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Social equality: Public schooling urged for lawmakers’ children
Jahangir Wattoo introduces amendments to Child Marriage Restraint Act 1929.
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Fake degree: FIA directed to probe Younis controversy
PIA employed him as a pilot on bogus educational qualifications.
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False accusation: Man seeks case against cops
He told the court that he worked at a herbal medicine store.
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Senate Polls: Reply on open ballot plea till March 17
Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah had asked the government to submit a response by the next hearing
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Rally Killing: ATC restrained from continuing trial
The bench gave the provincial government till March 16
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Prizes not promises: Gifts galore continues on ‘Josh Cricket World Cup Inaami Scheme’
The beaming winners thanked Express Publications and McDonald’s Pakistan for the gifts.
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On the cards: Seven new E&T projects get go ahead
Legislation on the projects expected in 45 days.
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New resolve: ‘Lawyers will oppose military courts till the end’
Chishti said the bar would continue to defend its petition against military courts, filed before the Supreme Court.
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Environment-friendly: Plant to extract fat from flesh operational
The official said that the plant was capable of extracting 1.9 kilogrammes of oil from 10 kilogrammes of fleshing.
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Water shortage: Farmers protest against canal closure
The farmers, residents of Chak 47-RB, said that their crops were being affected by a lack of water.
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Revenue generation: Driving licence fee hike expected
It has now been recommended that the fee be raised by Rs250 on each driving licence.
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Bonded labour: ‘Harsh contracts, loans exacerbate exploitation’
Govt urged to provide kiln workers with social security cards.
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Art exhibition: ‘Drawing can help artists become innovative’
‘Learning to draw is not just a pre-requisite for learning other forms of art, it helps one think’.
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Senate elections: Reply sought on plea against Sajid Mir’s nomination
The petitioner said Mir was not a professor according to the criteria set by the Higher Education Commission.
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Weather woes: Five killed in rain related accidents
Rescue 1122 officials said a woman and her daughter had died in Bahawalnagar after the roof of their house collapsed.
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Kot Radha Kishan case: LHC adjourns hearing of bail requests till March 12
Sajjad and his wife Shama were beaten to death on November 4, 2014 by a mob.
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Urban development: New city to be set up in Salt Range, says Shahbaz
CM says an economic zone will also be established in the area.
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Visually-impaired protesters demand prompt action
The protest began at around noon on The Mall and went on well into the evening.
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Flouting orders: No allocation for minorities in Lahore High Court’s latest hiring drive
5-per cent allocation for minorities in all govt jobs was made mandatory in 2009.
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Falling friends: Police get 3-day remand in Abeera murder case
She told the court that she had killed the deceased for refusing to help her kill Babar Javed Butt, her former husband
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Labour welfare: ‘Avoid past mistakes in project for kiln workers’
The last project didn’t achieve sustainable gains, says P&D report.
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Lawyers vote: LHC bar’s Multan, Bahawalpur office bearers elected
Asghar Lodhi was elected the bar’s vice president with 1,189 votes.
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Violent reaction: Man sets himself ablaze after quarrel with spouse
The SHO said that Shahid and Sadia, Aslam’s relatives, had been seriously injured while trying to put out the blaze.
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‘Stop harassing clerics, identify those involved in terrorist activities’
Rehman said clerics from all schools of thought had unanimously supported the 21st Constitutional Amendment.
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Chishti becomes the new LHCBA president
Justice (retd) Malik Muhammad Qayyum’s son elected secretary.
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Stance reaffirmed: ‘Eradication of terrorism vital for national progress’
Shahbaz Sharif meets delegation of lawmakers.
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Civil reform: ‘Equitable distribution vital for social welfare’
Minister says progress not possible without civil services reforms.
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Council formed to protect peasants’ rights
The council would act as an independent think tank
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Mismanagement: Grade 5 paper delayed to avoid ‘leak’
Minister says examination system in the Punjab is of international standards.
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Capacity building: Environment watchdog to restore eight labs
Dept secretary says compliance with procurement rules will be ensured.
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Murder mystery: ‘Friend’ confesses to killing aspiring model
Tooba decided to kill Abeera after she refused to help with murder.
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Lawyers’ politics: Ahsan Bhoon group wins bar election
Chishti defeats Maqbool of the Hamid Khan group to become president.
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Energy crisis: Govt to set up LNG-based energy projects, says Shahbaz
First LNG project to be started near Sheikhupura.
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Flooded: Three houses damaged in dyke breach
“No official has come to help us,” Saddam Hussain
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Justice served: Terrorist sentenced to 60 years in prison
The court announced the verdict following the conclusion of arguments.
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Demanding rights: Student nurses continue protest
However, we will not call off the strike until concrete steps are taken
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Traffic warden writes 'janwar' instead of offender's surname on chargesheet
Shoaib, who broke a traffic signal, and his friends protested against police warden's 'deeply-insulting' behavior
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Fire erupts at Naaz theatre in Lahore
Fire breaks out due to short circuit; no casualties were reported
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‘Joint efforts against illiteracy needed’
Dr Hanif was among 15 teachers who were given souvenirs for their hard work.
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Stance reiterated: Shahbaz says sit-ins were part of conspiracy against nation
‘The government has succeeded in safeguarding the mineral reserves in Chiniot-Rajoa’.
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Shujaat Azim’s appointment challenged
Zafar said there was a conflict of interest in Azim’s case
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Women empowerment: LCWU, UN-Women sign MoU
Waheedud Din said the elimination of gender discrimination was essential for the protection of women’s rights.
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Beyond words: Learning the art of writing
Calligraphy workshop commences at Ejaz Art Gallery.
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Public health: Free treatment sought for LSD patients
Experts ask the government to increase allocation for LSDs diagnostic and treatment centres.
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Heinous crime: Man arrested for child rape
People from nearby areas arrived there on hearing the girl’s cries.
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Thumb impressions: Ruling on NA-122 verification on March 4
Counsel for Ayaz Sadiq says PTI is using delaying tactics.
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New leadership: Lawyers vote today to pick new LHCBA leadership
Polling to start at 9am after a general house meeting.
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Appointment matters: PU Syndicate reopens law professor’s case
Six members vote for re-considering appointment case .
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Punjab Assembly: Govt, Opp poles apart over judiciary’s performance
Waseem Akhtar says judiciary has failed to dispense timely justice.
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Raid gone wrong: Police team attacked in RYK
Officials said he had injured ASI Shaukat Ali with a knife.
















































