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Appna Seminar: Hepatitis C incidence in Punjab ‘alarming’
Experts say 90% of injections are unnecessary.
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Dinner talk: ‘Deweaponsing can bring peace’
RPO says he will set up alternate dispute resolution committees.
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Crimes against women: Acid used to ‘punish’ unrelenting wives
Two wives who did not want to return to their husbands attacked.
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‘Stop at Red Light’: Traffic police launch awareness drive
For one week, traffic wardens will give warnings to motorists who violate traffic signals, stop lines and lane lines.
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Medical regulations: Ministry seeks doctors’ views on PMDC polls
Inquiry committee set up to look into ‘rigged elections’, medical associations to give presentations.
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Initiative: Online complaint system to provide quick redress
The DCO was told that the complaint centres will be linked via satellite.
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National asset: Documentary planned on the Walled City
The target audience includes donors, tourists and residents of the Walled City.
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Murder trial: Six acquitted of 2005 killing
Victim had been pursuing case against 15 people for murder of blasphemy accused.
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Ring Road: Land acquisition holds up Southern Loop
PWDP withholds approval of PC1 until ‘minor objections’ are addressed.
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Non-party basis: PTI set to challenge Punjab local govt act in court
Party denounces autocratic powers allotted to Chief Minister.
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Express Forum: Punjab LG act comes under microscope
Speakers say municipal bodies are nurseries of democracy.
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‘Young lawyers should work hard’
Hundreds of pending cases have been disposed by drug court.
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Illegal business: Spurious pesticides factory sealed, three arrested
Police say owner had been using labels of established brands.
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Robin Hoods: Thieves beaten up by citizens
They distributed stolen shoes, money from selling bikes among the poor.
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Lecture: ‘Religion should be separate from the state’s affairs’
Hoodbhoy says theocratic states create an unequal society.
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Defence day tribute: PAF exhibits aviation art at Alhamra Art Gallery
15 oil paintings depicting various eras of the PAF and airplane models exhibited.
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Youth development: Lahore International Children’s Film Festival set to screen more than 100 films
The fifth festival has a larger venue and greater participation is expected.
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Freedom of speech: SHO told to register complaint against ‘offensive’ columnist
He had referred to God and Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) as being secular.
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Fake degree: Former minister’s bail extended
Sarwar’s counsel told the court that the PTBE lacked authority to cancel his diploma.
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Hate speech: ASWJ stopped from holding conference at Nasser Bagh
Police arrested hundreds of ASWJ workers and sealed Nasser Bagh.
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Easy Taxi: Smart phones, smarter cabs
A new app is here to change the cab culture in Lahore and revamp the way people look at cabs.
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Tractor dealer sued by unhappy customer
Petitioner said that the tractor malfunctioned after just five hours of use.
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Woman kidnapped ‘by 13 men’, raped
Was taken to a hospital by some passers-by; identifies two of the suspects.
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Transformer supply: LHC seeks answers on Lesco contract
LHC directed the respondents including the allegedly blacklisted companies to file replies.
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Inflation: PTI plans protests today
PTI protest camps will be set up in each district of Punjab after Friday prayers.
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FESCO corruption: Committee formed to probe power theft scandal
Fesco CEO Rana Abdul Jabbar Khan suspended the chief engineer, Zafar Abbas Bukhari and four other officers last week.
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Sectarian clash: 48 people surrender to police
117 people expected to be released in exchange for the voluntary arrests.
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University collaborations: ‘Dual degrees are pricey but worth it’
Seminar on ‘Internationalisation of Higher Education’ at COMSATS.
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School principal: Blasphemy accused to be sent for mental check-up
SP says principal’s pamphlets contain no blasphemous content.
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Traditions: In a Jatoi village, a bulls’ race decides the prayer leader
It is believed that the bull owned by the best candidate wins.
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Pilgrimage petitions: LHC reserves verdict on Hajj organisers
SC had earlier set aside LHC’s interim order on allocation of Hajj quotas.
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Punjab Police: Rs12.5 million released for cars, houses for Turkish police experts
Foreign experts to train police, draw up counter-terror and security strategies.
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Luxury tax: Govt asked to explain selective application
Petitioners say tax discriminatory as it does not apply in DHA, Cantt.
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Decision made: Jamshed Dasti set to join PTI
Says PTI’s policies against feudal lords will help him in his push for a Seraiki province.
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Dealing with sectarian strife: Peace talks progress as 48 suspects surrender
Negotiations continue regarding release of 117 suspects in police custody.
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Monetary dispute: Man ‘beaten up, humiliated’ by money-lender
Nawaz says he requested Arshad to give him relaxation for some days but he and his accomplices abducted him.
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Subsidies: PML-Q slams wheat price increase
the government’s duty is to provide relief to the masses, not to do business, says PML-Q Punjab Senior...
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‘Drunk cops stole my money to buy mutton karahi’
Petitioner says policemen were clearly drunk.
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‘Police highhandedness’: ‘Inebriated’ cop beats rickshaw driver
Incident triggers protest; demonstrators want constable to be beaten up publicly.
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Abducted newborn recovered
Kidnapper had told the mother she had given birth to a girl who died.
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Education woes: ‘Focus on teachers first’
Teachers’ training seen as more important than enrolment drive.
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WWF project preserving endangered vulture species
Project advocates for implementation of ban on an anti-inflammatory drug.
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Dengue fever: Minister tells depts to remain on alert
People of Punjab need not worry, but situation in Sindh and KP a concern, says minister.
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Peace out: Talib-i-Aman to encourage diversity and inclusion at PU
The project aims to help students come to terms with identity crisis and conflict.
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NAPA: Lecturer blames DG for miscarriage
Petitioner says she was pushed out of DG’s office, causing fall and miscarriage.
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‘Dhandli complex’: PML-N retains PP-150 in vote recount
Lead widens slightly in recount.
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Power and gas theft: Committee set up to manage campaign
Campaign to be expanded from eight districts to entire province.
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False accusation?: School principal booked for blasphemy
Angry mob stormed and vandalised her house and her school building.
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Ensuring food security: Punjab announces wheat subsidy
CM constitutes committee of three ministers to fix wheat prices.
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POL products: Petrol price increase challenged in court
Sindh High Court asks federation to justify the increase on plea filed by human rights body.