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Anti-encroachment drive: MPAs seen shunning chief minister to avoid being roped in
The government had deputed 10 MPAs to coordinate with traders before the operation began.
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Poet of the masses: ‘Jalib as relevant today as when he was alive'
Habib Jalib’s ‘Dastoor’ is as relevant today as it was to the period it was written in, says Senator SM Zafar.
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Child maid’s death: Mother ‘cheated out of’ compensation cheque
It takes more than year for Shazia's mother to realise the compensation money was rightfully hers.
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Opposition leaders: Chaudhry brothers lambast Sharifs
Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain and Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi say they did not see a future for the Punjab government.
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Drunk driving: Police arrest teenager for hit-and-run killing
16-year-old accused of killing one labourer, injuring another.
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100th birthday: Car rally for Bohra leader today
Around 300 members of Bohra community will take part in rally at Saddar, Rawalpindi.
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Sweaty waits: Commuter sunburn in Rawalpindi
The stop at Sadiqabad on Benazir Shaheed Bhutto Road is one of many bus stops without roof.
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Child maid’s case: Victim’s mother files appeal against acquittal
Nasreen Bibi’s counsel says the trial court disregarded key facts in the case.
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National Business Idea Competition: In the market for original ideas
FAST Business Club hosts national business idea competition.
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Pir practice: ‘A haircut and a cure for cancer on the side’
Local barber turns pir for treating terminal diseases by cutting patients after giving them a haircut.
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Sister act: Man accused of marrying wife’s sister
Muhammad Akmal's wife files petition against him for marrying her sister Shazia Bibi.
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Policemen unhappy with uniforms they get
Policemen complain about the poor quality of uniforms and of certain items not being available at all.
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Death anniversary: Celebrating Jalib
Revolutionary poet Habib Jalib's death anniversary commemorated at the Alhamra Art Centre.
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Cleanup dividends: City government gets back land worth Rs440m
City District Government of Lahore claims to have removed encroachments from 23km along city's major arteries.
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Punjab Civil Services to go on strike
Officers of PCS announce to go on strike if their demands are not met.
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Blast near police station in Gujranwala
The bomb exploded around 5:05 am which was planted along the police station’s wall.
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Three killed in gas cylinder explosion
Those killed wereworkers at the factory.
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Women’s liberation – a question mark
Women work harder but men don’t let them control their lives.
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BISE Termination of ‘corrupt’ computer man sought
The petitioner, Advocate Azhar Siddique alleged that Dr Naeem was a corrupt person.
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Woman judge rejects lawyer’s ‘apology’
Civil Judge Najia Batool says the lawyer threatened her with death.
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Man allegedly burnt by his in-laws
Police say they are examining the conflicting claims.
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Court summons CNG vendor for March 30
Petitioner demands Rs1 million damages for losses and mental torture
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Butt, Bari given last chance to respond
The petitioner sought attachment of the defendants’ property.
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Illegal businesses and lost taxes
The illegal betting of course remains untaxed.
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Khosa blocked unification ministers, Riaz tells PA
Former senior minister criticises Sharifs for seeking military’s help.
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Drive against encroachments finally afoot
Scores of residents protest as city government’s anti-encroachment drive kicks off.
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Suspected suicide bomber arrested in Rawalpindi
Suspect tried to enter office of traffic police.
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Kidney Day: Shaikh Zayed Hospital holds seminar, march and free medical camp
Patients, doctors and hospital staff gather to observe World Kidney Day.
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Misuse of authority: Punjab likely to seek action against officer
Punjab govt likely to request federal govt to suspend a DMG officer and initiate disciplinary proceedings against him.
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‘Shahbaz must apologise for seeking Army’s help’
PPP Punjab President demands Sharif to tender apology for asking Army to help politicians to resolve national issues.
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Kalma Chowk flyover: Petrol pumps challenge may affect deadlines
DCO says govt will request court to dispose cases as soon as possible so project may be completed in time.
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Wage structures: Teachers protest ‘disregard of court orders’
Members of the Punjab Teachers’ Union protest in front of the Punjab Assembly against the Education Department.
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Verdict reserved in dual offices case
A four-member bench reserves judgment and adjourns hearing for an indefinite period.
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Complainant turns out homicide mastermind
Police discover man who filed FIR regarding murder of four gunmen in his employ was actually behind killing.
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Pictures: Protests, rallies show ‘moderate’ Pakistan
Fifteen photos hanging on the walls of the Rohtas Art Gallery show protest rallies, vigils and prayer assemblies.
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UVAS workshop: Knowing more about environmental pollutants
Workshop aims to create awareness among the students about environmental pollutants and deforestation.
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Lawyers in the city mark ‘Iftikhar Day’
Chief Justice praised for his bravery, movement for democracy hailed.
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Opposition to contest Unification Bloc status
Opposition decides to block Unification Bloc leader Dr Tahir Ali Javed from attending business advisory meeting.
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Raises: YDA extends protest strike to wards
YDA decides to continue its protests from OPD centres set on the roadsides.
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Immunisation for polio: Over 500,000 given drops in 3 days
Over 500,000 children have been vaccinated during three days of the campaign.
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No political pressure on encroachments: DCO
CDGL is launching, what it calls its ‘grand operation’ against the encroachments, on Friday.
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Online applications: Court seeks details of affected students
LHC directs all boards to inform the court about the number of students who were unable to take exams.
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Exam mismanagement: 'Only 200 students didn't get roll numbers on time'
Chairman for Lahore BISE tells court board is trying to resolve the issue and provide relief to students.
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Festival: An educational opportunity
Children become audience to Irish short film, an animation.
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YDA sets govt a 48-hour deadline
Health sec’y says special pay package on its way once funds are available.
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Kalima Chowk flyover denounced as ‘illegal’
The Lahore Bachao Tehreek and the Lahore Conservation Society denounce decision for construction of flyover.
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Students who missed out on matric English paper can sit again
Online registration confused students but govt says it will prevent cheating.
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All together on Women’s Day
Lawyers, education institutions and NGOs go all out on the occasion.
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Silence on spousal sexual assault jarring: Doctors
Gynecologists say that many of their patients suffer ‘marital rape’ but no one acknowledges it is even an issue.
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Punjab government kicks into high gear
17 bills to be presented to the Punjab Assembly on March 11 to amend laws.