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Paper shortage stops birth, marriage and death registration
20 union councils unable to give certificates for eight days.
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Lahore bomb blast kills three, injures 40
Civil defence officials believe between two to three kilogramme of explosives along with ball bearings were used.
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14 killed in train accident near Sheikhupura
Beneficiary of railway crossing tragedy will be given Rs500,000 compensation by Punjab government, says Saad Rafique.
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Valuing diversity: World languages course from August 19
Last date for submission of admission applications is July 8.
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Consumer court: Notice issued on selling defective furniture complaint
Petitioner prayed the court to direct the respondent to replace the defective bed set and pay him Rs500,000 damages.
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Academic excellence: UHS declared second best medical university
The criteria used by the HEC for ranking is based on quality assurance, teaching quality and excellence in research.
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Hamza Shahbaz reviews Bahalwapur’s Ramazan preparations
30 Ramazan bazaars established across the city.
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Heinous crime: Doctor arrested for patient’s rape, released
Parents say the 15-year-old girl suffered fits from epilepsy.
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Six hospitalised after drinking tainted milk
Doctors say the family are in critical condition.
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LHC seeks report on hoarding, price hike
Petitioner accuses govt of covering up mismanagement.
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Book launch: ‘Pakistan is facing serious internal challenges’
Country’s geographical location is not being utilised, say speakers.
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Creative writing: ‘The idea is to hold the workshop every year’
Various writing styles and the mechanics of narrative construction discussed.
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LDA Plaza fire: Rescue chief removed from Fire Safety Commission
LHC summons Punjab advocate general, demands inquiry report.
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Hajj quota: LHC rejects govt’s list of Hajj quota candidates
Petitioner alleges bias in the list of HGOs by Ministry of Religious affairs.
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Provincial legislature: Govt seeks tighter hold over assembly through new secy
DMG officer to take over post despite speaker’s request for extension to incumbent.
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LHC declares CNG pumps in residential areas illegal
Court orders immediate closure of a pump in Allama Iqbal Town.
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Two arrested for abducting newborn
Police officer says gypsy women are working for a gang that sold the children abroad.
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Two found slaughtered
A man told police that he and the deceased man were hit with bricks.
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Water for all: ‘More focus needed on the problem of water shortage’
'Comprehensive strategy was needed to tackle the problem of water scarcity': Speakers
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Anti-measles campaign: Vaccination drive to begin in Bahawalpur on July 8
Two children die of measles at Bahawal Victoria Hospital.
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Exceeding expectations: Campaign in Sialkot completed ahead of time
The 10-day campaign had started on June 28.
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Conservation: Restoration of two gates of 180-year-old fort to begin soon
Archaeology Department given Rs2.9 million for the project.
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Ring Road: Govt considering change to Southern Loop design
Proposed changes would push road closer to Ravi in city’s southwest.
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Parking company: LHC suspends contract, orders inquiry
'LPC could not be given the contract for parking stands’ administration.'
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Administrative reform: Recommendations on rightsizing in 60 days
Commission to identify redundant posts and set goals for departments.
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Singing competition: ‘We want to spread Waris Shah’s universal values’
PILAC says tradition of singing poems is crucial part of Punjabi culture and must be kept alive.
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Crackdown: 16 teams to check sale of gutka
As many as 200 gutka bundles have so far been seized from Anarkali.
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Starting over: ‘National reintegration plan needed in disaster-hit areas’
Experts say women must be consulted when drawing up rehabilitation plan.
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Property fraud: ‘Police are pressing me to not pursue the case’
Irum Bibi said when she submitted a complaint to the police they refused to register a case against her husband.
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consumer court: Man sues company over plastic bags quality
The petitioner asked the court to direct the respondent to return the Rs137,500 he had paid for the bags.
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Professional development: 5-week teachers’ training kicks off
Experts emphasise need for better training of teachers.
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Disgraceful acts: 8 men tortured over ‘political differences’
Police hesitant to register complaint against local landlord accused of forcing the men to drink urine.
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Gender issues: ‘Reporting workplace harassment is difficult, but not impossible’
Ombudswoman tells women to file complaints on plain paper.
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Edibles ‘Arrangements: have been made for Ramazan’
The DCO requested the owners of big departmental stores to sell edibles at notified rates during Ramazan.
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Planned projects: Consensus-building a must for development
Conference on land acquisition, resettlement and rehab begins.
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Tortured to death: Two police officials denied pre-arrest bail
PU guard accused of theft died of wounds from torture in custody, says brother.
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Consensus building: ‘Violence against women needs to stop’
Shirkat Gah launches consultation on women, peace and security.
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Health conference: ‘Reform a non-starter unless doctors on board’
Doctors’ associations slam govt for not inviting them to discuss reform.
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Assault on public servants: Lawyers released as arrests not recorded
SHO told to proceed with criminal case in accordance with law.
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Girl’s body removed from grave with intent to rape: Police
CM Punjab Shahbaz Sharif takes notice of the incident, orders immediate investigation.
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Punjab government cancels two-day weekend
All government departments – except the civil secretariat and IG office – will have six working days.
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Atrocity: Woman mutilated for resisting father-in-law’s advances
"We can only take action after receipt of a complaint and the medical examination report,” says Police.
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Care starts Zakat drive
There are over 9 million children out of school in Pakistan, the second highest number in the world, says Seema Aziz.
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Lahore Development Authority: Cantt Drain through Samanabad to be covered
Revised project for three-lane road to cost Rs1.98b.
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Lost on the way: Pakistan Post sued for undelivered letter
Petitioner wants Rs15,000 for mental torture and Rs8,000 in damages, along with a Rs33 refund.
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Experts say latest tech is the future of agriculture in Pakistan
Speakers at seminar call for efficiency and productivity in agriculture sector.
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Government aims to expand district-level services and education
Health complexes to offer improved career development to retain staff.
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Ready for by-elections: PTI announces 13 candidates
Candidates for one national and three provincial seats to be decided in two days.
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'Send in forensic experts to investigate LDA Plaza fire'
DCO and LDA at loggerheads over cause of fire.
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Poverty alleviation: Villagers thrive by using alternative energy
Solar tube-wells irrigate land, machines not requiring electricity distributed.