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No safeguards: Two swimming in Ravi drown
Enforcing ban on swimming in the canal is parents’ responsibility: CCPO.
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Troubling thought: LHC concern over sexual harassment claim against VC
The counsel for the university said the charge was baseless.
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Old grudge: Man shoots his brother-in-law
He was unhappy with Ahmad’s
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Trigger-happy: Kidnapper killed in botched abduction attempt
Kidnappers shoot and kill one of their own after being chased by citizens.
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Shocking negligence: Workers protest against labourer’s death
Labourer Afzal Ali was killed when he touched a machine that had short-circuited.
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Inspirational illustrations: KODA – a comic on friendship, generosity
The story revolves around four friends who help the less fortunate.
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Energy crisis: Power cuts incense Tandlianwala residents
The situation was brought under control after a police contingent managed to placate the demonstrators.
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Estranged: Landlord claims sons trying to kill him
The complainant said he had lodged a case against the men with Kehror Pacca police.
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LHC expresses concern over harassment allegations against PU chancellor
Counsel asks court to suspend vice chancellor till finalisation of inquiry.
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Alleged rigging: LHC adjourns PTI hearing on basis of unoriginal documents
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq had contended that the documents submitted were not original.
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Two labourers killed in Lahore gas pipeline explosion
Labourers were digging a hole near an existing pipeline when they mistakenly caused a leak.
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Security issues: Officials air concerns as 2,700 IDPs reach Punjab
Districts lack adequate screening measures, sources say.
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Promise not fulfilled: Lake City Housing Society deserted a decade after launch
Chief minister urged to take action against the housing society’s management.
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Cop, volunteer shot dead in front of mosque
Khan died on the spot, while Sattar died on way to hospital.
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Cost of indifference: Mother, daughter burnt alive in LPG cylinder fire
The rickshaw driver, later identified as Muhammad Faisal, fled the scene.
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Foul play: ‘They want us to win at all cost’
PU spokesman denies allegations that students were forced to use steroids.
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Aggrieved: Court clerks awaiting promotions for 2 months
15 grade-7 clerks working as grade-9 readers in courts.
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Removal of acting AG a blow to government
He was appointed to the office although he did not meet the criteria.
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Elusive ribbon-cutting: Is Azadi Chowk project really complete?
Ads, statement suggest project completed on June 29, but it is yet to be opened for traffic.
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Bandits and goons: ‘Faisalabad reels under crime wave’
olice said a woman was shot dead and a man was seriously injured for resisting armed robbers
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Contract government employees protest, demand regularisation
Threaten to protest in Lahore if promises made before polls are not fulfilled.
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Power to the people: ‘We’re striving to end sehr, iftar power cuts’
Abid says national grid unequipped to handle electricity in excess of 15,000 MW while the demand is around 20,000 MW
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Empty promises: Power outages continue during sehr, iftar
16 to 20 hours of load-shedding reported from many areas of district.
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Case of the golden goose?: Aasia Bibi’s lawyer has a new patron NGO, yet again
Counsel Chaudhry says change not motivated by money, would benefit Aasia Bibi in the end.
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Punjab govt trying to divide opposition, says Elahi
Elahi says that those killed during Model Town clashes yet to receive justice.
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Indiscriminate shooting: Man killed for resisting robbery
His relatives staged a demonstration against the police.
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Parking woes: In Pindi, the only space to park cars is on the road
"The blockage is especially severe during school and office hours,” said Nargis Mohib, a commuter.
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Defending democracy: ‘PPP supports continuity of democratic setup’
The People’s Lawyers Forum held a seminar to observe black day against Ziaul Haq’s coup.
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Illegal detention: Court orders FIR against policemen
The bailiff said Faizan had been arrested for robbery but had not been nominated in an FIR.
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On packages and bazaars: Public welfare is our top priority says Shahbaz
Over 340 Ramazan Bazaars have been established across the province.
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For ailing humanity: Schemes worth Rs354m completed at Mayo Hospital
Rafique praises philanthropists for contributing to the projects.
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Official neglect: PFA gives free rein to food outlets at sehr, iftar
No arrangement in place to check eateries that are open till sehr.
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Costly healthcare: Pharmacists want medicine prices slashed
Criticise Drug Regulatory Authority, Drug Registration Board officials.
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Ineffectual endeavour: Ramazan Bazaars leave hundreds disappointed
Customers complained of insufficient stock, variety of foods.
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Healthcare: Expansion of General Hospital starts
Former law minister Rana Sanaullah launched the project that would be completed at an estimated cost of Rs1 billion.
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E-learning initiative: Bringing scientifically-validated apps to classrooms
16 teams selected for a 2-month boot camp to develop interactive material to make learning fun and interesting.
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1977 coup: ‘Extremism wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for Zia’
Several political events to commemorate sacrifices made by PPP workers were held.
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Local administration denies responsibility for Model Town clashes
Says removal of barriers in front of PAT chief Dr Tahirul Qadri’s house was according to routine.
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40% mission complete: 17-year-old pilot reaches Lahore
So far, the duo has reportedly collected around $0.6 million.
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Addressing grievances: Nisar accompanies Shahbaz for PM meeting
Interior minister will seek solution to thwart PTI’s long march, Qadri’s ‘revolution’.
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Corruption charges: Lesco chief, GM get bail
The two are accused of carrying out outages to facilitate textile industry.
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Gasping for air: Protest against pollution by fertiliser factories
Nearly 2,000 demonstrators closed Multan-Bahawalpur highway, many broke into a fertiliser factory.
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Crime against women: Family protests against police inaction in abduction case
The women were allegedly gang-raped there.
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Healthcare: Allied Hospital’s operation theatres need repair
Medical Superintendent Dr Rashid Maqbool admitted that most of the hospital’s machinery was old.
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Ramazan Bazaars: Sarwar laments process of complaint redressal
The minister was visiting Ramazan Bazaars in Khurrianwala and Chak Jhumra.
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Model Town unrest: Case sought against PM, CM and 17 others
Petitioner says the bloodshed could have been averted had the chief minister acted on time.
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Long overdue: Body to discuss expatriate quota in medical colleges
7-member committee to submit its recommendations to Health Dept in 10 days.
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Fortress plaza: Comments sought on lawyer’s question on court’s authority
Lawyer says the case doesn’t fall within the domain of public interest.
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The darkest hour: PPP observing July 5 as black day
Several events to mark the day when Zia imposed martial law 37 years ago.
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Model Town musings: Murmurings abound after inquiry held in private
The audience was in courtroom when they were told proceedings had been put off .

















































