Punjab

Council chairman argues Article 227 of the Constitution does not allow any amendments to the blasphemy laws.

Security and traffic plans finalised for three-day Tableegh at Raiwind.

22 of 38 women booked under the blasphemy laws are Muslims, data obtained from different organisations reveals.

Sanjan Nagar Trust raises funds in order to expand to 100 schools in 10 years.

Students portray what makes a good govt as the 9th Youth Performing Arts Festival comes to an end.

Man threats to commit suicide by tying himself to the railway tracks in front of an approaching train.

A charity school is transforming a poor neighbourhood next to DHA.

Over 80 women rallie­d outsid­e Lahore Press Club to mark the Intern­ationa­l Women Human Rights Defend­ers’ Day.

PSIC official accused of irregularities in the process of approval and installation of mechanical tandoors.

Police officials raid wedding, arrest guests, bridegroom being wed to his six-year-old cousin.

Five brothe­rs wed five sister­s to set a new world record.

Female candidates win majority of seats in the 18 public medical and dental colleges in the province.

Government College University alumni elect executive committee of the Old Ravians’ Union for the 2010-12 session.

District govts prepared for Muharram, security beefed up.

Lahore College for Women screens Punjabi-theme documentaries.

Victim abducted, raped, robbed of jewelery and Rs 65,000 in cash.

Victim Aasiya tortured for having illicit relations with a neighbour.

Sugar crisis has subsided, current effort is a safety cushion, said official.

Minister for Human Rights announces 10-day awareness raising campaign, International Human Rights Day on Dec 10.

‘Previous projects failed due to lack of funds and ADB restrictions’

Long march ends at Data Darbar in Lahore, conference announced.

The ongoing Youth Performing Arts Festival offered some entertaining performances but they have lacked good scripts.

All roads leading to Data Darbar closed as long march approaches city.

Delegation of Sikh representatives met with Prime Minister Gilani, presented him with a list of their demands.

Government to donate Rs100m to run centre.

Sunni leaders say thousands arrested in province-wide crackdown, but minister says not one protestor arrested.

Prominent artists, photographers and philanthropists attend opening.

Underground rock bands brought the Ninth Rafi Peer Youth Performing Arts Festival to life.

Daska police arrest con artist for pretending to be the health secretary.

SPARC rallies against sexual abuse involving children in the district.

Three women who were forced to perform a ‘mujra’ by a police official move court to take action against cops...

Police is searching for Yasir, accused of raping a four-year-old boy.

More than 5,000 chrysanthemum plants were displayed and twenty institutes participated in the exhibition.

Funeral held under police supervision after owner of dogs, a local landlord, pressurises police not to take action.

Sunni Ittehad council workers try to torch containers during long march in Rawalpindi.

Petition challenges government's move to allow US troops in or around Quetta.

Mohsin Hamid speaks to students about the process of writing a novel.

LHC seeks reply on the law ministry’s application that the bar’s petition against Babar Awan be dismissed.

Third day ends with NCA’s comedy act and LUMS’ dark tale of sectarian violence.

PMDC welcomes move to ban entry of medical salesmen in public hospitals during office hours.

Symposium scheduled to pay tribute to him for his services to the country, Urdu language on his death anniversary.

General secretary of eunuchs’ association alleged medical report showing death from head injury was false.

Eunuchs protested against the killing of a eunuch in Lahore, accused police officials of delaying the investigation.

Three police officials allegedly force group of girls to dance to ‘Munni badnam hui’ on police chowki all night long.

LDA has yet to respond to a letter asking it to clarify its stance on 19 allegations against it.

Few teachers familiar with current system for setting and marking Class V, Class VIII exams.

Performing Arts Festival showcases themes of terrorism, insecurity and corruption.

Father of deceased brothers alleges that Zain Bugti is behind the murders.

Police officers directed to take extra security measures to prevent terror threats during the processions.

Suspects admit link with Sipah Sahaba, Tehrik-i-Taliban, had ten grenades and two pistols in their possession.