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National Assembly approves 165 demands for grants
The National Assembly approved 165 demands for grants out of 183 worth Rs1.481 trillion to meet the ministers' expenditures.
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NRO, 18th amendment hearings from July 5
The Supreme Court will resume hearing of the 18th amendment and NRO review cases from July 5 instead of June 28.
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A break from tradition: respect for decorum in PA
The Punjab chief minister set a new record on Wednesday by participating in the eighth consecutive assembly session.
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Shumaila gets time to name her oppressors
The Lahore High Court granted former PML-N MPA Shumaila Rana’s request to amend her petition.
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‘Cases against Zardaris stand revived’
The LHC has said the criminal appeal against President Asif Zardari’s parents stood revived when the SC scrapped the NRO.
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Punjab closes financial year with no money in the bank
The financial year ending on June 30 has been particularly bad for the Punjab government.
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Sanaullah rejects US media reports on Punjabi Taliban
Punjab law minister Rana Sanaullah rubbished a US media report on the presence of Taliban in Punjab on Wednesday.
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Five killed, three injured in Lahore
Five people were killed and three injured in Lahore. The incident occurred when firing between two groups took place.
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US nationals case: Verdict on Thursday
The Sargodha ATC concluded the trial of five US nationals who were suspected of having links with militants.
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SAARC conference begins today
The third South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc) interior ministers’ conference begins today.
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Call for action against public smokers
Everyday a large number of people break the law by smoking in public and commercial areas.
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Punjabi hip hop star comes to town
Imran Khan performing at Marriott hotel to an “attempted” exclusive crowd was an odd blend.
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Sheikh seeks national consensus to decide their fate
The government has announced that it will not pump taxpayer money into loss-making public sector enterprises.
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IMF assured of 7.6pc hike in power tariff from July
Electricity prices are set to rise a third time in nine months as the government has assured the International Monetary Fund.
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Appeals of cases to be shifted to Lahore
LHC ordered all appeals against acquittal of terror suspects cases to be shifted to its principal seat, i.e. Lahore.
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Govt ambivalent about tackling Punjabi Taliban
In the vast lowlands of Punjab, outlawed sectarian outfits operate openly and with occasional support from officials.
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Nawaz criticises Zardari's 'undemocratic' speech
PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif said the president has failed to forward any clear agenda in the public's interest.
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GAPCO disconnects WASA connection
In Gujranwala, GAPCO disconnected electricity supply to WASA due to non-payment of dues on Tuesday.
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LHC dismisses suo moto notice of Hijratullah acquittal
LHC disposed of the suo motu action on the release of Hijratullah, the key suspect in the Manawan attack case.
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Court acquits PML-N leader Javed Hashmi in treason case
The Rawalpindi bench of the Lahore High Court LHC acquitted PML-N leader Javed Hashmi in a treason case on Tuesday.
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JI protest police refusal to register election fraud
JI members staged a protest outside Express News' office against refusal of the police to register election fraud.
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Nation pays tribute to Daughter of the East
PM Yousaf Raza Gilani urged all political parties to join hands, in order to cope with the challenges faced by the country.
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Pak finalises strategy for this week’s talks
Pakistan will discuss the issue of terrorism with India and will raise concerns about Indian involvement in Balochistan.
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Traffic blocked from Zero-Point
CDA and Islamabad Traffic Police have blocked the Islamabad Highway for the construction of new bridges at the Zero Point.
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Traders, police clash over rise in crime
Anjuman-e-Tajran, a traders’ association, protested against increasing incidents of theft in Pindora on Monday.
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WB likely to approve $6.5b loan on July 8
The World Bank is likely to give clearance to a four-year lending programme worth $6.5 billion on July 8.