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10 injured in clash between Islami Jamiat-i-Talba, Peoples Students Federation
No arrests made so far, PSF members protest in front of university.
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Building inferno: Three injured in plaza fire, 2 critical
No conclusion yet as to how the fire started.
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Preserving history: 16 more buildings in Lahore to be ‘protected’
Faletti’s Hotel, Cathedral Church added to protected heritage list.
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Doctors vs govt: YDA announces protest, govt sees no reason for it
LHC returns YDA harassment petition, suggests contempt plea instead.
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Behind bars: Impostor posing as Shahbaz Sharif’s son arrested
“We don’t know about his intentions, but an FIR has been registered against him,” says a Town police official.
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Privatisation: Solid waste management staff on strike
Protesters demanded that government immediately withdraws from the decision of privatising the SWM.
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Hazardous work: One killed, 5 injured in factory boiler blast
Factory owner Raja Riaz announces compensation for deceased, injured.
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Girl's body found with hundreds of needle pricks, broken bones
Police speculate she died during an ‘exorcism’.
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Parking auction: One or two companies to operate parking facilities
Bidding conditions likely to disqualify local companies from auction.
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Measles alert: EDOs told to start immunisation
700 children in Punjab infected with measles, one death in Gujranwala.
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‘Extra-judicial killings’: Robbery suspect killed in ‘encounter’
Family call it murder, protest in front of police station.
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Mystery opens: ‘Sketching and drawing are part of my soul’
I start with simple lines and use both hands while drawing. This way I put 100% into my work.” says Hussain.
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River Ravi Commission: Citizens call for penalties on polluting factories
‘Commission should focus on preventive measures rather than water treatment’.
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Security: Police to escort 1,531 polio workers in RY Khan
Vaccination drive to begin on January 14.
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SAFMA conference: Regional cooperation key to Pakistan’s future says Nawaz
PML-N chief stresses need for collaboration in climate change research.
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Tragedy averted: Suicide bomb vest recovered in Multan
The Bomb Disposal Squad successfully defuse the vest.
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Illegal Confiscation: Police ordered to record statement
The petitioner claims that the police also stole its cargo of medicines.
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Police rescue couple from baying relatives
The couple were in court on Monday for hearing of abduction and theft against Zeeshan.
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City development: Bahawalpur’s Central Eid Gah to be renovated
Floor tiles to be laid from Shahi Bazaar to Shahzadi Chowk.
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Crime scene: 3 killed, 4 injured over trespass, arguments
14 men arrested for shooting on police station premises.
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Power and gas shortage: ‘Govt doesn’t want to resolve energy crisis’
Ex-FCCI president says govt should allow up to 200 MW private generation.
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Hate literature being circulated in Hafizabad
IG directs district police to take action against publishers, distributors.
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Health and hygiene: Punjab Food Authority to take over Faisalabad next
New rules for authority being framed, say officials.
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Some solidarity: PML-N a no-show at Governor’s meeting
‘We will not tolerate anti-democratic elements’.
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Folk culture: 62 camels participate in wrestling event
Event arranged as part of the 900th annual mela of Pir Sajar Haa Sultan.
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Waste management: Only two of 177 hospitals reported to tribunal
10 recycling units sealed in December ordered open 15 days later.
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Saying sorry: Young doctors soften stance but government stays firm
YDA officials condemn manhandling of MS, announce protests against transfers.
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Laptop of missing Canadian recovered from suspect
According to Hussain's confession, Gill was strangled inside the car and her body was dumped in Khanpur Canal.
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Punjab Assembly: DHA Rawalpindi Bill 2012 passed
Lawmakers approve Lahore Canal Heritage Park Bill.
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Promises: Punjab governor ‘to help install caretaker setup’
Makhdoom insists he would play a vital role in the formation of this set-up in the province.
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‘Pre-poll rigging’: PML-N urges election body to act against PPP
PML-N Senator Tariq Azim urged the CEC to 'save the national exchequer from becoming PPP’s election war chest'.
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Qadri to govt: Don’t mess with long march
Laughs off possible threats of terrorist attack on rally; Punjab govt denies charges.
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Disputes: Two women killed, one injured
In Gujrat, a man shot his mother dead.
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Urban uplift: 24 new parks planned in Faisalabad
Dogar says that Rs222 million would be spent on the development of new parks and on up-grading the existing ones.
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Water politics: GCU conference starts Jan 9
Seventeen academics from eight countries, apart from Pakistani experts, will participate in the two-day conference.
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Environmental hazards: DHQ hospital issued waste handling notice
Medical superintendent says EPD issued the notice ‘without seeking truth from the hospital administration’.
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The lost habitats of northern Pakistan
Exhibit ‘Yesterdays’ features 35 photos documenting lost forests, villages.
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Guilty to be prosecuted after UK lab report
CM says health authorities responsible for cough syrup deaths.
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Conference on Balochistan: Change in military’s attitude welcome
Centre’s neglect, tribal feuds, sardari system, contributing to unrest.
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‘Only sell prescribed medicines’
Health expert Professor Mubasher Ahmad says govt should ensure there is a qualified pharmacist at every drug store.
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Conservation: Cold weather holds up repairs at Lahore Fort
The Punjab government approved Rs300 million for the restoration work at the Lahore Fort in the 2012-13 budget.
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Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use: Another crisis waiting in the wings
Health Department officials say effective regulation impossible with so few drug inspectors.
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Bar address: All citizens, parties must obey the Constitution says Chief justice
‘Compromises on justice on pretext of state necessity are history’.
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Frustrated lot: As elections approach, Punjab’s industrialists hope for change
A “business friendly” government is expected to solve the energy crisis.
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‘Robber’ beaten to death
Family say he broke into their house; his accomplice shot a child, 6.
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Public hospitals: YDA calls off strike for six days
Will resume strike if its demands are not met, say officials.
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Singer’s jewellery: SHO ignores court notice
Petitioner claims Channa bought jewellery containing 122 grams of gold from him, but never paid for it.
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Medical universities: Six names sent to chief minister for selection
‘Appointment of vice chancellors could take another two or three weeks’.
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Law point: ‘Judges, lawyers helped restore democracy’
Chief Justice of Pakistan says people’s confidence in judiciary building with every passing day.
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Message for peace: A feminist response to war on terror
Curator says it took a month to put the show together.