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Two children killed, mother injured in fireworks explosion
Roof of house comes down as stack of fireworks catches fire.
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Fire incident: Four injured in gas cylinder blast
Residents protest against district govt for letting gas shops operate in the area.
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Violent reactions: Man sets wife on fire ‘over eidi’
Doctors say woman is 55 per cent burned, husband missing.
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Corrupt official: LHC seeks report in rape case
The police were reported to have only registered a robbery case against unidentified people.
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Working holidays: As Eid celebrated, LWMC workers keep city clean
Chief minister announces one week salary bonus.
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CM’s Secretariat: Discretionary funds for 2013-14 almost finished
Rs23.2m of Rs25.5m budget spent.
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Sacrificial animals: Late shoppers fail to get expected price drop
Heavy sales on Chand Raat leave markets short on Eid day.
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Donation camps: Five organisations allowed to collect Eid hides
Group attached to JuD doesn’t seek permission, gets it anyway.
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MQM to take part in local bodies elections from Punjab: Altaf Hussain
Punjab will have to take practical steps to eradicate corrupt systems, says MQM chief.
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No 'Qurbani' for you: Police stop Ahmadis from ritual sacrificing in Lahore
City police told Ahmadis that the sacrifice was an Islamic ritual and that Ahmadis were not Muslims.
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What Eidul Azha is like in Lahore
A selection of moments that define an Eid morning.
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Sacrificial animals: 'Hiding' in Lahore
Two major recipients of hide donations during Eidul Azha are Edhi Trust and Shaukat Khanum Foundation.
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Road accidents claim more lives than terrorism, says IG
‘The situation is bad enough to declare a national emergency’.
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Protest: Neighbours demand abducted woman be recovered
Allege that the investigation officer took a bribe from the suspect.
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Pakpattan gang-rape: Suspects released before DNA test
District and sessions judge recommends action against police over ‘defective investigation’.
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Holiday release: Eid reprieve for some prisoners, despair for others
Over 200 prisoners granted bail at city courts on day before holidays.
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Food security: Passco employees concerned by absence of managing director
The organisation has been without a head since August 24.
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Eid attractions: Explore The Mall on a tonga
The tonga ride starts at Lawrence Garden and ends at Nasser Bagh.
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Trinkets and accessories: Animals for slaughter decked out in style
Most of these ornaments are inspired by jewellery.
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Eid crowds: Zoo ready for busiest day
Zoo director added that a reserve police contingent and bomb disposal unit officials would patrol the zoo grounds.
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Eid security: ‘3,000 policemen to cover all important places’
CPO says seven districts including Multan have been declared ‘sensitive’.
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Hide collection camps: On eve of Eid, city govt begins issuing permits
Group affiliated with JuD sets up camp without even seeking permission.
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Nisar rules out suspending cellular services on Eid
Interior minister rejects Punjab Police request for services to be suspended from 6am to 11am, on Eid morning.
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Moral police: Lady constable found inebriated, suspended
A case has been registered against her on charges of drinking and obscenity.
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Six months’ pay: ETPB told to pay 416 reinstated employees
The court will take up matter the again on November 6.
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Job (not) well done: CCPO unhappy with police performance
CCPO warned policemen against misbehaving with people at police stations.
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Cattle market violence: Man shot dead, another injured
No one has been arrested so far.
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Three women ‘raped’, boy 'sodomised' in Faisalabad
Three sexual assaults and three kidnappings reported from the city.
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Sectarian Harmony: IGP meets with Shia delegation
The delegation condemned sectarian violence and promised cooperation with the police.
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Cash subsidy: 2.6m to get govt cards
People with child disabled or elderly dependants can register.
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Holy calling: Eidul Azha prayer timings
Eid prayer at Jamia Masjid, Tollinton Market Anarkali will be offer at 6:30 am.
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Sacrificial animals: Many shoppers find prices beyond reach
Animals offered for Rs25,000 to Rs40,000 last week are now selling for Rs60,000.
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Security plan: 61,491 police officials to be on duty on Eid
IGP has directed field officers to monitor all entrances and exits to their districts.
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Local govt law: Teachers launch protests against dist bodies
Union says district education authorities will lead to more interference in teachers’ affairs.
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Eidul Azha: Government still not clear on hide collection
All applicants denied permission to set up camps, but govt may change mind.
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Food science: UAF collaborates with Malaysian university
University will use video link to enable students to take online courses.
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Eid security: ‘1,500 policemen to guard city’
Lady constables and traffic wardens would also be deployed to regulate traffic during Eid.
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Holiday travel: Three-day road safety campaign launched
Patrolling mobiles have been deputed between Chuhng and Thoker at Shahpur Kanjran to ensure free flow of traffic.
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Lawyers’ welfare: Two diagnostic centres to be set up at lower courts
SCBA President Israrul Haq promised the LBA representatives Rs900,000 grant to set up these centres.
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Birth anniversary: Nusrat Fateh Ali lives on — in people’s heart
Khan made his first public appearance at his father’s chehlum; and never looked back.
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Man attacks rival with acid
He had wanted to marry the same woman his cousin was interested in.
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Social protection: Federal government grants Rs1.23bn for labour welfare
Minister says the funds were approved by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar.
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Sexual abuse: Teacher arrested on suspicion of rape attempt
Denies allegation, says he has been implicated in a false case over a dispute over money.
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Sacrificial animals: Slow sales disappoint dealers
The prices are likely to go down the day after Eid, some traders say.
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‘Intolerance has throttled expression’
Society’s lack of intellectual freedom, descent into chaos discussed.
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‘Urdu has only imported vocabulary’
Improper usage condemned.
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International conference: ‘Muslims responsible for demise of Urdu in India’
Experts discuss way forward for Urdu across the border.
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Revenge killing: Woman confesses to murdering father ‘without remorse’
“My father wanted to marry my aunt, Salma Bibi… he married her after he killed my mother,” she told the police.
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Arson: Watchman robs house, sets it on fire
The men broke into the house and stole Rs3,000,000, jewellery and four brief cases containing valuables.
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Built heritage: Five shops demolished at Katri Baoo Mumtaz
Some shop owners claim they were forced to accept meagre amounts for their land.