Punjab

Court tells defence to cite precedents concerning witness testimony.

The mother pleaded the court that her son had got admission but then had to withdraw due to financial constraints.

The SHO was given a choice: register an FIR in compliance with court orders, or go behind bars.

Four-year bachelors degrees to be introduced in 26 colleges in 2011-12.

Rs350 million for Environment Protection Dept, up Rs15m from last year.

Chief secretary’s post, created last year, has been abolished.

The funds will be used on 1,904 ongoing and new development schemes in the financial year 2011-12.

The Punjab government has also allocated Rs2.967 billion for 39 ongoing schemes.

Brief ruckus breaks out as opposition leader presents garland to chief minister.

MPAs will no longer be entitled to encash travel tickets to and from constituencies during every assembly session.

A wall of the 60-feet deep basement was being constructed when it collapsed.

Literary Society of King Edward Medical University organised a quiz competition among 12 schools.

‘Strict action shall be taken against transporters who violate the directive’.

Principal secretary to the president along with the ARY directors seek acquittal in the case.

Two women killed over suspicions; mother of one killed in cross fire.

Mukhtar and 19 others allegedly raided Nawaz’s house in Sheikhupura village.

Official denies sexual harassment charges.

Petitioner says governor reconstituted search committee in 2009.

The complainant was advised by the police to wait until the robbers returned the bike.

No liver transplant facility for an affected population of one million.

The CJ adjourned the further hearing in the case till June 21.

Punjab Governor House responds to the story, “Governor asks VC to re-appoint disgraced teacher”.

Court issues notice to governor in plea against rehiring of disgraced PU teacher.

2011-12 budget of Rs600 billio­n to be presen­ted in Punjab Assemb­ly today.

Police obtained remand of main suspect as he could provide information on whereabouts of his accomplices.

Armed clashes between two rival groups leaves one woman and her two brothers dead.

Judge sends the accused on judicial remand.

Petitioner seeks to make all private medical colleges in the country a party to the case.

‘Family has promised to surrender the accused’.

Police suspect that Tasleem was murdered by her family.

Italian govt donates $10 million for preservation of cultural sites in Multan.

Pakistan Medical Association meeting highlights doctors’ concerns.

600 conferred degrees, 40 awarded gold medals.

Local, international pressure forces PML-N to change stance.

Petitioner wants spending on ministers diverted to education.

Chishti saint stayed at city shrine for 40 days on way to Ajmer.

LHC issues notice to school principal for June 10.

The petitioner said that he had asked Ahmed to vacate the house as he owed him Rs108,000 in rent.

Petitioners say Ministry of Religious Affairs is still not considering new tour operators.

Officer appeals to parents for not handing over vehicles to children before they get their driving license.

Shooter escapes in spite of multiple police personnel at district courts.

Car crashes into speeding coach near Pir Zakirabad killing twelve members of a family.

Asghar believed his wife to be dead and was caught trying to dump the body in the canal.

Two brothers shot dead over paying for gas in coins.

The judge summoned DAG Ilyas Kashmiri and asked him to seek instructions from the respondent ministry.

Speakers from foreign universities will present their research on economy and business management related topic.

The committee proposed that extension be granted and impose maximum fines on a daily basis on the contractor.

Petitioner says he was not issued passing certificate despite training.

Conservation officer warns restoration must begin as soon as possible.

The judge had to adjourn the hearing for Thursday.