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District admin to distribute financial aid to poor
Zia directs the Social Welfare deputy director to provide food hampers at the doorsteps of the affected people
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756 food hampers distributed
Masks have been delivered to 2,718 persons, sanitisers to 130 families, Zinc kits to 100 families
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Girl assaulted, blackmailed after online friendship
The man sexually assaulted a girl after luring her through a promise of marriage
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Two arrested for extortion on industrialist’s complaint
Police claimed to have recovered illegal weapons, cash and other evidence from their custody
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Several essential services exempted from travel curbs
IGP issues revised directives for enforcement of Section 144
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Petition filed in LHC for free COVID-19 tests
Petitioner says Rs5,000 to Rs8,000 charges beyond affordability of majority of people
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97,000 families to be paid Rs12,000 each
Financial support for underprivileged begins under Ehsaas Programme
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Govt finalises plan for cash distribution among needy
Police ordered to provide ample security to disbursement centres
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Virus fears: CII chief urges people to offer Friday prayers at home
Dr Qibla Ayaz says ulema have assured the government that people would obey lockdown directives
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Despite losing a member, Pindi family fights Covid-19
The optimist in Cheema hoped that the virus would be eradicated from the country soon
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Alvi stresses delivery of essentials to destitute
Promises provision of medical equipment, emergency drugs
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Blood donation camp built for thalassemia patients
More than 50 policemen donated their blood to thalassemia patients
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Hafizabad prison to house inmates from Lahore
Over 1,000 prisoners were shifted after confirmation of coronavirus cases in district jail
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Rs33m earmarked by PBC for needy legal fraternity
The amount is expected to be distributed amongst deserving lawyers at the tehsil and district level of the province
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Financial assistance distribution to begin
BISP Divisional Director Zafar Khan says social distancing will be ensured during distribution
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Changing lockdown orders leave implementing officials confused
Permission for various businesses revised repeatedly amid efforts to curb virus infection
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Outpatient departments reopened at Allied, DHQ hospitals
As many as 11,000 patients and their attendants visit both hospitals daily
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The forgotten miners of Khushab
Labourers of 150-year-old salt mine not registered with government
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Locked down: 40 million citizens apply for govt help
PM launched Rs144 billion programme to support 12 million families
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Poor to get Rs12,000 stipend from today
PM announces to open construction sector from April 14
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11 ‘coronavirus positive’ doctors damage hospital, residences
Young doctors claim they are not given ‘adequate healthcare facilities’
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Governor offers to establish telemedicine centres in Balochistan, KP, GB, AJK
Says 70,000 individuals availed healthcare advice provided at facilities in province
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Permission for 21 international flights challenged in LHC
Petitioner Nabeel Javed says permission of international flights seems to be unreasonable
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District jail declines to accept new prisoners
Number of inmates suffering from coronavirus rises to 49 with 150 suspected cases
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Lockdown: Man comes closer to pet lions during crisis
Passion for wildlife and years of experience drive Zia Mahmood to spend time with big cats at home
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Coronavirus threat reveals realities of social order
Changing paradigm during lockdown shows need for fundamental shifts in policing trends
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Covid-19 scare: Govt sets 4.5m-tonne wheat procurement target
Only licence holders will be allowed to purchase the grain
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COAS directs commanders to step up relief efforts
We will emerge stronger from this challenge with help of vibrant youth and resilient people, says army chief
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19 Attock natives quarantined for third time
Health official says they will be allowed to return home after fresh tests, quarantine
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‘Health dept playing role to curb virus’
31 patients admitted in Sargodha’s quarantine centre, 24 tested positive
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Buzdar orders 20% cut in private school fees
CM says jobs of staff members will be given protection
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Lawyers to support needy colleagues
Sources say collected funds has been distributed among more than 400 lawyers
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Food minister, DG Khan commissioner step down
Chief minister approves their resignations
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Fresh produce prices slump dramatically
Prices of milk, chicken and vegetables decreases significantly due to the closure of hotels
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‘World may face food scarcity due to pandemic’
Energy minister says govt could enhance wheat procurement target for ongoing year
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Religious groups forced to stay away from places of worship
Members of all communities cancel upcoming events to curb virus spread
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Researchers suggest delisting of 9 wheat varieties
Yellow or brown rust epidemic may cause losses of up to 60% of total yield
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Punjab govt bans relief work by charity organisations
Punjab declared calamity-hit province, lockdown extended until April 14
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Jahangir Tareen ‘removed as agriculture task force chief’
However, PTI former secretary general rubbishes report saying he was never chairman of any task force
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Destitute and poor: lockdown makes life unbearable
Citizens say government’s relief packages are just tall claims
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Telemedicine centre receives 2,700 calls
They were requested not to visit the health facility for consultation about ailments
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Multan quarantine centre to host 1,700 more pilgrims
Administration plans to wash all buildings, disinfect beds
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Murder over petty issue: missing teenage boy found dead
Mutilated body discovered in fields during search by local people
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483 arrested, weapons seized
More than 11kgs of heroin, 15 grams of ice, more than seven kgs of opium and 4,699 bottles of liquor were also seized
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‘Field hospitals ready to fight coronavirus’
The CS issued instructions to officers to submit their suggestions to finalise a strategy on the construction industry
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Ensuring food security: Reins tightened to stem flour misappropriation
Flour Mills Association vows not to defend mills found guilty of violating government orders
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Opposition demands action over FIA report on sugar, wheat crisis
PM’s aide says Imran has started accountability process in his party, Shehbaz should follow suit
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Punjab govt issues detailed breakdown of COVID-19 patients
1,380 coronavirus patients classified into Zaireen, Tableeghi Jamaat members, prisoners and common citizens
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Man kills sister over domestic dispute
When Aslam confronted his son, he threatened his father with a pistol
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Textile factories to resume work amid Covid-19 lockdown
All textile factories were informed that the factories’ administration would ensure social distancing