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Lahore police arrest 25 suspects in 10 days
All the arrested suspects are involved in serious crimes
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Rs200 million allocated to shift water supply on solar energy
CS order restoration of non-functional water supply schemes in the province
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Govt to fix wages, weekly offs for brick kiln labourers
Court orders authorities concerned to pay school fee of children of workers
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Foolproof security arrangements ordered at places of worship
SPs, DSPs, inspectors and lady constables performed duties on Jummatul Widda
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Pushed into abject poverty: a tale of hunger and loyalty
Sajjad’s left hand is amputated after an electric shock while his right-hand needs surgery
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Farmer turns Punjab’s sand dunes green
Hasan Abdullah has pioneered drip irrigation to transform desert into a fruit orchard
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WATCH: PM Imran, first lady perform Umrah
During the pilgrimage, the premier prayed for the peace and prosperity of Pakistan
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‘Alarming rise in teenage smoking’
At least 30% of children die due to complications caused by smoking
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‘PPP will lead a protest march to Islamabad after Eidul Fitr’
Workers had gathered to express solidarity with Bilawal, not for protest, says Dhamrah
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Senate panel blocks sale of National Book Foundation
Recommends revitalising the foundation, enhancing its budget
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Dolphin Squad to rework on its SOPs as part of image-building effort
Role and performance of specialised unit causes damage to reputations of department
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IGP calls for timely, merit-based promotion of officers
Says process of reward and punishment is an important part of Punjab police
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Education stipend distributed among minority students
Special quota will be reserved for them in technical education institutions
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Environment protection: Punjab mulls carbon emissions tax
Proposal for Re1 per litre tax on petrol, diesel to be sent to provinces; new exemptions for women, orphans mulled
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Three visually-impaired sisters dream of getting education
They spend the day helping their parents in household chores
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PMDC cancels licences of 27 negligent doctors
Council’s chief says cases of two medico-legal officers forwarded to courts
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Health tax to cut tobacco, sugar consumption
SAPM Dr Zafar Mirza says new levies signify how much the nation prioritises its health
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Punjab govt appoints 38 spokespersons
New appointees will not receive financial benefits from the government
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Police finalise plans for security on Jumatul Wida
City police chief issues high alert, says no Eid holidays for cops
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Lahori’ites indulge in late-night feasts as Eid approaches
After iftar, the streets come alive with the hustle and bustle of shoppers eager to whet their appetite
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LDA tightens noose around illegal housing schemes
DG directs officials to launch a campaign against fraudulent tactics
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‘Don't let tobacco take your breath away’
On World No Tobacco Day, WHO urges people to quit now and say no to second-hand smoke
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PFA to start checking of oil samples from June 17
On the completion of the sampling campaign, results would be published for public interest and awareness
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Remittances sent by expatriate workers make economy resilient
Experts say people need to create sense of belonging to Pakistan
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6,000 women die annually due to birth complications
Recent survey highlights that 50% of maternal mortality in Pakistan occurs in Punjab
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Where lies the truth
The truth has been a casualty in the power struggle between the Centre and the provinces, particularly Sindh
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‘No one will be spared from accountability’
Punjab governor says accountability should not be regarded as a conspiracy
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Rescue 1122 to remain active during Eid
Special mobile rescue posts will provide emergency cover at major venues
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Steps to curb violence against women stressed in Punjab
WPA Chairperson discusses a number of issues with CM Buzdar
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Tough times for transgender people in Ramazan
As there are few events during the month, sources of income dry up
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Nine prisoners contract HIV/AIDS in Sheikhupura
Prison officials say district jail is over capacity, housing 2,000 prisoners
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Committee for dementia patients in the offing in Punjab
Provincial Minister addresses a high-level meeting at the Specialised Healthcare and Medical Education Department
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Judge orders police to stay away from accuser
Rejects plea of police to take custody of woman for taking back her statement
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NAB arrests six accused in housing society scam in Lahore
After suspects lured the public in by offering investment opportunities in different nonexistent housing projects
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Lok Virsa to hold 30-day children summer camp
The objective of the camp is to inculcate awareness among children about the cultural heritage of Pakistan
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LHC summons case record on appeal against conviction
Judge says a few lawyers have hijacked the whole system
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Judge orders release of 14 prisoners
The judges visited the kitchen and vocational training centre and listened to difficulties faced by the prisoners
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CCB, RCB plan action against commercial use of residential buildings
Cantonment boards in garrison city will launch a crackdown against commercial activities in residential buildings
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Community wildlife protection to expand across Punjab
CBOs’ success at increasing urial population seen as model for rest of province
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Police book 48 for one-wheeling in Ramazan
Traffic police chief urges parents to stop their boys from pulling deadly stunts
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Local govt granted role in all development projects of city
IHC directs ICTA to ensure consultation with elected representatives
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Flying high: What goes up must stay there
Pigeon endurance racing sees resurgence in Faisalabad
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Japan hands over four ambulances to Pakistan Red Crescent Society
Also funded training of staff to operate the fully equipped vehicles
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Polio vaccination drive in Pindi from June 17
Teachers recalled from summer vacations for anti-dengue effort
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Public universities in Punjab to go solar by December
Minister says 345 govt schools will also use alternate sources of energy
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CM Buzdar calls for people-focused budget
The chief minister ordered that the upcoming budget should depict the aspirations of the people
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‘Govt-IMF deal to worsen economy’
Protesters say the deal will result in inflation, unemployment, privatisation of assets and imposition of more taxes
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Painter Jamil Naqsh remembered
Lahore Arts Council organises a talk in remembrance of legendary painter
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Campaign to control blood-borne diseases kicks off in Punjab
Minister says province maintains a robust disease surveillance system
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Students urged to sharpen their skills in Faisalabad
VC UAF addresses the executive committee of Laboratory High School and College System