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Historical buildings: Demolition of 132-year-old railway station stopped
The building was being demolished as part of a road expansion project.
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PTI elections: ‘Jostling in party elections is friendly’
Ideology Group introduces 26 candidates.
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Book reading: ‘The Ghosts of Berlin’ come to the city
German author speaks about her book at Annemarie Schimmel Haus.
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For LHC bench: Judge’s, DCO’s offices vandalised
Judges in the district seek three-day leave; DCO says cases will be registered against rowdy lawyers.
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‘Flood victims given expired medicines’
Bajwa said the government had constituted an inquiry committee after the apex court took notice of the matter in 2010.
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Environmental pillage: Industrial estate waste polluting neighbourhood
Two-acre landfill site at Sundar Industrial Estate unfinished for five years.
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Education the only way to end oppression of women: Mukhtar Mai
Mukhtar Mai's impassioned endeavours to educate girls and women in Pakistan has not gone in vain.
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Chemicals for Quetta bombing obtained from Lahore: report
Chemical shop in Akbar Mandi dispatched 15 cartons of raw material used in explosives, Police says.
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Protests: Lahore airport re-opened after 7 hours
Sit-in blocking the entry and exit routes to the airport were cleared after negotiations.
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Safety check: Re-evaluation of factories underway
Owners of industrial units ‘requiring immediate shifting’ complain about safety survey.
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Controversy: Election commissioner resigns ahead of high court bar vote
Mir says he resigned to protest a resolution against the rules set by him.
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Case registered against 4 for trying to kill maid
The complainant says she was not allowed to visit her home.
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Gepco: ‘You’ll be held responsible for following orders’
Gepco Chief Spokesman Rana Jahangir refused to comment on the letter.
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UAF faculty: Inquiry demanded into lecturer’s burning death
The conference adopted a resolution demanding justice to the bereaved family.
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Chief minister calls for unity against terrorists
Civil society and Shia organisations protest against lack of action.
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Chief justice seeks reports on gang-rape cases
District and sessions judges directed to look into six cases reported in Feb.
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NCA holds event for Imran Qureshi
There was a performance by NCA student Salman Hunzai and My Hour, a play conceived and directed by Imran Qureshi.
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Article 25-A: Legislation for universal free education in limbo
School Education Department and CM’s Secretariat blame one another.
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LHC orders appointment of blind man as lecturer
A provincial law officer said the petitioner did not meet the merit.
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19 people go hungry for ‘the right of 13,000’
Protesters vowed that they would not return home until the funds are released.
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Dr Haider, his son laid to rest
Day of mourning observed in medical institutions across Punjab.
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Hazara massacre: ‘Protests to continue until all bodies are buried’
Severe travel disruptions due to sit-ins; scuffles at the airport.
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By-elections: Less than 20 per cent voters turn up
As many as 123 polling stations were set up for more than 155,000 voters in the constituency.
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Free-will marriages: Two men ‘killed by in-laws’
One killed in sleep, other’s body found hanging from a tree in a park.
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Art scene: New gallery, new talent
Alckemy Art Gallery’s inaugural show features six young artists’ work.
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Medical waste: Violators to be dealt with with an iron hand
Environment protection officials told to make more surprise inspections.
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Harassment: LHC bars police from raiding family home
Judge says police do not have the right to harass the family of an accused.
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Obituary: Bishop Anthony passes away
Pride of the Christian community and revered educationist leaves hundreds mourning.
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PTI intra-party elections: Azhar breaks ranks to run independently for general secretary
Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s district level elections scheduled for Feb 26.
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New province: Consultation urged on Rajanpur, DG Khan
Senators submit resolution demanding that people of South Punjab should be consulted before their region is merged.
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Target killing: Doctor, son shot dead in Lahore
Dr Haider's uncle terms killing as sectarian.
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Climate change: Agriculture varsity plans to open forest park
The UAF will plant as many as 25,000 plants in its drive this week, says VC.
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Sufi festivals: Devotees flock to Khawaja Ghulam Farid’s 114th urs
Protest against excess police deployment.
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Court Diary: Shows of strength
Two full benches, one having five members and one three, held proceedings at the Lahore High Court last week.
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‘Federalism can help fix Pakistan’
Workshop discussed the importance of federalism for Pakistan.
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Trespass: Family of kidnapped woman protest against police
Protesters accuse police of protecting the kidnappers.
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Underpass tragedy: Another body recovered from under loose earth
Families of the deceased protest against DCO ‘for not taking interest’.
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Faiz Aman Mela: Poets and musicians pay tribute to Faiz
A book fair showcased Faiz’s poetry and books written about him.
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Health sector: Billions spent on medical care, says CM
Shahbaz says new hospitals and colleges set up, doctors’ pay raised.
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3 injured at jeep rally
Maghsi was the first to drive off, however, his jeep developed a fault resulting in his disqualification.
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Faisalabad tour: Qadri promises to rid Pakistan of corrupt politicians
Addresses a crowd of 20,000 people at Dhobi Ghaat.
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Peaceful resolution: Young doctors call off hunger strike
Salaries will be revised; Punjab CM has been a father figure: YDA Punjab.
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70 cops to escort polio vaccinators
Sub-national campaign to kick off on Monday.
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Five buried alive at underpass project site
Three bodies recovered, two rescued, says DCO
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Development Schemes: Six road projects approved
Construction of a bridge over the Ravi, worth Rs8,210.924 million was also approved.
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Federalism: ‘Sindhi nationalists’ on the wrong pitch’
‘Some parties promote unitary federalism in which Centre is mightier than provinces’.
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PTI polls: Old vs new face off for Lahore president slot
Mehmoodur Rasheed and Abdul Aleem Khan will battle it out for Lahore chapter presidents of the party.
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Lahore Literature Festival: Organisers hope festival triggers revival of culture
60 speakers scheduled to take part in 30 sessions at two-day event.
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Shootout: Police and robbers exchange fire
The police exchanged fire with the criminals for two hours and managed to kill Zaheer and Ifitikhar.
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Cholistan Jeep Rally: Start your engines
As many as 100,000 enthusiasts are expected to attend the final round.