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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.
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Power Cut: MEPCO team attacked
The protesters said the Mepco team had not only removed their electricity meters but also misbehaved with them.
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Animal disease: Training course on molecular diagnosis from 15th
"The course was about methods to diagnose and control infectious diseases amongst livestock," says SEBD head.
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Future Concern: Non-bailable warrants issued for Malik
The Lahore High Court on Thursday directed the Federal Investigation Agency to register cases against Future Concern.
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No Noc: 19 issued notices for not getting EPD approval
The notices were issued for violating Section 12 of the Punjab Environment Protection Act 2012.
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Man’s moustache, beard shaved by brothers-in-law
Say he made a pass at his wife’s sister; Shahzad denies allegations.
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Early detection: Self-examination, mammography screenings advised
Seminar on breast cancer held at University of Faisalabad.
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Kidnapping for ransom: Uncle confesses to kidnapping toddler
Says he got greedy after hearing his father-in-law was coming into retirement money.
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Intolerance at large: ‘Prophetic’ Dekh Tamasha Chalta Ban staged
Play highlights intolerance and extremism in Pakistan.
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Lesco: Suspended CEO’s appeal dismissed
The appellant had appealed against his suspension from service through an order passed by a single bench.
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Capturing Being: Indian artist depicts nature through organic mediums
Manisha Parekh’s works portray the forces of nature.
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Candy factory sealed over poor hygiene
Universal Food Factory also fined Rs20,000.
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Intermediate Part 1: Board insists exam results are accurate
Officials say students’ protests outside BISE office driven by hope for bonus marks.
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Anti-Islam movie: Barelvi parties call for Western boycott
All Parties Ahl-i-Sunnat Conference condemns violence during protests.
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EPD issues notices to 19 buildings in Lahore
The buildings include restaurants, schools, hospitals and showrooms.
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Lahore’s Shadman Chowk to be renamed after Bhagat Singh: Report
Shadnam Chowk is the place where Bhagat Singh was hanged to death by the British.
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Fort Munro case: Border military policemen cleared of rape charges
The victims did not identify the five men as rapists in their statements.
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Hajj quota allotment process begun, LHC told
Director Hajj tells the court that the process would be completed in 24 hours.
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Promotions impossible: As top rungs are usurped, career ladder collapses
Top positions in Passco filled by retired officials, restricting job growth.
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First Year Results: Protest over inaccuracies
More than 50 students surrounded the board’s office, chanting slogans against BISE officials.
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Lesco CEO: Court issues notice on appeal against suspension
The appellant submitted that the order of his suspension should be set aside as it was illegal.
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Tax Ombudsman: 2 of 7 pleas against Suddle dismissed
The petitioner had alleged that Suddle had been “harassing” tax officers and pushing them to collect “undue...
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Non-violence day: ‘End violence against journalists, women and minorities’
The participants carried peace symbols, banners and placards.
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Heavy rains: Farmers demand govt raise cotton subsidy
Threaten to stop growing wheat, vegetables and cotton.
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Lessons for filmmakers: ‘Cinema no longer about self expression’
Filmmaker Ashok Ahuja talks about evolution of Indian cinema.
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Sexual exploitation: ‘Nurse lured to big city, forced into prostitution’
The court directed the SHO to register the FIR and proceed in accordance with the law.
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Over to police: Plea against Ahmedi graves disposed of
Petitioner directed to approach police station concerned.
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Immunisation days: ‘Vitamin A could cut child mortality by a quarter’
Govt to provide Vitamin A doses to 14m children from Oct 15 to 17.
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Child labour: ‘Factories must be inspected for underage workers’
Participants demand separate labour inspectors for factories which employ children.
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Fort Munroe rape case: Court clears accused of charges
The victims did not identify the five men as the rapists in their statements.
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Gender focus: Punjab to spend Rs14.2b on women
"The government was endeavoring to ensure women’s rights with the cooperation of UNDP," says Arif Anwar Baloch.
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Anti-Islam movie: Minority lawyers vow to protect Pakistan
"Christian community in Pakistan would not recognise Terry Jones as a pastor," says Christian Lawyers Forum...
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Sheesha smoking: LHC wants govt explanation by 18th
LHC sought the information while hearing a petition filed by Olive Grill against raids on sheesha cafes in the city.
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Khosa in South Punjab: Dozens protest lack of relief, rehabilitation efforts
Khosa slams Sharifs for ‘supporting nationalist Sindhis and Sardar Akhtar Megal’s six points’.
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Sincerity: Mainstream parties fooling people on provinces says Hashmi
PTI President claims differences over Bahawalpur led to split with PML-N.
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Bypolls: PML-N, PPP select candidates
The PML-N and PPP declared their candidates for the PP-12 bypolls on Tuesday.
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Get them young: Schoolchildren to learn about energy conservation
The programme will be held between November 2012 and March 2013.
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New Arrangements: Photographers, painters under one roof
Exhibits show rural women’s courage, personal spaces.
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Funeral held: Sabiha Jilani laid to rest
She was the first Muslim girl to be admitted to Forman Christian College.
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Intermediate results: Board chairman defends system
Students protest errors; controller blames ‘faulty invigilation’.
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Industrial safety: 63 high fire risk factories in residential areas identified
Most fires in the Punjab in September at factories and plazas: Rescue 1122.
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Clothes shopping: Woman receives Rs5,000 settlement
The district consumer court disposed of a suit against a dress shop on Monday as the case was settled out of court.
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Friendly drinks: 2 dead, 1 critical ‘from toxic liquor’
Two bootleggers, Mudassir and Munsif, have been arrested.
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Elections ahead: ‘JI in talks with PML-N, PTI’
"Party was in talks with the PML-N and PTI about a possible electoral alliance," says Fareed paracha.
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‘Rescue attempt’: Three men killed in police-robbers crossfire
"Suspects were killed in an exchange of fire with their accomplices who tried to free them," says Police.
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Balochistan records 23% agricultural growth ‘due to water management’
The UAF has conducted two similar programmes for the agriculture officers of Balochistan in the last two years.
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Green tractor scheme: South Punjab farmers cry foul over balloting
Say PML-Q and PPP members from Shujabad and Jalalpur Pirwala were ignored because of their political affiliation.
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Repatriated students allowed to sit third year MBBS exams
Court says the UHS may withhold results until final decision.
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Bad recycling: EPD hopes workshops will curb sale of medical waste
Paramedics, nurses and even some doctors attend training sessions at hospitals.
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Visa fraud: LHC orders reversal of investigator’s transfer
During previous hearing, the justice had stopped a new officer from investigating the case and summoned the DG FIA.