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Big City Allowance: ‘Every teacher must move court’
Petitioner handed over cheque for monies owed to him.
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‘Police officers should learn better stress management’
CCPO says corruption bad for physical and mental health.
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Credit card fraud case: Four PML-N leaders re-issued notices
Earlier notices were not received due to mix-up in their addresses.
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Punjab Assembly: Zaheer vows to move LHC against Unification Bloc
PPP and Bloc members help government pass Finance Bill 2011.
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Lesco warns of cutting power supply to children's hospital
The Children's Hospital owes Rs.35 million in dues to Lesco.
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Capital Punishment: Man sentenced for killing 10 people of one family
The ATC judge orders that accused be hanged till death, issues fine of Rs5 m which would be paid to deceased family.
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Nuptial thwarted: Man axed by son for trying to marry again
Police have caught and imprisoned Irfan for the murder of his father.
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Police encounter: Accused police seek Supreme Court help
Lahore High Court chief justice took suo motu notice and IG Police nominated Mubasharullah as the inquiry officer.
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Doctors’ Pay: PMA opposes higher salaries at Jinnah Hospital
Pay raises to officials from income generated from patients “a total injustice” to other doctors in govt service:...
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Double Shah: NAB directed to add Rs60.45m claim
Ranjha said he had given Rs60.45 million to Gillani which he never returned.
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‘Out of course’ exam: Engineering students block Benazir Bhutto Road in protest
Students come out of their test centre, block busy highway and start shouting slogans against board administration.
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Murder: Man axed over water supply
His cousins beat him up with axes and knives.
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Selling daughters: Four recovered sisters sent to Darul Aman
Refuse to go back home, request court to let them go with relatives.
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Revenge tactics: Family faces death threats after accusing cleric of molesting 10-year-old
Malik said the clan attacked his family. He said they swore they would kill him.
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Procedural issues: Court asks which law allows reliance on foreigner’s affidavit
Govt’s lawyer says affidavits are fabricated, judge asks how he knows.
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Social welfare: Women try to save crisis centres
These centres are as important as the 1122 service. They provide psychological and medical aid.
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Stage semantics: ‘Razia in trouble’ cast and crew booked for vulgarity
There were no vulgar dances. We knew the cops were seeking retribution for being turned down
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Monsoon preparations: 2,000 WASA men to ensure hassle-free rains
No weekly holidays for staff from June 15.
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Punjab Assembly: Budget passed without a hitch, finance bill today
Treasury votes down Opp cut-motions as PPP, Unification Bloc abstain.
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Faisalabad ATC hands 20 death sentences to murderer
Mohammad Nawaz had murdered ten members of a family.
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Bomb hoax: Data Darbar declared 'clear' after evacuation
Caller tells Rescue 15 blast had taken place at Data Darbar, BDS declares area safe.
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Solar power: Rs100m to be spent on 150 schemes in DG Khan, Rajanpur
New initiative to increase the number of beneficiaries to 5,000 consumers in tribal areas.
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Floods: Emergency camps
WASA establishes chain of emergency complaint centres in various areas of city.
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Crime: Jeweller shot dead
Robbers locked security guard inside shop, says police.
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UKAID to assist 60,000 students in Punjab
Event held to mark renovation of 150 schools in flood affected areas.
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FESCO workers want free units restored
Hundreds sit-in at Fesco HQ to protest withdrawal of facility.
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Plea to court: ‘Tell govt to respect people’s demand’
JuD chief wants ‘secret deals’ with US disclosed.
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BB’s anniversary: Day marked with blood donations, cake cutting
Blood donation camp was set up at PPP’s Rahim Yar Khan district office where dozens of PPP workers donated blood.
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Ruthless people: Man held for ransom recovered after 25 days
Police say kidnapping over disputed payment was planned in jail.
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‘Honour’ killings: Man, pregnant wife killed in newly rented house
Police suspect girl’s family behind killing as they disapproved of marriage.
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Drug Free City: Police target top 100 dealers
CCPO Tahir said drug seizures by the police had increased this month under the drug-free city campaign.
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Prison conditions: ‘All patients given same medicine at jail clinic’
Under-trial prisoner seeks to get leg examined outside hospital, says conditions at the jail hospital were...
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Pilgrims’ progress:‘Hajj quota selection was unconstitutional’
LHC releases full verdict in Hajj quotas case, issues contempt notice to officials.
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Safety Campaign: NH&MP to ensure vehicles have tail lights
Officers visiting transport terminals to brief and educate drivers regarding the importance of tail lights.
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Punjab Assembly: Unification Bloc backs govt on cut-motions
Rs104.22 billion approved for health, education and police budgets.
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Punjab University VC makes 400 illegal appointments
Report reveals Vice-chancellor also illegally promoted current employees of the university.
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Free units: Employees of power companies protest withdrawal
Gilani had earlier announced the withdrawal of select privileges for employees of public-sector companies.
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Security issues: Lawyers and judges strike to protest attack
Lawyers did not appear before the courts while judges avoided sitting in courtrooms in protest against.
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For The Masses: Daha all praises for Punjab budget
PML-N leader Daha said that his party would protect the country’s interests at all costs.
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Anti-Corruption: Patwari, tehsildar accused of extortion
Accused patwari Qaisar Mehmood Cheema of Chhanga Circle extorted Rs50,000 from the victim.
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Police Department: 255 empty slots in Faisalabad
Two hundred and twenty five assistant sub inspectors and 30 sub inspector seats are lying vacant for a long time.
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Irrigation: ‘Japanese helping improve canal system’
The foreign aid arm of the Japanese government, will help PIDA to improve the irrigation system.
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Suicide: Man jumps into river along with kids
Their bodies have not been recovered after a lapse of 24 hours.
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Candidacy: Independent steps aside for PPP
Chaudhry Ali announced complete political support for Ali during a special meeting held at a village.
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Bank robbery: Six men take away Rs5m
Robbers flee with cash, bank record, CCTV footage.
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7 officers, 3 clerks suspended for fraud
The officials are accused of illegally appointing six Grade-IV servants and embezzling of Rs6.25 million in funds.
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Punjab budget: More funds for zoo than minority citizens
MPA Rafique said that Rs220 million reserved for various minorities came to Rs45 for each of the minority citizens.
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Organised Crime: Police say inter-district gang busted
A press release said that the seven-member Feeqa gang was wanted for various crimes.
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Promotion Plea: City police chief pleads discrimination
He said the department was delaying his promotion taking advantage of a suo motu notice taken by former LHC CJ.
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Homicide: Mother, daughter found dead in Cantt
Neighbour says the women had been living in the area for 19 years.