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Police has no right to interfere in citizens’ personal lives, says LHC
Judge tells senior officers that after amendments to Hudood Ordinance, police has no such jurisdiction.
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Sri Lankan team attack: LHC tells police to re-arrest suspects given bail
Directs that the three accused men be produced before court on Feb 27.
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Free medicine: PMA appeals patients to continue use of medicines
Demands a drug regulatory body in the province, requests PM and CM Punjab to hold joint meeting in this regard.
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LHC issues contempt of court notice to Punjab Secretary Transport
The contempt notice was issued because earlier court order for payment of dues to a widow was not implemented.
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Efroze Chemical Industries owner says PIC batch contaminated
Contrary to confession, owner says factory shouldn't be closed for this reason.
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Killed in police encounter: Family protests outside Punjab Assembly
Muhammad Sarwar, 20, was killed in police encounter, family demands arrest of officers involved.
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Banned outfits: Ishaq banned from entering Muzaffargarh for three months
Police, district administration fear he might cause sectarian violence.
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Senate elections: Big three carve out Punjab seats
Coalition partners PPP, PML-Q also finalise negotiations.
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Making money in the corridors of the courts
In the second of a three-part series, we interview a tout in the lower courts.
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Talking up a storm: Sanaullah says ‘lotas don’t bring tsunamis’
“How can all the lotas who are changing their loyalties and joining PTI bring a tsunami?," Sanaullah
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Load shedding: Notices issued to Centre, Pepco, Lesco for Feb 10
Petition seeking exemption of hospitals and courts from loadshedding.
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Departmental inaction: Six departments run by adhoc heads
‘Many federal govt employees reluctant to join Punjab’.
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Home-based workers: ‘Recommendations for laws will be sent to PA’
Consultation attended by Sialkot, Faisalabad, Kasur and Okara workers.
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The abuse continues
PPP told the PML-N they would not let proceedings run smoothly until Law Minister Rana Sanaullah apologised.
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Human trafficking: 3 women recovered from ‘Lathani Gang’ hideout
Police arrest 2 gang members, doctors say women were gang raped over several years and there are many others.
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Watering down: Fire brigade branches out
Rescue 1122 vans being used to hose down a construction factory.
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Punjab Assembly: Name-calling continues in 10-minute sitting
No settlement reached at two-hour business advisory committee meeting.
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Imran Khan catering to religious parties just to gain power: JUI-S
Maulana Samiul Haq his party harbours no political ambitions, just want the enforcement of an Islamic system.
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Lahore Ring Road: Commuters to pay tax through 14 toll plazas
Project likely to be completed by end of Feb; motorcycles, rickshaws banned.
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5 Pakistani prisoners released by India handed over to Edhi Foundation
A special team of Edhi personnel reached Wahga border and fed the prisoners.
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LHC suspends Punjab Governor nominations for Red Crescent Society
Petitioners contended that Punjab Governor had appointed chairman and members of RCS against the rules.
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PA opposition demands Sanaullah apologise for 'shameless' comment
Sanaullah says he would not apologise for his behaviour during Monday's session.
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PIC medicine disaster: Cooperation and reticence as blame game begins
LHC forms commission; Punjab govt attempts damage control.
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Justice denied through delays, bribes and unions
Cases routinely linger for years due to corruption in the legal system.
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Police say no FIR against Dost Khosa
February 3 set as the next date for arguments.
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Narcotics control: ‘Over 11,000 suspects arrested in 2011’
Standing Committee briefed on awareness campaign results.
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Land dispute: Relatives place body of victim on road in protest
Victim had a long standing property dispute over the division of a portion of land.
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Kidnapping & murder: 7-year-old abducted, ‘raped’, murdered by neighbours
Police say accused admit to killing girl after her parents failed to pay ransom.
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Sanaullah, Basra duke it out
The law minister skipped the part as to why the chief minister had relaxed rules for Basra.
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Youth awareness: How to build a nation
Participants discuss apathy, learned helplessness, civic and political activism.
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Going to the dogs: Landlord sets dogs on 11-year-old
Izhar suffered nine bites and cannot walk because he crossed Khalil’s fields to get to school.
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Environment and politics: Factory owner accuses EPD of extortion
Says his business was only one of over 40 violators.
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Butting out: Like lambs to the slaughter
Hundreds in Kabirwala turn up to see lambs pitted against each other.
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Lahore International Book Fair: Visa delays cast a shadow on Fair
Allocation of funds, public campaigns, subsidising of advertisement could be ways the government could help organisers
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Free medicine: Lapse in quality control cause for fatal drug distribution, says PMA
PMA says disregard for seniority and merit in appointing medical institutions is affecting their performance.
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Punjab Assembly: Tempers, harsh words fly in the House
Deputy speaker’s efforts fail to pacify members.
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LHC may ask Shahbaz Sharif to explain holding 18 ministries
LHC directs petitioner to include Punjab Chief Minister as respondent in petition against holding 18 ministries.
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Transparent voter list, independent EC must for next elections: JI Chief
JI chief says PPP government's disobedience of the judiciary is a planned strategy.
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Free medicine: LHC forms Judicial commission to probe PIC deaths
LHC tasks Justice Ijazul Hasan to probe deaths after Punjab government requests formation of commission.
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Sapna Khan case: Next hearing to take place on February 3
During today’s hearing, a police official on behalf of SHO Race Course appeared before the court.
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Media should dutifully cover Difa-i-Pakistan Council’s events: Hafiz Saeed
JuD chief says journalists, as Pakistanis, should use the opportunity to defend the country.
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8 year old boy sexually assaulted in Rahim Yar Khan
The boy was abducted and molested by his neighbour and his friends.
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Family planning: Women are using the wrong drugs for abortions as quick contraception
Experts warn against certain over-the-counter drugs and a lack of physician consultations.
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Bringing up dromedaries: For the love of camels!
Rapid urbanisation is threatening the colourful culture of Cholistan desert.
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Fake medicines case: Doctors threaten strike as authorities ‘crack down’
Death toll, meanwhile, continues to climb as three more patients expire.
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Around the country in 18 trips: Youth Hotel opens at Katas
Historic site gets its first decent accommodation.
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Closet cases: Man breaks wife’s legs, throws acid, locks her up
Kalsoom was locked up for 15 days after she threatened to leave her husband.
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Robbers on a rampage: 17 robberies reported in 24 hours
Locals have protested against police for not curbing theft.
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Intelligence assessment: Madrassa to be placed under surveillance
Govt urged to force madrassas to give info on students not from the province.
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Lives cut short: Cash prizes for catching kite vendors
PM and Punjab CM issue instructions to strictly implement ban on kite flying after recent casualties.