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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 .
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Prolonging exploitation: Two booked for raping, blackmailing woman
The victim’s brother, Adnan Afzal, had filed a complaint in this regard with Razaabad police.
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Welcome Addition: Modern landfill site nearing completion
The facility is expected to be completed within a few months.
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Bar to justice: Lawyers beat up father, son on court premises
The two had come to court to attend bail hearing in a case lodged by lawyers.
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Amid controversies: Mustafa Ramday resigns as acting advocate general
His appointment has been challenged as he does not fit the age requirement for the office.
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No transparency, no information
The govt is in violation of its own rules as it fails to form a public body for implementation of the RTI laws.
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Tribunal's decision for Model Town incident viewed as doubtful
The registrar of the tribunal made an announcement saying the proceedings of the tribunal were adjourned till July 9.
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Acting AGP Mustafa Ramday resigns
Ramday resigns citing personal reasons.
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LHC dismisses seven civil judges
A notification for their dismissal has been filed by LHC Chief Justice Khawaja Imtiaz.
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New schedule: CNG association opposes new supply schedule for Punjab
Warns of protests if decision not reversed till July 10.
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Land matters: Two peasants killed, three soldiers injured in clash
Army soldiers tried to restore water supply to the land when peasants working there resisted, died on spot.
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‘Empowering women’: LTC pursuing operators for a fourth pink bus
If an agreement is reached, the bus can be launched within two months.
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Alarming: Two bodies found in gunny bags
Bodies were found by nomads scavenging for recyclable paper near sewerage drain.
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The power corridor: Expansion, reshuffle of cabinet on the cards
Seven new ministers likely to be inducted in the 20-member cabinet.
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Artificial inflation: Chief minister orders crackdown against hoarders
CM says the hoarders will not be allowed to exploit the public.
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Frozen delight: Care for a cone?
Alamgir Ali is one of the people to make Lahore the food capital of Pakistan.
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Ramazan bazaars: TMA officials suspended over mismanagement
Officials suspended from duty for not maintaining the record of sugar sale at the Ramazan Bazaar at Jhang Road.
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Conserving Walled City: Illegally built buildings to be razed in August
Residents of the Walled City warned against commercialisation without authority’s approval.
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Nephew kills uncle over land dispute
Bilal developed differences with his uncle over the division of the family’s land after his father's death.
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Brutal attacks: Two girls gang-raped in separate incidents
Another girl says she was abducted and later sold into forced marriage.
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Judicial allowances to be increased says Punjab finance secretary
Earlier, employees of LHC filed a petition against delay in provision of increased judicial and ad-hoc allowances.
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Present rulers will be overthrown within weeks, says Qadri
PAT leader says he will announce a date for his 'revolution' soon.
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Model Town clashes: PAT supporters not cooperating, says JIT
Four passers-by injured during clashes record their statements.
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2 tortured bodies recovered in Lahore
Bodies were tied together with ropes, placed in sacks and then disposed of in a stream.
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Immunisation campaign: Arrival of 6,000 children sets polio drive in motion
The campaign will start on July 5 and will last till July 8, and will be carried out in 34 union councils of the city.
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One-stop shop: Vehicle data for all 36 districts to be centralised
E&T Dept to use NADRA’s e-Sahulat platform for collecting taxes.
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System overhaul: Police diversification suggested to improve thana culture
Police Dept being categorised into six sections to improve performance.
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Virtuous cycle: ‘Religious leaders must promote human rights’
Ashrafi said religious and political leaders had a duty towards checking the growth of extremism.
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In league: Government to ensure rehabilitation of IDPs says CM
‘People of Punjab stand by their Pakhtun brothers in the testing times’.
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Where royals tread: Bollards to bar traffic from Shahi Guzargah
Step to facilitate tourists visiting royal trail from Delhi Gate to Kotwali Chowk.
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The probe continues: 4 injured in Model Town mayhem summoned
Jinnah Hospital MS said they were fit to record their statements.
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Being imaginative: PITB compiling games to make learning fun
Board has trained 50 teachers to use interactive material.
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Dyke breach: ‘Water was everywhere but government was nowhere’
Villagers in Layyah sub-district plug breach in dyke on their own.
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Strong-arm tactics: Traders protest against market committee fines
The demonstrators blocked Tandlianwala-Faisalabad Road near Canal Bungalow Bridge by burning tyres.
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Leishmaniasis case reported in Multan
The disease can be transmitted to humans by dogs through sandflies.
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ASI suspended as arms missing in police store
Dr Ashraf took notice of the misappropriation and suspended ASI Mustafa.
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Free food: 120 Iftar Dastarkhwans set up in Bahawalpur
The district authorities have established 120 Iftar Dastarkhwans in various areas of the district.
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Pir beats woman to death while ‘saving her from demons’
City Police Officer Dr Haidar Ashraf says pir proceeded to tie up Zeenat Bibi with ropes and beat her with a stick.
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Faisalabad gets fancy new road washers
The transport manager told the participants that the three vehicles had been purchased with a budget of Rs15 million.
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In search of a son: Two drown after woman, her kids jumps into Jhelum
She was dejected over her in-laws’ taunts for not having a son.
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On the Internet: Punjab, K-P not complying with their own right to information laws
Little or no information was available regarding recipients of concessions, permits or authorisations granted by govt.
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Model Town clashes:Judicial tribunal summons victims
The four victims, who have been asked to record their statements on July 4, are still undergoing treatment.
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Punjab govt aims at forming world's largest volunteer force to help IDPs
VCs from public sector universities in Punjab decide to donate one-day salaries to CM Fund in order to help IDPs.
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Dengue surveillance: Health dept vows action against those skipping cabinet meet
Health adviser directs authorities to start surveillance activities.
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Alleged abduction: Federal, Punjab govts to file reports on missing major
The major’s wife had filed the application in her pending petition seeking the recovery of her husband and son.
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Fasting and feasting: Hundreds throng Food Street for sehri, iftar
Restaurateurs have introduced a variety of iftar, sehri packages.
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Shoulder to shoulder: War against terrorism has united nation says CM
Sharif said the army was fighting against the enemies of peace for the integrity of Pakistan.
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After-arrest bail: FIA asked for records against ex-LESCO chief
Rafique said there was no proof he had ordered power shutdown.
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Setting an example: Okara DCO removed over shoddy Ramazan Bazaar arrangements
The chief minister had visited various bazaars to monitor prices.
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Military operation: Athar Abbas’s statement unwise, ill-timed says Wattoo
“His statement has neither boosted the morale of the people, nor helped the ongoing military operation in any way,”

















































