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NGO summoned by LHC over ‘sex education books’
‘Objectionable’ books no longer being handed out in Gujranwala: NGO.
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Home coming: Runaway kid returns home after a year
Kashif Ali had crossed the border in hope of meeting Ajay Devgan.
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Shan Khusro plea: Hearing adjourned till 10th
Shan Khusro said in his acquittal application that he should be released as police had no evidence to establish murder
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Governor’s house: Evicted official cries foul
Additional District and Sessions Judge Safdar Ali Bhatti has sought comments from the Civil Lines SHO for October 15.
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Disgruntled client sues shoe shop
Seeks Rs30,000 in damages for not repairing shoes.
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Human trafficking: Police arrest 3 for selling woman
Neighbour accused of kidnapping, rape, trafficking.
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Health initiative: 34 labs set up to monitor salt iodisation
Use of iodised salt up from 17% to 79% in 10 years in Punjab, says survey.
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Fake report: Bail confirmed for Shah and Burki
Officials accused of releasing false information to the media of plot to kill former LHC CJ.
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Art ethics: Artist pulls out of own show, protests at display
Ejaz Gallery owner serves defamation notice on “silly” artist.
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Visa deception: LHC serves contempt notice on Future Concern CE
The petitioners alleged that they had given money to Malik for going abroad.
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Awareness drive: Drug Free Lahore Day today
Anti-drug leaflets to be handed out at 25 locations.
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Events planned to boost Food Street business
Cooking competition and two festivals to be held before end of year.
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Shahbaz urges expats to invest in Pakistan
Says Punjab govt facilitating expatriate investors.
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India to release Pakistani prisoner after 15 months
Sikander Azam’s sentence had ended on July 19, 2011.
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Academic award: UAF dean clinches TWAS fellowship
The TWAS, Trieste, Italy, awarded the fellowship during its 23rd general meeting held in Beijing.
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For ransom: Kidnapping boy recovered, suspect killed
Kidnappers had demanded Rs600,000 for his release, which was paid, but, they did not return the child.
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‘Extremism mocks majority, minorities’
HRCP expresses its disappointment at continuing enforced disappearances and illegal detentions across the country.
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Lahore General Hospital: Doctors, nurses and medics demand greater security
Relatives of patient ransacked emergency ward after patient's death.
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Subordinate cases: Lawyers complain over ‘increasing’ vehicle theft
DSP says theft cases down, proper parking at courts will resolve problem.
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Tug of war: ‘Sports officials violating SC’s order’
Zafar Abbas Lak says POA, VBA and BBA office bearers can serve only 2 terms as per SC orders.
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Restoring the beauty: Mall shops to have standard signs
City govt is currently restoring four historic buildings.
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Local Govt Dept: Mobile teams check 20,887 unused sites
74 fined under Local Govt Ordinance for not taking anti-dengue measures.
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Token schools: Cholistan teachers being paid ‘below minimum wage’
Two schools shut down as Cholistan Literacy Project teachers quit over low wages, poor working conditions.
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Anti-film rally: ‘Fight US with economic power, not guns’
Shia leader says Muslims can’t beat US with weapons, boycott its products instead.
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Road etiquette: Honking is the birthright of every Pindiite
Commuters share their views on the menace.
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At PIMS, leaky tanks make water storage impossible
It is difficult to do chores and get by with such little water, residents complain.
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Charges motivated by revenge: Police
Investigation report says DO ‘not providing evidence’ against 11 CPWB employees who have been suspended from service.
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Bogus lawyers: LBA to issue codes to members
The CC issuance will continue till October 15.
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Old Rivalry: Two killed, one ‘critical’
According to the police 11 people have become victims of the rivalry.
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Ghazal night: Islooites treated to melodies of yesteryears
The initiative was part of PNCA’s series of programmes to promote classical, semi-classical music.
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Cooperatives: Cholistan livestock project to be expanded
Livestock Secretary Irfan Elahi said steps should be taken to provide clean drinking water to the livestock.
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Nutrition: Healthy baby contest held
Over 3,000 children from 107 union councils and five tehsils participated.
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Medical malpractice: Doctors’ bail pleas to be heard on 10th
Petitioners submit that arrest was politically motivated as doctors were protesting against government at the time.
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Disaster management: 45 organisations to operate from common platform
TABA Foundation launches at LUMS.
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‘Tortured’ teacher gets Rs300,000 cheque
PML-N Sargodha president presents cheque on behalf of chief minister.
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Youth, Rabi Kisan Festival: Bull race most popular event of the day
Lahnda and Naseer beat Ranjha-Cheena and Parinda-Jugnu.
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Lawyers chase magistrate out of courtroom
Magistrate denied bail to lawyer’s brother in cow theft case.
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Manufacturer to pay Rs10,000 for selling faulty rickshaw
Judge tells Stalcho Motors to also replace faulty gearbox in rickshaw.
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Dengue campaign: 23 teams set up to check factories for larvae
Next 15 days crucial, says Health Department expert.
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‘Open more universities in Bahawalpur’
"Many were deprived of higher education due to insufficient facilities," says Farooque Khan.
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2 SDOs suspended
Show cause notices have also been issued to two executive engineers (XEN) and 21 SDOs.
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Sacrificial Animals: 12 sale points approved
The government will set up tents and provide drinking water, a canteen and fodder for animals at the sale points.
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Vocational skills: EU to help train 12,000 people
The candidates will be extended full support to pin down their employment prospects.
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‘Rescue 1122 responded to 12,633 emergencies in nine months’
Divisional Emergency Officer shares report.
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World Teachers Day: Walk, seminar held to celebrate teachers
UNESCO slogan for 2012 is ‘Take a stand for teachers!’
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Awami League rally: ‘Khagga is our candidate’
Sheikh Rasheed recalls past predictions, announces future plans at Khanewal.
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Heavy metals: Poison in our food
Vegetables grown with water contaminated with industrial waste introduce heavy metals into the food chain.
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Framing labour laws: ‘Ending child labour essential to universal schooling’
SPARC, BLLF give recommendations to end child labour and bonded labour.
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Case against anti-Islam filmmakers: LHC seeks AG’s assistance
Petitioner asks court to initiate contempt proceedings against SHO for not registering FIR despite court orders.
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I am not a dual national, only Pakistani: Shahbaz Sharif
Punjab chief minister says those who leveled allegations against him should resign if proven wrong.