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Power outages continue to plague city
Bashir Ahmad, said people in their area hardly get electricity for four to six hours a day.
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Rains break heat spell in twin cities
Temperature fell from 42 degrees to high 20s
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Shop worker faints due to fear of robbers
The outlaws robbed cellphones worth Rs3.5 million, Rs1,25,000 cash and laptop from the shop.
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Huge inferno at oil mill wreaks havoc
As a result of the fire, four shops and two houses in the area were completely destroyed.
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Tobacco hollows you out, warn experts
Frequent use of tobacco causes life threatening diseases while efforts should be taken to ban its use in Pakistan.
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Profiteering continues at Ramazan bazaars unabated
They are selling assorted varieties or substandard commodities at the price of superior quality goods.
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Two convicted in murder case
Qaisar Abbas and Jawad had gunned down a passenger Muhammad Umair during a robbery bid
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PMDC seeks report on death of 11-year-old boy at DHQ Rawalpindi
Medical body’s chief warns that those found guilty would be dealt with strictly
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LHC orders release of 28 kiln workers
The court ordered to release all workers, including women and children.
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LHC questions delay in completion of project
Mian Rasheed appeared before the court and said public money was being wasted on the Orange Line metro Train Project.
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PU students selected for scholarship
Director IAGS Dr Saleem Haider has congratulated the students on their remarkable achievement.
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Two boys drown in Jhelum Canal
Rescue 1122 officials recovered the body and shifted to District Headquarters Hospital.
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New WASA chief vows to address water shortages
Says efforts would be made to draw water from the Ghazi-Barotha project
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Judge’s ‘thrashing’ triggers boycott of sessions courts
The lawyers used abusive language and attempted to beat civil judge Waseem Ahmed in his chamber.
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PLRA to put all ownership deeds online
The approval was given Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s blessing during a performance review meeting of PLRA.
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Six killed in Lodhran road accident
A police official said the passenger van was going from Lahore to Sadiqabad when it collided with a truck.
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Murder convict gets life term
Abdul Lateef, Abdul Sattar and Jalal had gunned down Muhammad over a dispute.
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UET and Tsinghua University sign MoU
This joint venture would bring lucrative results and allow both parties to improve relations for development.
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Punjab introduces cotton crop monitoring system
The move was initiated to counter pest attacks on cotton crop that affected almost 15% of the sown area in Punjab.
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DRF hopes FIA can start handling complaints effectively
According to the data, given the gendered nature of harassment, around 62 % of the cases were reported by women.
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CM wants MPAs to put best foot forward
Promotion of the agricultural sector was the first priority of the government.
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Outsourcing of airports deferred, CAA tells LHC
The Civil Aviation Act did not allow outsourcing or privatisation of the airports for being sensitive premises.
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10,000 barrels of Iranian diesel seized
The district task force also seized 22,00,000 litres of non-duty paid high speed diesel.
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Chinese national detained in Mianwali
His business visa was issued from March 6, 2017 to June 5, 2017 and he had come to Islamabad for business purposes.
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Key hospital to get 400 nurses
The minister said the best medical facilities were being ensured to patients at hospitals.
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With leg in hand, amputee’s family fights for justice
Victim was shot eight times, allegedly by politically-connected goon
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Man shot dead over enmity
Police have registered a case and started investigation
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No contest: PU checkmates and out shoots the competition
The event was organised by UVAS in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission Islamabad
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College students protest against HEC’s ‘discriminatory behaviour’
Demand CM to take notice of situation
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Securing futures: TEVTA to double interest-free loans for students
Punjab government hopes to make the youth skilful and independent
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Health department suspends three doctors
The three medical officers were found guilty of maltreating chickenpox patients
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PA unanimously passes resolution against Indian aggression
Minister for minorities clarifies new bill does not aim to control church property
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Game changer: Federal minister hopes CPEC transforms the economy
Saad Rafique says future of railways is as bright as ever
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VCs of two varsities finally appointed
Notification is subject to final decision of case filed against candidates
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Hafiz Saeed’s detention: Govt gets two days to submit review board report
LHC hearing petition by five JuD leaders over their detention
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Not a dime spent on environmental protection
Recreation, religion and culture sectors also largely ignored in terms of expenditure
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Heat is on: No respite from load-shedding in Ramazan
LESCO officials blame harsh weather for increase in power outages
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RCB approves Rs2.723b balanced budget
Expenses set to go up by Rs341m as compared to last year
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Contagious disease: Faisalabad continues to grapple with chickenpox
It has been observed that large number of adults have fallen victim to disease
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9th-grade student pushed off school building by her 'teachers' in Lahore
Punjab CM orders inquiry into the incident that took place at a government school in Shahdara
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Police arrest six, including spiritual leader, for harassing SC judge in Hafizabad
Suspects include Sufi spiritual leader Pir Hassaan Haseebur Rehman son of Pir Naqeebur Rehman
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Youm-e-Takbeer observed
(MINAR) organised a ceremony to mark the 19th anniversary of 'Youm-e-Takbeer', on Sunday.
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Budding artists battle it out in ‘grande finale’
117 young artists between 18 and 35 years of age participated from nine divisions of the province.
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In appointments of VCs, still no progress
Official says political influence is exerted in appointments of VCs at PU and LCWU.
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Youm-e-Takbeer: AJK people vow to reinforce Pak defence
Speakers highlight significance of the day Pakistan became a nuclear power.
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Students enthral audience at UAF’s reunion night
Performances highlighting social issues displayed at the event.
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Cardiac patients in Sargodha left in lurch
Doctors on night duty are also not present to attend emergency cases.
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‘Country needs Zarb-e-Azb-like operation to curb corruption’
The governor said the corruption prevention was more necessary in public departments than other areas.
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Implementation of job quota stressed
Implementation of job quota for special persons and activate the committees set up in districts to resolve problems.
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As tube wells go dry, Pindi sweats its aqua needs
Rising demand and absence of water projects exacerbates woes of residents