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			<title>Flour price hike riles CM</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 26 01:55:25 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Our Correspondent]]>
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				<![CDATA[CM approves a Rs10 billion subsidy to ensure the uninterrupted supply of flour at affordable prices]]>
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				<![CDATA[Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed strong displeasure over an increase in flour prices.

In an emergency video-link meeting convened to address the issue, relevant officials briefed the participants in detail.

She directed the authorities concerned to ensure the availability of wheat and flour at affordable prices under all circumstances.

It was decided in the meeting to increase the quota of subsidised government wheat supplied to flour mills at Rs3,800 per maund.

The chief minister approved a Rs10 billion subsidy to ensure the uninterrupted supply of flour at affordable prices.]]>
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			<title>School route turns risky for girls</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 26 02:01:30 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Qaiser Shirazi]]>
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				<![CDATA[Schoolgirls being forced onto busy road due to encroachments and illegal parking]]>
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				<![CDATA[A good number of schoolgirls studying in grades one to 10 at Government Girls High School, Chaklala Gharibabad, are being forced to walk in the middle of the road because of encroachments on the footpath and illegal parking throughout the day and night, exposing them to serious risks to their safety.

Residents say several girls have been injured in accidents involving speeding motorcycles and cars amid heavy traffic and encroachments outside the school.

Complaints have also emerged that young men loitering in the area harass female students during school hours, adding to concerns among parents about their daughters&#39; safety.

Parents have submitted applications to the deputy commissioner, the City Police Officer (CPO) and the local police station, seeking immediate intervention to address the situation.

Local residents and parents, including Yasir Bhatti, Fayyaz Mughal, Nauman Taj Abbasi, former naib nazim Sheikh Hameed and Wahab Khan, said the serious issue had also been brought to the attention of the CPO during an open court held at Chaklala Police Station.

They said the CPO had issued strict instructions, making it clear that such complaints should not recur. However, they regretted that no visible action had been taken to implement the orders.

The residents demanded regular police patrols during school opening and closing hours and the deployment of at least two police personnel along the stretch between the school and Burma Shell.

They said the personnel should question suspicious individuals loitering in the area and take legal action against anyone found harassing female students.

They also called for the immediate removal of encroachments from the footpath outside the school and an end to illegal parking in the area around the clock. This, they said, would provide the students with a safe passage and enable them to travel to and from school without fear.

The area also falls within the constituency of MNA Barrister Danyal Chaudhary, whose residence is located there. According to the residents, the issues have also been brought to his attention. However, they alleged that neither the police had taken effective measures nor had the relevant local government authority cleared the encroachments.

The residents appealed to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Rawalpindi deputy commissioner and the CPO to take immediate action to ensure the safety of the schoolgirls, clear the footpath, eliminate illegal parking and ensure effective police deployment during school hours.

They stressed that urgent intervention was necessary to protect the students from accidents and harassment and ensure that they could pursue their education in a safe environment.]]>
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			<title>Mob attacks dispensary, house in Sheikhupura village</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2634371/mob-attacks-dispensary-house-in-sheikhupura-village</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 26 03:49:52 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Shahid Khan]]>
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				<![CDATA[Five held for arson; suspect arrested over social media post]]>
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				<![CDATA[A dispensary and a house were set on fire by a mob in Ghariyal Kalan village near Narang Mandi, Sheikhupura district, following allegations that a man had posted blasphemous content on social media, police said on Sunday.

Police sources said a resident of the village had allegedly shared an offensive post on social media.

The police arrested him following the incident, after which a crowd gathered in the area.

The mob allegedly set fire to his private dispensary and house after Friday prayers. The family was not present at the house when it was set ablaze, according to sources.

The police registered a case against the suspect over the alleged blasphemy and against members of the mob under provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Act, according to the information provided.

A Sheikhupura police spokesperson said five people had been arrested in connection with the arson and that efforts were under way to apprehend other suspects.

The spokesperson said the FIR could not be shared because of the sensitivity of the matter. Police were conducting a transparent investigation, examining video footage, mobile phone location data and statements from eyewitnesses, the spokesperson added.

A former village council chairman, Naveed Ahmed Bhatti, said other Christian families also lived in the village and had not reported any problems or threats.

He said the families believed that if the suspect had violated the law, action should be taken in accordance with legal procedures.

He added that a

similar social media post had surfaced a few months earlier, but village elders had intervened and the matter had been resolved.]]>
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			<title>New authority to settle disputes faster</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2634349/new-authority-to-settle-disputes-faster</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 26 02:01:30 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Our Correspondent]]>
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				<![CDATA[ADRA to resolve disputes involving govt, individuals and companies]]>
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				<![CDATA[The Punjab government has established the Punjab Alternative Dispute Resolution Authority (ADRA) under an ordinance to expedite the settlement of disputes outside courts, enabling the public, government departments and other parties to resolve their differences through mutual consultation at reduced cost and within a shorter timeframe.

The establishment of the authority is aimed at reducing the burden of pending cases on the judicial system and providing an alternative mechanism for resolving disputes without lengthy legal proceedings. Under the new arrangement, the Punjab chief minister will serve as the chairperson of the authority, while a director general and experts from various fields will be appointed as members. The chairperson will make these appointments, and their terms may also be extended.

The authority will include retired judges of the high courts, the Supreme Court and subordinate judiciary, former government officials, and specialists in criminal and civil law, taxation, corporate affairs and other relevant fields.

The forum will consider disputes between the government and the public, among private individuals, and between corporate entities. It will facilitate the resolution of disputes through mutual consultation, helping the parties avoid protracted litigation and reduce the time and expense involved in legal proceedings.

The authority will also be empowered to issue licences to experts from different fields to enable them to participate in the dispute resolution process. Settlements reached through the forum will be formally notified by the authority.

The initiative is intended to provide an efficient, accessible and cost-effective mechanism for settling disputes outside the conventional court system while easing the pressure on courts dealing with a heavy backlog of cases.]]>
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			<title>Rain forecast promises smog relief</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2634180/rain-forecast-promises-smog-relief</link>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 26 01:55:25 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Adnan Lodhi]]>
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				<![CDATA[Air pollution levels across provincial metropolis vary drastically]]>
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				<![CDATA[A rain warning by the Pakistan Meteorological Department has raised hopes of temporary relief from pollution in Lahore and other parts of Punjab, but the city&#39;s air quality readings suggest that the seasonal smog threat persists.

The Met Office forecast rain, wind and thunderstorms with isolated hailstorms in upper and central parts of Punjab till October 15 with gaps. The weather system is expected to affect different areas on Sunday and again on October 13 and 14.

However, the impact of the expected rainfall will depend on the intensity and distribution of showers, wind conditions and whether pollution continues to enter the atmosphere from vehicles, industries, kilns and other sources.

According to the Punjab Environmental Protection Agency&#39;s real-time dashboard, Lahore recorded an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 131 at 10am on Saturday, placing the city in the moderate category.

The reading was lower than the 163 recorded at the same hour a day earlier, indicating an improvement although pollution remained unevenly distributed across the provincial capital.

The data revealed significant differences between localities with Safari Park recording an AQI of 157, followed by Shahdara and DHA Phase 6 at 155 each, while Multan Road registered 154. These locations were classified as unhealthy for sensitive groups.

In comparison, Wagah Border area recorded 93 and Egerton Road 87, in the satisfactory category.

The variation raised the question whether citywide averages adequately reflect the exposure faced by residents living and working in the most polluted neighbourhoods. The dashboard recorded a weekly peak AQI of 246 at midnight on October 4 and minimum 112 on October Saturday.

&quot;Although the latest overall figure was lower than the previous day, the elevated levels at several monitoring stations show that the improvement has not been uniform,&quot; said an EPD official. Residents in different neighbourhoods may face substantially different conditions, making reliable monitoring, timely public advisories and targeted enforcement essential.

An expert, Dr Munawar Sabir, said, &quot;Rain in Lahore and other areas can help remove suspended particles from the atmosphere as droplets bring some pollutants to the ground. Wind can also disperse accumulated pollution but the benefits may be short-lived if emissions continue and atmospheric conditions subsequently become unfavourable.&quot;

The PMD attributed the expected weather change to a westerly wave affecting upper and central parts of the country.

The forecast identifies Lahore among the areas where rain and thunderstorms are expected.

Q challenge is that smog is not produced by weather conditions alone. Punjab&#39;s recurring pollution episodes involve a combination of transport emissions, industrial activity, brick kilns, construction dust and smoke from agricultural residue burning.

As autumn progresses towards winter, weaker atmospheric mixing and temperature inversions can also trap pollutants closer to the ground.]]>
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			<title>Stolen motorcycles recovered</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2633427/stolen-motorcycles-recovered</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 26 02:24:52 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[APP]]>
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				<![CDATA[Arrested suspects reportedly confessed to their involvement in six robberies]]>
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				<![CDATA[Mamonkanjan police have busted a gang by arresting four suspected robbers, including their ringleader, and recovered three snatched motorcycles, cash and weapons worth Rs7.92 million from their possession.

A police spokesperson said here on Tuesday that the gang leader, Abid, had been arrested along with his accomplices Irfan, Javed and another man named Abid by SHO Waseem Tariq.

During interrogation, the arrested suspects reportedly confessed to their involvement in six robberies and the police recovered three motorcycles, cash and weapons from their possession.

An investigation was under progress, the spokesperson added.]]>
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			<title>Proclaimed offender held through Interpol</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2633428/proclaimed-offender-held-through-interpol</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 26 02:24:52 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[APP]]>
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				<![CDATA[He had been declared a proclaimed offender in a case registered under Sections 302 and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code]]>
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				<![CDATA[Factory Area police arrested a proclaimed offender (PO) in a murder case after bringing him back from Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

According to a spokesperson, the accused, Parwaiz, had allegedly killed a citizen within the jurisdiction of Factory Area police station and later fled abroad.

He had been declared a proclaimed offender in a case registered under Sections 302 and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code.

The police, with the assistance of Interpol, arrested the accused and brought him back from Saudi Arabia. He was sent to jail for investigation.

Meanwhile, Sargodha police busted a four-member gang of robbers. Valuables worth Rs19.35 million were recovered from the suspects.]]>
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			<title>Woman shoots son before turning gun on herself</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2633429/woman-shoots-son-before-turning-gun-on-herself</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 26 02:24:52 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Shahid Khan]]>
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				<![CDATA[Family lived in a small house, with Shazia's brother residing on the upper floor]]>
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				<![CDATA[A 42-year-old woman allegedly shot and killed her seven-year-old son before taking her own life at Ghung Road in Sheikhupura, with police saying financial hardship and depression may have contributed to the incident.

Her six-year-old daughter, Taiba Imran, also sustained a gunshot wound and was initially taken to the District Headquarters Hospital.

The deceased were identified as Shazia Imran and her seven-year-old son, Ahsan Imran. Their bodies were shifted to the DHQ Hospital for medico-legal formalities before being handed over to the family.

City A Division SHO Syed Qamar Abbas told reporters that Shazia had been married to labourer Imran, a wagon driver in Gujrat, for about eight years. He said she had reportedly been suffering from depression and had experienced several episodes in recent months despite receiving treatment.

According to the SHO, the family lived in a small house, with Shazia&#39;s brother residing on the upper floor.

He said the woman generally kept the house locked.

The SHO said a fruit vendor had arrived in the street when Ahsan and Taiba asked their mother for money to buy fruit.

Police believe the incident followed an episode in which Shazia allegedly became distressed over the family&#39;s financial circumstances.

He said the woman allegedly assaulted the children before opening fire and then taking her own life.

Police recovered a pistol from the house. The SHO said preliminary findings indicated that the weapon was not licensed.]]>
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			<title>New training hub aims to preserve Lahore's heritage through traditional crafts</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2633119/new-training-hub-aims-to-preserve-lahores-heritage-through-traditional-crafts</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 26 13:54:20 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Asif Mehmood]]>
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				<![CDATA[Programme will train young professionals in lime plaster, tile mosaic, fresco painting and Parchin Kari]]>
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				<![CDATA[A new training programme has been launched to equip young professionals and students with traditional and modern techniques for conserving Lahore&rsquo;s historic heritage.

The &ldquo;Heritage Skills Training Hub&rdquo; will offer lectures and hands-on training at selected historic monuments across the city, with a particular focus on traditional conservation techniques such as lime plaster, glazed tile mosaic, fresco painting and pietra dura, also known locally as Parchin Kari.

The initiative was launched through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the Aga Khan Cultural Service-Pakistan (AKCS-P), Collective Research on Mughal (CROM) Lahore and the Commonwealth Heritage Forum (CHF).

The programme will bring together young architects, engineers, art and design graduates, traditional craftsmen and other professionals working in heritage conservation.

Read: Echoes of heritage: Lahore&#39;s past and future

According to the organisers, the initiative aims to strengthen local expertise, promote appropriate conservation practices and ensure that the original character and architectural integrity of historic buildings are preserved.

Ongoing conservation projects will also serve as practical training sites, allowing participants to learn and apply conservation techniques while restoration work is under way, the organisers said.

Similar training sessions were held last year at the Royal Kitchens of Lahore Fort, Shahi Hammam and Wazir Khan Mosque, where participants received hands-on instruction in lime plaster, glazed tile mosaic and fresco work.

CROM Lahore President Usman Saeed said the programme would help address the shortage of specialised heritage conservation expertise in Pakistan.

He said CROM Lahore was offering short courses for young professionals by engaging local and international experts to build capacity in the sector.

Read more: Hidden Mughal chambers rediscovered after centuries under Lahore Fort

AKCS-P Chief Executive Officer Tausif Khawaja said conserving historic buildings also required safeguarding the specialised traditional skills associated with their construction and maintenance.

He said the training initiative would enable young professionals to learn these techniques and pass them on to future generations.

The new training cycle will include advanced instruction in glazed tile mosaic, fresco painting and lime work. Pietra dura, or Parchin Kari, will also be introduced, alongside the documentation of traditional conservation techniques.]]>
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			<title>Operation theatre stays closed a month after fire</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2633235/operation-theatre-stays-closed-a-month-after-fire</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 26 04:07:36 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Farooq Sindhu]]>
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				<![CDATA[Five-storey Surgical Tower project launched in 2022 remains incomplete]]>
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				<![CDATA[An operating theatre at Sheikh Zayed Medical College and Hospital, damaged in a fire a month ago, has yet to be restored, causing difficulties for patients awaiting surgery, particularly those in the gynaecology ward.

The fire broke out on September 5 following an alleged short circuit in one of the hospital&#39;s operating theatres. At the time, a patient inside the theatre was safely moved to another location by hospital staff, while doctors, paramedics and security personnel brought the fire under control. No casualties were reported.

However, the affected operating theatre has not been fully restored, according to hospital sources. Its prolonged closure has reduced the hospital&#39;s available surgical capacity and increased the workload on the only fully operational theatre.

Sources said patients from emergency, outpatient and various other wards were having to be accommodated according to the limited available surgical facilities. Women awaiting procedures in the gynaecology ward were facing particular difficulties, while concerns had also been raised about delays in emergency and other surgical cases.

The situation has also highlighted delays in the completion of the hospital&#39;s multi-billion-rupee Surgical Tower project, which was launched to expand modern surgical facilities.

Nazik Hussain said his wife, Sidra, had been admitted to the labour room for childbirth, where doctors deemed an immediate operation necessary. However, he alleged that despite continuous efforts for two days, an operating theatre could not be made available.

On the third day, when his wife&#39;s condition became critical, the operation was finally performed. According to Nazik Hussain, the patient would not have faced such a serious situation if an operating theatre had been available in time.

Muhammad Saleem said that due to the unavailability of an immediate operating facility in the labour room, he was forced to shift his patient to a private hospital, where the operation was performed.

He said the lack of timely operating theatre facilities for emergency cases at the government hospital was causing serious difficulties for patients and their attendants.

According to available project details, the approximately Rs7 billion Surgical Tower comprises a five-storey building with a basement, 448 beds and around 384,000 square feet of covered area.

The project includes modern operating theatres for complex surgeries, intensive care units, recovery rooms, post-operative wards and a central sterile services department, among other medical facilities.

Completion of the Surgical Tower is expected to significantly increase the hospital&#39;s surgical capacity and reduce pressure on existing operating theatres.]]>
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			<title>Remand extended in foreigner rape case</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2633233/remand-extended-in-foreigner-rape-case</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 26 04:07:36 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Our Correspondent]]>
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				<![CDATA[After hearing the arguments, the court granted four days of physical remand]]>
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				<![CDATA[A court on Monday extended the physical remand of two suspects by four days in a rape case lodged by a foreign woman.

Cantt Court Judicial Magistrate Azhar Mahmood accepted a police official&#39;s request for further physical remand but denied an eight-day extension as sought and granted custody for four more days.

The police produced the suspects Mohsin and Zain before the court after completion of their six-day remand.

The court was informed that a substantial part of the investigation had been completed.

However, investigators said they needed to recover the suspects&#39; mobile phones and conduct tests.

The police requested physical remand of the suspects for an additional eight days to complete these investigative procedures.

After hearing the arguments, the court granted four days of physical remand.]]>
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			<title>Two get death for killing woman, her daughter</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2633236/two-get-death-for-killing-woman-her-daughter</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 26 04:07:36 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Shehzad Akram]]>
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				<![CDATA[Court ordered the convicts to pay more than Rs23.4 million as diyat and daman to the injured woman]]>
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				<![CDATA[An Additional Sessions Court has sentenced two men to death for breaking into a house and killing a mother and her daughter with sharp-edged weapons over a property dispute.

Additional Sessions Judge Tariq Bashir handed down the death sentence to Azhar Sajjad and Bilal Ahmed. The court also sentenced each convict to 53 years in prison.

The court ordered the convicts to pay more than Rs23.4 million as diyat and daman to the injured woman, Thobia, wife of complainant Muhammad Imran, who was seriously wounded in the attack.

The court also ordered the convicts to pay a total of Rs2 million in compensation to the heirs of the deceased and imposed a fine of Rs200,000 on each convict.

According to the FIR, the incident took place on Dec 5, 2024, in Jandiala Bagwala in the Sadar police station area.

The accused allegedly entered Imran&#39;s house over an ongoing property dispute being heard by civil courts.

The FIR stated that the accused attacked Imran&#39;s mother, Sughra Bibi, and sister, Zubia, with sharp-edged weapons, killing both women.

Imran&#39;s wife, Thobia, was also seriously injured. One of her arms was severed in the attack, according to the case record.]]>
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			<title>Man steals Rs115m from pan shop</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2633232/man-steals-rs115m-from-pan-shop</link>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 26 04:07:36 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Investigators examined CCTV footage and discovered that the thief was an employee of the shop]]>
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				<![CDATA[Police arrested an employee suspected of stealing Rs115 million from a pan shop at Daroghawala Chowk after CCTV footage helped investigators identify him.

The police received a call reporting the theft of a large amount in cash from the shop. Investigators examined CCTV footage and discovered that the thief was an employee of the shop.

The suspect, Hasnain Ali, entered the shop wearing a burqa and stole the cash while using the garment to conceal his identity.]]>
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			<title>Two killed in 'CCD encounters'</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2632555/two-killed-in-ccd-encounters-1</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 26 03:10:05 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Police say he was wanted in several robbery cases]]>
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				<![CDATA[A suspected shooter and a dacoit were killed in separate alleged police encounters in Faisalabad. Suspected shooter Sufyan was injured during an exchange of fire with CCD personnel near Kakkarwala Bypass. He later died in hospital.

In another alleged encounter near Chechnalwala-Lunda Pull, Sandal Bar, suspected dacoit Muhammad Azam alias Billi was killed. Police said he was wanted in several robbery cases.]]>
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			<title>World Bank, Punjab discuss AI</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2631445/world-bank-punjab-discuss-ai</link>
			<comments>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2631445/world-bank-punjab-discuss-ai#comments</comments>
			<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 26 21:58:42 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Ali Dar said under vision of CM Maryam, Punjab was integrating modern technology]]>
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				<![CDATA[A World Bank delegation led by Michel Rogy, Regional Practice Director for Digital and AI at the World Bank Group, visited the Office of AI and Special Initiatives Punjab and met Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab on AI and Special Initiatives Ali Dar.

The meeting focused on Punjab&#39;s artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation agenda, technology-enabled public service delivery and strengthening data-driven governance. Ali Dar said that under the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Punjab was integrating modern technology with governance and public service delivery.]]>
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			<title>Inmate attacks psychologist</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2630924/inmate-attacks-psychologist</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 26 02:27:29 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Tariq Ismail]]>
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				<![CDATA[Akhtar had spent about 20 years in nine different prisons]]>
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				<![CDATA[A death-row prisoner allegedly attacked a senior female psychologist at the Central Jail Dera Ghazi Khan, leaving her with minor injuries, prompting senior prison and Home Department officials to reach the facility and order an inquiry.

According to jail sources, prisoner Mahmood Akhtar, whose death sentence has also been upheld by the Supreme Court, attacked senior psychologist Sania Ramzan on Tuesday after allegedly leaving his cell during the morning prisoner count.

Sources said Akhtar had spent about 20 years in nine different prisons and had a record of aggressive behaviour at the facilities where he had been held.

According to the sources, the prisoner allegedly climbed over a wall, made his way towards the rear of an under-construction factory and reached the jail hospital, where he confronted the psychologist and attacked her with a blade.]]>
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			<title>Six injured in stray dog attacks</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2629987/six-injured-in-stray-dog-attacks</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 26 02:09:56 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Doctors says affected patients were being provided necessary medical care and treatment according to their condition]]>
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				<![CDATA[Six people and several cattle were reportedly injured in stray dog attacks in areas around Sarai Mughal on Thursday.

Residents said packs of stray dogs could be seen roaming streets, roads, fields and populated areas, particularly during the morning and evening hours. They said the presence of packs had made it difficult for children, women and elderly people to move around safely.

Doctors said the affected patients were being provided necessary medical care and treatment according to their condition.

Residents claimed that the number of stray dogs had increased in Sarai Mughal and surrounding settlements.

The residents said children returning from school and people leaving their homes for routine activities were particularly vulnerable to attacks by packs of dogs. Families of those injured said they had been forced to take additional precautions when travelling through affected areas.]]>
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			<title>Theatre sealed over violations</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2630929/theatre-sealed-over-violations</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 26 02:27:29 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[APP]]>
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				<![CDATA[Action was taken as part of ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance with a code of conduct]]>
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				<![CDATA[The Punjab Council of Arts, Faisalabad, and the Chiniot district administration sealed a theatre hall after finding several violations of an approved programme, rules and regulations and irregularities in promotional material during a joint inspection.

A spokesman for the arts council said on Tuesday that the action was taken as part of ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance with a code of conduct and other legal and administrative requirements governing theatrical activities.

During inspection, the authorities observed several violations, including breaches of the approved play and prescribed theatre rules and regulations besides irregularities relating to promotional and publicity material.]]>
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			<title>Crackdown on rice residue burning</title>
			<link>https://tribune.com.pk/story/2629563/crackdown-on-rice-residue-burning</link>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 26 01:43:32 +0500</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[Meeting reviewed measures to prevent smog, air pollution and burning of rice crop residue]]>
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				<![CDATA[Commissioner Ashfaq Ahmed Chaudhry has directed the relevant depart-ments to enforce a ban on burning rice crop residue and take legal action against violators as part of measures to prevent smog and pollution.

According to a spokesperson here on Tuesday, the commissioner issued the directions while chairing a meeting held to review measures for prevention of smog.

The meeting reviewed measures to prevent smog, air pollution and burning of rice crop residue. Agriculture Director Mehr Abid Hussain gave a briefing on steps being tak-en to curb smog and educate farmers about the harmful effects of burning residue.

Chaudhry said rice harvesting had started in the division and burning crop residue during the process could contribute to air pollution and smog.

He directed the concerned departments to educate farmers about the harmful effects of burning rice residue.]]>
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