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End of sit-in: Sigh of relief as junior doctors call off strike
Medics end protest after negotiations with health dept, police crackdown
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Sikh pilgrim denied entry at Wagah border over 'dubious' travel documents
The pilgrim possessed a passport that had doubtful expiry details, FIA sources say
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Man involved in blackmailing woman on Facebook held in Islamabad
Suspect uploaded objectionable photos of the woman and extorted Rs0.2 million from her
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After The Simpsons, Javed Hashmi claims he predicted Trump’s win 14 years ago
The veteran politician’s new prophesy is India will disintegrate because of PM Modi's hateful policies
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Singer A Nayyar passes away
Nayyar always acknowledged his mentor Ahmed Rushdi
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Banker arrested for stealing from client
Financial analyst arrested after withdrawing Rs2.4m from customer
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Punjab to impose property tax on all vacant plots
Surveys indicate 250,000 vacant plots in major cities of the province
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First session: Youth Provincial Assembly inaugurated
Members should make efforts to identify key issues facing their districts
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Immunisation: Three-day polio drive on Nov 23
DCO Nadeem Rahman Muqam chaired a meeting of the District Polio Eradication Committee on Friday
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Poet of the east: University of Gujrat gets a session on Iqbal’s poetry
Her discussion was dotted with inspirational verses from Iqbal's poetry
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Strengthening health sector: Civil society hails CM’s decision to set up medical university
Govt should allocate special funds for execution, says PMA president
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Agricultural woes: ‘Conversion of fertile land to residential colonies alarming’
UAF vice chancellor highlights major issues pertaining to food security
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Facilitating special persons: DCO orders installation of ramps in govt offices
Sets Nov 30 deadline to facilitate special persons
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Concluding session: Broader perspective on connectivity is key, says Saad
Minister urges regional integration for economic growth at international conference
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THAAP conference: Exploring relationships of people with cities
Academics, artists and travellers share research and experiences
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Jhang elections: ASWJ chief declared ineligible for by-polls
Ludhianvi’s counsel submitted that the allegations against him were baseless
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Unending misery: Citizens curse their luck as govt dilly-dallies
Hours-long gridlock causing massive inconvenience to residents
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Crackdown against doctors: Horror of Model Town keeps govt away from clear-out
Officials say administration is reluctant to use force against protesters
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Crackdown: Police still await govt orders
The doctors’ protest continued for the third day running on Mall Road
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Pneumonia key cause of child mortality
Punjab was able to increase routine immunisation progress from 64% to 86% as per Neilsen Survey, said EPI Director
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Conservation of Buddhist, Mughal era historical sites in Punjab on the cards
Summary of projects has been sent to higher officials for approval
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Fiscal plan: UAF budget worth Rs8.6b approved
The varsity senate also elected two new members of the syndicate for three years
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Enhanced property taxes: Realtors sceptical of govt’s amnesty scheme
Say plan cannot help authorities to bring real estate sector under tax net
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Satellite monitoring: Wildlife sanctuaries to be mapped through GIS
Punjab govt has initiated several development projects
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Say no to drugs: Anti-drug crackdown ordered at schools across Punjab
Education officers directed to implement, monitor progress in their respective jurisdiction
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Got extra power? LESCO will happily buy from you
Extra units generated through solar power can be sold to utility company
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Fatal short circuit: Three workers burnt alive in garment factory fire
Manufacturing unit set up in congested residential area gutted
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Poverty alleviation: 260 poor women given sheep, goats
Cows worth Rs40 million to be distributed next month
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Cyber crime: Facebook accounts of CSP officers hacked
Hackers demanded money from people in friends list of officials’ Facebook accounts
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Poet of the East: Iqbal remembered on 139th birth anniversary
Change of guard ceremony held at mausoleum
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Supporting force: Setting up of welfare branch for police officials directed
Sub-inspector would supervise branch and report to DPO directly
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International conference: ‘Disputes among Asian countries hurdle in regional progress’
Experts come together to discuss inter-regional connectivity
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Environmental pollution: Factory owners told to mend ways or face action
Two-month deadline given for installation of emissions control equipment in factories
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Healthcare emergency: Standoff between govt, doctors turns fatal
Heart patient dies at Mayo Hospital as doctors refuse to attend patients
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PML-N to try to cash in on PTI’s rift
The failed call for Nov 2 sit-in apparently created a rift between PTI’s K-P and Punjab chapters
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'Solar energy need of the hour to counter energy crisis’
The event was arranged by Department of Energy Engineering, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
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Cancellation of holiday on Iqbal Day: Lawyers, civil society condemn govt’s decision
Legal fraternity threaten to boycott court proceedings in protest
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Counterfeit drugs: 884 medical stores raided in Punjab
In Bahawalpur District, at least 224 medical stores were raided and 50 samples were collected
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Safe City project: Car owners to face the music over traffic violations
As part of the plan, number plates captured by cameras will be used to identify violators
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‘Planted’ news: Appointment of inquiry head challenged
The federal government has formed an inquiry committee to probe the ‘planted’ news story
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Caps in the air: 2,400 degrees conferred at UET convocation
As many as 14 PhD, 125 MPhil, 618 MS and 1,683 bachelor’s students graduate
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PM’s busy schedule delays inauguration of Iqbal Park
Renovated park to be officially opened for public on November 12
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Kasur sex scandal: LHC orders trial under terrorism law
ATC had earlier ordered dropping of anti-terrorism clauses
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Unabated pollution: Smog lays bare efficacy of environment laws
Protection laws in Pakistan are well-written but their implementation is poor
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Centre to pay Punjab Rs82b in net hydel profit
Amount will be recovered from power consumers through tariffs
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Forceful miscarriage: Comments sought from Baghbanpura SHO
Petitioner Muhammad Rafique submitted in the court that his daughter married Qasim Ali and gave birth to a child
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Brutal killing: Teenager murdered after sexual assault
Four men nabbed over suspicion; fear grips village
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Metro Bus project: Affectees take to streets against govt
Land acquisition official says process of 80% payments have been completed
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Rabi Festival: Farmers being exploited by middlemen, says UAF VC
Calls for setting up markets for small animals to boost productivity
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Foreign affairs: ‘Pakistan, US have same Afghan goals’
Prof Weinbaum says Taliban-led Afghanistan not good for US or Pakistan