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Civil strife: ‘MQM responsible for Karachi’s problems’
People need to repent for electing corrupt government: JI chief.
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PML-N wants to elect own member as PAC chairman
PPP calls it ‘a violation of the Charter of Democracy’.
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Water and sanitation: Dengue threat feared in inundated areas
Residents of Mustafa Town say WASA unable to drain water for a month.
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Back to school: Most schools in the city reopen with low attendance
Teachers stress the need to ensure children follow school discipline.
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JI chief opposes military operation in North Waziristan
Munawar Hassan says US is trying to pit Muslims against each other to achieve its 'nefarious designs'.
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Barber in Okara has eyes, lips, tongue cut out over 'illicit relationship'
Yousaf Khan, 32, was kidnapped by seven members of a landowning family.
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Runaway couple murdered, bodies hung on tree in Chakwal
On Eid, girl's family contacted couple over phone, assured them that they will be forgiven if they come back.
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TTP plans kidnappings, robberies to generate funds
Report reveals militant group plans to kidnap serving and retired officers.
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Over a score of people drown in South Punjab
Six people were rescued while the other six are still missing more than 48 hours after the incident.
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Missing money: Contractors get deposit back before projects end
Securities deposited amounting to Rs260 million had been found to be missing.
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Meet the press: PPP planning free and fair elections, says Kaira
Says caretaker setup will be formed with the help of the opposition.
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Part of investigation?: Police accused of assault, robbery
Police broke into the house despite court orders directing them to stay away, says fugitive’s family.
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Phone service suspension: ‘Government supposed to facilitate people, not cause inconvenience’
Jamaat-i-Islami’s chief slams govt during Eid sermon at Mansoora.
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Alleged medical negligence: Relatives of deceased man vandalise Services Hospital emergency ward
Patient was brought to the hospital after accident; doctor says they tried their best.
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Kidnap, murder: Protest over killing of 12-year-old Christian boy
The boy had gone missing on Chaand Raat and was found dead on Eid.
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PTI convener joins PML-Nawaz
PML-N MNAs, senator and MPAs welcome Rana Tanvir to party.
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Eidul Fitr: Zoo, parks attract large crowds
Major congregations held at Badshahi Masjid, Data Darbar, Masjid-i-Shuhada, Bagh-i-Jinnah and Gaddafi Stadium.
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Body of murdered 12-year-old Christian boy identified
Suneel's mutilated body was found on August 20; he left home to get food but never returned.
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Eid security: Public parks closed across Punjab
Public parks closed to the public from 9:30pm onwards in light of security threats.
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Improving healthcare: Private hospitals struggle to provide free beds
PMDC statutes recommend that 7,625 beds should be made available for patients.
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Law and order: Mob attacks police station, police surrender motorbike
15 put behind bars for attacking SHO, then released without charge.
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Child hospitalised with kidney failure ‘from teacher’s beating’
Police have arrested two of four suspects۔
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Selective regulation: Gujranwala theatres complain of bias in Eid ban
Say theatres in other cities facing no such ban, ask government to compensate them for losses.
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Eating out: Most restaurants in Gulberg booked for Eid
Only a few have space left to accommodate walk-in customers.
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Eid duties: Holiday rosters issued at public hospitals
Emergency wards at public hospitals get busier during Eid as private clinics shut.
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No Eid without bangles, mehndi
Stalls remain open till as late as 4am.
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Eidi tax: Bus operators continue to overcharge on Eid weekend
Commuters report overloading, overcharging at bus stands around city.
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Avoiding clash in faisalabad: Police whitewash Quranic verses from Ahmadi graves
Police defend, Ahmadiyya community condemns the action.
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‘Postgrads to make room for ad hoc docs’
YDA opposes decision, warns of protest.
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Public health: Dengue threat nixes officials’ Eid holidays
Gulshan-i-Ravi showroom sealed after mosquito larvae found in tyres.
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Citizen feedback: 12 SHOs to face disciplinary action
The CFC contacted 2,135 people.
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CM’s Secretariat workers complain of ‘unfair’ Eidi distribution
Private employees at Raiwind and Nawaz Sharif’s staff also get Rs2,000 each.
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Pride: CM congratulates Pakistani debaters
He was speaking to members of national debating team which won first position in the Karl Popper Debating Competition.
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Holy calling: Eidul Fitr prayer timings
Lahore Eidul Fitr timings.
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Public transport: LTC launches buses on seven routes
The LTC has also established a driver training school.
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Cop arrested for murder of man he ‘arrested’
Factory owner has obtained pre-arrest bail, says the deceased may have committed suicide.
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Rs4m fines imposed for overcharging
Special price magistrates have conducted a total of 6,666 raids.
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Narcotics: 11 arrested
Police recovered 1,096 grams in heroin, five illegal weapons and 70 bottles of liquor from their possession.
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Security plan finalised for Eid prayers
3,752 policemen will perform duties with congregations in Faisalabad.
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Contempt case: ‘Govt to seek adjournment till end of Zardari’s tenure’
Khosa hopes the SC may accommodate govt’s response; rails against the chief justice.
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Police remove Quranic verses from Ahmadi graves to 'avert clashes'
Applicants had threatened of religious clashes if Quranic verses, texts were not removed from Ahmadi graves.
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Provinces Commission: Punjab speaker seeks greater representation
Punjab Assembly yet to nominate two legislators for 14-member commission.
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Unpaid bills: FESCO launches campaign against defaulters
Fesco CEO Engr Iftikhar Ahmed said 906 major defaulters owed the company Rs136.9 million.
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Murder?: Mosque guard arrested for ‘killing child’
Suspect denies charge, says he was away when the incident took place.
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Milaad gathering: 45 people hospitalised after eating stale food
Organiser files complaint against food caterer, milk man.
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Public health: Health Department makes contingency plan for Eid
Hospital heads told to ensure availability of doctors, medicines during holidays.
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‘Threat to law and order’: Four ‘campaigners for jobless’ accused of fraud
Suspects released on bail a day after they were arrested for what the AC (City) called a threat to law and order.
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Airbase attack: ‘Maybe a reaction to restoration of NATO supplies’
Concerned Citizens say attack on Kamra airbase, killings of 22 people headed for Gilgit govt’s failures.
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Public health: Smoking ban deadline for restaurants expires
CDGL officials says any of the three Gulberg restaurants found allowing smoking on the premises will be sealed.
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Indian soldier killed, Pakistani civilian injured in cross-border firing
India claims Pakistan initiated attack.