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Man arrested for kidnap and murder
Police say suspect confessed during interrogation.
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‘Honour’ crime: Three women killed ‘for loose morals’
Police arrest one of the two suspects who admits to killing wife, sister and mother-in-law.
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Law and order: Seven cops accused of killing man in faked shootout
Suspects deny charge, say man had died from bullets fired by POs.
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TEDx: ‘I dream of a Pakistan…’
Participants urged to own their culture, realise potential, never stop dreaming.
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Rival ‘Islamic’ social media site calls for Facebook boycott
Speakers at ‘Blasphemy by Facebook’ conference urge govt to ban site.
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Courts and the press: ‘Media must not comment on sub-judice matters’
LHC chief justice tells seminar that standard of court reporting is good.
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Public interest: ‘Environmental watchdog needed to assess impact assessments’
Medical costs will keep rising because of pollution, urban inequality: LBT.
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Eid Miladun Nabi: City celebrates with lights and congregations
8,000 policemen on security duty at 162 congregations and 150 processions.
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Christians of Pakistan endorse the Kashmir cause
Bishop of Lahore says that the issue can only be resolved in accordance with the UN resolutions.
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FIA arrests key member of international human trafficking network
Ajab Gul alias Raja Humayun was wanted in 15 cases and 50 inquiries.
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Ulema played a huge role in creation of Pakistan: Shahbaz Sharif
Punjab chief minister was addressing Seerat-un-Nabi conference in Lahore.
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Two more fall prey to lethal PIC medicine in Lahore
Unofficial death toll reaches 126.
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Drug Regulatory Authority: Punjab govt baulks at issuing consent
Seeks control of Sheikh Zayed Hospital.
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Comfort & style: First business train chugs its way out of Lahore
The service boasts of wifi internet, paramedics and other luxuries.
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Off the hook: Three phrama firms get clean bill of health
FIA discharges cases against them as none of their drugs found ‘spurious’
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Education institutes: Political activity at schools banned
All academic schools directed to refrain from forming or joining a union or any other action related to it
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Irrigation woes: Farmers protest water suspension
Demand Irrigation Dept to clear power bills for irrigation.
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Shahbaz needs to step up to the plate
Sharif brings up conspiracy theories at the drop of a hat.
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Guardians act: Report sought from district judge
Asma Jahangir, Shahzad Shaukat appointed amicus curie
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Encounter: Sheikhupura DPO given last opportunity to reply to court notices
Wants to know why police officials have not appeared before court
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Assault, homicide: Neighbour arrested for child’s rape, murder
Suspect confesses during questioning by the police; child’s body recovered from field on his indication.
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Security matters: ‘Guards must be screened for better security at banks’
‘do not use bunkers as storage space’.
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Rabi-ul-Awwal: All set for Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations
Buildings lit up, models installed and security beefed-up.
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Punjab Assembly: Another day, another ruckus at the House
Opposition criticises Sharif, treasury retaliates for the third session in a row.
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Books galore: Lahore International Book Fair opens its doors
20 out of 24 Indian publishers given 10-day visa.
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Transgender rights: NADRA provides 3 gender options on CNIC registration form
Categories include Khansa, male and female; cards to be issued free of cost and through mobile vans.
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LHC seeks Asma Jahangir’s advice in reforming child custody law
Petitioner complains non-custodial parent meets child only once or twice a month for 2 hours within court premises.
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Political activities banned in LDA-run education institutions
Stern action will be taken against those guilty of indiscipline.
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Fraud accused: Khurram Rasool’s bail plea dismissed
Judge called for Rasool three times but no one appeared on his behalf.
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Caving to opposition demands: Shahbaz Sharif relinquishes control of 8 ministries
The Punjab chief minister still retains seven portfolios.
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Root and branch reforms needed
In concluding the series, we look at the need for effective anti-corruption rules.
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Vocational training is the key
Experts stress need for enhancing skills.
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Cash fraud: Actress Afreen denied bail
Court rules there may be enough evidence to prove the charge.
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Terrorism cases: 42 investigation teams formed in Punjab
The teams will send their investigation reports to the Home Department.
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Cop jailed for serving warrants over the phone
Sub inspector said he was saving time by calling witnesses.
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Capital crime: Woman, neighbour killed ‘by step-son’
Daan Khan had earlier allegedly approached villagers with request to help declare the two karo kari.
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Red crescent society: Police accused of suppressing proof
Petitioners say senior cops put pressure on investigation officer.
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Bonded labour: Brick kiln workers paid half of what they are entitled to
The minimum wage set by govt in Sep 2010 is Rs517.
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Public fraud: 4 more arrested in Double Shah case
Accused extorted Rs350m through parallel illegal banking system.
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Exchange programme: US journalists visit Lahore
A bureau reporter from WBEZ Chicago called the trip “an eye-opener” that helped in getting rid of preconceived notions
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Coming soon: ‘Pak Tea House to re-open’
Property vacated by the city govt at YMCA’s request.
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Times change: Tax Dept proposes ‘new’ recruitment process
The Public Service Commission, it says, will take too long.
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Public welfare: ‘300,000 more laptops next fiscal year’
Sharif distributes 100 laptops among Danish School students.
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LHC moved against petroleum price hike
Petitioner seeks removal of petroleum minister, demands detailed explanation of production and import costs.
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PML-N strikes deal with prince of Bahawalpur over province
Barters parliament seats in exchange for political support.
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Bad medicine: Pharma company’s stock sealed after insect spotted in vial
A three member committee led by Associate Professor Dr Aamir Husain was formed to fix responsibility in the matter.
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Environmental cases: ‘Tribunal head can’t be appointed sans new law’
“We are helpless in the absence of a law and do not have the authority to even recommend someone for the post,” EPD
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U Bloc divided over who should run
PML-N thinking of nominating Zulfiqar Khosa and Ishaq Dar.
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Domestic violence: Injured for ‘resisting attempt to sell daughter in marriage’
‘Hanifa, her father Mithay Khan may need two to three months to recover’.
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Agriculture university: 191 students to get Rs3.1 million grant
Students were selected after 302 applicants were interviewed.