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Child Labour: No policy to protect child domestic help
‘There is lack of will and commitment to protect children from exploitation’.
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Measles outbreak: ‘CM, health minister to be responsible for deaths’
Report ‘rejected’, director general told to resubmit report by June 13.
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Self employment: Punjab set to launch new microfinance scheme
The initiative will be the biggest self-employment scheme launched by a provincial government yet.
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Gas cylinder explosion kills four people, including two children
The resulting fire could not be contained till the filing of the report.
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CM Punjab seeks report on police brutality towards female protesters
Police abuse female residents protesting against loadshedding in Faisalabad.
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Measles outbreak: Court to take action against Punjab CM if deaths not prevented
Lahore High Court asks Shahbaz Shairf, health department officials to submit report over the issue.
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Pre monsoon rains: Four-day respite from heat likely from Wednesday
The rain, according to the Met Office, will range between moderate and heavy
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Pakistan India talks: Delhi Policy Group chief sees hope for peace process
Civil society activists hope that the new government will improve ties with India.
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Ban on CNG: Wagon Owners Association to protests on June 12
“SNGPL has hatched a conspiracy to ruin the transporter’s business,” says Hussain.
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Workplace equality: Exploitation of women workers noticed
Labour Department to take action against industrial units.
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Murder case: 14-year-old killed in crossfire between rivals
Case registered against 10 people.
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Ain’t no commodity: Woman ‘auctioned by her in-laws’ recovered
Husband, panchayat members arrested.
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Safety first: Bathing to be banned on some canal sections
The ban has been proposed due to several incidents of drowning.
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Another child drowns in the canal
Farhan Ali had come to Lahore from Faisalabad with his family to spend his summer vacation.
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Sworn in: Governor administers oath to 21 ministers
Of the 21, five are from south Punjab.
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Accident: 6 year old drowns in river
The child drowned while swimming in the river near Muslim Town.
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Resignations accepted: Punjab, Balochistan governors bow out
President took time so that the outgoing, governors could administer oath to new CMs.
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Anniversary: Jamil Fakhri remembered
Fakhri died on June 9, 2011 shortly after his son Ali Ayaz Fakhri was brutally murdered in New York.
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Taking action: Vaccination drive to start from June 24
Children of ages six months to 10 years will be inoculated in the campaign.
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Canal swimming: Two children drown
Rescue officials said a 15-year-old boy drowned in the Sadiq Branch Canal while swimming with some friends.
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Free will: Foul play suspected in newly-wed’s ‘suicide’
In-laws suspect parents killed her .
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For the better: ‘Subordinate courts lack proper security’
LBA representatives had submitted a proposal to AD&SJ two months ago.
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My father’s wedding: Prayer leader beaten up by children of 50-year-old newlywed
Two of the groom’s sons arrested, police say medical report awaited .
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60 Aitchison College teachers terminated
‘We were sacked without an explanation’.
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Compensation payments finally for PIC deaths
The inquiry tribunal recommends that temporary workers should not be allowed in drug manufacturing related activities.
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Repercussion: Sacked teachers to move court against NCA administration
Say no employee with more than a year’s service can be terminated.
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Banning Basant: 70 % families had to stop sending their kids to school
Study finds out losses the Basant ban has led to, suggests measures to revitalise kite-making industry .
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Campaign mode: CM declares war on measles
Committee set up to investigate reasons behind vaccination drive delay.
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Minor delay: Punjab cabinet likely to be unveiled by Monday
Nawaz, Shahbaz shortlist 15 ministers out of 30 aspirants.
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High handed: Sub-inspector tortures student
The two men had an exchange of harsh words on May 11.
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In the dark: Up to 16-hour outage as grid station catches fire
Fire broke out at the grid station around 9pm, as eight feeders tripped due to overloading.
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No FIR: Police officer accused of kidnapping for ransom
Court orders operations SSP to record petitioners’ statement.
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Great expectations: ‘On what grounds should we talk to the Taliban’
New government should provide relief to the people by easing load shedding.
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Public health: Bahawal Victoria Hospital is a ‘royal mess’
Attendants complain of negligence on part of Bahawal Victoria Hospital administration.
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Youth and extremism: Entrenched extremism harder to recognise
Students, NGOs try to identify what makes youth vulnerable to extremism.
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Parking lots: Time running out for Lahore Parking Company
Agreements with current contractors expire on 30th.
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Health for all: CM promises health cover for the poor
Shahbaz Sharif invites suggestions from doctors in this regard.
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Regulation: No CNG for ‘unsafe buses’
Those vehicles with their CNG cylinders installed under the passenger seat or in the boot will not be given CNG.
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Ahmadi literature: Blasphemy suspect denied bail
‘Suspect’s claim that he was not aware of the content was not plausible’.
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Animal rights: No water for animals at Bahawalpur Zoo
Canal water supply has dried up because of construction projects.
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Punjab Assembly: Lahore rakes up almost half the reserved seats
PML-N, other parties appear to favour candidates from Lahore.
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Common sense law: Gunpoint marriage declared void
None of the defendants were present.
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Protest: ‘Vaccinators are being humiliated’
Any vaccinator who visits DHO’s office with a complaint, is humiliated and threatened with sacking, says a vaccinator.
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Calligraphy and fresco exhibition: NCA graduates to showcase work
“Calligraphy transforms text into a decorative form with an aesthetic appeal,” says Suhail.
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Round two: PTI invites applications for by-election tickets
Elections to be held on 4 National Assembly, 11 provincial assembly seats.
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Skill development: ‘Empower Afghan refugees before repatriation’
Workshop seeks input from participants on ways the problems of Afghan workers can be addressed.
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Mistaken identity: Brought for circumcision, operated for kidney stones
Doctors say the confusion was caused by boys being namesakes.
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Children’s health: Three children die of measles in Faisalabad
17 currently under treatment at Allied Hospital,18 at DHQ hospital.
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LDA Plaza demolition: MAAKSON gets Rs105m contract
Demolition likely to start on 10th or 11th.
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Mischief: False accusation of blasphemy
Shah is in police custody and is being interrogated.

















































