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People are priority: ‘Public schemes being completed expeditiously’
Groundbreaking of 1,000-acre industrial park in Faisalabad on May 28.
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Democracy on the rails: ‘PML-N will not give up its Faisalabad fort’
CM to announce development projects soon.
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Chief secy to meet petitioner for temple restoration
Jafree had said butchers’ shops had been set up in a Jain temple in Gujranwala.
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Bad teacher: Student beaten for ‘taking a sick leave’
EDO forms committee to conduct inquiry.
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Healthy activities: Sports grounds to be constructed soon says DCO
DCO said the project would include jogging tracks. He said the government wanted to promote sports in the city.
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NAB to probe charges against Punjab DG
After the team collects the statements and documents, they would be submitted to the NAB chairman.
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Opp bares teeth as assembly nears 100 days of business
Lawmakers welcome back suspended senior secretary cleared of charges.
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40,000 fishermen to march to Punjab Assembly
2,300 fishermen attend rally in Muzafargarh, demand an end to contractor system.
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Public health: ‘All staff to be trained for dengue fever’
General Hospital administration equips units with modern facilities.
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Experimental art: Artists inspired by fairy tales and simple things
Recent works by sculptors Safdar Ali and Sidra Ashraf on display at Gallery 39K.
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Show stoppers: PTI decries ‘Naseebo Lal democracy’
The DCO’s office denies any hurdles created by the government.
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Accident: Father, son killed in car-train collision
They were hit by a train as they crossed the railway track.
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Fixing glitches: LPC mulls new duo to take over parking lots
Chinese company slated to replace German firm in joint venture.
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Exceeding limits: Cases sought against five traffic wardens
Another petitioner said motorcycle was parked at mechanic’s workshop when traffic warden directed to move motorcycle.
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Ecosystem models on display at PU
A model on biogeochemical cycles received the first position.
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Child marriage: Six held after 8-year girl forced to wed
The girl’s uncle had kidnapped the groom’s cousin to marry her.
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Sharpened senses: Bahria Town Hospital offers free cochlear operations
Parents of the children who had been treated were also present at the hospital.
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Vocational training: German delegation visits training institute
TEVTA introduced GPATI in Lahore in December last year.
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Synergies: ‘Universities must collaborate for research’
Rahman said modern research had become complex and multidisciplinary.
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Harassment: Protest against police brutality
a representative of the city police officer assured the protesters that strict action would be taken.
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To protect and serve: Maintaining order is govt’s prime responsibility says CM
Shahbaz approves recruitment of 2,000 officials for Special Protection Unit.
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Voyage through history: Train ride through Walled City by August end
Train on Wheels to carry tourists past historical sites.
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Building by-laws: LDA requested to review commercialisation fee
Authority says rules don’t allow charging fee on portion of property only.
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Lahore High Court promotes 80 judges
Committee orders disciplinary action against five judges.
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Faisalabad power show: PTI prepares for massive muscle-flex rally
District govt has announced a free music concert and circus show at the same time.
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Honour crimes: Three women killed after torture
First incident takes place in Multan where bodies of mother and daughter were found in their home: officials
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Blame game: Slow progress on LG elections may cause delays once again
The LG elections have been postponed twice before.
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Promoting tolerance: Call for imparting artistic skills to youth
Professor Ali Sabri said “National Book Foundation should reach out to the children in rural areas"
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Agricultural growth: Strategy finalised on milk collection, solar tube wells
Vice Chancellor Iqrar Ahmad Khan, Tarar said the plan would help in rural development and agricultural growth.
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Teething problems: Faults in imported locomotives removed assures PR
The previous management had not taken PR mechanical engineers onboard while procuring the locomotives.
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Highhandedness: Singer accuses police of harassing her
Says she is being coerced to withdraw petitions against 79 policemen.
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Collaboration: TRF to help with Health Department capacity-building
The meeting reviewed cooperation and technical assistance provided by the TRF.
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Incurable: Two AIDS patients pass away
The patients fell ill a few days ago and passed away on Friday.
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Paedophile: Child raped at farmer’s dera
City Police Officer Haidar Ashraf said they had arrested the man and registered a case.
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Upping the ante: Slogans and music vie to pull Faisalabad crowd
District government arranges musical night coinciding with PTI show.
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Riled up: Lack of quorum, jibes and insults at the PA
The question hour was punctuated with harsh words from both sides.
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Developing consensus: Committee wants free education bill discussed at length
Chairman says deliberations will be finalised on time.
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Unfair advantage: Ad seeking MCQ developers alarms authorities
UHS says private institution wants to steal ‘question bank’ of govt institutions.
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For the people: No progress sans greater capacity in govt depts says CM
Chief minister says metro train project will be completed on time.
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Crime against women: Man given 2 life terms for acid attack on wife
Hussain had thrown acid on his wife for not bearing male children, Rs1.5m to be paid in compensation to victim.
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High life: Punjab has highest number of drug users, says UNODC report
2.9 million people used illicit substances in 2013.
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Comparisons: ‘Punjab allocated less funds for health, education’
Experts call upon government to declare education emergency.
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Poor growth: Government utilising ADP at a slow pace
Rs15 billion of the unspent money might be transferred to Lahore Development Authority to avoid lapse of funds.
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Urban property tax: LHC seeks audit report of union councils
Local govt secretary says tax is being recovered to meet expenses of town municipal administration.
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Most wanted: Criminal with Rs200,000 bounty killed in RY Khan
Aslam Jora's name was also included in the Home Department’s list of most-wanted criminals.
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Punjab Assembly: Session held up as chair accused of land grab
Treasury benches pass three bills amid loud protests.
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Prisoner of convenience: ‘Kidnappers’ of Chinese cyclist arrested
The man was abducted last week and has still not been recovered.
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Prisoners’ escape: FIA nabs sub-inspector for abetting crime
Arrest made for releasing 3 UK-convicted prisoners from Central Jail Karachi in 2010 on forged papers.
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Ban on wheat supply: Potohar region flour millers threaten to launch protest drive
Claim their trucks are being stopped by authorities in Punjab.
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Prisoner’s plea: Court summons Punjab prisons chief
Murder convict accuses jail official of torture.