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Encounter: 3 robbers gunned down by police
Police recover snatched vehicle, three weapons and mobile phones from their possession.
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Court summons record of plots given to judges
LDA to submit report on which judges got plots from Nawaz Sharif.
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Rohtas 2: Work of US-based artist on display
Exhibition of Khalil Chishti’s works will continue till December 17.
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Paediatric health: Intensive care unit for children openned
Law minister says govt soon to set up a new medical college.
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Press Gallery: PML-N on back foot as PPP plays south trump card
PPP sees the issue as a vote-winner in south Punjab, a region of 45 million people.
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Kissan Festival: ‘UAF needs 20 sub-campuses’
Toba Tek Singh sub campus will be upgraded into a university: VC.
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Punjab Assembly: House passes unanimous resolution against NATO attack, backs Islamabad
MPAs question E&T minister about alcohol licences and eligibility.
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Illegal activity: 160 arrested for betting on fighting pheasants
Villagers say such competitions are held regularly but go unreported.
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Revisiting The Mall: ‘Reclaim the city’s lost soul’
Conservationists ask citizens to ‘revisit, rethink, revitalise and restore’ the cultural identity of the city.
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Junior staff protest against Lahore College VC
Clerks, sweepers and drivers strike; demand concessions on pensions,benefits.
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Road works: Canal Road expansion falls behind schedule
Project to be completed by January 15, whole road being carpeted.
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Court calls for SHO's reply in Veena Malik petition case
Petitioner Advocate Chaudhry says Malik's photoshoot has tarnished Pakistan's image.
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Lots of drama, little progress in Sapna case
SHO to probe murder charge, claim that petitioner isn’t the father.
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Textile millers plan protests to save industry
Oppose gas outages, demand supply for four days a week.
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Gas Supply Suspension: OGRA asked to file reply today
Petitioner contends that the three-day CNG loadshedding is unconstitutional.
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PPP to present resolution for South Punjab in PA: Raja Riaz
Raja Riaz says PPP, PML-Q resolutions not on session agenda, will take issue to business advisory committee.
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Punjab government suspends local body elections
A bill in this regard will be presented today to the Punjab assembly for approval.
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Jirga justice: Mother killed for opposing vani
Suspect had wanted 12-year-old sister to be handed over to his brother-in-law.
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Plea for ‘mentally-challenged husband’s custody’ turned down
‘Detained’ man tells court he wants to live with siblings .
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LHCBA elections: Professional Group endorses Aslam Buttar
Buttar was expected to be rival group’s candidate but was asked to withdraw.
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All Pakistan Drama Competition: GCU wins award for courtroom drama
Play tackles issues of social justice and women’s rights.
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Public transport: Foton buses may resume operations today
Lahore Transport Company proposes that bus fares be incorporated in college fees.
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Dera visit: Sharif lays medical college’s foundation
Sharif says beggary has destroyed Pakistan’s economy, respect and self esteem.
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The green house
But while his fellow Lahoris sweat and freeze (depending on the time of year), Dr Shakeel Qureshi stays cool
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Human Rights Day: Safety net sought for working women
‘Curricula be purged of hate literature to promote respect for human rights’.
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Assault allegations: School teacher suspended
EDO suspended the teacher from service until the inquiry is complete.
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Protest: Warden accused of issuing ticket without violation
Protesters accused the traffic wardens of issuing tickets unfairly
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Talat Pasha appointed VC
Senior dean takes over at University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.
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243 awarded degrees at BNU convocation
Governor says university has made its mark in region.
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Diplomacy and propaganda: ‘Media must help build Pak-India friendship’
Experts say Saarc can’t reach potential until both countries trust each other.
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Fresh collection: Polly & Me Christmas exhibition
Rings, cuff links and pendants range between Rs4,000 and Rs9,000.
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Sessions Court: Work on new courtrooms begins
Judicial Complex to house 23 new court rooms, 672 offices.
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Hair dressers condemn acid attack on barber
‘Protests will spread if the chief minister does not announce compensation’.
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Yellow Cab Scheme: Delivery of only 400 of 5,000 taxis finalised
More than 6,000 candidates submitted fake documents.
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The torture cells of Lahore
Police officers admit that torture is still their preferred method of interrogation.
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Lahore judiciary gets a new Rs796 million complex
Justice Bindial addresses LBA at inauguration, says hard work and good intention were essential in dispensing justice.
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Sapna Khan case: SHO to explain failure to register case despite orders
Sapna Khan's father contends that Race Course SHO had refused to register a case despite having court orders.
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Punjab Assembly: Resolutions on memo, NATO attack planned
‘Parliamentary committee does not have the authority to probe the scandal’.
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Road safety: At least 17 dead, 10 injured in van-trolley collision
CNG cylinder of mini-bus explodes setting the vehicle on fire seconds after collision with a tractor-trolley.
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Muharram procession: Spy agency foils large-scale terror plot
Intelligence officials intercept militant’s phone call.
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Cng Closure: Hearing adjourned till Dec 12
Petition challenging the three-day weekly closure of CNG supply to gas stations.
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Landa bazaars become popular resort
Shoppers say prices of new clothes no longer in reach.
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Medical professions: Movement on promotions, allowances still an issue
Nurses vow to resume protests, strike from Dec 24 if pay demands are not met.
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Primary education: ‘Less than a sixth of Faisalabad schools fully equipped’
‘Funds inadequate to provide new, and maintain available, facilities’.
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‘Honour’ crime: Killed for marrying without permission
Another woman shot by paramour during escape, suspect says he was caught before he could kill himself.
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Crimes against women: ‘Victims’ privacy rights often ignored’
Speakers concerned about reporting on violence against women.
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Memo Scandal Case: LHC to hear arguments on use of lie detectors
The LHC was also told that the Supreme Court had put Haqqani’s name on the ECL.
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Journalist’s murder: Police arrest childhood friend
Say the suspect confessed to the crime.
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Dr Naeem released after striking deal with accountability court
Dr Naeem will pay off Punjab University misappropriated funds in two installments.
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BNU convocation today
243 students to get bachelors and masters degrees.