Punjab

Filling stations in several districts in Punjab stopped selling petrol, diesel and CNG.

The first model village is being constructed in Khangarh for flood-affected people in the district.

The petrol shortage took its toll on Sunday Bazaars, as the number of customers and vendors fell sharply.

Vehicle owners in Lahore have found themselves paralysed by the petrol crisis which has left all pumps short of fuel.

Federa­l Law Minist­er calls Punjab a ‘police state’, say admin needs to be remove­d.

Doctor Mukhtar justifies the expulsion saying nurses had been asked not to use mobile phones during duty hours.

300 job applicants staged a protest and accused the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) of rescheduling exams.

60 members of the FC Ambor Rifle Unit kidnap, torture Goth Mazari SHO, ASIand a constable.

The Punjab governor denies allegations against him and federal government regarding a plot to kill Khawaja Sharif.

A railway official was killed and six others were injured as truck overturns due to excessive floodwater.

Wasa has directed 22 sub divisions to detect illegal connections and try to identify network reportedly charging bills

CDA has promised to give 4,000 plots to accommodate occupants in the new Kuri Model Village.

Around 81 people died in 76 fatal accidents in the first eight months of the current year in Islamabad.

Hundreds of pending cases are of minor nature and petty crimes such as cheque dishonour and violation of section 144.

Dozens of labourers, forced to work in brick kilns, took to the streets on Friday afternoon in Islamabad.

Lashari’s dismissal from service as recommended by an inquiry committee has been overlooked by the authorities.

National Union of Pakistani Students and Alumni (NUPSA) is launching ‘Pehchaan Pakistan’ here on Saturday.

Disabled citizens urge the government to ensure special attention to their needs.

Federal govt decides to distribute free seed for wheat crop and fertilisers among farmers in the flood-affected areas.

The movies will be screened in NCA’s auditorium.

DMG officers would replace pilots on-contract of Aviation Flight Punjab to ease the burden on the provincial kitty

The students of Quaid-e-Azam Medical college (QMC) continue their protest against principal Prof Ejaz Shah.

Edexcel International the London examination board has stopped offering its accreditation to 74 schools.

Rohtas 2 art gallery has begun showcasing an exhibition of Risham Syed’s new work titled Year 2010.

LHCt Chief Justice seeks reply regarding the suo motu notice of the abduction of an 11-year old boy.

Seventy per cent of political parties have yet to submit their account schedules.

In such times it is the resilient, brave and selfless people that have risen to the challenge.

Unauthorised sale of petrol has risen sharply in the wake of the shortage at fuel stations.

The family alleges that some unknown people have been threatening them to prevent them from pursuing the case further.

Punjab government indefinitely prolongs two weekly offs for government employees.

Govt constitutes admission’s committee for the public sector medical colleges including some legal advisors.

The Janam Ashtami (the birthday of Lord Krishna) was celebrated on Thursday at the Krishna Temple.

Participants held banners saying ‘establishment of the district education authority not acceptable’.

E&T Department stops issuing blue number plates to autonomous public institutions starting September 5.

FIR registered against 5 people and 6 policemen arrested after mob allegedly kills man by repeated attacks of bricks.

Parents allege police had refused to register the case despite their repeated visits.

Each night, between 10pm and 1am, Imran Dancer entertains traffic with a variety of dances.

Rescue 15 police provided services to curb robberies, car and motorcycle thefts, according to records.

CDA overpaid the firm contracted for the project, whose initial winning of the tender had also raised eyebrows.

More than 300 cases of multiple nature were pending in different police stations since 2005.

LDA postpones its budget exercise for the fiscal year 2010-11 for an indefinite period.

Lahore High Court issues show cause notice to special secretary after he suggests paying ransom was a crime.

Dealers may sell the product at higher than approved rates.

LAC plans to revive Adabi Bethak, which has not been very active for several months.

Naan sellers raise price by Re1. Naan is now selling at Rs6 in the city.

Administration sets up 93 centres and forms 186 mobile teams to vaccinate children, pregnant women and general public.

CDGL has approves approx 500 building plans without referring them to the Traffic Engineering and Planning Agency.

Speaker says that he had no power to restore Rana’s seat after her resignation.

Illegal use of residential units as business centres is gaining momentum in the federal capital.

The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) police often find themselves under a hail of verbal bullets.