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Culture revival: WCLA proposes to host ‘Master Chefs of Lahore’
The festival will include display of local delicacies.
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Violent protest: Seminary torched after two children crushed
The children had been playing outside the seminary when its wall collapsed on them.
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Second Amendment: Anti-Ahmadi groups plan for September 7 anniversary
10 conferences to be held to mark passage of law declaring Ahmadis non-Muslims.
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Medical colleges: Punjab cuts 10 merit seats to increase AJK quota
Includes one seat each at top two colleges in the province.
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Nationwide: Walk held in Attock
The walk saw participation from a large number of students, citizens and Motorway police personnel.
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Tracked down: 13-year-old handed over to parents after falling from train
She had been sleeping in front of a train door.
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Child abduction: Former MNA, his driver granted bail
Driver admits to shackling child maid in servant quarters, says investigator.
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Social welfare: Children’s home to be established in Faisalabad
The children will be given free education and medical treatment.
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Terror talks: ‘Government and army should be on the same page’
SAFMA holds seminar on Cabinet Committee on National Security.
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Environmental education: The Educators and WWF sign MOU
As many as 500 students from The Educators will take part in Eco-Internship programme, attend a 6 day-long training.
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Shaikh Khalifa College: Medical school, govt at odds over admissions
Dean says college will not follow UHS merit list, health secretary says it must.
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Electricity theft: Lesco ‘slackness’ hindering prosecutions
Judge asks Lesco chief to take action against officials who fail to turn up for hearings.
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Energy crisis:‘Govt has a strategy to overcome power shortage’
Minister says uninterrupted electricity supply to industries key tfo progress.
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Shootout: Cop, rickshaw driver shot dead outside sessions court
Shooter says he thought plainclothes policemen were there to kill him.
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Terror bid foiled: Huge cache of explosives recovered in Islamabad
Police believes that terrorists were using the car for transporting the explosives.
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Unemployment: Workers demand restoration of Sasti Roti scheme
Sasti Roti scheme was launched by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz-led provincial government during its previous term.
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Fund embezzlement: Seven WASA officials suspended from service
Rs235,667 had been embezzled by the 11 officers.
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New Subjects: ‘Education is the best tool against unemployment’
The vice chancellor said GCUF wanted to introduce new disciplines for students.
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Detection: Dengue larvae found at 8 sites
He said the teams had issued directions to the owners of two tyre shops and two junk yards to maintain cleanliness.
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Complaints cell: LHC leaves gang rape case to Chiniot judge
The Chiniot district and sessions judge informed LHC that two people had been arrested in connection with the case.
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Sri Lankan team attack: LHC extends detention of suspect by a month
The suspect remained in govt custody after being granted bail.
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Test of patience: Delayed land sparks protest
1,200 acres were acquired from villagers in 2006.
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When someone cares: Education — Jihad of the times
In Sheikhupura, the realisation that education is the answer to many a dilemma signals winds of change.
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Absent president: PTI mulls interim city appointments
Aleem absent from party functions since EOBI scandal emerged.
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Food control: Lawmakers debate wheat prices, subsidies
Food minister invites opposition to give proposals on fixing wheat prices.
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Ignorance: Woman burned ‘to cure fits’
A pir had told her parents to set fire to her necklace.
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Domestic violence: Chief justice seeks report on acid attack case
The Chief Justice directed the district and sessions judge to submit a report on within three days.
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Power pilfering: Café in Rahim Yar Khan sealed
Three people were arrested, but the café’s owner fled.
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Misuse: Education authorities to ban teachers’ unions in Faisalabad
Teachers ignore official orders and instructions: official.
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Organised crime: Rs61m gas theft caught in Multan
FIA raids factories, guesthouses.
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53,000 patients treated in flood-hit areas in Multan, DG Khan
36 mobile outreach teams are still active to prevent spread of contagious diseases in water-logged areas.
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About time: Jafri looks to resolve problems at NCA
University has had four acting principals in 3 years.
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Bonded labour: ‘Save labourers from forced work, exploitation’
Govt urged to act against kiln-owners who exploit workers.
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Water colours: Grandeurs and Glories of Pakistan exhibition opens
Eighty pieces by architect-artist Muhammad Shafiq on display.
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Paperwork: Lahore police to establish service centres
Each centre to cater to 10-12 police stations, construction to begin in 6-8 months.
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Punjab Assembly: Bills on police recruitment, agri-university passed
Rana Sanaullah says Police Order Amendment Bill will help transform ‘thana culture’.
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By-elections: PP-150 Lahore vote recount from September 2-4
PTI had alleged that rigging had taken place during by-elections held on August 22.
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Tremors felt in Lahore, nearby areas
The quake was of 4.6 magnitude and originated in northern parts of India.
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Countering terror: Turkish police to help stamp out terrorism in Punjab
A counter-terror strategy will be formulated for the province.
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Expensive energy: LHC stays fuel adjustment surcharge
The counsel prayed the court to suspend the fuel adjustment surcharge by Nepra till the petitions are decided.
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Rehabilitation: Chief secy reviews flood arrangements
The chief secretary reviewed arrangements made by various departments draining flood water.
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Labour rights: Minister apprises EU delegation of welfare projects
Ana Gomes commended the welfare projects initiated by the government.
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Avoiding eve-teasers: Six girl students injured in rickshaw accident
Driver says he was distracted due to three men following them.
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Officials’ negligence: Man dies as MEPCO pole falls
Linesmen were shifting poles without diverting traffic on the road.
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‘I don’t’: Man kills cousin for refusing to marry him
Sumaira was shot six times.
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Raid: Police accused of arresting, torturing fugitive’s sister
‘They couldn’t find the brothers so they arrested the sister instead’.
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At hearing of assault case, lawyers start mass brawl
LBA representative says brawl a result of ‘misunderstanding’, matter resolved.
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Brain drain: Saudi Arabia to import more Pakistani doctors
Interviews to be conducted in Lahore, Multan and Islamabad.
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NA-122 election record: ‘Returning officer can’t conduct public inspection’
Imran Khan, Election Commission issued notices on Sardar Ayaz Sadiq’s plea.
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Punjab Assembly: Bill on police recruitment, investigation taken up
600 sub inspectors to be recruited, 25% promotion quota for graduates.