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Working together: CAPP on putting primary education first
‘PEF needs to take charge of public education by ensuring mass registration drives for children in every...
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Concert stampede: Complex security in-charge gets bail
Major (r) Saleem says stampede caused by bomb scare.
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Takeover bid: DHA cinema opens under DHA management
Mandviwalla Ent deems showing of film ‘a violation of business ethics’.
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Security plan designed to harass, not protect Ijaz: Zulfiqar Khosa
Khosa crticises PTI, says tsunami brings destruction, devastation and can never be used for the welfare of the people.
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Lahore's Christian community expresses concern over PA concert ban
Bishop of Lahore says ban is a violation of educational rights.
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'Objectionable' concerts: Punjab Assembly reiterates stance but relents on new resolution
PPP’s Raja Riaz goes back on words; Speakers constitutes three-member committee to draft fresh resolution.
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Lahore High Court to hear petition seeking judicial inquiry into deaths
LHC will hear petition requesting formation of commission to investigate PIC, adulterated drugs.
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Free medicine: Punjab Government withdraws batch of 200,000 aspirin
Batch of medicine was dispatched to PIC’s dispensary from December 16 to January 12.
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Dream come true: Transgender community celebrates CNICs, voter registration
At least 21 votes were registered and 25 NICs were issued to members of the transgender community in Rawalpindi.
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Crime: Robbery suspect arrested, police uniform recovered
Gujjar accused of breaking into Majeed’s house with five accomplices two months ago, snatching Rs30,000 from him.
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Cylinder blasts: Court seeks report from OGRA by Feb 28
Wants to know what action has been taken against CNG kits’ makers.
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Dispensers’ Plea: Judge reserves verdict on allowing dispensers to open clinics
DAG opposed petitioner’s plea, saying if dispensers were allowed to set up clinics, innocent people would die.
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Capacity building: UHS to hold international seminar on disaster management
Hopes to devise strategies to provide preventive solutions on tropical diseases.
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The strange logic of bans
Law Minister Sanaullah opposed the resolution on the grounds that it did not define which concerts should be banned
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Suspect behaviour: Sisters gunned down for making phone calls
Cops say Nadeem thought his sisters were having an affair, father says he was mad his food wasn’t served on time.
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Goodwill messages: ‘China wants Pak-US relationship to improve’
Chinese ambassador addresses students at Hajvery University.
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Media session: ‘Only a fool would come to Pakistan after such statements’
Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah demands CEC to step down for ‘not honouring’ his word to the SC.
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Punjab Assembly: House passes resolution to ban ‘objectionable’ concerts
Members demand that MPAs be issued blue passports, free of charge.
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Carrion calling: Something rotten in the streets of Bhakkar
Cops book 3 for feeding people snakes, crows and dogs at local restaurant.
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Despite law, smokers continue puffing away in eateries
A smoking ban would drive away customers, say restaurant managers.
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Hashmi tells budding dentists to invent special injection for corrupt leaders
Youth should not wait for an invitation to join PTI but join it to save Pakistan, says Hashmi.
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LHC restrains govt from appointing Lesco, Fesco CEOs
Petitioners say the posts should be filled by promoting senior officers from within the companies, not open market.
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Police arrests man claiming to be Mohammed Asif's cousin
Gujjar was arrested on charges of assault and robbery.
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UHS to hold international seminar on disaster management
Formal agreement of cooperation to be signed between UHS and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine during seminar.
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Subversive material: TTP magazine circulating in Gujrat
Jihadi magazine making the rounds in Gujrat catches the eye of intelligence agency.
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Presidential immunity clause: Justice Ramday playing politics, alleges Aitzaz
Premier’s counsel says president need not seek immunity from court, as implied by NRO judgment author.
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Abduction: Plea for case against PML-N MPA
MPA denies allegations, says petition a ploy to delay repayment.
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Minority concerns: ‘Dera Shias mulling new political party’
Shia leader says govt apathetic towards his community’s plight.
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Waste disposal: LWMC to regularise 5,000 employees
Board calls for awareness campaign on new garbage collection plans.
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Serving the Punjab
Sanaullah’s stock response to being questioned about the law and order situation is ‘let me check and get back to you’
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Letters to Taseer-II: Nine artists, one message
Paintings, screen prints, installations and interactive models on display till Jan 28.
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Punjab Assembly: Opposition protests over development funds
Session adjourned after bickering over contents of dua.
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PU, city govt start road talks
University could get land swap or commercial rights as compensation.
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Reducing crime through training
Training course for SHOs begins.
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Laila wins race, Chanchal and Mastana runners up
Dance, milking and tricks competitions also held at one-day festival.
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NCA theses: The show must go on... for three more days
Students say they hope to attract commercial interest.
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Asma Jahangir urges SC to take missing persons matter seriously
Jahangir urges SC to order for recovery of all missing persons.
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Yellow cab scheme: LHC issues notice to Punjab government
Petitioner Hina Ehtisham has asked the court to constitute a commission to probe the matter.
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DG Khan’s Shia community considers testing ballot power
Community leader says new coalition to contest next general elections to be announced after extensive consultations.
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Four arrested in kidnapping of foreign aid workers: Police
Police in Kot Addu have arrested four people in connection with last week's kidnapping of two foreign aid workers.
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Free medicine: Govt finally wakes up to mystery disease
As death toll mounts, CM forms inquiry committee.
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‘More recreational facilities needed’
Music performances and horse dances appreciated the most.
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Human rights: Workshop concludes with 20-demands charter
Action sought on unemployment, religious intolerance and corruption.
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Ceramic design: Organic, mechanic dimensions of life explored
Ludo with mosaic patterns and two-frogged bricks among projects.
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Local bodies: CJP urged to take up pending petitions
‘Postponement of local election a violation of Article 140A’.
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Life and liberty: Man, wife killed ‘for free-will marriage’
Girl's father assaulted couple in his brother’s house and shot and killed her and Abdullah, two others were...
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‘No progress on domestic or child labour’
Rights activists, Christians remember Shazia in special service.
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‘eHealth critical for developing countries’
Experts urge govt to make ‘strategic commitment’ to eHealth.
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Cultural heritage: Shops hold up Sunehri Masjid restoration
38 shops at mosque’s boundary wall need to be vacated for repairs.
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Performing Arts Festival: What the Dickens?
Three 25-minute performances mine Oliver Twist.