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Ring Road: Collapsed bridge had been declared dangerous
Engineers told NLC to take down cracked beam.
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Nawaz nominates Shahbaz for CM Punjab slot
Shahbaz had served as Punjab CM in the last government.
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Consumer court: Shoe shop sued for selling ‘defective goods’
The petitioner was offered a new handbag to replace the damaged one, but he did not accept it, says defendant.
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Hajj policy: LHC seeks report from ministry
Hajj quota should only be allocated to well-reputed tour operators, says CJ.
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Couple escape family’s wrath outside courtroom
LHC dismisses petition for kidnapping case against husband.
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Endowment fund: GCUF students provided Rs40 million scholarships since 2008
VC says higher education rate in Pakistan is as low as six per cent.
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Security: Lawyer gunned down just outside home
Police say motive appears to be land dispute.
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Debilitating disease: ‘A million children suffer from thalassaemia in Pakistan’
‘People should be encouraged to donate blood’.
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Mission unaccomplished: Two arrested for plot to blow up priest’s house
An accomplice was killed when the explosives went off.
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Revivers Galleria: Women, tradition and architecture
Using various themes and media to depict diverse expressions.
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Punjab University: PTV seeks return of controversial ICS teacher
According to DPCC rules, candidates cannot attempt the comprehensive paper exam more than three times.
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Blasphemy: ‘Prisoners say I deserve to die’
Defendant claims she is treated like a criminal even though her guilt has not been established.
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12 independent candidates from Punjab join PML-N in NA
Independent candidates announce decision to join PML-N after winning seats in the National Assembly.
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Fire breaks out at Lahore building
The rescue team is busy trying to put out the fire and prevent it from spreading further.
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Exhibition: 150 photographers to showcase work at Alhamra
2nd National Photographic Art Exhibition will start from May 27 at the Alhamra Art Gallery.
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Land dispute: Student shot dead, father, brother injured
Police arrest five of the 13 men nominated in the FIR.
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Bank robbery: Cop, robber die in hostage rescue
Seven bank employees taken hostage, escape unharmed.
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Consumer court: Warrants issued for 9 shop owners, doctor
Arrest warrants were issued on petitions seeking implementation of court orders.
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Art=(Love)2: ‘A refreshing change of theme’
Film had won six international awards, says the director.
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Contemporary art: Infusing the old with the new
Themes like violence, commoditisation of women, globalisation and Sufism explored.
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Measles outbreak: ‘Deaths due to ignorance, not bad vaccine’
Heads of hospitals say children could have been saved by prompt treatment.
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LHC moved to punish Altaf Hussain for ‘anti-state speech’
‘Altaf doesn’t qualify for parliament so can’t be MQM chief’.
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Balochistan’s woes: ‘There are no-go areas as there are no roads’
Caretaker CM asks for universities to take in more Baloch students.
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Public transport: 19 buses on way to ease Metro congestion
Potential Metro Bus routes at Multan Road, GT Road being assessed.
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Punjab Assembly session to convene on May 29
A notification in this respect is expected to be issued within next two days.
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Commercial land: LDA auction of 21 plots tomorrow
The auction will be on an ‘as is, where is’ basis.
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Engineering consultancy: NESPAK lands irrigation project in Iraq
NESPAK Water Resources Division Vice President will travel to Iraq towards the end of the month to sign the agreement.
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‘University of Agriculture on the verge of bankruptcy’
‘30,000 students need to be trained to meet the challenges of food security’.
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City’s waste collection: a case study
Waste management reform, performance and future strategies highlighted.
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Tribute: ‘Tagore belongs to all South Asians’
Event at FC College marks 100 years since the poet was awarded Nobel Prize.
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Exhibition: Abstract in immensity ‘takes a beautiful turn’
‘The exhibit is a commentary on globalisation’.
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Blasphemy trial: Home Dept okays jail trial of Sawan Masih
Police, lawyers and judges sought jail trial for safety of accused.
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Alliance: Likeminded likely to join Tehreek-i-Insaf
Humayun Akhtar Khan visits Imran Khan in hospital.
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Elections 2013: Zardari blames ROs for PPP’s defeat in Punjab
Says he will complete his constitutional tenure.
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Beaten to death: Man found killed at home
Police says a case has been registered on the complaint of his grandson, Umar Farooq.
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Court orders: Man recovered from illegal detention
Petitioner said that ASI had arrested one of his relatives, Ghulam Ghaus, without any reason a few days ago.
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Negligent construction: Couple, daughter die in roof collapse
Three children injured, doctors say they will likely survive.
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Cruelty to animal: Cases registered against six town employees
The buffalo, fleeing from batons, fell into Rakh Branch Canal and died.
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LHC judge forced to withdraw order
Some jurists says it is ‘improper’ for the judge to withdraw his order, whether verbal or written.
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Taking to streets: 10 rickshaw drivers arrested for protesting against fines
Say most traffic wardens issue unjust fines ‘to achieve targets’ .
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Fire hazards: LDA never followed through on safety training request
Civil Defence officials say they had proposed one-week training in January.
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Governance: Helping youth better understand democracy
150 social organisations to be engaged under the project.
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System of government: Bureaucrats lobby Sharifs for plum jobs
Reception tent at Raiwind packed with supplicants.
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Vehicle registration: No new number plates for another three months
Excise and Taxation office stops accepting payment for new plates.
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Model Town courts: Magistrate latest target of lawless lawyers’ ire
Advocate defends action as protest against his nomination in FIR.
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Murder case: Brother and sister let off by complainants
Family of victim forgive accused ‘without taking diyat’.
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Summer ills: Rise in temperature lands people in hospitals
Cases of heatstroke and gastroenteritis up by 15%, doctors report.
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Fibre art: Blurring the distinction between art and fashion
Saleem depicts perceptions of the woman’s ideal figure on textile.
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LDA Plaza: Top floors likely to be razed
Engineers continue assessment of structural integrity.
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Measles: 146 new cases reported
At least 87 deaths have been reported so far.