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Outsourcing of airports: CAA employees protest
Joint Action Committee President maintains handing over profitable airports to private sector would be a foolish step.
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NAB tasks NTS to recruit 135 officers
Bureau has internal mechanism to weed out corrupt officers
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Husband beats wife to death in Rawalpindi
Police have filed a case against and further investigation is underway
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Traffic wardens finally promoted after 10 years
40 of the officials elevated in the first phase
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Yummy in the tummy: Foodies throng Fortress Stadium as Lahore Eat kicks off
Organisers say the event will provide a platform for start-ups and be affordable for all.
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Successful outing: Students pass PEC exams with flying colours
Success rate was 82.7% for Grade-5 and 83.08% for Grade-8 .
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Seven development schemes approved across Punjab
P&D spokesman says all the districts are accorded due priority in allocation of funds.
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Islamabad IG 'off to Punjab', five PAS officers transferred
DIG Muhammad Khalid Khattak DIG was given the additional charge of IG for a period of three months.
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Those who wish to isolate us should see Pakistan globally honoured: Gen Qamar
COAS addresses foreign delegates participating in Pakistan Army Team Spirit Competition at Mangla
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Drone attack case: IHC to decide case filed against CIA boss
Justice Siddiqui directed the Interior Ministry, and the capital’s police to submit a reply by the next hearing
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A pending petition: IGP’s appointment linked to court decision
CJ says Police Order being ignored when appointing successor .
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Education for all: CM inaugurates school enrolment campaign
Shehbaz Sharif says only path leading to prosperity and development was education.
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Zohra Bibi death: YDA protests after inquiry finds doctor responsible
According to the inquiry report, she died on January 2 as Dr Rashid refused to provide her with treatment or a bed.
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Pressed for time: ‘Govt cannot phase out degree programmes on HEC’s time frame’
Higher education minister says authorities need to look at the available resources.
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Need of the hour: ‘Discourage strikes to avoid delays in court proceedings’
LHC Bar Association President says it is important to promote professional skills with moral and ethical values.
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Pricey poultry: Rising chicken meat prices – a constant concern for consumers
Some investors have abandoned poultry business, causing prices to surge.
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For better future: Prisoners get arts education in DG Khan prison
Provincial Minister says necessary skills would be imparted to make them useful citizens for the society.
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Up in arms: Late salaries irk blind govt employees in Dera Ghazi Khan
Protesters demand CM order release of their salaries.
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Solo show: When old meets new through art
London-based artist Samia Sam gives her work a tinge of modernism.
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For those in need: Donate an organ, save a person’s life
Expert says strong religious narration needed to promote the cause.
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Tired of red tape: Kamran Lashari resigns from Lahore Arts Council
Information Secretary Raja Jehangir says resignation is yet to be accepted.
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Looted monies recovered: Victims of fraud get back Rs339.29m
NAB retrieved money from bogus land schemes in the capital, power defaulter
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Effective management: Four traffic zones planned to avoid gridlocks
Each licence branch will have a driving school affiliated with it.
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On the cards: Imam-e-Kaaba to visit PUC in Lahore
Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Ashrafi says grand imam confirmed he will be in Lahore on April 9.
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Ballistic missile race impacting deterrence stability
Think tank urges India, Pakistan conserve resources and engage in strategic dialogue
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Battleground Punjab: PPP swings into election mode
Zardari says his party will contact all political groups to ensure free polls in 2018
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Radd-ul-Fasaad: 57 suspects, including 21 Afghan nationals, apprehended
Separately, FC recovers ammunition, narcotics in Noshki area of Balochistan
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Ahmadiyya community leader killed in gun attack
Advocate Malik Saleem Latif was leader of Ahmadi community in the Punjab city; LeJ claims attack
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Husband’s murder: Bail application of wife’s co-accused dismissed
Court tells suspect he has not proven police’s intentions to falsely implicate him
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Religious intolerance: ‘Similarities must be highlighted, not differences’
The speakers suggested that similarities rather than differences of these religions needed to be highlighted
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Privatising healthcare: Paramedics protest against proposed privatisation of public hospitals
Protesters threaten countrywide strike if demands not met
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Competitive spirit: LCWU students take to the field in annual event
The student participants belonged to the 42 departments of the university
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Preserving heritage: Historical Bhatti Gate to get a facelift
Official says work on project will start once PC-1 is approved
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Heinous crime: Young man falls prey to honour killing
Hassan’s parents deny accusations, claim his innocence
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Judgment announced: Court awards death penalty, life term to two in murder case
The local police registered a case against the accused and presented the challan before the court
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Matters in check: PU restricts student organisations’ activity
Issues 11-point administrative order with rules to curb unrest
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Youhanabad lynching: Christian suspects asked to convert in return for release
42 Christians were accused of lynching two men after twin suicide blasts targeted a Sunday Mass in March 2015
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Saaf Paani: Shehbaz wants quick completion of project
Says the project has been delayed due to inefficiency of some officials
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Top priority: New security wing suggested for Chinese workers
Chinese nationals working on public projects will be provided security by the Punjab govt
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Six Ahmadis killed in 2016, says report
Spokesperson says since Ordinance XX imposition in 1984, so far 250 Ahmadis have been killed
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Rahim Yar Khan cries out for premium train services
Residents must travel at least 200 km to avail premium train services
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LHC suspends decision to hold CSS exam in Urdu
Division bench headed by LHC Cj Syed Mansoor Ali Shah dismisses an earlier decision by a single bench of the court
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Weapon cache seized in Shahdara
A large cache of illegal weapons, including shotguns and assault rifles, was seized in a raid in Shahdara
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‘Healthy diet vital against diseases’
Healthy lifestyle, diet, potable water and steps to combat environment hazards would help ensure healthy population
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Lawyers convene meeting
The meeting is being called on the request of the affected bar members, says DBA general secretary
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Shehbaz announces Rs2.5b for Lodhran
Punjab CM also announces provision of 20 air-conditioned buses for Lodhran
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Fighting hepatitis: Free medicines for patients at home
This programme is a great service to patients and it will also reduce burden of hospitals, says Punjab CM
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Shalimar Express wreck: Death toll from train crash rises to three
Railways gatekeeper booked; authorities still clearing debris
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NAP ‘fully enforced’ in Punjab
Interior ministry tells LHC new anti-terrorism strategy being followed
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Govt project presents fresh opportunities for youth
E-Rozgaar programme launched by CM who vows to empower youngsters