff
The Punjab govt has not recruited any librarians since 1997.
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Declared innocent: Bail petition withdrawn
Petitioner’s counsel had informed the judge that police had discharged him.
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Road accident: Four dead in CNG cylinder blast
Family was returning from Lahore to their home in Khairpur Sadaat in Ali Pur.
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New IG demands corruption-free force
New provincial police chief said that all available resources would be utilised to combat crime and terrorism.
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LDA: Fifth of junior clerk jobs reserved for grade 1-4 employees
LDA also decides to provide seed money of Rs100 million for construction of a commercial centre/parking plaza.
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Workplace harassment: Female wardens fade from view in chauvinist Lahore
None of 140 female traffic wardens serve on the roads any longer.
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‘Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf is the voice of the people’
Shah Mehmood promises Khan will soon visit remote areas.
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Law and order: Cop, another arrested for fatal ‘gambling-den’ raid
16 protesters and four policemen injured in clashes during street demonstration that went on for 14 hours.
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Desert rally: 70 teams qualify for final round
All set for race to kick off at 8am today.
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Laptop distribution ceremony: ‘Country’s defence weakened by reliance on foreign aid’
Shahbaz urges students to use laptops as their personal libraries.
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Difa-e-Pakistan: DPC not a poll alliance – yet
Says law doesn’t bar Saeed from rallies.
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Fearing security threat: Punjab backs out of Balochistan projects
Provincial health minister lashes out at PML-N for its ‘political agenda’.
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Punjab Model for Proactive Governance: New anti-corruption drive makes waves
The ‘Jhang Model’ is being developed by the Punjab govt and the World Bank.
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PTI running a movement for change: Shah Mehmood Qureshi
Qureshi says incumbent government guests for only two more months.
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Brazen assault: Air League seizes control of PIA office
Union leaders manhandle staff at the vicinity.
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‘Mastermind’ of suicide attack at ISI Faisalabad office arrested
Suspect nabbed in the city after police received a tip-off.
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Road accident: Bus damaged in protest over cyclist’s death
14 injured in van-truck collision in Sargodha, five in critical condition.
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Power sector: Ministry given 10 days to decide on charter of demands
Charter of demands they issued the same day against privatisation of the power distribution companies.
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Senate election: Nuzhat Sadiq’s nomination papers challenged
The returning officer has been charged with ignoring deficiencies in her nomination papers.
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Kot Lakhpat: Traders celebrate market restoration
“How can they expect us to shift with our stock worth millions of rupees to a place with no proper facility?” , trader
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Multan road boiler blast: Progress report due February 28
Petitioner claims PDMA has failed in absence of a DG.
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District planning: Remedies for agriculture, dengue, sanitation suggested
Research Forum participants asks for agriculture, health helplines.
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Orient labs hearing: Unfair FIR case put off as exasperated lawyer quits
‘Will a case be filed against you if the building caves in?’.
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Prevention strategy: Software in the works to monitor dengue control teams
DCO hopeful that every house will be rid of dengue mosquitoes.
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Free-will marriage: Protection sought from police
A request has been sent to the DPO against threats from the girl’s family.
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Custody row: French mother handed Pakistani daughter
Unwilling child taken away forcibly.
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‘Leaked’ LCAT: ‘Some questions from past papers were included’
LUMS has no plans to retake the test, unconvinced with ‘evidence’ provided.
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Traffic problems: Remove barriers in front of govt offices, orders LHC
City government told to devise suitable strategy during protests.
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Factory blast: LHC tells investigators to submit progress report by Feb 28
Petitioner has sought registration of criminal cases against those responsible for the blast.
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Spurious medicines case: Young doctors end strike at PIC on court orders
Punjab govt to withdraw suspension orders of senior doctors within two days.
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LHC grants minor daughter’s custody to French mother
Amina, 11, had been ‘detained’ by her Pakistani father six years ago.
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Punjab Senate race a walk in the park – almost
PML-Q’s rejected applicant says he will file an appeal.
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PIC drug fiasco: Punjab govt looks to pin blame on pharma company
AG Punjab Ashtar Ausaf says investigation report reveals pharma company’s officials were aware of toxicity of Isotab.
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Health university: Judgment reserved on VC’s appointment
Petition challenging the re-appointment of Malik Hussain Mubashar as VC of the UHS.
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PIC tragedy: Tribunal appoints local commission, interviews officers
LHC recorded statements of WHO Medicine Anti-Counterfeiting Programme and Quality Assurance.
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Report: ‘Pressure on reporters compromises quality of journalism’
Most reporters are unaware of investigative journalism: Report.
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Criminal intimidation: Bail confirmed for man and teenage sons
Accused says he has been falsely implicated by a cousin.
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Violence against women: Two women’s noses chopped off
One was attacked over children’s fight, other over ‘honour’.
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Employment opportunities: ‘Disabled must get their share of govt jobs’
Disabled petitioner with an MA degree refused interview for lack of diploma.
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Red tape hurdles: Pipeline to boost gas pressure pending for over a year
TMA demands advance payment for road repair to issue NOC for the project.
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Kidnap and murder: ‘Abducted child killed for fear of exposure’
Suspects arrested on Wednesday say ransom was to buy gifts for girlfriends
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Double trouble: Environment Department ‘overworked, understaffed’
Officials say number of inspectors needs to be doubled to handle cases.
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Protesting doctors: Government told to implement Supreme Court’s strike ruling
YDA says will call off strike if lawyers and judges vow never to boycott work.
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Reconciliation committees: Plan to cut prosecution crashes before take-off
No cases referred to committees in 8 of 10 police stations in pilot project.
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Disqualification: Court asks petitioner for additional arguments
Petitioner argues that all politicians have decided on a one point agenda of "corruption", hence must be disqualified.
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LHC directs Punjab officials to interview disabled candidate
Petitioner says he is being asked to provide a teaching diploma when he has a Masters degree in English.
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Funeral for 107-year-old full of cheer and dance
A 107-year-old Christian leader in Multan wished to be departed from the world in a unique way.