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Unpopular views: ‘Politics behind PCO judges verdict’
Supreme Court ruled earlier this year that these judges stood disqualified because they had taken oath under the PCO
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‘Short notice’: Squatters protest demolition
‘At least 800 people left homeless after operation’.
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Police shoot suspect after spree of robberies
Police say suspects committed four robberies in 90 minutes.
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Pir processing: Toddler castrated to ‘free him from temptation’
Pir mutilates 2-year-old after the child’s mother vowed to make him a ‘malang’.
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Supreme Court Bar conference: ‘Lawyers need to work more, strike less’
Judges call for greater oversight of agencies during times of conflict.
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Gang rape: Family threatens suicide if rapists aren’t arrested soon
Police refused to register case, SHO said the girl was ‘faking the gang rape’.
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Drug addicts lined up and flogged by Jhumra police
CCPO has dismissed SHO and ordered an inquiry into the incident.
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Teacher trials: One teacher for 115 students at girl’s school
School has been without teachers for over eight months.
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BISE results: Success rate declines by five points
Education minister asks students to eradicate corruption.
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SC bar conference: Media played vital role against Musharraf, says judge
Justice Jillani says honest media fosters democracy, culture of accountability.
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Order in the court: Cable guys brawl at Sessions Court
Case registered against 100 for disrupting courts, beating police.
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Bhatta Chowk: SI killed in traffic accident
A sub inspector was killed in a traffic accident near Bhatta Chowk.
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Law and order: Police claim 587 gangs busted this year
1,929 men suspected of involvement in 3,592 crimes arrested.
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IT labs: Punjab govt to set up Knowledge City
Punjab govt plans to set up a ‘Knowledge City’ offering special computer facilities to schools.
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Alumni get-together: ‘Student exchanges critical to Pakistan-US ties’
More than 250 attend US Consulate General’s Eid Milan.
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Auction woes: No valid bids for Trade Centre plots
Only one bidder shows up though LDA had postponed auction.
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Residents stage protest against encroachment operation in Faisalabad
Corporation and district administration carries out operation to clear illegal houses.
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Ahmadis criticise govt inaction over targeted killings
Ahmadis say their community is facing dire threat.
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Khatam-e-Nabuwat Conference: Ahmadis accused of working against Pakistan
Three-day meeting ‘celebrates’ declaration of Ahmadis as minorities.
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Crucial PML-N meeting postponed again
The meeting, held in the last week of July, was attended by Nawaz Sharif’s close associates.
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Accreditation: Council to inspect new medical colleges
Concerns about status of 950 medical students eased.
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Five scholarships for Afghan students at PU
‘Afghan academics’ visit to promote cooperation between universities’.
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Justice for all: ‘State responsible for citizen’s security’
Three-day lawyers’ conference by SCBA begins.
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Learning to let go: Mob surrounds judge after girl flees parents
Parents angry at losing daughter lead intimidating mob to District Courts.
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Government to open meat processing plant
Federal govt takes on several major development projects in Punjab.
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‘Russian spy’ turns out to be couch surfer
Cops surround tourist taking pictures at Faisal Chowk.
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Auction block: 8 children put up for sale outside DCOs office
Muhammad Sadiq said he had lost everything in the recent floods and couldn’t afford to feed his family
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Intermediate results today, toppers named
Prize distribution ceremony to be held after results are announced.
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Communal violence: Police clueless in attack on Ahmadi man
Ferozewala police have registered a FIR against three assailants.
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AGP appointment: ‘Chaudhry Nisar may resign soon’
PML-N sources say the party has yet to finalise a decision on the matter.
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Maintaining Security: Special surveillance ordered of late night heavy traffic
CCPO said that there was a need to check all heavy vehicles entering the city between 3:00 am to 6:00 am.
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Death in custody: Seven cops suspended
suspended following intense protest and sit-in outside Langrana police station, Chiniot, for several hours
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Treason charges: Centre given last chance
LHC might appoint a new lawyer if no one from Centre appears on Sep 22.
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PR officers blamed for coach copper theft
NA committee says Railways admin, lawyers assisting land grabbers.
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Domestic violence: Two arrested for torturing wives
Rubina Bibi burnt with heated iron, acid; Hafeezan Bibi made to stand on heated pan.
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‘Miracle’ surgery spares father the imperative to re-marry
Ruqaya Bibi becomes Abdullah after sex-change procedure at Mianwali DHQ.
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Of paintings, photographs, sculptures
30 young artists get to display their work at Nairang Gallery.
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Man can’t escape wedding, even behind bars
Convicted cop killer weds childhood sweetheart in court hallway ceremony.
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Visitors complain about poor security
No metal detectors available for Bulleh Shah’s urs.
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Finance and Trade Centre: LDA expects Rs2.5b from first auction
Funds from the centre will be spent on other development projects in the city.
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Inmate facing life imprisonment marries girlfriend in court
Zohaib Butt married his childhood love Saima in the Lahore district court.
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Former AGP murder case: Director FSA suspended for fake forensic report
Amir Ali allegedly accepted a bribe to benefit the accused in the trial.
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Polluting industries: Quality goods, zero social responsibility
Factories discharge untreated effluent in Faisalabad’s drains, with impunity.
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US official attempts to enter nuclear research facility
After a heated debate between Berger and security agencies, he was forced to leave.
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Democracy Workshop ‘Family politics must be curbed’
Speakers at workshop say govt should curb family politics.
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Ahmadi shot, injured on ‘Khatam-e-Nabuwat Day’
Relatives allege he was targeted for his religious beliefs.
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5 killed in separate incidents in single day
Police officials are still searching for the accused in the murder cases.
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Transfer Troubles: Teachers refuse to rejoin duty at primary schools
Teachers alleged that their transfer orders were issued on political grounds.
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Lahore College to have six new departments
Preservation of auditorium, old block also announced.
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Medical schools entry tests: ‘Applications rejected on flimsy grounds’
Student say copies of first-year result made mandatory at last minute.