Punjab

Polio Officer Niaz Ahmad said there were 29 cases of poliomyelitis in the country at present

Aitchison principal denies house arrest reports

Demonstrations held in major cities against withholding tax

Commuters prefer Metro Bus over other forms of transport in a dept survey

The event had been organised by All Pakistan Wapda Hydro Electric Workers’ Union

LHC dismissed the bail application of one Waliha Irfan on statutory grounds

Driver held from the scene says it was pancreas meat used in industries

Pervaiz Elahi demands resignation of ECP members ahead of local government elections

Two ordinances were extended in the caucus

Trio were arrested along with two others on August 4 over twin suicide attacks on two churches in Lahore's Youhanabad

The Election Commission has conferred powers of first class magistrate on all ROs from September 1

From September 4, traders will halt transactions with commercial banks

PTI officials say several important political figures from south Punjab set to announce joining the PTI today

Police took Ameen to Bahawal Victoria Hospital where doctors said his condition was critical

Several eateries on Hospital Road, Rahim Yar Khan, were sealed or fined by district authorities

The Lundianwala SHO said they had registered a case and were looking for the suspects

PML-N youth wing delegation calls on Shahbaz Sharif in London

Sarwar says the govt might use public funds to woo voters

Poor coordination, lack of comprehensive legislation blamed

Some petrol pumps had failed to replenish stocks in time, anticipating a fall in prices

Resolution demanded privileges similar to families of martyred security personnel

Four grenades and a suicide jacket were seized from the hideout

LHC dismisses petition to suspend the death sentence for Abdul Basit, says final decision to be taken by jail doctor

CIA SI Maqsood Hayat was injured in the exchange of fire with the suspected militants

Ashraf was sentenced to death for the murder of his neighbour while Jamma had killed his mother-in-law

The three prisoners will be hanged at the same prison on September 3

Strict action will be taken against those found making or selling spurious agricultural medicines

She has accused her ex-husband and three of his friends of rape

Ayub Agricultural Research Institute’s report says 65% land in 6 cities is barren

The complainant’s lawyer said medical reports declaring Basit disabled were fakes

Speakers at awareness seminar say govt should enforce labour laws

Ministers Rana Sanaullah, Yawar Zaman and Ayesha Ghaus Pasha were also present

The chief secretary also ordered that the crackdown on the sale of unwholesome meat be intensified

Experts say the initiative should not affect provision of funds to schools

The meeting lasted for more than an hour and a half

DPO dismisses harassment allegations, says JIT is probing all aspects of the case

Lawmakers demand defaulters’ cases be referred to the NAB

The seats fell vacant after election tribunal found irregularities in 2013 general elections

Court directs federal govt to submit record of MQM supremo's speeches and nationalities on September 7

The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art kidney transplant equipment

Police have arrested the lawyer and are looking for his accomplice

They were accosted by nine men on three motorcycles near Chak 27-BC 9 who opened fire at the police vehicle

The government has also taken strict measures to discourage child marriages

A series of rallies will be launched starting from Multan today

Sahiwal commissioner chairs meeting of Punjab Food Authority’s divisional task force

Delegation of overseas Pakistanis meets Shahbaz Sharif

The system was slated to start functioning on June 30

Traders association says action should be taken against officials who allow these constructions

Campaign against ECP members will move alongside

Exam conducted in 13 cities; UHS will announce the result within 10 days