Punjab

Encounters in Lahore also kill five cops, 16 suspects

Over 11,000 complaints of overseas Pakistanis addressed in three years

Struggle for Pakistan highlighted at event held on eve of occasion

Three-layered safety measures to be in place at all churches and parks

Both the PPP and PML-N are hopeful that, come next general election, they’ll be victorious in Punjab

Majority (67%) of accidents involved motorbikes

Dhamial Rakh cemetery to be constructed in phases

Illegal commercial activities add to traffic congestion, general safety woes

ADB to provide Rs30 billion for vital scheme

Accused denies harassing woman outside bank

Provision of vehicles, drones, weapons for on-ground staff sought

Police check-posts will be set up at the entrances to sensitive churches

Ask govt to reverse decision of putting capital’s educational institutions under MCI

One who disrespects and tarnishes the sanctity of his parents will be brought to book, says Rawalpindi CPO

Event aims to showcase distinctness of Islamic art

PM will inaugurate special campaign in February next year

CM Buzdar says Lahore tech zone will boost university-industry linkage

Focal persons to mark attendance in existing register thereon

Provincial secretary says 7,000 rooms built in past four years

Software to help improve operational efficiency

Senate panel told even those facing graft cases upgraded

Court seeks comments from NAB on it and adjourned the hearing till January 24

Information minister urges to promote local artists

Suspect’s desperation for his share in property leads him into committing double murder

Citizens can now symbolically adopt any animal from the province’s public zoos

Minister assured PA of curbing overpopulation, smog, illegal housing

Project including underpass, flyover to cost Rs2.8 billion

Says ‘ring fencing’ of budget for region yielded positive results

Commuters, transporters demand withdrawal of hike

Police say main suspect in alleged abduction of US-Pakistani woman under arrest

Locals and other labourers reached the site and recovered the trapped persons under the debris

Official cites lack of funds to implement child labour ban

Local govt representative hit by bullet during celebratory gunfire

17-kilometre-long Leh Expressway will be built at a cost of Rs130b and the Rawalpindi Ring Road at a cost of Rs100b

Lawmakers urge India to provide updates about the welfare of detained activist

Sources say accused enjoys 'political backing' and victim’s father was pressured to stay mum on the incident

Law minister says around 97% cabinet members remain absent from assembly

Decline in infections prompts 24/7 permission

Seeks replies about forced closure of private educational institutions

Makes it mandatory for future societies to have green area, industrial zone and other basic facilities

Plaintiff in Noor Muqaddam murder case will testify before court today

FBISE Chairman says that it has been decided to conduct examinations twice a year, as per international standards

Rescue officials had to use cutters and other equipment to rescue those trapped in the wreckage

Funding aims to overhaul water pipeline to improve supply from Rawal Dam to Rawalpindi

Demand placing educational institutions under FDE

Unrestrained mining and cutting of hills has already damaged the beauty of the city, says assistant commissioner

Rescue 1122 official warn people against keeping heaters on while going to bed

Mill owners increase flour prices 15 times during outgoing year

Says no one will be allowed to sell sugar over Rs90 per kg

PSCA claims 90% calls made to 15 helpline are fake