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Punjab Assembly: ‘Sharifs’ liabilities a burden on economy’
Opposition leader says Sharif brothers should return their bank loans.
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As the web spreads: Crime rises faster than population in Punjab
While population increased by 29 per cent, crime shot up by 95 per cent in Punjab in the past 14 years.
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Agenda setting: Nawaz, Khosa discuss Musahrraf prosecution
Sources say that the discussions included informal negotiations on the 10-point agenda that Nawaz presented.
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Students protest to Vice Chancellor's decision
Students of University of Lahore protest against Vice Chancellor for suspension of IT professor, tear exam sheets.
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Gas load-shedding in southern Punjab continues
Low gas pressure affects domestic and commercial users, 350 CNG stations remain closed.
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Defence in US: Saeed seeks hearing by CJ
LHC adjourns hearing of petition filed by Jamatud Dawa chief after he requests transfer of case.
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Three injured in car accident
Federal minister’s escort car runs into a power supply pole.
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Hate crime: DCOs ordered to stop wall chalking in favour of Qadri
Sunni Action Committee accused of inciting religious hatred by putting up posters of Taseer's assassin.
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PA Question Hour: Regulatory authority planned for private schools
Punjab government considering setting up regulatory authority to keep a check on private schools fees.
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Malpractice: 2-year-old dies from wrong injection
The two-year-old child was administered an injection at the clinic of a local dispenser.
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Measles vaccination: Health department fails to meet goal
Officials say displaced people are the main problem.
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Only public school for physically-challenged lacks basic facilities
Secretary says no funds to move the school to a more spacious building.
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Abdur Rahman Chughtai: ‘The Defensive Sword’
An artist's endeavour to highlight the protective nature of soldier's weapons.
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Woman gang raped and paraded in streets
Saleema was assaulted for refusing landlord’s advances, her rapists roam free.
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Punjab Assembly: Opposition wants Kalabagh funds in budget
Opposition Leader Chaudhry Zaheeruddin demands more funds for south Punjab, end to discretionary spending.
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Defiance of law: Tahaffuz rally speakers threaten courts
'Mumtaz Hussain Qadri is a hero of the Muslim ummah. Whoever criticises him... will have their tongues pulled out.'
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President takes notice of stowaway case
Zardari directs CAA, ASF and police to inspect the crime scene.
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Nutrition and safety: Lack of funds may restrict food authority to Lahore
Draft Punjab Food Authority bill proposes a five-district set-up.
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‘Missing’ British couple: Kidnapping staged to extort parents
Police chief says kidnapping was part of a plot by the husband to extort Rs5 million from his parents.
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Learning outcomes: No magic solution for education ills
Indian group to launch Pakistan schools assessment report.
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Lost & found: Seven-year-old reunites child with parents
Young vendor rescues lost child at Lahore Sunday Bazaar.
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Officer suspended over village school
Sharif orders construction of replacement building of new school within 48 hours.
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Entrepreneurs’ exhibition: Working women get their national day
Twenty-two women entrepreneurs display their work at exhibition aimed at offering career opportunities.
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9-year-old gang raped and murdered
Police officials have arrested three men on suspicion for the assault.
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Back to school special: Mother of two enrols in class one
25-year-old Asma says she always wanted to attend school but her parents had forbidden it.
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Gilani-Shahbaz meeting: Top council to discuss gas crisis
PM convenes meeting of Council of Common Interests.
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Name game: Sheila Ki Jawani takes off in Lahore
Play at Lahore’s Alfalah Theatre named entirely after single 'item number' danced to by the likes of Veena,...
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Rawalpindi Bar Association: Advocate Khalid elected president
The election of District Bar Associations of twin cities were held here on Saturday.
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Progress report: FIA Punjab recovers Rs3.2 billion in 2010
Documents issued by the agency claim that it closed 2,212 cases of corruption during 2010.
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VIP protection: CM’s office security bolstered at Rs12m cost
Rs373 million spent on security of top functionaries since Dec 2007.
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Pre-Primary: Workshop stresses better teaching
The government should give pre-primary education greater importance.
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Extra-judicial: Kahna police accused of custodial killing
FIR registered against SHO after protesters block road.
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Film festival: FiLums 2011 promises to be bigger and better
The event will have documentaries, animation, short and feature-length films.
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Student in hospital after teacher beat him
Amjad was beaten because he asked Sohail for money to get him a cellphone.
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No ‘cure’ for corruption: Medical stores make millions selling fake medicine and injections
Investigations reveal fake medicines worth Rs20,000,000 have been sold from a medical store.
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Taking over territory: MPA Gurchani ‘tears down BHU’ to fence his property
Locals say MPA used construction material from BHU to build wall around his land.
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Old Ravians Union: Rs50 million grant for Government College
Sharif says Pakistan's political sovereignty depends on economic uplift.
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Lawyers elect district level leaders
Polling time extended by 30 mins at Lahore Bar, tie at Pasur Bar.
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‘Incitement to anarchy’: Clerics fume over Taseer Shaheed posters
Tahaffuz Namoos-i-Risalat Mahaz spokesman says posters will be torn down during Monday rally.
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Unsafe passage: ‘Stowaway’ fell from plane, say police
Police suspect man clung to landing gear in Dubai flight.
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Posing for profit: Police arrest fake ASP for extortion
Police arrest an imposter involved in extorting money from people by introducing himself as a police official.
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Lahore Bar: Rival groups race towards finish line
Lahore Bar Association gears up for election day, intense competition between for main positions.
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Incubators being used for food storage
Incubators in the Layyah District Hospital are being used as storage units for the past 18 years.
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75 mechanical tandoors promised by March
Sasti Roti chief, Hanif Abbasi, reiterates commitment, sastay dastarkhwans in Lahore to also be increased to 100.
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Campus politics: VC seen in bid for another extension
Chief minister to visit alma mater, Government College University, after a lapse of 12 years.
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Flood victims take over teaching duties
After 1,700 schools were destroyed by floods, students had nowhere to go.
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Police torture case: 22-year-old illegally held by police for over 2 weeks
Tariq’s legs have been amputated and doctors say his condition is still serious.
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Blasphemy allegations: Another Christian family on the run
Two Christian women beaten and publically humiliated by angry mob over apparently frivolous blasphemy allegations.
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Punjab Assembly: Speaker forms committee to end attendance debate
Proceedings again end early due to low attendance.
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Urban development: Turkish companies to invest in public transport system
Electronic ticketing to be introduced at Ferozepur and Multan Roads.