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53,000 patients treated in flood-hit areas in Multan, DG Khan
36 mobile outreach teams are still active to prevent spread of contagious diseases in water-logged areas.
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About time: Jafri looks to resolve problems at NCA
University has had four acting principals in 3 years.
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Bonded labour: ‘Save labourers from forced work, exploitation’
Govt urged to act against kiln-owners who exploit workers.
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Water colours: Grandeurs and Glories of Pakistan exhibition opens
Eighty pieces by architect-artist Muhammad Shafiq on display.
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Paperwork: Lahore police to establish service centres
Each centre to cater to 10-12 police stations, construction to begin in 6-8 months.
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Punjab Assembly: Bills on police recruitment, agri-university passed
Rana Sanaullah says Police Order Amendment Bill will help transform ‘thana culture’.
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By-elections: PP-150 Lahore vote recount from September 2-4
PTI had alleged that rigging had taken place during by-elections held on August 22.
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Tremors felt in Lahore, nearby areas
The quake was of 4.6 magnitude and originated in northern parts of India.
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Countering terror: Turkish police to help stamp out terrorism in Punjab
A counter-terror strategy will be formulated for the province.
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Expensive energy: LHC stays fuel adjustment surcharge
The counsel prayed the court to suspend the fuel adjustment surcharge by Nepra till the petitions are decided.
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Rehabilitation: Chief secy reviews flood arrangements
The chief secretary reviewed arrangements made by various departments draining flood water.
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Labour rights: Minister apprises EU delegation of welfare projects
Ana Gomes commended the welfare projects initiated by the government.
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Avoiding eve-teasers: Six girl students injured in rickshaw accident
Driver says he was distracted due to three men following them.
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Officials’ negligence: Man dies as MEPCO pole falls
Linesmen were shifting poles without diverting traffic on the road.
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‘I don’t’: Man kills cousin for refusing to marry him
Sumaira was shot six times.
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Raid: Police accused of arresting, torturing fugitive’s sister
‘They couldn’t find the brothers so they arrested the sister instead’.
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At hearing of assault case, lawyers start mass brawl
LBA representative says brawl a result of ‘misunderstanding’, matter resolved.
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Brain drain: Saudi Arabia to import more Pakistani doctors
Interviews to be conducted in Lahore, Multan and Islamabad.
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NA-122 election record: ‘Returning officer can’t conduct public inspection’
Imran Khan, Election Commission issued notices on Sardar Ayaz Sadiq’s plea.
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Punjab Assembly: Bill on police recruitment, investigation taken up
600 sub inspectors to be recruited, 25% promotion quota for graduates.
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'Rigging' in PP-150: ECP orders re-count within three days
Justice Jilani directed recounting in all polling stations of the constituency.
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Luxury tax: New levy challenged as discriminatory
The court directed the respondents to reply by the next hearing on September 5.
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Criminal justice: ‘All of society needs reform’
Study on right to fair trial launched .
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Taking action: Complain to CPLC if police don’t help, CPO says
A cell to monitor activities of terrorist outfits has been restored.
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Registering Protest: Rallies to condemn violence
The protesters marched from Central Shia Mosque to Farid Gate.
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Road competition: Wagon drivers accused of harassment
Rickshaw drivers say they are stopped from plying wagon routes.
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‘Give us arms’ permits to protect ourselves from rowdy attendants’
Doctors say they will no longer tolerate misbehaviour.
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Justice delayed: Shan Khusro murder trial lingers on
Seven months since framing of charges, no witness statements recorded.
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Environment Dept: Inspectors conduct 40,000 dengue checks
City govt should get tyre-shredder to dispose of confiscated tyres, says secy.
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100% enrolment: Teacher shortage, poor infrastructure big obstacles
There are six teachers for 450 students at Jandiala Government Girls Middle School.
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‘Missing persons’: Response sought from SP, SHO on habeus corpus plea
CCPO told to recover missing Punjab University student by Sept 5.
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Punjab Assembly: Treasury, Opp oppose renaming road after Leitner
'Only those who worked for Pakistan's creation can have road renamed after them'.
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Mall Road protest: PML-N avoids PTI motions on arrest of workers
Punjab govt accused of changing presiding officers in PP-150.
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Government jobs: 13 officials transferred
Sahiwal anti corruption deputy director has been given the additional charge of anti corruption director.
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Sexual health: ‘Children on streets at great HIV/AIDS risk’
Many parents don’t want their kids learning about the subject in schools.
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Child marriage: Bride’s father, bridegroom arrested
The police were informed that the accused was marrying his 10-year-old daughter to a 12-year-old boy.
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Public nuisance: City to move beggars from streets to shelters
Two shelters being built for the needy, 'pros' to be put behind bars.
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Investment return: World Bank delegation visits the Walled City
Delegates tour Delhi Gate, Wazir Khan mosque, Gali Gol Pehlwan and Shahi Hamam.
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Injury and insult: ‘He raped me, now claims I am his wife’
Police had registered a case on court orders but made no arrest.
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‘Enough is enough’: Protests break out over unrepaired road
Protest leaders say that the road had not yet been repaired for over a decade.
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Larvae detected in junkyard scrap
The Environment Department has been conducting regular raids at tyre shops, junkyards and plant nurseries.
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‘Honour’ killing: Man kills sister, niece, her husband
The assailant was arrested while trying to flee. Police said he had confessed to the killings.
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BZU bachelor’s results: 39.2 per cent of students graduate
Girls bag top positions, VC says results are encouraging.
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Journalism for peace: ‘Media must reject sectarian violence’
Workshop speakers stress the need for exposing human rights violations.
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PIC deaths: SHO told to ensure accused show up for hearings
Court issues warrants for two defendants, 10 already declared proclaimed offenders.
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Complaints Cell: LHC demands challan within 3 days in rape case
The woman in question was going home from the shops when a tailor and an accomplice allegedly abducted her.
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Public hospitals: Young doctors protest over house job cuts
YDA calls general council meeting for Wednesday.
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Power project: CM to preside over foundation-laying
The foundation laying ceremony is of a 3.8 MW solar powered electricity generation plant.
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Alleged misbehavior: Media persons protest against PTI workers
PTI workers claim the accused do not belong to the party but were sent from agencies to sabotage their sit-in.
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Project delayed: ‘GT Road repair to be completed by Sept 30’
The construction of GT Road was a part of the flyover project at Gujranwala which had started in October 2012.