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Property dispute: Court staff accused of fraud
Petitioner says the staff helped her sister file a false suit.
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Ugly scenes: Terrorist attack on Peshawar school reenacted
The theme for this year’s festival, arranged by the Interactive Resource Centre (IRC), is peace
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Terrorism: ‘Militants have nothing to do with Islam’
Pakistan Ulema Council denounces militants for killings innocent people.
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War of words: PTI should focus on reforming KP, says Zaeem Qadri
All government institutions in the Punjab are being run much more efficiently than any other province
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Policy priority: Govt to take all steps to protect minorities, says Sindhu
We have strongly condemned the discriminatory attitude towards Sikhs and other minorities in the neighboring country
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Beating the heat: Lahoris throng the Canal despite ban
Several youngsters arrested for bathing in the canal.
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A voice for peace: ‘Dialogue with disgruntled Baloch only way out’
National Party holds first Punjab Wahdat Conference.
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Police, Rangers clash with dacoits in Rajanpur
“The operation will continue till all these dacoits are eliminated,” DPO Rajanpur Zahid said
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Rule of law: Case sought against policemen for wrongful detention
Police demanded Rs60,000 for my release, petitioner says.
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Dear departed: Justice (retd) Ifitikhar Hussain’s funeral today
Justice (retd) Hussain Chaudhry had been in London for medical treatment where he passed away on Friday
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Surveillance: Depute five policemen at each picket, says CPO
He was addressing a meeting. The CPO said regular patrolling around pickets was an integral part of police duties
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Deadly dispute: Man gets life term for murdering woman
According to the prosecution, Asghar Ali had murdered Razia Bibi over a family dispute in 2011
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FIR sought against unidentified aggressors
Petitioner said that he was employed as a security manager for a security consultancy firm in Hangu
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Interactive theatre: Play highlights citizens’ fear of terrorism in city
Three performances staged on second day of Interactive Theatre Festival.
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Old canvases, new ideas: 15th century manuscripts seen in contemporary light
Continuous Conversations opens at Nairang Art Gallery.
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Protest: Budget 2015-2016 made on IMF’s terms, says PTI
The protest was led by Barrister Wasim Khan Badozai at Chungi 6
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Procurement of zoo animals delayed
Zoo admin had agreed to fund the import: Wildlife Dept.
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Health facilities: Complete burn unit by June 15, says DCO
He said use of poor quality material in construction would not be tolerated
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Thirteen industrial units sealed in four months, says DO
He said the department had constituted teams to investigate the complaints
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Convenience: 316 Ramazan Bazaars to be set up, says chief secretary
He said 1,344 price control magistrates would be deputed to monitoring prices
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Historical trend: ‘US wants greater Indian role in Afghanistan’
PLF president says United States has double standards.
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Women liberation: Bill for women’s protection set to be tabled before PA
Standing Committee approved Protection of Women against Violence Bill on Friday
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Vacation fees: LHC seeks details of action taken against private schools
The Education Dept had not received a complaint from parents, official says.
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Model Town: No membership sans undisputed land title, says LHC
Court disposes of petition on plot purchased by judge.
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Rule of law: FIA director summoned on trafficking complaint
Woman says FIA officials did not take her complaint seriously.
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Conservation: ‘Raise awareness on citizen engagement’
"We will need more planets like earth if we fail to protect it from ourselves,” he said.
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Data Darbar: Zairin to get free iftar during Ramazan
They appreciated the help extended by the police, WASA, TMAs and the Lahore Waste Management Company in this regard
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Unnecessary hassle: Man seeks case against motor mechanic
He had paid the mechanic Rs38,000 to fix his car’s air conditioner.
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Solidarity: PU donates for Nepal quake victims
Of the Rs800,000, Rs500,000 was donated by the PU
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Interactive theatre: Performances promoting coexistence, peace staged
Three plays staged on first day of the 14th Interactive Theatre Festival.
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Becoming responsible citizens: ‘Most luxuries cost the environment a great deal’
Several events held in the city to mark the importance of sustainable development .
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Former LHC CJ Iftikhar Chaudhry passes away
He was considered Musharraf’s ally during his rule.
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Constant vigilance! Wains urges policemen to be watchful but compassionate
The CCPO was addressing administration officers at Qila Gujjar Singh Police Lines.
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Bad governance: Punjab govt has failed on all counts, says Rasheed
Tehreek-i-Insaf issues white paper, lambasts govt performance.
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Through SRO, Punjab slaps 19.5% tax on mobile internet usage
Decision a ‘big negative’ for economy; 80% subscribers’ income not taxable.
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Monitoring schools: Complaint cell set up at EDO’s office
The EDO said Education Assistant Director Sardar Muhammad Sajid had been appointed in charge of the cell
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Impersonation: ‘Fake’ BISE inspector arrested
He said a mobile inspection team of the BISE reached there and caught him
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Execution: Death row convict to be hanged on June 9
He said his appeals had been rejected by the high court, the Supreme Court and the president
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Work woes: ‘Raise FESCO workers salaries’
He criticised the government for borrowing Rs14 billion from the Asia Development Bank at 17 per cent mark up
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Viral threat: Hepatitis prevention should be part of curriculum, says Salman Rafique
He was chairing a meeting to review hepatitis control at directorate general of health services.
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World Environment Day: ‘Getting factories to comply with rules next to impossible’
EPD says they don’t have the resources to bring about a marked change.
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Held up: ‘LHWs haven’t been paid for four months’
Their services were regularised last year.
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‘Dams are must to avoid water crisis’
Environmentalists say public-private partnerships can help deal with water crisis
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Not impressed: Tahirul Qadri slams president’s speech in parliament
It was like a speech made by a Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz worker
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Make you sick: 3,200kg unwholesome meat seized in crackdown
The meat was seized from an illegal slaughterhouse in Kot Kamboh.
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Authority: ‘Ombudsman can’t take up complaints about utility bills’
Ombudsman’s plea challenging court’s order dismissed.
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Fair probe: PTI accuses ‘political elite’ of influencing money-laundering case
Ejaz Chaudhry asks govt to consider allegations against Zardari.
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Last resort: Farmers protest low wheat price, high power bills
Agitation called off on receiving assurances from govt on procurement, loadshedding.
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LHC grants bail to main suspect in Yousaf Khokar murder case
Tooba had earlier confessed to killing Lahore-based model Abeera by poisoning her yoghurt
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Pay up: LHC summons Brothers Sugar Mill’s GM
On Wednesday, his counsel said the mill owed his client Rs2.5 million which they had not yet paid despite court orders