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By-poll prep: PTI sets up four committees
Committees to start a door-to-door campaign for votes, monitor polls to ensure transparency in balloting.
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Crisis management: ‘Entertainment good for society’
“The government has resolved to strengthen communication networks in the country,” says Pervaiz Rashid
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Energy roadmap: New secretariat to speed up power projects
Chief minister sets up Provincial Energy Commission.
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HRCP seminar: ‘Proposed local govt system will do more harm than good’
Commission says elections should be party-based, all representatives should be elected.
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Law and order: Police, city government to fight crime together
DCO Najam Ahmad Shah, CPO Abdul Razaq Cheema present at meeting.
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Water theft: Irrigation Dept unhappy with police
2,662 water theft complaints sent, only 11 registered
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Escape: Police uncover prison break plot
Jail break foiled, police still looking for female accomplices.
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Flash floods sweep across South Punjab
Officials estimate over 100,000 people affected on the Punjab-Balochistan border.
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Demonstration: Jewellers protest against police’s attitude
The protestors blocked the Gumti Chowk for traffic and demanded that Batala Colony SHO be immediately suspended.
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Healthcare: ‘Ensure availability of doctors and paramedics’
He said the availability of doctors and paramedics should be ensured and the management improved.
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Consumer court: Damages sought for defective phone
He said that the proprietor had assured him that there was no fault with the phone.
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Baithaks: ‘Education through community-building’
The campaign for education brings all stakeholders together.
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Youtube ban: IT minister told to appear in court on Wednesday
She is busy drafting the IT policy, court told.
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Shia leader, son killed in Rahim Yar Khan
Sheikh Manzoor Hussain and his son were shot just as they were about to enter their car.
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Beaconhouse National University: Shahid Kardar made new vice chancellor
Kardar, who was a member of the BNU Board of Governors, becomes the second vice chancellor of the university.
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Property transfers: E-deed transfer centre for 3 towns opens today
Electronic records to speed up transfers, reduce fraud.
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Cricket team attack: Judge declines to hear bail matter
The prosecutor said that an anti-terrorism court had granted Ahmed bail without considering the evidence.
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LHC order: ‘Put cops with VVIPs on court security duty’
The bench adjourned the hearing for a date to be fixed by the registrar’s office.
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‘Exorcism’: Quack arrested for attempted rape
Told the victim she was possessed by evil spirits.
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Evaluation: 42 teachers suspended for poor performance
Passing percentage at several schools was zero.
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Police impersonators: Gang of robbers caught, beaten up by residents
Police officials were pelted with stones when they tried to negotiate with the mob.
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Human rights: ‘Abuse of blasphemy laws must be stopped’
Journalist Jahangir Ashraf said religious leaders should play their role to promote social harmony.
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Punjab Assembly: Opp absent as debate on local govt bill concludes
Rana Sanaullah says government aiming to pass bill by August 12.
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Cash for cash: Currency trading is on the rise as Eid nears
Traders obtain fresh notes to sell for profit later.
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Handicap rights: ‘More disability support required’
He called for the construction of ramps at entrances of mosques and public places to facilitate the disabled.
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Safe at last: Cops arrest kidnappers, recover five children
The children had been forced to beg, shoplift and peddle drugs.
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Millions go to waste as PIDA house awaits completion
The construction of PIDA House was started at Commissioner Complex Road at an estimated cost of Rs60 million.
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Punjab Assembly: ‘Opp objections just for media consumption’
‘Pointless’ debate on Punjab Local Government Bill 2013 continues.
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Luxury tax: Tax on high-end properties challenged
The petitioner said that the tax was unjust since the government was already charging property tax.
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Slavery and trafficking: Forced prostitution case sought
'He would trick women into marrying him and take them to Dubai'.
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Presidential Compensation: ‘Don’t forget your promise, President Zardari’
Joseph Colony residents demand full payment.
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Local govt: Civil society groups criticise proposed new system
'Local reps should be elected directly on a party basis, have more autonomy'.
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Hate speech case: Judge declines to hear Ishaq’s bail plea
Investigator says audio, video of speeches not investigated.
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100% enrolment: Campaign to send 2 million children back to school
Key areas of focus are enrolment, retention and readmission of children aged 5 to 9.
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LHC grants bail to Ahmadi man
Petitioner says he is being victimised for his religious beliefs.
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Phone access: Case sought against prisoner for making threatening calls
Petitioner Muhammad Sulaiman said he was pursuing two murder cases against Vikram Masih.
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Irrigation Department issues new rules
Technical degree requirement introduced for promotion to SDO.
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Coveted slot: Mohammad Sarwar named Punjab governor
President Zardari approves summary forwarded by Prime Minister Nawaz.
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The mystical dimension: When traditional calligraphy meets modern techniques
Internationally-acclaimed artists present “Huroof” at Satrang Gallery.
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Widening Project: Commuters angered by slow pace of work
The total cost of the project is said to be Rs4.8 billion and was meant to widen the highway to five lanes.
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The hungry grow hungrier: Pak varsities step up efforts to curb worsening food security situation
Collaborations with leading US institutions; HEC facilitating indigenous research.
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NA-48: Signs pointing to PTI victory
Little-known Advocate Ashraf Gujjar gets PML-N ticket.
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Int’l Commonwealth Youth Award: Hanan Ali Abbasi makes it to the top
ICYA is awarded to those who make a difference in others’ lives.
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Deadly land dispute: Taji Khokhar sent on judicial remand
Police’s request for extension in physical remand turned down.
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Twin cities’ residents can expect a week of rain
Thundershowers predicted in scattered areas of upper Punjab.
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Illegal detention Officer held in court for two hours
The judge ordered Anwar Cheema's arrest during the hearing of a petition for the release of the four detainees.
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Eye infection: Two patients from Layyah are recovering, says doctor
The rest will have to undergo further treatment.
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‘We must grab a bigger share in halal market’
VC says Food Act must be implemented to stop food adulteration.
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Punjab ombudsman: ‘Government failing to implement my orders’
Ombudsman tells advisers to look into projects in their areas.
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Public health: ‘Advance disease warning system must be improved’
Health officials review dengue and measles situation at monthly meeting.