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Local governments: Governor ‘directs’ CM to place audits before PAC
Fears ‘massive financial irregularities’ in unchecked accounts.
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Explosion in Hafizabad fireworks warehouse kills 5, injures 5
More than 10 people believed to be present in the warehouse when the explosion took place.
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Oath of office: Bandial sworn in as the chief justice
Governor Sardar Latif Khan Khosa administered the oath to Justice Bandial.
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Agencies concerned over trips by diplomats
PM, interior ministry take note of reports on foreigners visiting prohibited areas.
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PIC tragedy: Four months on, spurious drugs case remains in cold storage
Drug Regulatory Authority yet to become functional.
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Orient Labs: Brothers remanded in ACE custody
New case against Orient Labs owners for reopening sealed factory.
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Budget Reaction: ‘Use BISP funds to solve power crisis’
Businessmen say government had not provided any substantial solution to the power crises.
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Triple murder: Three of a family killed over marriage dispute
Suspect had wanted to marry a girl of the family, his proposal had been turned down.
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PCB, Gulberg Town officials fight over wall
Both sides accuse each other of violating orders of Lahore High Court.
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Irrigation Department: Appointment of 756 beldars delayed
‘PML-Nawaz workers to be hired instead of merit candidates’.
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Grievances: Paramedical staff begins strike
Hospital workers demand raise in wage, new service structure.
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Germans to help train prosecutors
Lawyers and investigators to be trained at German-funded academy.
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Shah Shams urs: Promotion of Sufi mentor’s teachings on sectarian harmony sought
Three day celebrations will conclude today.
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Public diplomacy: ‘The US govt presents the best case for Pakistan’
US Under Secretary Sosenshine speaks about the potential of citizen diplomacy in bridging Pakistan-US gap.
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Fresh Start: New tribunal offices inaugurated
The three-member tribunal will function six days a week.
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Environmental tribunal: Only 15% of cases decided, 20% of fines recovered
For 10 years, the tribunal has been ineffective at deterring polluters.
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Two people’s legs broken for refusing to honour vani decree
One-year-old was picked as vani eight years ago by panchayat.
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Poster exhibition: Students showcase dengue awareness
Faisalabad Arts Council holds dengue awareness exhibition.
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Corporal punishment: Complaint filed against teacher
Ninth grader punished for throwing ink at classmates on last day of school.
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What free will?: Man maimed over love marriage
He had married a woman from his neighbourhood and fled to another city.
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Green economy: ‘Research needed to identify opportunities’
‘Agriculture, transport among sectors identified for green policies’.
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US-Pakistan relations: ‘Public diplomacy can bridge cultural gaps’
US under secretary interacts with students during her trip to the city.
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Fact and fiction: ‘Nothing kills a writer faster than praise for his works’
Musharraf Farooqi discusses his novel on a wrestler’s life and his indulgences.
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Preparedness: ‘There will be no dengue epidemic this year’
Sri Lankan experts, govt officials satisfied with arrangements.
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Green bench: Environment secy summoned in Ravi pollution case
Court demands details of water treatment technologies.
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That time of year: Fuel runs short, dealers blame suppliers
Say they had warned the government of a shortage in advance.
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Six children injured in blast at Faisalabad LPG shop
Blast occurred when cylinders at the shop were being filled with LPG.
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Loadshedding protest: Shahbaz Sharif shifts office to Minar-e-Pakistan
Sharif says for people of Pakistan, it is not about the livelihood anymore, but about their survival.
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PLGO 2012: Punjab cabinet approves local govt bill in principle
Question remains when the local body elections will be held.
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Energy crisis: Power protests stir trouble in Faisalabad, Lahore
Death reported in industry hub as protesters ransack public property, power company offices in both cities.
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Custody battle: ‘Take up case with Dhaka’
A girl allegedly kidnapped from Lahore by her Bangladeshi father.
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Expert opinion: ‘Overhaul labour courts to improve efficiency’
‘Increase number of courts or hire more judges at existing courts’.
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Fiscal year 2012-13: Rs260b expected as next year’s ADP
An out-of-budget Rs6 billion supplementary grant also released.
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Appalling incidents: 2 women, 2 girls attacked with acid
Both the women and their daughters hurt on their way to market in separate incidents.
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World Environment Day: Seminar on new laws to begin activities today
Environmental Tribunal will be launched on June 2.
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Urban development: Model bazaar to be set up in Faisalabad soon
A food street, book and car and motorcycle fair also part of the project.
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School of Visual Arts and Design: Glowing waistcoats take centre stage
Thirty nine graduating students show their work at the Beaconhouse National University Annual Degree Show.
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Case registered against Mohammad Sami over Sunday car crash
Test cricketer, friends indicted for not paying damages, misbehaving.
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Health dept seminar: Only five confirmed dengue cases in Punjab
Larvae and eggs found at 46 of 34,000 surveyed sites in Lahore.
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Force multiplier: Punjab Police to recruit 10,000 constables a year
IG says police promotion issues being sorted out.
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Local bodies: Punjab cabinet decides to hold elections on non-party basis
Punjab cabinet approves the local government ordinance 2012.
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Concealing Facts?: ‘Malik still enjoying British citizenship’
Sources revealed that Malik left for the UK from Islamabad on a ‘red’ passport.
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Bagram prisoners: Ministry given one month to get results
‘Foreign Ministry didn’t get written copy of court’s previous order’.
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Kala Bagh dam: Recommendations sent to Centre, states CCI
Around Rs1.2 per unit is to be the cost of generating electricity from the Kalabagh Dam.
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Right to information: ‘Info from govt must be used in public interest’
Workshop stresses that govt depts must place records on internet.
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Bloodshed: Eight of a family shot dead, four injured
Police say the incident is result of an enmity, complainant denies having any.
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Turned out fake: Students vandalise college over roll number slips
Damage college property, set staff motorcycles on fire.
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PM ruling: Supreme Court asked to disqualify National Assembly speaker
Petitioner says Fehmida Mirza violated oath of office, Constitution.
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Good samaritans awards 2012: ‘Selfless’ humanitarians recognised for their services
Edhi, Burney amongst four recipients of honour.
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LHC directs MoFA to secure release of Bagram Pakistani detainees within a month
Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it has not received a written copy of the previous orders to verify nationality.

















































