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Judge stops proceedings after receiving WhatsApp message
Judge transferred to provincial high court
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HEC budget cuts create difficulties for varsities
After HEC stopped funds for the varsity owing to budget cuts, COMSATS’ deficit has grown to Rs350 million
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Lock-up conditions behind increased custodial deaths?
SHOs say they are not given regular budgets to care for prisoners
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Rawalpindi’s Daultana made tehsil
The administrative decision was taken in view of rapid increase in population over the past few years
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Minister assures of early completion of HEC projects
Minister for planning says effective use of modern technology will help resolve current challenges facing the country
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Opinions split on reformed public complaint mechanism
Contrary to judiciary and police viewpoint, legal fraternity says FIR registration is now more complicated
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Misconceptions over Islamic humanitarian values must be cleared
CII chief says modern-day humanitarian laws close to original Islamic teachings
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CM approves recruitment of 4,500 CTIs
Recruitment for 400 vacant posts will be made against the quota reserved for minorities and differently-abled persons
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SU fires professor for sexual harassment
He was tried under the Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act
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Man arrested for harassment, blackmail
Suspect had befriended victim and captured photos, videos without her consent
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‘24,359 flood victims evacuated so far’
As many as 1,000 rescuers have been conducting continuous search and rescue evacuation operations
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Court denies bail to woman in rape video case
Judge calls suspect threat to society
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LHC summons CTD SHO on Hafiz Saeed plea
Petitioner has asked multiple FIRs against him and others be declared illegal
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Govt sets aside Rs4b for population control
Critically, PDWP decides to expand family welfare centres
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PHA plantation drive today in Rawalpindi
As many as 5,000 saplings of different species will be planted along the Expressway near Fazaia Colony
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PIMS needs 422 doctors, 352 nurses, NA panel told
Committee on National Health Services passes psychological council bill
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Fire erupts in medical college warehouse
Rescue 1122 and four other institutions took part in the rescue operation
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Hard times: When poverty kills
Two-year-old Aiman was murdered by her father after he struggled for years with crippling poverty and unemployment
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Over 20,000 cases of domestic trafficking reported in 2018
UN Women, NCSW to help combat women trafficking
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Over 100 dengue patients confirmed in single Pindi village
As many as 24 patients confirmed with dengue in the federal capital
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Burqa-clad man caught inside girls hostel in Multan
Daniyal enters the hostel of Bahauddin Zakaria University with his female peer
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Call for sectarian harmony
Police officials directed to ensure elaborate security arrangements during the month of mourning
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Three killed in bus-trailer collision
The speeding passenger bus was travelling from Dera Ismail Khan to Okara collided with a trailer while overtaking
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Early morning showers flood roads in twin cities
People heading to work, schools, colleges stuck in traffic jam for hours
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Constable arrested for child porn, blackmail
Father, uncle of victim overpower suspect outside their home
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Govt to promote tourism in DG Khan
A number of projects are being launched in partnership with private sector to turn Dera Ghazi Khan into a tourist hub
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Unresolved differences: Punjab law dept clashes with food dept over appellate powers
Law department objects to authority’s proposal to give appellate powers to commissioners
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Dengue emergency declared in Pindi
Health minister tells doctors to work 18 hours a day
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Minister visits cathedral church
Provincial minister directed representatives of human rights to make a detailed note regarding promotion of tourism
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IGP orders action against drug peddlers
The IGP directed to conduct intelligence-based operations, especially in the vicinity of educational institutions
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Faisalabad traffic police continues awareness campaign
In August, Traffic Education Unit held seminars, awareness camps, and lectures at general bus stands
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System to evaluate teachers’ performance
The commissioner also sought a plan for teachers training to enhance their capacity
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India’s nuclear policy shift could intensify SA arms race
Experts warn NFU reversal due to technology acquired over the years
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Steps to promote religious harmony discussed
Religious scholars assured their full cooperation for maintaining unity, peace and harmony in society
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Price hikes at Punjab hospitals draw widespread criticism
70% of diagnostic fee charged would be retained by Punjab government
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IMC to outsource capital’s solid waste management system
Mayor blames funds’ tug of war between IMC, CDA for delays in development work
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Police torture cases continue
Private torture cell, run by officers of Gujjarpura police, has been found
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‘Over 60% spices’ brands found substandard’
PFA carries out survey of 467 products of different brands
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RCB resolves 96 out of 197 complaints in a week
The board's public facilitation centre received 97 complaints from the residents regarding electricity
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President wants database of needy artists
The purpose behind this was to provide financial support to artists, families during times of financial turmoil
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Investing in education could turn youth bulge into an asset
The government plans to invest Rs160 million in education through a new segment of the country’s budget
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LHC panel discusses judge Malik’s video scandal
PRO Dar says details of the meeting not revealed as two of the judge’s signatures could not be taken on the minutes
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Villages flooded near Bahawalpur as embankment breaks
Local authorities have issued a red alert for the vicinity whereas residents have been evacuated
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First-ever Koh-e-Suleman festival takes place
Famous folk singers participated in festival with hundreds of fans in attendance of musical show
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‘Kashmiris’ struggle for freedom cannot be suppressed’
Sarwar says govt will provide basic facilities to nation, including education and health
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Facing the music: 55 shops sealed over non-payment of rent
These shops are acquired by various businesses through public auction
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‘PML-N’s silence over video is questionable’
Provincial minister says Sharif family creating problems for itself by narrating false stories
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‘Trained workforce to meet job market challenges’
This can be made possible by keeping a close liaison with industries says TEVTA chairman
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LDA enacts new laws to promote high-rises
Unnecessary restrictions removed for obtaining NOC from govt agencies
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CPWB launches ‘Muhafiz’ mobile app for missing children
Developer says the mobile app is an alternative for emergency helplines