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Gas, power theft: 3 factories fined Rs160m
The raid was conducted on the directions of Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif.
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Agriculture: Need to educate farmers in new practices discussed
Experts call for food security for the increasing population.
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Media briefing: Crime in Bahawalpur increasing, says ASP
Several criminals arrested, one killed in encounter over the weekend.
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Corporal punishment: Cleric accused of assaulting minors
The boys were gagged, beaten up for being late to class.
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Allegation: Child beaten up for ‘trying to steal fruit’
The boy denied having stolen anything.
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City government: Crackdown against encroachment to be launched
The administration has received a number of complaints against street vendors.
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Land mafia: Citizens chase off graveyard grabbers
The DCO did not respond despite being called several times: Protesters.
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SC tells off LDA director general
The court directed the DG to submit a detailed report by July 23 without disturbing the petitioner.
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Oldest private complaint: Court set to declare former MNA a proclaimed offender
Mehdi Hassan had accused police of murder, torture and harassment.
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Southern Loop: Bids to be invited for Ring Road construction
Four shortlisted companies have 75 days to submit bids.
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Fire Safety Commission: LDA told to implement fire safety measures
LHC gives city govt two weeks to provide list of high-rise buildings.
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Rajanpur kacha area: Govt okays release of LJ men in swap for police hostages
Three civilian hostages of Chotu Mazari gang released for Rs2m.
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False allegation: Court orders 15-year old’s release
Petitioner Niaz Ahmed submits police had detained his son Saddam Hussain, a student of class 10.
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Interior minister’s directive: Massive reshuffle of officers at FIA
Agency transfers officials holding on to lucrative seats.
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Man beaten up, thrown from second floor
Police have denied the allegations.
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Out of focus: ‘Ministers for minorities must give up other posts’
They have not called any meetings at the depts, APMAF says.
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Eight passengers burn in van fire
According to Rescue 1122 officials was caused the explosion by a gas leak.
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Congested streets: Citizens protest against encroachment
“School vans cannot pick and drop children on time. They sometimes get stuck there for hours,” says protesters.
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LHC seeks report on CNG cylinder crackdown
Chief justice LHC ordered the Education Department, OGRA and police to submit reports by October 2.
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Fading traditions: When was the last time a drummer woke you up?
Ramazan drummers feel people don’t need them any more.
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Prioritise education: ‘To educate the girl child, educate the community’
Need to sensitise policy makers on gender equality stressed.
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Police stations: For some SHOs, home is a flooded office
DIG instructs officers to live at police stations, many of which lack basic facilities.
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Overcoming crisis: Crackdown ordered against power pilferers
Punjab chief minister says Pakistan cannot progress economically without meeting its energy demands.
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Occupational safety: Sewage cleaner dies on duty
The man was taken to a hospital where he was not given prompt treatment.
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Neighbours protest in ‘false’ narcotics case
The demonstrators protested in front the offices of regional police officer and the city police officer.
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Blasphemy trial: Court sends defendant to mental hospital
Judge based the decision on medical board’s opinion that the defendant is a schizophrenic and not fit to stand...
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Cost of food: High prices at Ramazan Bazaars vex customers
DCO Najam Ahmad Shah denied overcharging and said teams were regularly checking quality, prices of daily use items.
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Shepherd women beaten up for crop damage
Bashir Ahmad had been arrested and police would “soon get hold of others.”
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DCO to ensure proper disposal of solid waste
Sanitation workers to be provided the latest machinery to improve the conditions.
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Development plans: First laptops, now tablets
Sharif said digital libraries would also be established in schools and colleges.
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Safety Features: Departments pass the buck on inspection failure
DO (Industries) Muhammad Azhar said that town authorities issued licences for godowns for commercial purposes.
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Hazardous chemicals: Warehouse fire threatens to choke Walled City
The fire fighting operation took nine hours.
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On the run: Chotu Mazari takes refuge in Balochistan
Chotu escaped a police siege by dropping a false lead.
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Saving mothers: The Rs10 wonder drug
Gynaecology experts, associations, local & international, mark inclusion of Misoprostol on list of essential drugs.
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22,224 measles cases reported during last six and a half months in Punjab
92 new cases were reported during the last 24 hours.
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Youth: Adolescent strategy launched
The minister emphasised the need to focus on the youth to develop their abilities and capabilities.
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Changemakers of the future: Three youth councils formed
Child labour, environment, interfaith harmony on Junior Youth Council’s agenda.
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Malala Day: Students pass resolution for universal education
It calls on governments to understand the education crisis in the country.
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Court orders: ‘Raped girl’ to be re-examined
Medical board formed to probe into the matter.
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Agriculture: Pest management can increase yields, say experts
Entomology Department Chairman Jalal Arif said a plant diagnostics lab would be set up to facilitate farmers.
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Rotten meat seized in prison inspection
Prison official, butchers, contractor arrested.
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Taken hostage: Influential locals told to trace Chotu Mazari gang
Dr Khan’s son claims his father is in the Suleman Range.
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Consumer court: Notice issued for selling defective refrigerator
He prayed the court to direct the respondent to pay Rs100,000 for stress and Rs15,000 counsel fee.
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Malala Day: ‘Governments should spend more on education’
Political parties advised to live up to campaign promises.
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Heritage: WCLA drafting bylaws to curb illegal construction
NOCs will be issued for construction or demolition of buildings.
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Budget: CDGL sets itself a Rs1.39bn revenue target
Salaries, pensions to be raised by 10 per cent.
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Anti-Narcotics Force seize smuggled drugs worth millions
A car going through Khanewal revealed about 142 kilograms of heroin and opium hidden inside.
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Case filed against PML-N MPA for allegedly assaulting lady doctor
Dr Jabeen claims MPA Sandheela had mistreated her when she refused to give him medicines for free.
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Benazir Centres: 1,700 women provided assistance
Most said they were tortured or beaten by parents, husbands or in-laws.
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LDA Plaza fire: Fire safety commission report submitted to LHC
The Fire Safety Commission reviewed the recommendations of the Fire Protection Association of Pakistan (FPAP).