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Fake traffic warden arrested in Lahore
Lahore police arrested an impersonator pretending to be a traffic warden and recovered a weapon from his possession.
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Entrance Exams: UET employee and accomplice arrested
UET employee arrested on charges of leaking the question paper for the entry test.
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Woman accuses constable of rape
Contradicts her own version, police say as they register an FIR.
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Trafficking: Shehbaz Jr’s brother held for human smuggling
Younger brother of Shehbaz Junior had received Rs1.6million and five passports to send him and his in-laws abroad.
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Railways eye bailout funds by August
Ministry to get planning document within days.
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Rangers chief gets time to file reply
Petitioner says despite court orders, respondent stopped him from harvesting.
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Right to work: Court reserves verdict on prosecutors’ petition
87 assistant district public prosecutors seek regular jobs.
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‘Governments to blame for hoarding and price hikes’
Petitioner wants sterner penalties for exploitative businessmen.
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Heritage and conservation: Poor restoration practices ‘ruin monuments’
US expert calls for legislation on funding, regular inspections.
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Spare the rod: Woman brutally beaten in lock up by cops for 2 days
Investigation officer arrested for detaining woman in morgue and torturing her.
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Ravi burning: Sewage treatment plant work can start this year
Donor reservations on repayment mechanism stalling another plant.
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Punjab vs federation: PML-N vows to support judiciary in case it seeks military’s help
Punjab CM Shahbaz Sharif and Babar Awan take digs at each other.
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Banned outfits resurging across Punjab: Reports
Punjab govt directs police to closely monitor religious seminaries.
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Health: Rs350m grant for Burn Centre
Gillani said his government was supporting health and education sectors despite their devolution.
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Police Torture: Youth ‘flogged’ for reporting on cops dealing drugs
A local court has ordered the medical examination of the youth and action against the police officials involved.
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Wildlife: Safari park, breeding centres planned
The secretary stressed for creating awareness among the people about the importance of conservation of wildlife.
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National Highway: Chief engineer directed to resolve hotel’s complaint
LHC directs the National Highways Authority chief engineer (North) to settle matter of providing exits for a hotel.
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Ajoka play staged to raise awareness
NGO launches national campaign against violence against women.
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The Mall: ‘Do not encourage disruptive protests’
DCO, CTO ask media to support ban on protests at city centre.
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Gang rape: Handicapped woman’s rape complaint registered after a week’s delay
Police said they couldn’t file a case as the victim didn’t ‘record a statement’.
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Small favours: Dwarf couple tie the knot in Faisalabad
The wedding reception and baarat was led by several of Shehzad’s other dwarf friends.
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Artistic insight: Lahore’s architecture makes for great art
‘Young Pakistani artists are producing great work using some of the latest techniques’.
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No time for office hours, SHOs insist
‘Officers failing to comply with orders will be suspended’.
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Engineering Congress: Engineers should focus on country’s needs, says PM
Congress should propose solutions for social, economic problems.
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PPP has announced an open war against the judiciary, says Shahbaz Sharif
We are ready to accept the challenge and offer sacrifices to uphold the law, proclaims Sharif.
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NPF land scam: FIA hesitant to arrest former police chiefs
Of the six people nominated in the FIR, only two have been arrested so far.
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A tale of two wives: Out with the old, in with the new
Akram shaved his wife’s head in front of a crowd of over 50 people for not ‘celebrating’ his second marriage.
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BNU annual play: Behroopia opens to an appreciating audience
Punjabi puns and exaggerated gestures go down well.
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Harvesting Organs: Illegal transplant suspects’ remand extended
A Younis told him he would be paid well if he was willing to donate his kidney for a transplant.
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New Job: Rehman takes over as GCU vice chancellor
Dr Rehman had served as the chairman of the Physics Department at the University of Engineering and Technology.
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Restoration: Diwane Aam to open for awam by year end
Archaeology Department deputy director Afzal Khan said the main veranda was already open for public.
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Burning concerns: Six acid assault reported in one day
Hajra Bibi and a family of five were all set ablaze while they were still asleep.
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Corruption suspicion: FIA investigating senior engineer
PWD officer was caught travelling without proper paper work.
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Parent trap: 11-year-old daughter killed for siding with mother
Ferozanwala resident Rehmat Abid Shah strangled and hung his eleven-year-old daughter from a ceiling fan.
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Mass arrests: Jhang lawyers ordered released on personal surety
High Court also orders production of two missing lawyers at next hearing.
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Constitution: Abolition of death penalty sought
Barrister Zafarullah Khan of the Watan Party, on Monday, moved the petition, says unconstitutional.
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Imran Khan criticises PML-N and PPP over corruption
Khan accuses both the leaders of not paying taxes to the government.
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Imran Khan addresses 'Save Pakistan' rally in Faisalabad
PTI chief pledges his party will transform Pakistan into a welfare state.
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Petition filed against death sentence
Petition filed in SC's Lahore Registry wants death sentences of all prisoners to be converted to life imprisonment.
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Goodwill gesture: India frees 87 Pakistani fishermen
Fishermen from India and Pakistan often end up in prisons when they cross international maritime boundaries.
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Workshop: Financial management tips for youth
Three-day event included lectures on balance sheets, income statements.
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Corruption: Probe ordered against Khanewal TMO
Akhlaq Ahmad, had filed in his application to the DCO had accused TMO Muzaffar Baig of receiving a bribe from him.
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Education: City about to get a new medical college
Admissions will likely happen without council’s approval.
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Ramazan security: Increased patrolling ordered during sehr, iftar
The CCPO also directed the officials to provide mosques and imam bargahs with foolproof security.
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Service rules: YDA worries about notification
1,800 senior doctors yet to be regularised.
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Law and order: Man held for train toilet lock-in, shooting
Says he had locked himself to avoid harassment by some passengers, fired only to attract law enforcement.
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University of Engineering and Technology: Entry test cancelled over question paper leaks
Governor seeks explanation VC forms committee to investigate.
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Conspiracy watch: Islamabad trying to ruin Punjab, ministers warn
Imran Khan berated for his criticism of PML-N leadership.
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PML-N to hold intra party elections
The elections for PML-N's central office-bearers are scheduled to be held on 27th July in Islamabad.
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25th Convocation: 460 FAST students given degrees
Rs50 million was given to various students in need and talent based scholarships this year.