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Senate elections: Reply sought on plea against Sajid Mir’s nomination
The petitioner said Mir was not a professor according to the criteria set by the Higher Education Commission.
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Weather woes: Five killed in rain related accidents
Rescue 1122 officials said a woman and her daughter had died in Bahawalnagar after the roof of their house collapsed.
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Kot Radha Kishan case: LHC adjourns hearing of bail requests till March 12
Sajjad and his wife Shama were beaten to death on November 4, 2014 by a mob.
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Urban development: New city to be set up in Salt Range, says Shahbaz
CM says an economic zone will also be established in the area.
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Visually-impaired protesters demand prompt action
The protest began at around noon on The Mall and went on well into the evening.
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Flouting orders: No allocation for minorities in Lahore High Court’s latest hiring drive
5-per cent allocation for minorities in all govt jobs was made mandatory in 2009.
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Falling friends: Police get 3-day remand in Abeera murder case
She told the court that she had killed the deceased for refusing to help her kill Babar Javed Butt, her former husband
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Labour welfare: ‘Avoid past mistakes in project for kiln workers’
The last project didn’t achieve sustainable gains, says P&D report.
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Lawyers vote: LHC bar’s Multan, Bahawalpur office bearers elected
Asghar Lodhi was elected the bar’s vice president with 1,189 votes.
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Violent reaction: Man sets himself ablaze after quarrel with spouse
The SHO said that Shahid and Sadia, Aslam’s relatives, had been seriously injured while trying to put out the blaze.
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‘Stop harassing clerics, identify those involved in terrorist activities’
Rehman said clerics from all schools of thought had unanimously supported the 21st Constitutional Amendment.
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Chishti becomes the new LHCBA president
Justice (retd) Malik Muhammad Qayyum’s son elected secretary.
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Stance reaffirmed: ‘Eradication of terrorism vital for national progress’
Shahbaz Sharif meets delegation of lawmakers.
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Civil reform: ‘Equitable distribution vital for social welfare’
Minister says progress not possible without civil services reforms.
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Council formed to protect peasants’ rights
The council would act as an independent think tank
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Mismanagement: Grade 5 paper delayed to avoid ‘leak’
Minister says examination system in the Punjab is of international standards.
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Capacity building: Environment watchdog to restore eight labs
Dept secretary says compliance with procurement rules will be ensured.
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Murder mystery: ‘Friend’ confesses to killing aspiring model
Tooba decided to kill Abeera after she refused to help with murder.
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Lawyers’ politics: Ahsan Bhoon group wins bar election
Chishti defeats Maqbool of the Hamid Khan group to become president.
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Energy crisis: Govt to set up LNG-based energy projects, says Shahbaz
First LNG project to be started near Sheikhupura.
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Flooded: Three houses damaged in dyke breach
“No official has come to help us,” Saddam Hussain
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Justice served: Terrorist sentenced to 60 years in prison
The court announced the verdict following the conclusion of arguments.
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Demanding rights: Student nurses continue protest
However, we will not call off the strike until concrete steps are taken
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Traffic warden writes 'janwar' instead of offender's surname on chargesheet
Shoaib, who broke a traffic signal, and his friends protested against police warden's 'deeply-insulting' behavior
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Fire erupts at Naaz theatre in Lahore
Fire breaks out due to short circuit; no casualties were reported
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‘Joint efforts against illiteracy needed’
Dr Hanif was among 15 teachers who were given souvenirs for their hard work.
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Stance reiterated: Shahbaz says sit-ins were part of conspiracy against nation
‘The government has succeeded in safeguarding the mineral reserves in Chiniot-Rajoa’.
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Shujaat Azim’s appointment challenged
Zafar said there was a conflict of interest in Azim’s case
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Women empowerment: LCWU, UN-Women sign MoU
Waheedud Din said the elimination of gender discrimination was essential for the protection of women’s rights.
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Beyond words: Learning the art of writing
Calligraphy workshop commences at Ejaz Art Gallery.
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Public health: Free treatment sought for LSD patients
Experts ask the government to increase allocation for LSDs diagnostic and treatment centres.
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Heinous crime: Man arrested for child rape
People from nearby areas arrived there on hearing the girl’s cries.
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Thumb impressions: Ruling on NA-122 verification on March 4
Counsel for Ayaz Sadiq says PTI is using delaying tactics.
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New leadership: Lawyers vote today to pick new LHCBA leadership
Polling to start at 9am after a general house meeting.
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Appointment matters: PU Syndicate reopens law professor’s case
Six members vote for re-considering appointment case .
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Punjab Assembly: Govt, Opp poles apart over judiciary’s performance
Waseem Akhtar says judiciary has failed to dispense timely justice.
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Raid gone wrong: Police team attacked in RYK
Officials said he had injured ASI Shaukat Ali with a knife.
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Service rules: ‘All institutions must follow govt’s policies’
Their counsel argued that the PEF had not obeyed the chief minister’s directive
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Punjab gets connected
Digital divide between Punjab and the other provinces is widening by the month & this needs to be recognised federally
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Gifts bonanza continues on ‘Josh Cricket World Cup Inaami Scheme’
Irfan Yousaf of Faisalabad won a food factory
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Social taboos: ‘Sex education for adolescents is crucial’
Health expert says habits developed during adolescence are hard to give up.
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Commitment reiterated: Victory only option in fight against terrorism, CM
The chief minister stressed the importance of remaining vigilant and keeping tabs on the activities of suspects.
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Khatam-i-Nabuwat: Convert or face consequences, Ahmadis told
State accused of protecting Ahmadis.
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Solving crime: Suspects take lie detector test
Police said three suspects, Haider, Tooba and Farooq, were being investigated.
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Minister says govt trying to rebuild ties with USAID
Work of 80 NGOs promoting peace exhibited at event.
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Not out: PCB ordered to return Rs7m penalty to Akhtar
The judge ordered the PCB to return the amount to Shoaib.
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Child rights: ‘Child marriages bill to be tabled by March 8’
Civil society, lawmakers address seminar on violence against children.
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For the people: Wi-Fi service for public places planned
The meeting also decided to distribute tablets among top students between grade five to grade eight at public schools.
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Stayed: Work was afoot on signal-free corridor
The project includes two underpasses and seven signal free U-turns.
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Public welfare: High Court stays two urban development projects
Prioritise health and education, not urban development, the court observes.
















































