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13 schemes worth Rs32.9m approved for Sargodha
Eight development schemes of tehsil council in Sargodha, with an estimated amount of Rs19.5 million
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In Lahore, acute gas shortage cripples city life
Women have to wake up before Fajr prayers for cooking because gas pressure drops with dawn
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Looking back: Crackdown, controversies dot 2019 for Punjab food sector
Throughout year, PFA vigilantly carried out inspection and sealed 5,000 food businesses for violating standards
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Police roundup: A year of unprecedented brutalities in Punjab
In 2019, the Punjab Police continually abused its authority through unwarranted infliction of excessive force
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Rs53 billion loans to six companies come under AGP’s scope
Audit report questions establishment of these companies
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Plan for rehabilitation of cottage industry
Under the plan, govt will provide loans amounting to Rs300,000 on soft terms to the industrialists
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Rs340m cattle market to be set up in Khushab
The meeting was told that CMMC had taken over the responsibilities of 10 cattle markets out of the 15 markets set up
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Victim’s brothers arrested for murder
Police arrested five, including two brothers of the victim
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DIG holds open court session
DIG listens to the complaints of the citizens, orders immediate redressal
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LDA resolves long-standing issues during 2019
Issues resolved on the directives of Punjab CM Buzdar
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1,700 homeless lodged in 92 shelters across Punjab
A total of five shelter homes in four districts of DG Khan division have been established for homeless persons
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Police to ensure security on New Year’s Eve
Around 6,000 policemen, under supervision of six SPs, 35 DSPs, to be deployed on duty
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In deep pit: Rs17b embezzlement discovered in police department
From 2014 to 2017, Rs168 million were taken out as additional allowances
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35-year low: Lahore shivers as mercury drops to 2°C
Coldest winter spell is witnessed from mid-December to mid-January every year
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With purifiers and lawsuits, Pakistanis fight back against smog
Desperate residents in Lahore are hoping to get their hands on his newly invented low-cost air purifier
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A decade of exceptional development and upsets for Punjab
Sharif's party rejects all allegations against his term in office
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Mother, son die in fire incident
The deceased victims were identified as Rukhsana wife of Moeenuddin, 35, and her son Bilal, 5
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‘Toxic water behind 50% fatalities in Punjab’
Excessive use of groundwater affects quality of water, increasing threat of diseases manifold
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When food promotes interfaith harmony
Pilgrims share a single space for dine-in regardless of their cast and creed
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PCMEA seeks govt support to capture carpet market
Chairman says govt should provide facilities to exporters to achieve targets
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GSP-Plus renewal linked to labour policy, reforms
European legislator says Pakistan’s role in war on terror is impressive
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1,300 hepatitis cases registered in 11 months
Officials were advised to launch a comprehensive campaign against the adulterers in the district
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HRCP condemns restrictions on IOK, press journalists
Indian atrocities and curfew in IOK has uncovered the brutal face of the Indian government: Mishaal Malik
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Justice Mamoon to take oath as LHC CJ on Jan 1
Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Shamim Khan will be reaching superannuation on December 31
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Man suffocates to death, three fall unconscious in Pindi
Carpenters from Lodhran ignited coal heater to stay warm at an under-construction house
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Govt snubs criticism over NAB law tweak
PM’s aide dissects amended ordinance to blunt opposition’s allegations
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‘Provide shelter and food to homeless’, PM directs Punjab, K-P for immediate action
Premier's directives come as almost entire country is hit by extremely cold weather conditions
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Outbreak of fire more rampant in winter
Rescue worker terms instant geyser a ‘silent killer’
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CCPO holds public hearing
The CCPO checked records of 19 murders, nine counts of robbery, three counts of abduction, and a kidnapping case
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ACE retrieves 81 kanals
The retrieved land was handed over to the revenue department
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‘Govt making efforts to raise higher education standards’
Governor says incumbent govt never allowed political interference in universities
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‘Good governance top priority’
He ordered administrative officials to collaborate with police to eliminate narcotics
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Kingly siri paey continue to rule Gujranwala
One 250 grams portion of siri paey costs around Rs300 to Rs400 in the metropolis
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In Lahore, a full-fledged crackdown against gang-wars in the offing
A list of 20 most wanted criminals is prepared for action
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1,291 arrested in drug crackdown
Police also seized more than 96kg of hashish, 6kg of heroin, more than 5kg of opium, 8,770 litres of liquor
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DPO reshuffles 11 SHOs in Okara
A woman SHO is posted for the first time in Okara
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‘Govt committed to welfare of people’
Punjab govt has doled out Rs12 billion so that the needy could start their small-scale businesses
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Rs270m released for development projects
An order was given to use funds transparently
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Varsities at district level can reduce gender gap
Pakistan ranks 151st position among 153 countries on the Global Gender Parity Index
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LPG price witnesses phenomenal surge
People fear it might go up further in the next few days, demand a price checking mechanism
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Lahore airport beats Karachi, emerges as busiest freight handler
Compared to Jinnah airport’s 85,000, Allama Iqbal airport handles 90,000 consignments
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NAB recovers an astounding Rs29.93b
Last year bureau had recorded recovery at Rs1.99b in its performance report
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Top bureaucrat moves to end power tussle
CS directs civil administration to enhance cooperation with police
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FO confirms two Pakistanis drowned in Turkey ship capsize
Remaining 23 Pakistanis were rescued and are with the local Turkish authorities
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Police arrest five 'Al Qaeda militants' in Gujranwala
'Group was running media operations for Indian subcontinent, sending funds to leadership in Afghanistan'
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Pakistan rolls out first batch of dual-seat JF-17 aircraft
JF-17 is a testimony of Sino-Pak friendship and mutual cooperation, says Chinese ambassador
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NCA thesis show inauguration
It was inaugurated by the Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood
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Three injured in fire incident
Fire erupted following the explosion of a gas cylinder in the city
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Police seize 38kg of narcotics
The seized drugs cost more than Rs100 million
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DPO reviews law and order meeting
No corruption, physical torture and violence would be tolerated at police stations, says DPO