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Khawaja brothers’ judicial remand extended
Accountability Court Judge Syed Jawadul Hassan conducted proceedings in which NAB produced Khawaja Salman Rafique
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In Lahore, bats hang on for dear life
Unnatural light, traffic noise and decline in fruit-bearing trees take their toll on the nocturnal creatures
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LHC tells sessions judges to avoid case transfers
Judgment says frequent transfers of cases ruin judiciary
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Another extortion case reported in Lahore
Property dealer in Green Town alleges unidentified suspects from tribal areas are threatening him
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Blast injures 19 in Sadiqabad
The incident occurred at a building near a petrol pump on LP Road.
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Health experts highlight ‘costs’ of smoking
Medical and health experts say smoking 30 cigarettes a day increases the risk of lungs cancer up to 30%
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Government unveils plan to stabilise medicine prices
Dr Zafar Mirza says govt to present new policy; revamp hospitals in Islamabad
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Minister inaugurates Khat Art exhibition at Alhamra
Show includes works of traditional and contemporary calligraphers from across country
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UAF researchers set to unveil biomass plant
A model project will initially provide power to 50 houses
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‘Punjab is engine of Pakistan’s economy
Dr Shah says there was no other option but to go to the IMF for a loan
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City managers accelerate drive to clear blocked pathways in Islamabad
Barriers, guard rooms erected beyond plot line demolished in Blue Area and major avenues
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PML-N calls key party meeting on Monday
Expected to discuss the political situation in the country as well as the economic crisis
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Eidul Fitr likely to fall on June 5 in Pakistan
Muslim countries including Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Iran, Oman and Morocco will complete 29 days of fasting
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Kot Radha Krishan: LHC acquits two convicts in Christian couple's lynching case
Court rejects appeals filed by three other convicts, upholds their death sentences
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Rs380m allocated for healthcare in Punjab
Funds allocated to provide best healthcare facilities to people living in backward districts
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Benevolent fund grants increased for govt employees in Punjab
Scholarships for children of Punjab government employees enhanced
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Standing committees issue in Punjab Assembly settled: Basharat Raja
Minister expresses deep concerns on unfavourable attitude of the opposition
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Polio team attacked in Lahore
Vaccination team beaten after accused locks them in a house
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Punjab CM approves e-transfer policy for teachers
In case of any grievances, teachers will be able to register complaints, says Buzdar
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Punjab to ban acid sale
Punjab women protection Authority chairperson says strict action to be taken over acid throwing
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Tourism can strengthen economy, says Punjab trade minister
Mian Aslam says country’s problems can be solved by promoting economic activities
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Yousuf Raza Gilani urges creation of South Punjab province
Stresses new province can contribute to the national exchequer
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PSB-I meeting approves promotions of 242 officers in Punjab
In six months, 433 officers of different provincial departments promoted to grades 19, 20 and 21
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Punjab IGP wants trainees to win people’s trust
Advises them to take special courses to maintain public relations
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Guru Nanak anniversary coins, stamps approved
Commemorative items will mark 550th birth anniversary of founder of Sikhism
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Auqaf officials told to step up security
Provincial minister orders CCTV cameras, walkthrough gates and metal detectors at mosques, shrines
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Number plate manufacturing: Soaring dollar rate scares away potential contractors in Punjab
Only one bidder remains for tender as two others withdraw
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SC rebukes Pindi deputy commissioner
Justice Azmat Saeed rejects apology tendered by the official
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Punjab govt shakes up Rawalpindi police hierarchy
DIG Capt (retd) Ehsan Tufail appointed new RPO, Faisal Rana made CPO
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City-wide survey of building code violations ordered
Three committees formed to review different structures
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Senate panel censures CDA for poor management
Questions raised over tendering process for a coffee shop at Parliament Lodges
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PTI opposed PML-N’s south Punjab bill: Ahsan Iqbal
Former interior minister accuses PTI leadership of claiming credit for its projects
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Pakpattan case: SC seeks responses from parties on JIT report
Court had earlier issued notices to Nawaz, others in the case
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Constitutional amendments needed to form south Punjab province: Qureshi
We will hold discussions with like-minded political parties to push the agenda, says foreign minister
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PTI’s Aleem Khan gets bail relief
LHC bench releases Punjab former senior minister on a surety bond of Rs1m
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PPDWP approves schemes worth Rs48b
Due to scarcity of resources, health sector is in a state of emergency
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Security plan for Yaum-e-Shahadat-e-Ali reviewed
Foolproof safety measures including snap checking at different Entry points of the procession will be conducted
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Setting up of DNA database of criminals on the cards
DG says it can be made fully functional within a year provided desired resources
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Online Monitoring Vehicle System introduced in Bhakkar
DC says for the first time, these Ramazan bazaars are being monitored through mobile camera vans
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Alhamra to compile artists directory
Alhamra will continue to support the arts
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Full bench formed to hear petitions challenging LG Act
PML-N former federal minister Daniyal Aziz challenges legislation in LHC
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Punjab police sign MoU on Khidmat Marakaz
IGP Captain (retd) Arif Nawaz Khan says the selection of IT projects is an honour for Punjab Police
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PHA inaugurates public park
DG Malik Javaid Naseem says a healthy recreational spot is being provided to the people under a comprehensive policy
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Senate panel on interior seeks transfer of funds to IMC
Committee stops transfer of CDA official against their wishes
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New LG system to solve people’s problems: minister
Mian Aslam Iqbal says the government has introduced a system which will transfer powers to people
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Lawyers concerned about poor security at Pindi kuchehry
Hand-held metal detectors have ceased to function properly
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Polyclinic builds wall around allotted land
Construction begins months after SC verdict in hospital’s favour
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Service roads adjoining mall made passable again
CDA demolishes encroachment on Supreme Court’s order
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Historic tomb damaged by water seepage
Vertical cracks appear in interior and exterior of entrance gate
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Violence, fear impede women’s access to justice
Dispute resolution systems introduced by govt need legal cover, say women rights experts