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Foul play: ‘They want us to win at all cost’
PU spokesman denies allegations that students were forced to use steroids.
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Aggrieved: Court clerks awaiting promotions for 2 months
15 grade-7 clerks working as grade-9 readers in courts.
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Removal of acting AG a blow to government
He was appointed to the office although he did not meet the criteria.
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Elusive ribbon-cutting: Is Azadi Chowk project really complete?
Ads, statement suggest project completed on June 29, but it is yet to be opened for traffic.
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Bandits and goons: ‘Faisalabad reels under crime wave’
olice said a woman was shot dead and a man was seriously injured for resisting armed robbers
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Contract government employees protest, demand regularisation
Threaten to protest in Lahore if promises made before polls are not fulfilled.
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Power to the people: ‘We’re striving to end sehr, iftar power cuts’
Abid says national grid unequipped to handle electricity in excess of 15,000 MW while the demand is around 20,000 MW
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Empty promises: Power outages continue during sehr, iftar
16 to 20 hours of load-shedding reported from many areas of district.
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Case of the golden goose?: Aasia Bibi’s lawyer has a new patron NGO, yet again
Counsel Chaudhry says change not motivated by money, would benefit Aasia Bibi in the end.
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Punjab govt trying to divide opposition, says Elahi
Elahi says that those killed during Model Town clashes yet to receive justice.
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Indiscriminate shooting: Man killed for resisting robbery
His relatives staged a demonstration against the police.
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Parking woes: In Pindi, the only space to park cars is on the road
"The blockage is especially severe during school and office hours,” said Nargis Mohib, a commuter.
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Defending democracy: ‘PPP supports continuity of democratic setup’
The People’s Lawyers Forum held a seminar to observe black day against Ziaul Haq’s coup.
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Illegal detention: Court orders FIR against policemen
The bailiff said Faizan had been arrested for robbery but had not been nominated in an FIR.
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On packages and bazaars: Public welfare is our top priority says Shahbaz
Over 340 Ramazan Bazaars have been established across the province.
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For ailing humanity: Schemes worth Rs354m completed at Mayo Hospital
Rafique praises philanthropists for contributing to the projects.
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Official neglect: PFA gives free rein to food outlets at sehr, iftar
No arrangement in place to check eateries that are open till sehr.
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Costly healthcare: Pharmacists want medicine prices slashed
Criticise Drug Regulatory Authority, Drug Registration Board officials.
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Ineffectual endeavour: Ramazan Bazaars leave hundreds disappointed
Customers complained of insufficient stock, variety of foods.
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Healthcare: Expansion of General Hospital starts
Former law minister Rana Sanaullah launched the project that would be completed at an estimated cost of Rs1 billion.
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E-learning initiative: Bringing scientifically-validated apps to classrooms
16 teams selected for a 2-month boot camp to develop interactive material to make learning fun and interesting.
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1977 coup: ‘Extremism wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for Zia’
Several political events to commemorate sacrifices made by PPP workers were held.
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Local administration denies responsibility for Model Town clashes
Says removal of barriers in front of PAT chief Dr Tahirul Qadri’s house was according to routine.
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40% mission complete: 17-year-old pilot reaches Lahore
So far, the duo has reportedly collected around $0.6 million.
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Addressing grievances: Nisar accompanies Shahbaz for PM meeting
Interior minister will seek solution to thwart PTI’s long march, Qadri’s ‘revolution’.
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Corruption charges: Lesco chief, GM get bail
The two are accused of carrying out outages to facilitate textile industry.
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Gasping for air: Protest against pollution by fertiliser factories
Nearly 2,000 demonstrators closed Multan-Bahawalpur highway, many broke into a fertiliser factory.
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Crime against women: Family protests against police inaction in abduction case
The women were allegedly gang-raped there.
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Healthcare: Allied Hospital’s operation theatres need repair
Medical Superintendent Dr Rashid Maqbool admitted that most of the hospital’s machinery was old.
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Ramazan Bazaars: Sarwar laments process of complaint redressal
The minister was visiting Ramazan Bazaars in Khurrianwala and Chak Jhumra.
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Model Town unrest: Case sought against PM, CM and 17 others
Petitioner says the bloodshed could have been averted had the chief minister acted on time.
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Long overdue: Body to discuss expatriate quota in medical colleges
7-member committee to submit its recommendations to Health Dept in 10 days.
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Fortress plaza: Comments sought on lawyer’s question on court’s authority
Lawyer says the case doesn’t fall within the domain of public interest.
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The darkest hour: PPP observing July 5 as black day
Several events to mark the day when Zia imposed martial law 37 years ago.
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Model Town musings: Murmurings abound after inquiry held in private
The audience was in courtroom when they were told proceedings had been put off .
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Prolonging exploitation: Two booked for raping, blackmailing woman
The victim’s brother, Adnan Afzal, had filed a complaint in this regard with Razaabad police.
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Welcome Addition: Modern landfill site nearing completion
The facility is expected to be completed within a few months.
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Bar to justice: Lawyers beat up father, son on court premises
The two had come to court to attend bail hearing in a case lodged by lawyers.
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Amid controversies: Mustafa Ramday resigns as acting advocate general
His appointment has been challenged as he does not fit the age requirement for the office.
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No transparency, no information
The govt is in violation of its own rules as it fails to form a public body for implementation of the RTI laws.
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Tribunal's decision for Model Town incident viewed as doubtful
The registrar of the tribunal made an announcement saying the proceedings of the tribunal were adjourned till July 9.
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Acting AGP Mustafa Ramday resigns
Ramday resigns citing personal reasons.
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LHC dismisses seven civil judges
A notification for their dismissal has been filed by LHC Chief Justice Khawaja Imtiaz.
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New schedule: CNG association opposes new supply schedule for Punjab
Warns of protests if decision not reversed till July 10.
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Land matters: Two peasants killed, three soldiers injured in clash
Army soldiers tried to restore water supply to the land when peasants working there resisted, died on spot.
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‘Empowering women’: LTC pursuing operators for a fourth pink bus
If an agreement is reached, the bus can be launched within two months.
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Alarming: Two bodies found in gunny bags
Bodies were found by nomads scavenging for recyclable paper near sewerage drain.
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The power corridor: Expansion, reshuffle of cabinet on the cards
Seven new ministers likely to be inducted in the 20-member cabinet.
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Artificial inflation: Chief minister orders crackdown against hoarders
CM says the hoarders will not be allowed to exploit the public.
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Frozen delight: Care for a cone?
Alamgir Ali is one of the people to make Lahore the food capital of Pakistan.