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Murder attempt: Death penalty converted into life imprisonment
ATC had earlier given death sentence to the accused.
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Silent killer: ‘40,000 women die of breast cancer annually’
Speakers stress importance of raising awareness about disease.
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Unhappy with govt: Hundreds protest against inflation, overbilling
PTI leaders lead demonstration in front of Press Club.
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Rules and regulations: ‘No non-Muslim can teach Islamic studies’
Petitioner alleges 17 non-Muslims being interviewed for teaching Islamic Studies.
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Spiritual ecstasy: Devotees throng Baba Farid’s urs in Pakpattan
Two million expected to visit shrine during 15-day celebrations.
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Bilateral relations: Govt has fostered investor-friendly atmosphere
Danish trade delegation calls on chief minister.
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Festival of light: Hindu community to celebrate Diwali today
Special prayers to be offered inside homes and in temples.
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PA session: Malala praised, Indian aggression condemned
Most of the opposition benches remained empty on third day of session.
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Polio worker beaten up after insisting on administering polio drops
A heated exchange broke out after parents refused to allow a polio worker to administer drops to their child
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Nobel laureate: Punjab Assembly passes resolution congratulating Malala
The resolution lauded Malala's win and her efforts in raising her voice for girls' education
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Education projects: Narowal to have UET sub-campus
CDWP approves establishment of seerat chairs and funds for Rawalakot varsity
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By-poll in NA-153: One more Multan seat up for grabs
The seat fell vacant after PML-N lawmaker was disqualified
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Hub killings: Hundreds stage protest in Bahadurabad
The bodies of the deceased were handed over to their families
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Day to vote: Public holiday tomorrow
The DCO said an elaborate security plan must be drawn up during Muharram
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Flood ‘14: Farmers seek ‘fair’ distribution of compensation
They say the government has distributed aid unevenly and many still await relief
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Model Town violence: Witnesses to record statements by October 23
The statements of six people out of 12 have been recorded to date
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Health benefits: Rs28 million spent on lawmakers, officials
Rs22.1 million was spent on treating 9 government officials while Rs5.7 million was spent on treating lawmakers
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More protests: PTI to protest against electricity tariffs
Meeting of PTI’s Punjab local government committee held
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Law and order: Police announce new crime-fighting plan
CIA, anti-vehicle theft squad placed under sub-divisional police officer
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Crucial weeks: ‘Mosquito breeding threat still on
Salman Rafiq says dengue mosquitoes might venture indoors
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‘Hashmi is an asset for democracy’
Hashmi welcomed Dogar’s visit and said he was confident that Dogar would work for strengthening democratic norms
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Press gallery: A house without a leader
Current assembly session is thus going on without a leader of the house or the leader of opposition
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Opportune initiative: Apna Rozgar Scheme to emancipate nation’s youth, says Shahbaz
Says those staging sit-ins should abandon their negative attitude
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Punjab Assembly: Special passports demanded for lawmakers, PA staff
Legislators’ committee to probe ‘irregularities’ in LDA housing scheme
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Know your rights: Rights of Child Labourers
Pakistan has ratified several international conventions regarding minimum age, wages but has failed to implement them
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Clean environment: Green courts not attracting petitions
Lawyers said there was need to raise awareness about green courts.
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Chemistry conference: ‘Industrial reforms vital for economic growth’
Deen Muhammad asked youngsters to come forward and play their role for the development of the subject
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Fuel shortage: Policeman beaten during protest over gas shortage
He was stopped by protesters when he was trying to cross the road.
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Computerisation: Land record centres set up
Nearly 55 million land owners had been registered
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Crime management: ‘Catalogue for criminal records in the works’
All station house officers had been directed to provide information regarding criminal records to the cell
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Open doors: PAT introduces membership through SMS
The PAT leader said he wanted to make Pakistan an Asian leader
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Public health: Veterinary university, medical school planned
Veterinary university would be built at a cost of Rs56m, while Rs300m will be spent on Bahawalnagar Medical College
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Deference: PAT, allies to hold no rallies in Muharram
Elahi says ongoing sit-in in Islamabad will continue
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Price control: 114 arrested for overcharging for roti
Action taken against tandoors selling roti at Rs7, naan for Rs10
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Inciting anarchy: Attorney general called in treason case petition
LHC observes that ‘state’ must be defined legally
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Rebuilding ties: Democracy needs Hashmi, says Rafique
Railways minister says Imran Khan has lost the war of ethics
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Safe for consumption: BZU launches mineral water plant for residents of Multan
The plant would provide safe drinking water to residents of the university as well as the general public
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Representative leadership: Resolution supporting democracy moved in PA
PPP lawmakers say they support democracy, not the govt
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Demands: Home-based workers want law on rights
Participants expressed their resolve to continue their struggle for the rights of women working in the informal sector
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Images that speak: Scenes from daily life look special on paper
Exhibition showcasing Caryn Frank, Irfan Zahid art pieces begins.
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26 suspended MPAs reinstated in Punjab Assembly
The MPAs were meant to submit their declaration of assets to the ECP
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People’s power: Gilani calls for making parliament stronger
Urges PM to focus on good governance to strengthen democracy
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Access to justice: Free legal aid desks opened
Desks set up in Multan, Shujabad and Jalalpur Peerwala under the Access to Justice and Supremacy of Law project
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[Not] duty-bound: 25 constables issued show-cause notices
Such behaviour is demoralising for the police force
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Law and order: Foreign currency, mobile phone stolen
They also beat him when he resisted
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Helping the needy: Baitul Mal to pay for cardiology patients
Multan Institute of Cardiology and Baitul Mal sign agreement
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Wrath of the insects: Bees attack funeral,15 hospitalised
Villagers in Shahpur had gathered at a graveyard
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At odds with govt: PTI to not attend assembly session
Rashid says MPAs deserve privileges until their resignations are accepted
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Addressing complaints: Police set to recruit 100 assistants
The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by IGP Sukhera
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Public health: Anti-dengue arrangements reviewed
Medical professionals encouraged to actively participate in the dengue fever awareness campaign

















































