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Medical training: Local trainees to get foreign students’ stipends
There are 40 paid foreign students at the Lahore General Hospital (LGH) each getting a Rs42,500 monthly stipend.
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Defeat dengue fever: Public urged to be extra careful during wet spell
Keep surroundings clean, drain accumulated water, experts say.
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India releases water into River Sutlej, worsens flood in nearby villages
More than 50 villages near the river will suffer damage, some will be completely destroyed.
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Two dead, 10 injured as roofs collapse
A 10-year old boy drowned in River Ravi but his body has not been found.
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In Punjab, LB polls will be on non-party basis
Nawaz approves Punjab Local Government Bill 2013 which will be tabled on Monday.
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Flooding in Punjab: Floods swamp nearly 200 villages in Chiniot, Sialkot
Red alert in South Punjab, mass evacuations under way, 150 more villages at risk.
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‘Till our siblings do us part’
After a heated argument, Afzal refused to take the bride home and divorced her.
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22 power theft cases detected, six officials suspended
Task force finds 22 cases of electricity being stolen from a FESCO distribution line.
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Police custody: Man tortured to death during interrogation
Police thought he could lead them to kidnapper.
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Government’s response: ‘We will not bow down before terrorists’
Railway operations and passengers will be protected, says railways minister.
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Shoot out: Family protest killing in ‘police encounter’
They say that victim was taken to a field near his house and shot.
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Blasphemy case: Defendant seeks removal of 298-C
Azhar Zareef, is one of six men alleged to have blasphemed by printing and distributing the Ahmadi newspaper Al-Fazal.
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Consumer court: Doctor sues printer for foiling charity bid
‘Printer’s handbill delay prevented holding of free medical camp’.
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Smart policing: Police learn to use digital mapping to tackle crime
Phones loaded with app developed locally handed to each police station.
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Bail petition: Man accused of raping, blackmailing widow
Complainant says neighbour also took Rs1 million from her.
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Munshi Hospital: SHO told to address ‘blood theft’ complaint
‘My nephew was drained of blood on promise of a job in Dubai’.
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Church land grab: Trust seeks case against ‘impersonators’
9 Christians accused of attempting to occupy Ichhra land.
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Reviving heritage: Taxali and Shah Alam Gates to be rebuilt
The proposed project will be completed in one year.
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Land routes to Narowal inundated as Nala Dek gives way under flood waters
Prime Minister flies over some flooded areas, directs rehabilitation of land routes, providing aid to flood affectees.
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Rising water level: South Punjab region put on high alert
Evacuations begin as fresh warnings issued.
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Relief efforts: CM announces Rs100m for flood-hit areas
Shabaz visits affected areas in Sialkot, Narowal.
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Police accused of taking away cattle
SHO Rana Safdar denied the allegations.
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Rule of law: LDA chief’s reply sought on Doongi ground case
The construction is in violation of a court order, petitioner says.
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Free will: Man kills daughter over disobedience
His wife said he locked her and his mother in a room, and fled.
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Engineering education: UET admissions test on Sunday
Results will be announced in a week.
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Brain drain: Doctors to be allowed 10-day ex-Pakistan leave
To stop them from taking up jobs abroad while retaining their positions at home.
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Relief visit: Chief minister visits flood affected people in Sialkot, Narowal
Rations and medicines will be provided to people in areas where roads are no longer serviceable, says Sharif.
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CIA arrest gang suspected of 20 kidnappings
Further investigation may lead to recovery of more kidnapped people, says police.
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Downpour: Three killed, 14 injured in rain-related accidents
Crops on more than 3,000 acres in Sheikhupura district damaged.
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Corporal Punishment: Petition in SC against death penalty filed
There are 7,046 prisoners on death row, says Barrister Zafarullah.
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Alternative measures: Old tyres to fuel power plants, minister says
Postponement of debate on The Punjab Pension Fund report 2010 sought.
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Dead man walking: Punjab set to resume executions this week
Unofficial five-year moratorium on executions about to end.
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Uptrend in real estate market unlikely to end anytime soon
Some players expect correction, but most expect rates to keep rising.
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LHC seeks replies from govt, DCO on petition against ban on Dirty Girl
The petitioner submitted that the film was screened on Eid, but banned on August 14 without any reason.
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One-wheeling: Two killed, one injured
Police says boys were out celebrating the Independence Day.
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Poor performance SDO suspended, notices issued to four others
After reviewing the performance report, Fesco chief suspended the Darya Khan sub divisional officer, Khawar Abbas.
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Differences: Woman burned to death ‘by in-laws’
Police arrested two of her brothers-in-law.
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Disaster relief: Chief secy reviews flood arrangements
Aslam expressed his satisfaction over flood arrangements in the province.
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Speedy driving: 12 dead, 25 injured in road accidents
One vehicle’s frame in Khanewal had to be cut to pull the bodies out.
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Universal enrolment: Teachers’ Union, govt start talks
Union says demands must be met for teachers to participate in the government initiative.
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Businessman allegedly raped child maid
Family of victim says will move court once medico-legal report is completed.
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Court order Former: LESCO chief reinstated as technical director
LHC chief justice rules that transfer of Muhammad Saleem was not justified.
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Punjab Assembly: Local Government Bill delayed for a few days
Amendments made as opposition rejoins special draft committee.
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Academic competition: Entry test for medical colleges on September 22
Test to be held simultaneously in 12 cities, candidates must apply by Aug 30.
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Agriculture university to set up first solar power plant
Shahbaz Sharif will lay foundation stone of clean energy project.
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Punjab to produce over 350MW from alternative energy
Selects 11 sites for solar, coal, biogas, biomass and wind power projects.
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Mobile SMS service for collecting vehicle information launched in Punjab
Information related to one’s car can be collected by sending car number on 7080, service will cost Rs1.40 per SMS.
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Terrorism is biggest challenge for Pakistan: Punjab Governor
Chaudry Muhammad Sarawar highlights role of media and intellectuals in overcoming the nation's problems.
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17 dead as rain swamps towns, villages in K-P, Punjab
NDMA issues flood warnings, over 10,000 people to be evacuated.
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Clash: 14-year old killed in clan violence, family protests
The girls’ family placed the body near Abbasia Chowk, Ahmadpur East, and blocked traffic for hours.