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‘Dispensation of justice top priority’
Justice Mamoon assures LHC will ensure the provision of all possible facilities to lawyers, litigants
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‘Model police stations providing people relief’
IGP says new initiatives will protect properties, lives of citizens
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Looming administrative crisis – PES without DG
Naseer says no one given temporary additional charge as director general appointment suffers delays
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Price hike hits hard... once again
Rates of grocery items see hikes even before rise in petroleum prices
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Courts and lawyers: 2019 – the year of black coat strikes
Lawyers attend court proceedings in Faisalabad on only 109 days
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LHC to take up plea against Rahim’s arrest on 9th
Lawyer arrested by LEAs under Official Secrets Act, court told
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85.5kg narcotics seized in December
Police 232 weapons from them during December 2019
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Law and order: 2019 plagued by various crimes
Attack on heart facility in Lahore shocked the nation, bringing shame to legal fraternity
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2019 witnesses 4.4% surge in fire incidents
At least 18,379 fire incidents were reported in all 36 districts of Punjab in 2019
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LDA tightens noose against illegal housing schemes
The commission has decided to initiate an inquiry following concerns raised by the development authority
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‘PTI taking steps for wellbeing of masses’
PTI Punjab president says PTI is taking concrete steps to improve the lives of the underprivileged segment of society
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11 fires erupt in 20 hours across city
At least four people die, goods worth millions of rupees destroyed in blazes
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Story of neglect: Another grim year for healthcare in Pakistan
Health sector continued to decline in 2019 amid poor policies, misplaced priorities
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Transporters end strike after city suffers gridlocks
Committee formed to rationalise recently increased fines on traffic violations
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Punjab CS asks depts to build liaision for better performance
Asks NDRMF officials to help govt evolve policy to control pollution
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Justice Sheikh sworn in as LHC CJ
He is the 49th Chief Justice of LHC
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Urs of Shah Rukne Alam begins in Multan
FM inaugurated the Urs ceremonies by leading traditional practice of rose water washing of the grave
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‘Verdict on sedition case should be implemented’
Says selected government is inefficient to steer the country out from the current imbroglio
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29 railways ministry officers to retire this year
They include two general managers, four officers of grade 21 and two officers of grade 20
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In Lahore,domestic violence claims life of another teenage maid
Sana had been hired for domestic work at Rs10,000 per month by the couple two months ago
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OLMT yet to finalise security, rescue affairs
Final schedule of train will be announced before the end of test trials
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The year of bails: city courts make history with exuberant ‘acts of mercy’
TLP leader Maulana Khadim Rizvi was also granted bail
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Shehbaz expected to return in 2nd week of Jan: Sanaullah
Former Punjab law minister meets Maryam Nawaz
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Justice Sheikh appointed as LHC CJ
He founded his own law firm SSR&I in 2006
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55 beggars taken into custody in Faisalabad
SWD spokesperson said that department officials caught the beggars, including 36 men and 19 women
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Punjab IGP orders action against law violators
He also asked for details of all such actions from all districts to be shared with Central Police office
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Multan DC dissatisfied over Urs preperation
Says he was well aware of the extreme weather conditions and would make sure that the devotees are served well
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New appointments by former LHC CJ irk lawyers
Lawyers claim former CJ violated SC judgment
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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