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Abuse of authority: ‘Make law to criminalise custodial torture’
Speakers say torture in police custody a chronic problem in Pakistan.
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Moving swiftly on: Opposition cut motions get short shrift
Only three out of five motions presented before the speaker invoked the guillotine.
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Political big bang: Tehreek-i-Insaf promises ‘historic’ show in Bahawalpur
2,300 security personnel to protect rally participants.
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Classical treat: A fitting tribute to Patiala Gharana
For the first time in the history of the Patiala Gharana, three generations performed together on stage.
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Recycling waste: Composting unit set up on arid varsity
Project aims to replace chemical fertilisers with bio-fertilisers.
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Musicals: ‘Gudiyan Patolay’ portrays folk Punjab
Play features Punjabi numbers such as “Mehndi ni mehndi” and “Desan da raja”.
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Looted: House burgled in broad daylight in Rawalpindi
The robbers made away with Rs48,000, gold ornaments worth thousands of rupees and three cell phones.
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Anti torture body seeks stronger laws to criminalise custodial torture
Thousands of cases of torture in police custody occur every year in Pakistan but few are reported in the media.
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Rana Sanaullah appears before judicial commission on Lahore clashes
IG Punjab, DCO Lahore and DG Lahore Development Authority also appear before one-man tribunal.
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Punjab govt decides to extend cabinet, induct 4 new ministers
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz recommends ministers from Lahore, Faisalabad and Dera Ghazi Khan.
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Prisoner forgives cops for fracturing his leg
The policemen allegedly fractured detainee’s leg after he failed to pay a bribe.
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Supplementary budget: Opposition slams lack of funds for agriculture
Demands Shahbaz Sharif’s resignation, treasury wants KP chief minister to quit.
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Art attack: Pakistani art showcased in Tehran exhibition
Italian gallery helped the artist take her work to Iran.
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Enough is enough: Rickshaw drivers protest against fines
Rickshaws parked at intersection in Faisalabad hold up traffic.
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Day of deliverance: NAB returns Rs462 million to fraud victims, govt depts
Amount recovered through plea bargains, voluntary return in 14 cases.
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Model Town killings: PTI vigil demands CM’s resignation
Workers hold candle vigil to remember victims, seek Rana Sanaullah’s arrest.
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Dire warning: ‘Revolution is nigh’
Qadri says he will seek revenge from those responsible for Model Town killings.
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Back and forth: Probe into Model Town carnage going nowhere
Head of the three-member team changed thrice, only video footage obtained so far.
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Police to get android phones to monitor crime
CPO says police stations in Faisalabad to get 80 phones, 40 printers.
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PMA announces protest plan
Dr Arif appealed to the government to take stern action against PMDC and CPSP.
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Look what you eat: Two men arrested for selling donkey meat
Butcher tried to hush up the matter then claimed a hotel had placed an order for donkey meat.
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Brainstorming session: Pros and cons of Punjab budget discussed
Experts give input to improve the financial layout.
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Punishment: ATC jails, fines two men for extortion
After hearing the arguments, the judge ordered Hassan and Khurram to be imprisoned for five years.
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Holding a grudge: Woman raped by brother-in-law and accomplice
The men raped and fled after threatening with dire consequences.
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Halal Food Zone to be set up in Faisalabad
Fresh products will be exported within a day.
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Two killed as Pakistan army helicopter crashes near Multan
The helicopter developed technical fault which is believed to have caused the crash.
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Wasa works: Punjab’s poor cousin eyes its sanitation model
"Hyderabad's Wasa last received its subsidy in 1992!" Its water tariff or pricing was last revised in 2010.
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Staying vigilant: Security hiked in Bahawalpur to avert terror bid
Army deployed at airport, central jail, also to help admin in any emergency.
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Forbidden pleasure: Swimming banned in Ravi and canal
Rescue, city govt staff to monitor 10 points open for canal bathers.
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Education for all: Law for compulsory education gets extension
Standing committee says they want to take all stakeholders on board.
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Model Town mayhem: PTI vows to protest govt’s ‘apathy’
Rashid said people had been shot at point-blank range “on the orders of Shahbaz Sharif and Rana Sanaullah.
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Legislative affairs: Budget, other bills approved as Opposition walks out
House passes Strategic Coordination Ordinance to deal with terrorism issues.
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Crime rate: Protest against lax police attitude in robbery case
Shopkeepers said police arrived 90 minutes after the robbery had taken place.
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The other half: Woes of women working in private sector highlighted
NCSW chairperson dismisses claims that society is unwilling to let women work.
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‘More needed to make Bahawalpur a tourist hub’
Commissioner says a distinct culture and history add to city’s appeal.
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Quid pro quo: ‘Officials to lose salary unless LHC staff paid allowance’
The hearing was adjourned until Wednesday.
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Protecting ‘honour’: Man kills niece over ‘loose morals’
She was supposed to marry her cousin this month but had threatened to run away.
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Denial of service: Doctors’ strike shuts down OPDs at DHQ, Allied hospitals
The protest entered 9th day on Tuesday.
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Anomaly: Three GST rates prevalent in country
Analysts say 3 different sales tax rates not only create confusion in taxpayers’ minds but also result in complexities
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Govt hedges its bets as Qadri seeks Rs10b in damages
Punjab CM orders release of detained PAT workers; Rashid warns that Qadri will have to face the law.
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Cleric gunned down in Rawalpindi
CM Punjab has taken notice of the incident and sought a report.
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Seven days later, death toll from Model Town tragedy continues to rise
A 20-year-old PAT worker succumbed to his injuries taking the death toll to 10.
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Model Town mayhem: Tribunal probes reason for reshuffle in bureaucracy
Asks Punjab chief secretary to submit a report on posting of new IGP.
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Budget debate: House passes demands for grants through guillotine
Sanaullah not involved in Model Town incident, says Law Minister Mashhood.
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PML-N strikes back: Qadri wants to wreak chaos says Mashhood
He was more worried about his own safety while sitting in the plane,” the minister said.
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Up in arms: PML-N hoodwinked people, says SIC
Mirza said the PML-N leadership was guilty of hoodwinking the people of Pakistan
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Accused of terrorism: Five more PAT workers out on bail
The counsel for the accused said the PAT activists had been targeted by Punjab Police and implicated in a fake case.
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High alert: Tight security blankets city
Police say PAT leader refused their protection, relied on private guards.
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Readying for rain: LWMC makes plan for monsoon
A control room will be established to monitor the situation.
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Enter the king of fruits: Rahim Yar Khan goes mangoes
Prizes were given to those who set up the best stalls.