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With choked storm drains, Rawalpindi residents apprehensive of flooding
Officials assure storm drains would be cleared in time for the rainy season
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Sharifs next Eid holidays will be in jail: Imran
Says he always plays to win and never thinks about defeat
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Six killed, 24 injured as passenger van catches fire in Multan
The mishap occurred near the Head Muhammad Wala area of the city
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Left without shelter: Waiting commuters remain exposed to the elements in city
Bus services may have improved, but passengers wait for vehicles under open sky
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Poor working conditions: Power loom workers face risk of fatal diseases
The hard work of power loom workers adds billions of dollars to the national exchequer
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Brutal act: Man beats sister to death with bricks
Police arrested the suspect and registered a case against him
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Tall claims: 'PML-N committed to serving people'
According to minister, people would enjoy uninterrupted electricity supply round-the-clock from 2018
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Charred bodies: DNA samples sent for identification
As many as 64 charred bodies out of 189 have already been identified
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All heart: Health dept to focus on cardiac units
Plans to launch cardiac units at hospitals by providing support for logistics, human resources and medical equipment
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Footloose: Warden suspended for kicking vehicle
Suspect did not comply and misbehaved which let the warden kick his vehicle
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Murree victims: Punjab govt announces compensation
CM says provincial government equally shares the sorrow of the aggrieved families
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Unprecedented : CM swells with pride over largest ADP
CM says 2017-18 will usher in a new era of progress and prosperity
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Court absolves Punjab CM of treason charges
Judge says CM has performed much better than his predecessors
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Threat of flood looms large over Punjab
CM to direct 1% of all developmental budgets towards environment-friendly activities, says Shah
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Saad urges respect for public mandate, recalling Dhaka fall
Minister says attempts being made to remove govt unconstitutionally
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Man beats sister to death with bricks
Police arrest suspect, register a case against him
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Budget 2017-18: With equal funds for UCs, RMC approves Rs3.16b budget
Nullah Leh to be reinforced, new anti-encroachment checkpoints included
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Child labour: lack of coherent reforms in Pakistan
Unless coherent reforms are initiated, eradication of child labour will remain an elusive dream
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American NGO to donate skin grafts to victims
Around 16 patients who suffered severe burns identified for treatment
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VIP visits become a bane for burn victims
Staff at burns unit says these trips make it difficult for them to perform their duties
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Woman approaches court against employer for torturing daughter
Sawaira slipped down stairs that fractured her backbone, claims the accused
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50 women get dowry funds in Bahawalpur
50 deserving women were given dowry funds worth Rs750,000
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Kiln owners are responsible for my son’s death, says victim’s father
All five children drowned and later their bodies were recovered by rescue officials
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Murder convict sentenced to death in Sargodha
Accused Wajid, Tehzeeb and Ismail had gunned down a woman Kaneez Bibi over a family dispute in 2014
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‘New technology will help farmers sow rice without water’
With this technology, the farmers could save 60% electricity and diesel costs augmenting per acre yield by 100%
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Climate change to disrupt poor agricultural communities, say experts
According to the study, there is need to promote climate change adaptation strategies
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Two-day International Conference on Education to be held
Punjab launched biggest education reforms process under supervision of CM, says minister
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Lahore suicide rates see recent surge
Five of 10 people who committed suicide over the last month-and-a-half were women
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KPRRP proved to be a game-changer, says Shehbaz
So far more than Rs67 billion had been spent on the programme
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PDMA Punjab prepared to cope with upcoming rains, floods
Authority, along with district administrations, conducted mock exercises
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Dasti’s fan attempts suicide
Pathany Khan got depressed after watching the video of Dasti in which he complained that he was being tortured
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Oil Tanker Inferno: First patient discharged from hospital
As many as 23 patients are under treatment at the Pakistan Italian Modern Burn Centre at present
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American NGO to donate skin grafts to Bahawalpur fire victims
16 patients who suffered severe burns have been identified for the treatment
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Man murders wife over domestic dispute
Muhammad Aslam, resident of Chak No 563, had a heated argument with his wife Azra Bibi over a domestic matter
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Rain, strong winds hit Sialkot
Most low-lying urban and rural areas of the district were inundated, paralysing social activity.
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Three burnt alive in gas cylinder explosion
Nine passengers suffered severe burn injuries
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LDA plans to build ‘walk n’ shop park’
The new civic facility will have shops, a park and children arcade and other allied facilities
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PTI focusing on central Punjab to turn tide in next election
Party managed to win only two seats during last general elections
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650 injured during accidents on Eid holidays
Wheelies, rash driving were rampant during the holidays
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Shehbaz forms committee to probe Bahawalpur tragedy
Body will review steps adopted by motorway police and local administration after the incident
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Bahawalpur still reeling as death toll hits 174
DNA tests have been conducted to identify the bodies
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Minister orders cleaning of drains
Dissatisfaction over blockage and improper cleanliness of Samanabad drain
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21 drug pushers rounded up
Police also confiscated 5,950 grammes of hashish, 225 bottles of liquor and seven pistols with 19 rounds
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UNESCO, LCWU to launch awareness campaign
The campaign will focus on water management and kitchen gardening
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Several areas of Lahore submerged after downpour
Residents complain authorities remained unmoved as rain continued to pour
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Denying visas: Sikh community protests against Indian govt
Indian rail authorities prevented some 300 Sikh pilgrims to enter Pakistan
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Unchecked extraction to blame for depleting groundwater
Experts urge introduction of laws to regulate use and promote conservation
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Multan’s Feeder Bus Service to be operational in July
100 air-conditioned buses will transport around 75,000 commuters on daily basis
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LHC CJ takes notice of alleged torture on Dasti
In a video MNA Jameshed Dasti had complained of torture, starvation
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11 dead as chairlift cable snaps in Murree
Two persons also wounded in the incident blamed on operator overloading the lift