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Qadri Or Pope?: Malik’s remarks anger Christians
We demand an apology from Rahman Malik, request him to avoid any such statement in the future, says Father Emmanuel.
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Anti-terrorism court: Bomb attack convict given death sentence
Also told to pay compensation to the tune of Rs2.83 million.
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New appointments: Four UAF departments get new chairmen
The approval came in a university syndicate meeting on Wednesday.
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Syndicate meeting: Drug testing lab to be set up at KEMU
‘Those protesting shifting of girls’ hostel should be transferred’.
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Ransom paid: Two of three kidnapped cousins reach home
Body of the third hostage was found in the fields on Friday.
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Countering theft: FESCO to purchase latest electricity meters
“The data on the meter screens will disappear if some body tried to tamper with the reading,” CEO FESCO.
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Parties united: The people will decide country’s future says Governor
“We will not allow anyone to hijack the upcoming general elections,” says Mehmood.
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Death in custody Judge orders production of police officials
The judge directed DIG (Operations) to appear before the court and explain the non-compliance of court orders.
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Rohtas 2: An ode to Lahore from afar
Desires of Memory is the artist’s dedication to her home city.
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Textile design: Thesis work inspired by spider webs, journalism
First day of NCA students’ display witnesses relatively low turnout.
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Visa Fraud: FIA given more time to report on Asim Malik hunt
The judge is holding proceedings on more than a hundred petitions against Malik.
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Cough syrup plea: Cough syrup ban extended as Health Dept fails to reply
Next hearing of petition for ban on sale of cough syrup on Jan 21.
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YDA boycotts out-patient departments across Punjab
Teaching hospitals in the city continue to function.
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Electricity petition: ‘Power, gas shortages fuelling Qadri’s protest’
LHC chief justice says Wapda must take steps to stop overbilling.
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Skills: 339 underprivileged children trained in crop production
Children from 80 villages across the district trained at government vocational training institutes.
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Urban development: ‘Gujranwala will no longer be Asia’s most polluted city’
A foreign waste management firm will likely start working in February.
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YDA Protest: Doctors to work outdoors from today
"No doctor will serve inside OPDs,” says YDA Media Secretary.
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Anti-Corruption: Agriculture Dept officer arrested for accepting bribe
Afzal says that last week Iqbal demanded Rs110,000 from him.
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BZU book fair: More than 40,000 books displayed
Fair remains open till 9pm every day, will continue till Jan 17.
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‘A culture of respect must be developed’
Medical Teachers Association oath-taking ceremony held at PGMI.
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City zoning: Commercialisation fees for Chamra Mandi suspended
DCO inspects work on Dinga Singh and Shah Din Buildings.
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New rules: LePark street parking at owner’s risk
Critics ask what kind of precedent this sets for contractors.
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Lahore Arts Council: Caricatures and comic strips go on display
Artist developing comic book about teenagers in Lahore.
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For docs not technicians: Alumni want King Edward Medical College restored
KEMC is the father of all medical colleges in Pakistan, says former principal.
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JI viewpoint: Qadri can’t stop change say Munawar
Says JI is not against the US itself, but it is against the anti-Islam and anti-Muslim policies of Washington.
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Medical education: UHS Syndicate approves curricula
UHS Vice Chancellor chaired the meeting of the syndicate.
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Urban development: Rs140 million projects in Bahawalpur, RY Khan approved
Includes water supply projects, construction of road.
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Railways employees want provident fund for colleague suffering from cancer released
More than 100 employees protest against accounts dept’s ‘negligence’.
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Building collapse: One killed, 11 injured in gas leak explosion
Another five injured in Gujranwala from roof caving in.
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Violating the rules: CPSP sends notice to KEMU
University could lose College of Physicians and Surgeons accreditation, registrar warns.
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Teaching prisoners: Computer laboratory inaugurated at Vehari district jail
Rs1 million was allocated for the project in 2012.
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Quetta protests: Protesters disperse triumphant after govt accepts demands
Sit-ins at Governor’s House, Imamia Colony and Thokar Niaz Beg end.
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Indus basin teaty: ‘Pakistan-India water issues exaggerated’
Roundtable at FC College examines Indo-Pak treaty.
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Urban environment: Civil society turns to governor over Canal bill
Green campaigners say Canal Heritage Park Bill goes against Supreme Court order.
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Poll calculations: ‘Election date must be decided before caretakers’
Pervaiz Rashid says PML-N not for or against governor’s rule in Balochistan’.
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Dual office case: Immunity arguments at next hearing
LHC grants one-week adjournment.
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Fishing: 31 poachers arrested
Ashraf says deputy directors have been instructed to conduct surprise raids especially to the river and lake areas.
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Shopping centre: District official ‘beaten up’ for removing banners
Shopping centre spokesperson says they have not beaten or threatened the official.
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Illegal housing schemes: DCO warns of action against negligent officials
Directs admin, TMA officals to launch campaign to make people aware.
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New representatives: District Bar elections held across Punjab
Lawyer breaks arm while trying to stop two candidates from fighting over bogus votes.
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He said, she said: Committee formed to probe harassment complaint
The boy says he was slapped, insulted in front of fellow students.
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KEMC restoration plan up for discussion
“When the college was upgraded to a university in 2006, it was doing much better than it is now," says Dr Malik.
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Youth festival: ‘Education system not fostering creativity’
Acting, singing, writing, improvisation and dance workshops being held.
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Public space: LePark accuses traffic police of selective action
Traffic police chief says acting on court orders to prohibit parking on roads.
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Lahore Bar elections: Qureshi wins top spot in a tight race
New president says he will strengthen the bar-bench relationship.
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Govt condemned: Protests grow against Quetta massacre
"We want army to be responsible for security because government has failed miserably in this regard,” says MWM...
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The march begins: Qadri moves juggernaut towards Islamabad
Hundreds of vehicles en route to federal capital; around 100,000 marchers arrive in twin cities.
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Condemning Quetta tragedy: Nawaz blasts govt for not curbing militancy
To stem the wave of sectarianism, Nawaz says, concerted efforts need to be taken.
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Govt land for minorities’ housing demanded
Hindu activists express concerns on political representation, forced conversions.
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Rush driving: Nine killed, 47 injured in road accidents
A bus hostess was killed and 9 people were injured when a bus overturned after colliding with a truck.