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Tax fraud: 13 men remanded in judicial custody
FIA officials say the men had used forged documents to get amnesty on non-custom paid vehicles.
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Student council: Election fever catches on at Kinnaird College
Off-campus campaigning on social networking websites is all the rage.
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Security concern: ‘Cop on duty at Data Darbar is LeJ activist’
Intelligence report calls for action and investigation against constabulary official.
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Automation and management: Parking auction delayed till April 16
Bidding companies seek more time to assess financial potential.
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Development approval: Petition against ‘defamation’ of Bahria Town disposed of
LDA DG given six weeks to resolve question of legality of three sectors.
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Let the caretaking begin: Four members of cabinet take oath
Tariq Pervez, Shams Mehmood Mirza, Arif Ejaz and Salima Hashmi sworn in.
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Kite flying: Proposal for ‘Basant’ celebration to be considered
PHA DG says kite flying would be limited to Iqbal Park and Chuna Mandi.
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Partiality concerns: ‘Fair polls not possible under these officers’
PML-Q leadership says current district administration would favour Nawaz Sharif in elections.
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Waste management: 3-member delegation leaves for India
They will study the feasibility of replicating LWMC model in India.
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Punjab University: VC asked to take action over ‘illegal practices’ in PhD paper
Institute of Communication Studies teacher denies wrongdoing, says he has proof.
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4 cars, 20 motorcycles reported stolen in 36 robberies in Faisalabad
Armed robbers entered a house in Shahbaz Town and took away cash, jewellery, mobile phones and a car.
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Bar elections: Shafi Tariq new president, Mehar Ramzan senior VP
Supporters of the winning candidates danced for hours to the drum beat.
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Violent crime: Man beaten over money dies
Family protest against police for letting suspect go, wants murder section to be added in FIR.
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Property row: Man beats up sister over inheritance
Police said that they were looking for Bashir Ahmed.
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Elections: Candidate rides donkey to file nomination
PML-N, PTI supporters brawl on way to returning officer’s office.
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Prosecuting terrorists: Out of 559 cases in 2012, suspects acquitted in 414
Witnesses show high rate of recanting because of fear or threats in kidnapping for ransom cases.
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Science and development: ‘People with technical knowledge should come forward’
Energy and water shortages affecting 70 per cent of the country’s population.
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Celebration: ‘Easter is a day of triumph over sin and death’
Churches open at 10:30am, mass held, food stalls set-up.
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Islam Zindabad Conference: ‘Fazlur Rehman is no American agent’
Participants take their lead from some of the speakers who referred to Imran Khan as Shaitan Khan.
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Corruption: ‘Pending cases a priority’
Faisalabad Anti Corruption Director briefed that anti corruption establishment received 603 complaints in 2013.
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Election security: 2,383 polling stations declared ‘sensitive’
Security beefed up; surveillance cameras to be installed.
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Wrong beneficiary: Laptops that were distributed ‘mistakenly’
Students refuse to return the laptops; say their names were on the merit list.
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Easter Sunday: Church cleaning drive before and after celebrations
LWMC congratulates workers on holy day.
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RIP: Ahad Malik passes away
Malik, 75, suffered a brain haemorrhage a few days ago.
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Caretaker PM, CM: ‘Appointments were made illegally’
Under Article 224 (1A), interim PM is appointed in consultation with president and CM in consultation with governor.
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Punjab University: Thousands visit book fair on last day
60,000 books sold in first two days.
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Hospital credit: Application against Mashhood dismissed
Former deputy speaker had been accused of trying to deceive voters.
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Election nominations: Candidates seek lawyers’ help on forms
Charges of Rs500 to Rs1,000 for completion of paperwork.
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Urs of Madhu Lal Hussain: Festival of Lights starts on a high note
Many of the visitors join ritual dance.
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Repeat of Joseph Colony will not be tolerated: Sethi
Caretaker CM holds meetings on security for minorities, election activities.
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Road Accidents: Four including two brothers killed
Police said the bus driver had been arrested.
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Sessions Court: Jail officials told to explain prisoner’s beating
Expressing anger over the incident, judge ordered the jail officials to submit a report on the incident.
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Developers given 3 weeks to transfer land
In case of non-compliance, the authority has warned the developers of legal action.
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Genetically-modified crops: ‘Biotech needed to feed growing population’
Report reviewing biotech, agriculture developments launched at GCU.
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Symptoms: ‘Do not ignore depression in hepatitis C patients’
Treatment requires up to six months and is expensive.
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Poll process: 195 nomination forms issued
Party workers obtained nomination forms on behalf of several political leaders.
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Matric Certificate: ‘File an affidavit if you need another copy’
Faisal Saleh Hayat filed petition seeking direction to BISE to issue him duplicate certificate.
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Nomination papers: Notices issued to Election Commission
Petitioners seek address corrections in voters’ list.
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‘Don’t burn this house. It belongs to a Muslim’
Christians fear for their lives, simply because of their faith.
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The folklore: Good Friday observed in reverence
Day marks crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
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Police chief: Aftab Sultan takes over as IGP
Former Intelligence Bureau chief says his priorities are free and fair elections and maintenance of law and order.
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Madhu Lal urs: Three days of illumination, making wishes start today
Local holiday declared in Lahore on Saturday for Mela Chiraghan.
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Two years on: 70,000 applicants waiting for registration plates
Excise and taxation officer says tenders for plate material were cancelled, to be re-issued soon.
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Former civil intelligence chief appointed IG Punjab
This appointment was made by the federal government after consulting the Punjab caretaker chief minister Najam Sethi.
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JI Gujranwala chief shot, injured
According to doctors, three bullets hit him and nothing could be said about his condition as yet.
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Jamaat-i-Islami: ‘No alliance with PPP, PML-Q, MQM, ANP’
Talks with PML-N, PTI on seat adjustment ongoing.
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General elections: Intermediate examinations rescheduled
Examinations to now begin on May 18.
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Violence against women: Man kills wife for ‘honour’
Police say the woman had ostensibly eloped on March 8.
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No TTP presence in south Punjab: RPO
Denies Rahim Yar Khan is the headquarters of the TTP.
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Pollution by tanneries: Kasur to get a secondary treatment plant
The wastewater currently treated by a primary plant does not meet National Environmental Quality Standards.