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Eection promises: Gilani says there’s no stopping Seraiki province
Says Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz sees Seraiki province as ‘a threat to their sultanate’.
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Inauguration: Pak Tea House reopens after 13 years
‘The restaurant will again become a meeting place for intellectuals’.
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Wave of terror: Anti-Shia propaganda and threats emerge in Lahore
Pamphlets carrying threats being dropped in Shia houses.
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Yes, we can: Unsealing the glass ceiling at work with women
Top women professionals speak about how age-old prejudices can be undone.
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‘Honour’ crime: Man kills his niece, her paramour
Gets arrested and confesses to the crime.
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Women’s Day rally: ‘Inhuman, unethical’ treatment of women condemned
Participants march from Faisalabad Press Club to Circular Road.
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Energy crises: USAID sets up computer centre
‘The centre will help Mepco segregate technical losses, reduce losses’.
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FDA: Spring Festival begins today
Events to include car show, bird show, horse dance and musical programmes.
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‘Paintings from the heart and not just the brush’
Self-taught artist Erum Ashfaq’s exhibition opens at Shakir Ali Museum today.
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Art exhibition: ‘I do not want to stir controversy’
Ufaq Ehsan’s ‘symbolic’ work on display till March 16.
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Defending Hafiz Saeed: High Court to resume hearing on 29th
Saeed pleaded that as a citizen of Pakistan, he has the same rights as any other individual.
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Women’s Day: Working women complain of limited role in society
Challenges faced by Pakistani women discussed at SAWM platform.
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Southern Loop of Ring Road: Govt drops public-private partnership plan
Bids to be invited for installation of streetlights in Lahore, setting up vehicle inspection and certification system.
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Lahore High Court suspends new PTA member finance
Awan’s status as PTA chairman had earlier been declared illegal by the same court.
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Crackdown on ASWJ: Malik Ishaq’s son detained
Malik Muhammad Usman was taken to jail under heavy police security.
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Bahawalpur South Punjab: New province bill sails through the Senate
PML-N, National Party stage walkouts; MQM supports the bill.
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Security Situation: Discrimination against minorities should stop
It is time for Pakistanis to stop discriminating against minorities and burning other countries’ flags, says Ahmed.
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Bright futures: 279 students at Khanewal colleges get solar lamps
The Punjab government is using all its resources to educate youth, who would bring a revolution, says Khan.
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BNU’s ‘Bestival’ kicks off today
Funds raised during the 4-day event will go to the Student Endowment Fund.
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Negligence: Two workers injured as patient’s family vandalise hospital
Police arrest 10 of the rioters.
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Literature and cultural festival: GCU, Punjab College win debating competitions at UAF
Students from 31 universities participating in the event.
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Proposed additions: Industries Dept proposes six more consumer courts
Summary to be sent to the chief secretary within a week.
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Uniformed absence: 12 primary school teachers suspended from work
Action against 18 others underway.
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Unhygienic food: ‘Flour mills fined for supplying substandard flour’
Mills fined for supplying flour with moisture content.
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Public Libraries and Archive Department formed
Secretary aims to set up a library in each district of the province.
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Press Information Department: Audit finds millions in irregular spending
Officials misused vehicles, made illegal appointments.
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Punjab University: University, bank officials stole millions in exam fees
Unfair means cases initiated against students whose exam fee deposits were stolen.
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Hope day celebrated: Cured cancer patients share experiences
INMOL director Dr Abu Bakar Shahid said the idea was to assure the patients that they too could get well.
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129 dairy technicians get motorbikes
The ceremony was presided over by Mission Director for Pakistan Jock Conly.
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Two brothers arrested for stealing cars
The thieves used to sell the stolen cars to Badar Munir and Zeeshan, who, are yet to be arrested, says SHO Akbar.
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Jud Petition: ‘Secret deals’ case adjourned to March 14
The CJ asked the federal government to file its reply by the next date of hearing.
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New provinces: ‘President overstepped his mandate’
“The president overstepped his mandate as there was no bill pending in the Assembly,” says petitioner's counsel.
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Law breakers: Police running 45 unregistered trucks
SSP says Lahore Police does not have enough money to pay registration fee.
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Youth Parliament: ‘Know your rights’
Workshop on human rights issues concludes.
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Consumer courts: No appeal to be allowed against awards of Rs25,000
Amendments enlarging scope of consumer protection law sent to law secretary.
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Enabling laws: ‘Bureaucratic hurdles adding to the ordeals of the disabled’
Speakers at a consultation urge govt to reform procedures.
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‘Lying legislators’: Proceedings started to declare Amna Buttar proclaimed offender
Sheikh granted bail against Rs100,000, case against Rana Mehmood on Mar 19.
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Model village: Flood victims selling houses allotted to them
12 families sold houses given to them by the government despite commitment not to sell.
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‘President and governor must issue annual reports on Principles of Policy’
LHC overrules registrar’s objection to admit petition.
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‘Miracle’: Woman ‘returns from the dead’
Women regained consciousness and asked the wailing women around her bed why they were crying.
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Seizure Of Vehicles: Reports sought from high-ups
The petitioner maintains that the CCPO’s orders are illegal and are being used to harass citizens.
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Playing favourites: SHO and muharrar suspended for negligence
Bilal and Waqas were fired upon, police waited for two hours to take action.
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Exam theft: Stolen matric exam papers recovered
Shamoon and Asim were to appear in the exams this year.
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Contempt Of Court: PU vice chancelleor and registrar issued notices
Bajwa urged the court to initiate contempt of court proceedings against respondents for not complying with the order.
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Down south: Chief minister distributes laptops, inaugurates events
Sharif inaugurated development projects in Bahawalpur and Rahim Yar Khan.
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PML-N tops voting intention list in Punjab: Survey
PML-N is still the kingmaker in Punjab.
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Mystery assault: YDA general secretary beaten up in hospital
Dr Kazmi received minor bruises and injuries and was given first aid at the emergency department.
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Shalamar Gardens: Cafe, parking lot to be completed by June 30
Work on the additions started in July 2012, Rs20m allocated for the project.
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Punjab University: ICS in-charge alleges admission irregularities
Writes confidential letter to vice chancellor with details of irregular recommendations.
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Fair limits: Court stops ministry allotting Hajj quota
Ministry of Religious Affairs must also put new Hajj Policy online.

















































