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shelter: MoU signed to build 50,000 houses
The project will be completed in two years
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Eat safe: PFA issues grade report for 85 city restaurants
A total of 12 restaurants are in Category C and four in Category D
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Due process: Scrapped expressway set to make a comeback
Public hearing regarding environmental impact slated for Monday
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FIA arrests 'Facebook hacker' in Lahore
Accused allegedly blackmailed people after hacking into their Facebook accounts and gaining access to their photos
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‘Police are not targeting any ethnic group’
Operations DIG Haider Ashraf says search operations also serve as a deterrent. “In that, we have been successful”
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Of arrests and convictions
Under the Action against Unauthorised Sale of Army/Police Uniform, police arrested nine suspects
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The year of most executions
As many as 301 people were executed in the Punjab last year
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Year of heightened security: Living under the National Action Plan
The Pashtuns, residing in or visiting Lahore, have the most complaints
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3 families feared to have ‘left for Syria’
The IO said further investigations had revealed that the missing families were related and hailed from Sahiwal
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‘University of Jhang to be set up soon’
There are no public universities in the district
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Imposter arrested
Police said they were investigating why he had visited the school
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Bad governance: National Health Scheme is a political gimmick, says Sarwar
PTI leader urges govt to make improvement of existing infrastructure its priority
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Industrial inspections yet to be completed
Minister says the job will be done by January 8
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New resolve: 2016 welcomed with prayer for peace
A large number of women and children lit candles and spread rose petals at the venue
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Retaining focus: ‘Education, healthcare remain foremost priorities’
Chief minister says revolutionary reforms introduced in these sectors
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Trades and skills: TEVTA to offer extended Chinese language course
Authority chairperson says China has emerged as a preeminent economic force
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Progress on polarising bills in the offing
Azma Bokhari says govt very serious about women’s protection
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Looking ahead: Poor are behind bars and rich walk free, says Sirajul Haq
The JI chief welcomed the National Health Programme announced by the prime minister
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Common place: Tax evasion has become a norm, says UAF VC
Seminar on Punjab Sales Tax Act 2012 organised
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Socialist school: ‘Revolutionary politics should build pro-people alternatives’
AWP’s two-day political school concludes
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‘Punjab far ahead in terms of development’
The chief secretary said that the Punjab government was committed to improving health and education sectors
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Rural economy: Balloting for distribution of agri tools inaugurated
A farmer will be selected in every UC for distribution of tools on subsidised rates
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Youth Affairs: Commission to provide strategic roadmap, says minister
Final composition of the commission yet to be revealed
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‘8 MoUs signed with British institutions’
CM says a UK-Pakistan business and trade conference will be organised in Lahore soon
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Govt’s performance in 2015 was abysmal, says Opposition leader
Mian Mehmoodur Rasheed discusses performance and failures of the Punjab govt
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Illegal possession of arms: Court issues arrest warrants for Mustafa Kanju
Judicial Magistrate Akram Azad orders police to present accused Kanju before the court
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Govt tries to rein in rising school fees
Some parents continue protests even after promulgation of ordinance
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Battle continues against dengue, diphtheria
More than 58,000 dengue positive larvae sites reported from Lahore in 2015
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Cutting through the smoke
Rescue-1122 calls for implementation of uniform building by-laws and safety measures across the province
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Socialist school: ‘Feminism must be an integral theme of Left politics’
There was consensus among the participants that it was incorrect to say that feminism was about women’s issues only
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Will elected local representatives be given adequate powers?
Opposition leaders say they welcome local government elections despite irregularities in the process
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Orange Line makes conservationists see red
Archaeology Department says that it violates the Antiquities Act in at least six locations
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Access to education: ‘Firing teachers a tactic to show poor standards’
The protestors, led by the Punjab Teachers’ Union (PTU), said the government must stop privatisation of public schools
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Metro train project: Govt reassures UNESCO over Shalamar Gardens
UNESCO had sought explanation from govt for construction work near the gardens
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Policy priority: Record budget for healthcare, says Shahbaz
Meeting held to review progress on Pakistan Kidney and Liver Transplant Institute
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Devolution: Union leaders say EOBI should stay with Centre
Zahoor Awan says workers will be given lesser amounts if EOBI is devolved
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Rigging allegations: Lahore Press Club elections postponed
There were also claims ineligible voters were caught red handed casting votes
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Environment protection: Court directs chief secy to begin work on Ravi clean-up
The cost of the project is estimated to be Rs50 million
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Legislative affairs: Depts criticised for slow response to MPAs’ queries
Opposition member says budget making is dominated by male members
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Powerful standing committees in the offing
‘Report on proposed amendments to be presented to Speaker in January’
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Khidmat card: Welfare programme kicks-off
Commissioner says initiative will allow physically-challenged to become productive citizens
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A good year for the PML-N
All three tiers of a democratic government (federal, provincial and local government) are in place
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Year of festivals comes to a close
Organisers say their efforts are meant to revive culture and art scene in the city
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Another year of suffering for minority communities
Youhanabad episode recalled as the most gruesome attack against the country’s Christian community
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‘Where is Ayesha Mumtaz?’
Looking back at the PFA’s performance over 2015
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Humans first: ‘No one wants to dance in streets or beg for alms’
Speakers stress need for legislative cover
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Novelty comes from peeling paint from canvas, says artist
Self taught artist puts 28 paintings on display at Alhamra Art Gallery
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Financial aid: Govt begins distribution of Khidmat Cards
CM inaugurates project to provide interest-free loans, financial assistance
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Nine suspects have no direct links with Da’ish: Sanaullah
Important maps and other documents recovered from suspects who were arrested from Daska by CTD
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LHC sets aside earlier verdict in NLC case
On August 5, ISPR announced the dismissal of Akhtar from service