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World Book and Copyright day: ‘Why can’t we make book reading cool?’
13,000 books collected during a 3-day book donation camp.
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Mayo Hospital re-design: National College of Arts students pitch in to spruce up cancer ward
Who takes care of the caretakers, ask students.
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Brain drain: Saudi officials arrive to hire more Pakistan doctors
Recruitment being conducted via Overseas Employment Corporation.
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‘Urdu as official language’: LHC seeks reply from federal government
Petition says Urdu should be made official language as Quaid-i-Azam had envisioned.
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Road accident: Woman killed, seven others injured
According to eyewitnesses, one of the vehicles was on its way to Kohat from Jund.
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PPP mounts prepoll offensive with president’s visits
Zardari hints at including Sahiwal division into south Punjab.
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Ephedrine scandal: Three accused turn approver against ex-health secretary
The health ministry officials granted them immunity from prosecution for appearing as witnesses.
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Madrassah student dies due to torture by Qari
The Qari and a teacher escape. Punjab CM seeks report from CCPO.
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Treating a headache: Woman raped by ‘healer’
Shah had locked the room and then harassed her with a gun and he and one Mudassir had raped her.
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Families of ‘encounter’ deceased cry murder
Police claim two constables injured in episode.
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Acid attack: Death on two counts for killing neighbour
‘I meant to punish her for supporting my wife in eloping with her paramour and seeking a divorce’.
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Day of the Book: Find your old books a new home
Three-day youth camp collects used books for schools for the poor.
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National Book Day: Sustainable solutions lie in social science education
Academics regret decline in book reading trend among youth.
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Transport blues: Motorbike rickshaws keep on polluting
Plans to phase out dirty vehicles pushed back to next year.
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Jay walking: Pedestrians ignore Rs332m worth of bridges
Illegal road crossings set up on revamped Multan Road.
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Parallel (in)justice: Police stop forced marriage ordered by panchayat
Say decision on prosecution will be taken after investigations complete.
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Bribed: MO arrested on corruption charge
Anti Corruption Inspector said arrest was made after preliminary investigations seemed to support charge.
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Public works: ‘We will build a thalassemia hospital’
‘Rs1 million given to DHQ hospital to set up thalessemia centre’.
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Sapna case: DSP summoned on plea for Khosa’s arrest
Former chief minister is accused of abducting and murdering his ex-wife who is missing since June last year.
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Lawyers thrash accused, lodge another FIR against him
Man beaten up after getting interim bail, thrown back in jail over new FIR.
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Mall rally ban: SHO told to register FIR against PML-N leaders
Judge orders case against Sanaullah, Abdul Ghafoor, Mian Nauman and others.
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Victims of circumstances: As authorities turn a blind eye, child prostitution in Pirwadhai remains unaddressed
Locals claim police refuse to acknowledge the menace exists.
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Trade and commerce: Lahore Shopping Festival begins today
250 businesses to exhibit products at Expo Punjab 2012 on April 27-29.
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Austerity rules: PEF slammed over plan for new cars
Finance Dept says foundation violating rules in purchase of cars, better pay for employees.
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Dot to Dot: Visions of a peaceful Karachi, urbanised Lahore
Exhibition at Nairang Gallery shows works of three artists.
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Water-less city: Rs5b water supply project ends up futile
Fifteen months after completion, project to supply water to 0.8 million still awaiting funds and staff.
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International conference: Pharmacists want bigger role in drug policy
Speakers suggest for initiating Nationwide Pharmacovigilance programme in hospitals and community pharmacies.
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All that glitters does not have to be gold
New jewellery outlet offers exquisite designs at affordable prices.
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Ultimatum: Destroy crop or face action, police warn poppy growers
Farmers justify cultivating banned crops by saying the government did not honour its promise.
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Crime: 10,000ft of illegal timber seized
DSP Bakhtiar Khan said that the timber was illegally cut from nearby forests.
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World Book Day: Still recovering from devastation, schoolchildren encouraged to turn to books
Students, community concerned over government’s apathy.
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Bhoja Air crash: Lessons from the rescue operation
Throngs of onlookers, poor coordination disrupted rescue and search operation.
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Steadfast: Gilani reiterates stance on Seraiki province
Says he will prefer death to abandoning the PPP; announces development projects.
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Four buried among wailing processions
Relatives and people from respective areas took part in funeral prayers for victims.
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Railways corruption: ‘Purchased at inflated prices, 80% of spare parts unused’
Under a pricey deal, PR bought parts from a Chinese company even though their track record was poor.
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CDA to start Margalla Avenue project next week
Scrutiny committee, land acquisition department yet submit their reports.
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South Asian documentary festival: A dive beneath known waters
Films take the unassuming viewer on an inspirational journey across the continent.
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Seraiki province a right for marginalised in south Punjab: Gilani
Announces series of development projects in Rahim Yar Khan. Second installment for Watan Cards announced.
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Chemical hazard: Dead fish blamed on insecticide spray
“On Wednesday, we found dead fish on the bank of the lake," says a resident.
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Water mismanagement: ‘Food security threatened’
UAF VC said latest water management techniques to be practised and must phase out traditional irrigation methods.
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Friday is Green Day
LHC to hear cases regarding environmental public-interest litigation by the Green Benches in the high court.
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Substandard lubricant: Station manager issued notice
Suit seeks Rs322,375 in damages, next date is May 9.
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‘This is not Sapna Khan’s body’
Family accuses police of conjuring up false leads.
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Jail without drinking water for six days
Recourse is the brackish underground water pumped by a tube well, which is unfit for drinking or bathing purposes.
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‘Bad neighbour’: Environmental Tribunal to take up pollution complaint
Laboratory sends findings to EPA regional director.
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Violent protest: Patient’s family blames death on doctors’ negligence
Say delay caused death; doctors say patient had suffered a massive heart attack, was dead on arrival.
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GCU reunion: Old Ravians reminisce about their alma mater
‘The city where you grow up is always close to your heart’.
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Righting wrongs: NADRA changes MPA’s religion to Christianity
‘An operator made the mistake because of MPA’s Muslim-sounding name’.
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Rapid transit: TEPA proposes extension in elevated route
Plan for shorter route approved, officials say extension will be cost effective.
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Rescue 1122: Emergency service needs Rs396m rescue package
Entire ambulance fleet for Lahore is past reliable operational life.