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Schools forced to think outside the box
‘It’s better to be friends with your students’.
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Taseer’s murder: Punjab Assembly condemns murder unanimously
Resolution moved by PPP's Raja Riaz and PML-N's Rana Sanaullah passed unanimously.
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Lord of the rings: New jewellery record set in Lahore
Fragrance of Love is acknowledged as world’s largest silver ring by Guinness World Records.
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Shahbaz agrees to raise doctors salaries
Shahbaz assures Young Doctors Association that monthly salaries of doctors in government hospitals will be increased.
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Man blackens youth’s face, injures his sister
Landlord Wali Muhammad wanted to buy land from nearby area resident, 22-year-old Abdul Hafiz.
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Forensic lab by March 31
Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif lauds forensic lab, terms it “most modern forensic lab in South Asia".
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Man kills wife for telling him not to drink
Mushtaq took a knife to Shameem’s face before he stabbed her.
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Women’s Action Forum condemns murder
National issues being overshadowed by hate campaign, says forum.
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Equipment training: Brain surgery without opening skull
Neuro angiography machine at Lahore General Hospital the first of its kind in any public hospital in the country.
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Old Ravians to help ‘the helpless’
Three-week fund collection campaign kicks off at Government College University (GCU) Lahore.
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The government’s Diwali and Holi gift
Government of Punjab announces Rs5,000 for every Hindu family.
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Basic Health Units lack even bare necessities
BHUs don’t have diagnostic facilities like labs or X-ray machines, only clinical diagnostics available, says doctor.
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‘Tum Tum’ pir used victim’s blood for ‘fertility amulets’
Serial killer only killed ‘young lovers’, buried the bodies in his basement,
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Mujahid Squad scorecard: Possession of drugs, illegal arms top the crime list
Hundred and thirty eight weapons, car and drugs and liquor seized in 394 cases in last six month of 2010.
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Taseer murder: Sunni Ittehad warns against protests
Tahaffuz Namoos-i-Risalat conference warned against demonstrations praising slain governor or protesting his killing.
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Sharif agenda: Gilani caves in to opposition demands
PML-N withdraws deadline, gives ruling party 45 days to implement reforms; MQM welcomes the decision.
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Swine Flu: ‘Preparations underway’ to deal with possible outbreak
Health Department aware of the possibility of a swine flu outbreak in the coming days.
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Promoting humanities and social sciences
Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) has approved four new departments for its Seraiki Area Study Centre (SASC).
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Throat diseases common in rural areas
over 300,000 patients in southern Punjab currently suffer from goitre...
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Wood theft: Forest Department caught hoarding wood worth Rs20m
The Anti Corruption Department has raided seven locations and recovered wood worth more than Rs20,000,000.
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Honour crime: Man mutilated, killed on suspicion of having affair
A man’s decapitated corpse, suspected to have been a victim of ‘honour’ killing, was discovered by police officials.
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Health and sexuality: Keeping doctors away is not good for you
Health professional explains that sexual orientation mostly determined by genes and environmental factors.
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CARMA concludes: Lahore Alma winners for second year running
Lahore Alma went on to win The Convention for Aspiring Reporters and Media Anchors (Carma) for the second year.
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Seminar on Pakistan’s media: A cautionary tale
The final day of Carma showcased an engaging seminar with guests Huma Amir Shah and Kamran Shahid.
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Dual offices: Four-member bench named to hear case
Bench will resume hearing on a constitutional petition, against the president of Pakistan.
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Ticket refund: Daewoo Express GM summoned
Notice issued in response to a petition seeking damages for a ticketing mishap.
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Sui gas: More supply for homes, none for factories
Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) has suspended supply to industries.
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CM’s Secretariat: Entry restricted further over security concerns
The Chief Minister’s Secretariat at 7 Club Road have been declared off limits to private visitors and junior officials
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Turned tables: With the centre secure, all eyes now on Punjab
As the PPP-led government finds itself back in majority in the centre, the situation in Punjab has taken centre stage.
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Power outages in Punjab exceed 12 hours
DG Khan, Bahawalpur, Vehari, Khanewal, Haroonabad and Kabir Wala are worst affected due to load shedding.
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Park and Ride Plaza faces the ire of traders
Shopkeepers claim business has plummeted by 50 per cent.
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‘Only good Muslims make good judges’
Chief justice asks judges to dispense justice ‘without fear or favour’.
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Carma: The day of the anchor wannabe
Second day sees aspiring journalists judged for their onscreen confidence, new casting skills and live performance.
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Protest rallies: Taking to streets wins nurses pay protection
Dr Saeed Elahi promised a Rs5,000 allowance as pay protection to nurses regularised in service.
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Five rivers running: Of club elections, car races and birthday tributes
The Club politics and its membership of late is a replica of the degenerated ruling elite
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Provincial autonomy: Trade unions not happy with new labour law
Unions say the law allows exploitation, doesn’t guarantee minimum wage.
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Shivering to death in Sialkot
2 people die from severe cold, dozens of birds and cattle also affected.
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District Bar Elections: Mixed slogans mark the day
Members championing Taseer’s murderer seen at all bar offices before polls open.
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From the wrong side of the tracks
Railway stations in DG Khan are lying abandoned as train tracks have not been repaired.
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Keeping an eye out: CCTV cameras for banks, plazas and markets
Gujranwala RPO directs all officials to ensure that CCTV cameras and advanced video recording equipment is installed.
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No change: Several clerics condone Taseer’s murder
The Tahaffuz Namoos-i-Risalat Mahaz (TNRM) observed Friday as the Tahaffuz Namoos-i-Risalat Day.
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Urban planning: Badami Bagh bus terminal to be replaced with three at city exits
Some transporters claim they have not been consulted.
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It’s another somber day at Punjab Assembly
Raja Riaz, Sanaullah again differ on security protocols.
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Candlelight vigil: Civil society raises its voice against bigotry
Participants said that there had been incitement to violence and religious hatred had been used as a tool.
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Vegetable market: New law to remove middlemen
Punjab Agricultural Produce Marketing Act to allow the purchasers, sellers to interact directly, says official.
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Military operation demanded against katcha criminals
All Parties Convention in Rahim Yar Khan demands operation against gangs of robbers and bandits.
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Malpractice: Compensation demanded from ‘negligent doctor’
Towel removed from woman’s body a month after doctor left it inside during surgery.
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Food Street making a comeback
City govt chooses Fort Road as ‘perfect venue’ rich in culture.
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Student event: CARMA’s first day generates excitement in participants
Students thrown into real life media situation to test skills.
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Consumer court: Secretary summoned for February 8
Petitioner seeks Rs147,790 in damages from Local Government and Community Development Department.