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125 tested positive for Covid-19 at Nishtar Hospital since Jan 24
In all, 675 suspected patients were brought to hospital, while 23 have died of coronavirus
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18,000 bottles of blood donation collected
The DI members were able to collect the aforementioned number of bottles within 20 days of the drive
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23,882 FIRs registered on lockdown violation
Action was taken against 4,162 shops and 238 restaurants over violation of lockdown
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Crackdown against wheat hoarders
The confiscated wheat sacks were sent to the relevant procurement centers
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Mosque sirens compete with modern gadgets for worshippers
Loudspeakers are fixed on minarets to help cover large areas
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LDA relaxes rules for construction industry
Will grant approval of building plans within 30 days
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PA speaker summons session amid virus fears
Opposition prepares to hold government accountable for ‘flawed’ policies
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Financial crisis grips Punjab
Short of Rs.600 billion, the government is struggling to make ends meet
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Punjab Police: virus tally reaches 56
At least 15 police officials reportedly tested positive for the virus in a single police station
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Magistrate ‘held hostage’ by police to ‘save’ profiteers
Shopkeepers released after standoff at police station
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Firms may resume operations from May 10
Punjab governor tells businessmen reviving activity is top priority
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NAB investigators grill Shehbaz in assets case
The anti-corruption watchdog says PML-N president did not give satisfactory replies; summons him again on June 2
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NADRA reopens offices countrywide
Offices to remain open from 10am to 4pm from Monday to Thursday, while from 10am to 1pm on Friday
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In Punjab, shopkeepers seek lockdown relaxation
Bukhari said that traders are playing a pivotal role in the economic development of a country
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LGs in Punjab
The decision about UCs and the idea of ‘Tiger Force’ indicate that all is not well
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FDA bans 301 illegal housing colonies
Over 230 buildings demolished, 278 societies sealed
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Fruit, vegetable prices drop in Lahore
Magistrates raid 508 locations, impose fine on shopkeepers charging exorbitant rates
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Khushab farmers still depend on streams, springs
Official says local committees have been formed to manage water supply
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CM vows aid transparency through databank
Buzdar reviews monitoring system at PDMA coronavirus control room
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297,070 locations disinfected to curb virus
Local govt dept ensuring cleanliness at 311 quarantine centres in Punjab
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Lockdown relaxation leaves Punjab govt anxious
Virus cases rise amid concerns about medical capacity
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‘Smart lockdown possible with SOPs’
Governor says govt wants economy’s wheel running alongside anti-virus precautions
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People warned against easing preventive steps
PGMI principal asks Covid-19 diagnosed patients to seek urgent medical care
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4,500 sacks of smuggled wheat seized
Authorities spot 240 trucks smuggling wheat in Attock
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Slow wheat procurement worries Centre
Imam warns Punjab, Sindh preventing seed companies from buying commodity may lead to a crisis
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Breadwinners switch professions to survive the pandemic
Adopt creative means to earn livelihood
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Man abducts son
The accused forcibly snatched the boy after entering the house
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Lockdown-affected minorities get food rations
Governor Sarwar says no nation can thrive without role of its minority communities
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Minor girl assaulted at grocery store
Victim went to buy sugar when accused tricked her into the shop
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Ramazan drummers’ beat is fading
Drummers struggle to make ends meet as health emergency leaves them out of work
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Police arrest 1,403 suspects
During the period, eight buffaloes were recovered from thieves
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CM orders inquiry after patients’ protest
Smart sampling for coronavirus tests to begin in six districts
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‘Efforts for economic stability bearing fruits’
Senior Punjab minister says in the last three months the govt has reduced prices of petroleum products by up to Rs35
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App to help citizens report birth online
Through the app, citizens will be able to report births and deaths
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Punjab to dissolve 29 market committees
New district level board will be formed to reallocate staff and assets left behind by dissolved committees
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Man held for allegedly killing friend
The accused and victim quarrelled over petty amount of Rs6,000
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LDA official defeats coronavirus
He was twice tested for the symptoms, both reports confirmed that the officer had fully recovered
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Shops, kiosks violate lockdown timings
Several hair salons, juice corners, barbeque shops, restaurants were found serving customers on Saturday night
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Lawyers attack young man in district court
Police register case against 11 accused including two lawyers
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Seven nabbed, weapons seized
Incidents of bike snatching, theft have dropped significantly
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Cops ‘demanding bribe’ escape traders’ wrath
Constant demands of payoffs irk traders
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Punjab all set to launch Tiger Force
The force will help implement lockdown SOPs at mosques, quarantine centres
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Man shot dead outside ATM in Faisal Town
Cases of robberies, murders rampant even amid lockdown
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Govt to curb wheat stockpiling with new plans
Food department to deploy its staff as spies to track smugglers in Peshawar’s biggest wheat market
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Labour Day rallies move online
No gatherings, seminars held this year due to lockdown
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DRAP warns against using anti-malaria drug to treat coronavirus
Top drug regulator says chloroquine is in trial phase and not being used to treat Covid-19 patients
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Read ‘Lost Islamic History’ during lockdown, PM Imran advises youth
Book is an excellent brief history of the driving force that made Islamic civilisation greatest of its time, says PM
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Price magistrates conduct 1,336 raids
Send three hoarders to jail for three days
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Strict measures: Punjab govt to curb wheat stockpiling and devise new strategies
Punjab food department plans to deploy its staff as spies to track smugglers in Peshawar’s biggest wheat market
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Anti-dengue directive for bowsers issued
DC tells tanker owners to strain water with cloth tied over pipes