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Immunity statement: LHC dismisses contempt plea against Wahab
Court not concerned with statements made by politicians expressing their personal views.
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Lawyers’ leadership: LHCBA elections today
14 candidates running for four seats.
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High school children form green group
Environmental Youth Council to plant trees, raise awareness.
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Female blogger meet-up: A curious affair
A female bloggers’ meet-up turns into an event for aspiring bloggers and social media users.
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Rally at Qurtaba Chowk: Give up hit-and-run men or we trash consulate
JI leaders demand that a murder case against US Consul General Carmela Conroy be registered.
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Travel NOC: Artistes vow to move Supreme Court
‘Decision brings back memories of the Zia era’
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Shah Alam fire: By-laws violations made it harder to contain fire
CDGL report recommends that unapproved portions of multi-storey buildings be demolished and owners be penalised.
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UVAS now has its official website
Governor Punjab Sardar Latif Khosa inaugurates official website of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.
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City to get fifth public sector medical college
CM approves the establishment of PGMI Medical College, expected to start functioning from next year.
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Flyover and underpass: Work on Kalma Chowk to start soon
The government has decided to start work on a flyover at Kalma Chowk to reduce congestion at the intersection.
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10pm shutdown: Marriage halls go to court over timings
LHC summons DCO in a petition challenging the Punjab government’s 10pm deadline for wedding.
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High Court Bar: Candidates for top offices throw lavish luncheons
The main idea behind the dinners, luncheons and breakfasts, is to display show of strength.
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Against Musharraf: Govt again seeks time to re-appeal
LHC expresses annoyance over govt’s failure to reply to a writ petition against Musharraf.
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Police accused of profiting from prostitution
Several guest houses and massage centres in Faisal Town operate as brothels with police protection.
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There is no Unification bloc in Punjab Assembly: Rana Iqbal
Muslim League factions led by Chaudhry Zaheerudin and Tahir Javed will exist as separate entities, says Rana Iqbal.
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Shooting after love-marriage hearing injures five in Lahore
The scuffle took place inside the Lahore session courts' building.
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Painting exhibition: Link between creation, Divine depicted
Works included in The Ishq Series are based upon the PhD research of the artist.
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Technically speaking: NAVTEC takes on skills training of Pakistani youth
NAVTEC recently unveiled its plans to train 24,735 students in the coming year with regards to technical education.
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Polio campaign: Sorry, no volunteers
DCO, health secretary pledge to make Lahore polio-free.
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4 police officials killed in road accident
Speeding vehicle collided with a tractor trolley and all the police officials were killed on impact.
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Meet Jhawarian’s moral police
Over 500 protesters gather outside Jhawarian Police Station to protest against the installation of satellite cable.
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Matric exam: Requirement for online submission challenged
Web applications a great ‘inconvenience’.
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Theatre: The battle of feelings
The young actors’ performance justified the theme and script of the play.
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8 police officers posted against vacancies
The inspector general of police Javed Iqbal on Wednesday transferred and posted eight police officers.
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Floor crossing: Zaheer serves show cause notices on 15 ‘defectors’
Unification Bloc leader Dr Tahir Ali Javed says no one will reply.
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Anti-encroachment drive: Lack of equipment, politics delay campaign
City government ‘months’ away from buying trucks and dumpers.
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Punjab employs 13 officers on expired contracts
The officials are pulling strings to convince home secretary and chief minister to grant them a two-year extension.
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Four Police personnel die in accident
The personnel died when a loaded trailer hit the police vehicle near Toba Tek Singh.
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Re-appointment of adhoc judges challenged
A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court of Pakistan, against the full court resolution.
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Public bathrooms: Lack of restrooms a health hazard
Most of the public restrooms controlled by the city government are unusable.
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Comprehensive ban on tobacco ads urged
Experts have urged a comprehensive ban on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship.
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Criminal charges: Three policemen sacked for ‘criminal activities’
Three police officers have been dismissed from service for their alleged involvement in criminal acts.
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Research necessary to meet demand for food
Research in plant sciences is critical to produce alternative fuels.
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Railways to relaunch Marriage Saloon
Pakistan Railways is to relaunch its Marriage Saloon, a train service in which the couple can travel with 25 guests.
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Alleged negligence: Police reluctant to register FIR
Five months after the death of a woman the Badami Bagh police are reluctant to register an FIR.
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Education India’s only advantage over us: CM
Pakistan lags behind India only because of a lack of education facilities her, says Sharif.
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Family court dissolves marriage
A family judge on Tuesday dissolved the marriage of a 16-year old girl, which was solemnised when she was three.
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Honour crime: Woman killed for refusing to divorce husband
A 21-year-old girl was murdered in Khanewal allegedly by her brother.
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Special Branch survey: Security inadequate at 14 religious sites in South Punjab
A Special Branch survey reveals security arrangements at 14 ‘sensitive’ religious sites are inadequate.
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Raymond Davis to be tried in jail
Trial to commence on February 25 at Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore.
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Man kills brother, children over land dispute
Knife used in killings, bodies later disposed off in nearby canal.
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Hajj service provider sued for Rs1m
Complainant says was promised “VIP facilities” at hotels during his stay in Saudi Arabia.
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Presidential pardon: Court gives federal government last chance to respond
Reply to a petition challenging remission in Rehman Malik’s sentence by President Asif Ali Zardari sought.
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Making sense: Article 63 A after the 18th amendment
Article 63 A deals with disqualification on grounds of defection.
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Four-year-old sexually assaulted ‘by neighbour’
A four-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by a neighbour in Farid Town.
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Cholistan wildlife: Gazelles, migratory birds threatened by poachers
'Hunters with political connections causing the damage'
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Mock funerals held for Gujranwala MNA, MPA
Residents organise mock funeral processions to protest failure to repair damaged sewerage system for six months.
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‘Game of death’: Student group protests through street theatre
Student theatre group puts on short play about Raymond Davis case in a novel protest against US presence in Pakistan.
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Governor’s appointment: Advocate general to file reply by March 10
Petitioner challenges Khosa’s eligibility, says he has been ruled against.
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Shah Alam Market fire: Committee recommends demolition of seven plazas
Seven other plazas to be repaired but estimate of losses yet to come.