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The art of film: ‘NCA’s role in revival of Pakistani cinema is critical’
The screening will continue until January 26.
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NCA theses: From the inspired to the inspiring
Students raise issues such as saving coral reefs, stereotypes and the energy crisis.
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Public health: ‘DCOs told to supervise anti-polio campaign’
Special check posts to be established at transit points between provinces.
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Women empowerment: ‘Special legislation required to prevent acid attacks’
Rehabilitated acid victims at the seminar share their experiences.
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Candle vigil: ‘Aitzaz and Aslam’s death should not be in vain’
Govt must stop insisting on dialogue with terrorists, civil society activists say.
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Wildlife protection: LHC issues notice to federal govt on hunting of birds
Petition states each Dec millions of birds migrating to Pakistan are hunted in violation of international conventions
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LBA elections: Police arrest lawyer accused of firing
Lawyer is accused of firing shots in air to celebrate their candidate’s victory at district bar association elections.
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Robbery suspect: Police record sought in bail application
Stolen cash and worth of valuables in these cases amounted to Rs1.5 million.
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Plantation drive: Interns to help Faisalabad PHA
Horticultural experts from the UAF will also be asked for help.
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Crime clean-up: Police arrest two gangs of robbers
Dhallay police arrests 5 members of a gang of robbers on tip off, Aroop Nagar police arrests 3 robbers red-handed.
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Virus alert: Polio found in sewage samples, emergency declared in Multan
The Health Dept has been told to cancel all holidays for staff.
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Security: Arrangements made for Eid Miladun Nabi
Bahawalpur Regional Police Officer Shahid Hanif says nearly 3,000 police officials will be on duty.
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Local polls: Disappointed candidates criticise ECP
The list of candidates and their symbols was to be published on Monday.
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Celebration mode: City gears up for Eid Miladun Nabi
LWMC will clean 100 procession routes with 1,000 workers on duty in three shifts.
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Representation of people: LHC summons federal agencies
Court was asked to summon tax, police records of election candidates.
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12 companies qualify for Solar Park bidding
Solar energy project to be role model for the energy sector, chief minister says.
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Gearing up: PTI to go solo in Punjab local body polls
Ejaz Chaudhry says party could consider seat adjustment with local parties in upper Punjab districts.
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Robber killed in encounter
In encounter with police at Masyari in Murree tehsil, alleged robber was shot dead, his 3 accomplices were arrested.
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Peoples’ poet: Sons are still named after Faraz
Lovers dot on his mundane couplets as fondly as political activists take fire from resistance-ringing poems.
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Reacquainting with history: Narankari - a bazaar with a past, but no future
Settled by Sikhs of yore, oldest bazaar in Potohar region is dilapidated, lacks basic facilities.
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Festive look: Twin cities to host Eid Milad processions
Security plan chalked out; understanding spirit of religion is need of the hour, urge citizens.
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Heinous crime: Woman attacked with acid
Police said the victim was travelling with her husband and brother when 2 men threw acid on her face and fled.
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Conserving heritage: Architects hit a wall while restoring walled cities
Reconstruction projects in inner cities of Lahore, Multan had some success stories, some failed attempts.
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‘Gymkhana Club not a commercial entity’
The Excise and Taxation Dept barred from sealing club premises.
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Planning ahead:‘Empowerment of youth necessary for progress’
Poverty and extremism can be tackled by encouraging investment, says the CM.
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South Asian cities: ‘If 40% of Lahore walks, why change it just for the car drivers?’
The city that suits itself to people living in it is better than one that spends to attract people.
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Rural hospitals: YDA proposes two-month tours
The YDA has sent its plan for the RHCs and the BHUs to the government, the USAID, the WHO and the UNICEF.
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Lawyers’ representation: District bars get new leadership
Eight booked in Faisalabad for raucous celebration.
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Safety checks: Police pick up 63 suspects during operation
A police spokesman says that during the operation, the police also arrested nine proclaimed offenders.
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Activism and awareness: ‘Recognise those who died for peace’
Youth trained to promote social harmony.
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Go by the book: Whither libraries?
Almost non-existent reading culture is a cause for concern for academics.
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Eid Miladun Nabi processions: More than 6,000 personnel to perform security duty in twin cities
In the capital, where the main procession will be taken out from Sector G-7, the police will be assisted by Rangers.
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Rental ruckus: Two killed over rent issue
After tiring of exchanging blows, two men took out pistols and shot at each other.
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South Asian cities conference: Lahore’s dirty business is inspiring other Punjab cities
Today Lahore's nine million people generate nearly 5,500 tonnes of solid waste per day.
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Robbers stealing cotton worth Rs 6 million arrested
Robbers forced the driver and conductor out of the truck.
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‘Convincing’ cop: At Racecourse Police Station, SHO runs from filing FIRs
Crime rate in the area on sharp rise despite protests; low case registration artificially suppresses numbers.
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‘Proper use of farms can save millions’
The project will enable farmers to interact with experts, says UAF VC.
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Eid Miladun Nabi: ‘Security arrangements to be made foolproof’
DPO says negligence would not be tolerated.
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Planning ahead: ‘Energy projects to be initiated for 50-years’
Reliance on foreign assistance to be reduced, says the federal minister.
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Apathy: Most schools in Chaudhry Nisar’s constituency in a shambles
Govt school in Kamal Abad with run down classes, seeping ceilings resembles haunted house.
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Safety measures: Security plan to include crackdown on crime
CCPO discusses Eid Miladun Nabi security, target killings and crime for story.
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Bar elections: Office-bearers elected for Islamabad, Rawalpindi
According to poll results, Raja Nasir bagged 1,039 votes against his opponent Malik Sadiq, who secured 551 votes.
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Notification question: Ministry insists PMDC body is illegal
PMDC stated that the executive had been appropriately notified.
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Police register FIR against 16 suspects for murder of PTI leader near Kasur
Bhatti was killed along with four other people when their convoy was ambushed on Ferozepur Road.
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Heritage tourism: The Asian Study Group to visit the Walled City today
Trained guides give tours of the Shahi Guzargah.
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Public health: Government to focus on disease prevention
Minister says govt was encouraging NGOs and educational institutions to create awareness of fatal diseases.
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District bar: Lawyers vote to elect new leaders
Former Supreme Court Bar Association presidents Asma Jahangir and Hamid Khan were among the voters.
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Crackdown: Operation against encroachment continues
The city government confiscated 10 truck-loads of merchandise and structures.
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South Asian Cities: Slums, not villages real polio battleground, say experts
WASAs need to be independent, eliminate virus reservoirs.
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Name change: Garment Zone becomes Punjab Apparel Park
Punjab Apparel Park would be set up on 1,500 acres of land with 1,170 plots of various sizes.