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LHC order: ‘Put cops with VVIPs on court security duty’
The bench adjourned the hearing for a date to be fixed by the registrar’s office.
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‘Exorcism’: Quack arrested for attempted rape
Told the victim she was possessed by evil spirits.
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Evaluation: 42 teachers suspended for poor performance
Passing percentage at several schools was zero.
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Police impersonators: Gang of robbers caught, beaten up by residents
Police officials were pelted with stones when they tried to negotiate with the mob.
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Human rights: ‘Abuse of blasphemy laws must be stopped’
Journalist Jahangir Ashraf said religious leaders should play their role to promote social harmony.
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Punjab Assembly: Opp absent as debate on local govt bill concludes
Rana Sanaullah says government aiming to pass bill by August 12.
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Cash for cash: Currency trading is on the rise as Eid nears
Traders obtain fresh notes to sell for profit later.
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Handicap rights: ‘More disability support required’
He called for the construction of ramps at entrances of mosques and public places to facilitate the disabled.
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Safe at last: Cops arrest kidnappers, recover five children
The children had been forced to beg, shoplift and peddle drugs.
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Millions go to waste as PIDA house awaits completion
The construction of PIDA House was started at Commissioner Complex Road at an estimated cost of Rs60 million.
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Punjab Assembly: ‘Opp objections just for media consumption’
‘Pointless’ debate on Punjab Local Government Bill 2013 continues.
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Luxury tax: Tax on high-end properties challenged
The petitioner said that the tax was unjust since the government was already charging property tax.
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Slavery and trafficking: Forced prostitution case sought
'He would trick women into marrying him and take them to Dubai'.
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Presidential Compensation: ‘Don’t forget your promise, President Zardari’
Joseph Colony residents demand full payment.
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Local govt: Civil society groups criticise proposed new system
'Local reps should be elected directly on a party basis, have more autonomy'.
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Hate speech case: Judge declines to hear Ishaq’s bail plea
Investigator says audio, video of speeches not investigated.
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100% enrolment: Campaign to send 2 million children back to school
Key areas of focus are enrolment, retention and readmission of children aged 5 to 9.
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LHC grants bail to Ahmadi man
Petitioner says he is being victimised for his religious beliefs.
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Phone access: Case sought against prisoner for making threatening calls
Petitioner Muhammad Sulaiman said he was pursuing two murder cases against Vikram Masih.
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Irrigation Department issues new rules
Technical degree requirement introduced for promotion to SDO.
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Coveted slot: Mohammad Sarwar named Punjab governor
President Zardari approves summary forwarded by Prime Minister Nawaz.
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The mystical dimension: When traditional calligraphy meets modern techniques
Internationally-acclaimed artists present “Huroof” at Satrang Gallery.
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Widening Project: Commuters angered by slow pace of work
The total cost of the project is said to be Rs4.8 billion and was meant to widen the highway to five lanes.
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The hungry grow hungrier: Pak varsities step up efforts to curb worsening food security situation
Collaborations with leading US institutions; HEC facilitating indigenous research.
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NA-48: Signs pointing to PTI victory
Little-known Advocate Ashraf Gujjar gets PML-N ticket.
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Int’l Commonwealth Youth Award: Hanan Ali Abbasi makes it to the top
ICYA is awarded to those who make a difference in others’ lives.
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Deadly land dispute: Taji Khokhar sent on judicial remand
Police’s request for extension in physical remand turned down.
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Twin cities’ residents can expect a week of rain
Thundershowers predicted in scattered areas of upper Punjab.
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Illegal detention Officer held in court for two hours
The judge ordered Anwar Cheema's arrest during the hearing of a petition for the release of the four detainees.
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Eye infection: Two patients from Layyah are recovering, says doctor
The rest will have to undergo further treatment.
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‘We must grab a bigger share in halal market’
VC says Food Act must be implemented to stop food adulteration.
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Punjab ombudsman: ‘Government failing to implement my orders’
Ombudsman tells advisers to look into projects in their areas.
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Public health: ‘Advance disease warning system must be improved’
Health officials review dengue and measles situation at monthly meeting.
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Two arrested for ‘burying’ newborn
Illegitimate baby rescued by a street drummer shortly after it was abandoned.
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Transgender watch: Fake currency printing gang arrested
Two entertainers alerted the police about their activities.
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Wildlife conservation: Formation of National Zoo Association advocated
‘Body would improve zoo management’.
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Presidential poll: Bar condemns SC’s election judgement as ‘subversion’
LHCBA says references against three judges should be referred to Supreme Judicial Council.
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Dispossession: Ahmedis banished from place of worship
Police refuse to register FIR, refer matter to interfaith body.
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Hajj quotas: SC sets aside LHC verdict as ‘involvement in policy matters’
High Court had ordered allocation of Hajj quotas to new organisers.
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Prime minister recommends Chaudhry Sarwar for Punjab governor post
Sarwar comes armed with 13 years of legislative experience as Labour Party MP in UK.
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Punjab Assembly: ‘Bill would set up local bodies, not local govts’
PTI says Gen Musharraf's system should be adopted instead of the new bill.
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Strained relations: Man accuses in-laws of theft
He said that he stepped out for a little while to buy some food and when he returned, the women were gone.
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Recruitment rules: Police to recruit CM’s private guards
Summary sent to Home Department seeking relaxation in recruitment rules.
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Model Town: Coach moves court to reclaim training ground
Ex-cricket pro says govt illegally took over GH Ground.
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Health: CRM urges govt to strengthen routine immunisation
He wrote that routine immunisation should be a part of the awareness strategy to generate demand from communities.
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Development projects: LDA budget for 2013-14 approved
Rs25 billion expenditure has been planned.
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Rape and blackmail: SHO’s views sought on woman’s plea against ex-husband
The petitioner said that she had divorced her ex-husband three years ago.
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Doongi Ground plea: LDA DG given till Aug 16 to respond
The petitioner said that the LHC had in September 2011 declared construction at the ground illegal.
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Medical education: Colleges allowed to replace dropouts in first two years
PMDC makes assessment exams for house jobs mandatory.
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Brutal crime: ‘Police informer’ mutilated
Assailants cut his nose and lips, deprive him of cash and valuables.