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Dengue fever: Federal coordination cell set up for twin cities
A comprehensive plan has also been chalked out for identification and eradication of dengue larvae.
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Arrest warrants issued for witnesses
The judge directed the Shahdara station house officer to produce them in court to record their statements on March 1.
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Compensation sought for badly stitched dress
The petitioner is seeking Rs225,000 damages
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Report card: Punjab school attendance indicators ‘stagnant’
ASER report says learning levels of private sector better.
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Opposition MPAs ask for uplift in their areas
Sanaullah says development bodies formed through executive order.
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Youth Festival: PYF volunteers prepare for world record events
Players from Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib and Kasur competed in various events at the Iqbal Sports Complex.
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Acid attack: Woman burnt for making divorce public
Suspect arrested, doctors say victim has 50 per cent burns.
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‘Honour’ crime: Man kills daughter, her alleged boyfriend
Police said Muhammad Riaz had also killed his uncle, aunt and their son four years ago.
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Kidnapping prevented: Citizens thrash suspect
In Faisalabad, a 25-year-old man abducted 10 days ago was found dead.
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Electric short circuit: Nishtar Hospital emergency ward on fire
DCO orders inquiry into the incident.
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Testing times: Student allowed to sit GCU examinations
Says she was told her admission had been cancelled a few days before the exams.
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Conservation: LHC extends ban on houbara bustards
He said the Punjab government had allowed foreign dignitaries to hunt protected birds on its own.
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LBA protests: ‘No need to divide the sessions court benches’
Ishtiaq said there was a need to increase the number of judges rather than dividing the court.
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Fundamental rights: Commissions on minority rights demanded
‘Independent commission should monitor human rights abuses’ .
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The twin cities
Nearly 400,000 tons of trash is collected each year from the twin cities, according to official statistics.
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A cleaner Lahore?
Lahore is the first city to witness a change in solid waste management system.
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Garrison city: Where is the dustbin?
Though Rawalpindi Solid Waste Management is lifting the garbage, it has proved insufficient.
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Violent crime: Father, son found killed in factory
Police believe they were given electric shocks.
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Youth and sports : ‘Government to convert ponds into playgrounds’
Butt said converting ponds into playgrounds would provide basic facilities to the youths for promotion of sports.
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Spiritual connections : Khawaja Ghulam Fareed’s urs ends
Organisers, visitors not happy with the ban on poetry recitation, stalls.
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Cholistan ponds drying up
Protesting residents say they are forced to migrate.
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Corruption: CM orders inquiry into alleged irregularities
MPA claims district govt gave contracts to unqualified contractors.
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Dilkash Lahore : Float parade, laser shows, bus safari planned
Around 18 historic buildings will also be restored.
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Student unions: IJT demands ban to be lifted
He demanded that the government lift the ban on student unions, and draft a code of conduct for unions.
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Explosion near Rahim Yar Khan damages 3 gas pipelines
BRA claims responsibility while police evaluate evidence to determine exact nature of the blast.
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Pay up: No raise in token tax default fine yet
The department has launched a crackdown against vehicle owners who still haven’t paid their token tax.
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Reference: Musadiq Sanwal remembered at National College of Arts
‘It was Sanwal who helped me appreciate music’, said Sabir Nazar.
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New courts : Pending cases to be redistributed
Home Department issued a notification giving Lahore City 48 police stations and New Lahore 36 police stations.
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Youth Festival : Wrestlers shortlisted for int’l games
1,276 people competed in division-level games of PYF.
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‘Is Lady Willingdon Hospital here to stay?’
A stay order has been granted against demolition of a part of the building.
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Forgotten: Sirajia Park – no place to be
Facility spread over 10 kanals is shorn of all things that make a park.
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Health reform: CPSP, Health Department at loggerheads
Department seeks rationalisation of postgraduates passing examinations.
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Public schools: ‘Poverty factor in a lot of drop outs’
Despite govt’s efforts, enrollment has not improved, says ASER.
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Objectionable video: Meera, Capt Naveed issued notices
Notice issued for Feb 20 on petition seeking registration of case against them for video allegedly featuring them.
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Bilateral relations: Shahbaz lauds Saudi support for Pakistan
CM hopes for stronger ties at luncheon for Saudi delegates.
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Clearing backlog: FIA director sets deadline for pending cases
FIA's new Punjab director Dr Usman Anwar decides more than 400 inquiries that had been pending for several months.
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Youth festival: Division-level games open today
The prize money of the games is Rs4,252,950.
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Due process: Report sought on power sector hiring
Chief justice upholds Gepco judgment.
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Follow-up protest: Doctors, lawyers accuse each other of starting brawl
Say the committee formed to probe into the matter has not contacted them.
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Bonded labour: Workers demand enforcement of labour laws
Hundreds of brick-kiln workers stage protest demonstration in front of Labour Department office to press their demand.
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Infrastructure: Sewerage system to be revamped
WASA has constituted special task force to revamp sewage system in Faisalabad, says DCO Noorul Amin Mengal.
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Catch and release: In Pindi, 3,200 POs on the lam
Rawalpindi RPO says operations against proclaimed offenders under way.
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Gold rush: No leads in millions worth of gold heists
Over five kg stolen in six different incidents in last three months.
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Central Avenue premium brands plaza inaugurates in Lahore
Lahore has another delightful shopping destination to celebrate.
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Blame game: Lawyers, doctors fight over report
DCO orders inquiry into the incident.
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Afghanistan to open consulate in Lahore
New Afghan envoy says opening of consulate will further promote trade and culture ties between the two countries.
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Khanewal shootout: Two suspected attackers die in encounter
According to sources, the alleged encounter took place following a raid on a compound in Vehari.
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Inauguration ceremony: Fullbright Centre opens at Forman Christian College
It will offer counseling services for admissions to universities in the US.
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Youth Festival: Donkeys take stage ahead of games
Nashaee Times wins the ‘beauty contest’.
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Law and order: 4 policemen killed in shootout with robbers
A robber was killed, a DSP injured.