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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.
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‘True gentlemen’: Governor vows to revive Aitchison College to former glory
‘Smoking on campus, mobile phones in classrooms not allowed’.
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Incitement: Hate speech case lodged against SSP leaders
Special Branch report says they called for attacks on Shia community.
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Qadri should go to the election commission: Kaira
PPP leader suggests Qadri get voted into the parliament and then talk about change.
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Substandard equipments: NAB, FIA reluctant to act in transformers’ case
Committee’s report noted that the companies did not respond to the allegations pointed out by the inquiry committee.
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A visit for all: Emirs, hunting and politics at Koh-e-Suleman
UAE President Nahyan trying to develop consensus between PPP, PML-N on caretaker set-up while on tour.
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Immigration: FIA directed to probe fraud claim
Judge directs petitioner to visit the FIA director.
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16,313 provided emergency help in 2012
The average response time was six minutes and 12 seconds, says Divisional Emergency Officer.
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6 killed in fire, hit-and-run, robbery
Drivers of both vehicles flee the scene after the accidents.
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On strike again: Petition seeks ‘strict action’ against YDA
Siddique says court should take action against young doctors under Sections 300 and Section 302 of PPC.
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Violence against women: Woman stabbed to death ‘for having an affair’
Another harassed by men who tried to occupy her plot.
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Assembly session: ‘Cancel striking doctors’ licences,’ lawmakers demand
Sanaullah says hooliganism will not be tolerated.
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The govt strikes back: Doctors, police called in; OPDs open
YDA remains adamant, senior doctors reject the call for strike.
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Curbing terrorism: PTI welcomes Taliban’s dialogue offer
Argues for TTP commitment to renounce violence, uphold constitution.
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Second anniversary: Salmaan Taseer remembered for his courageous position on minorities
No Taseer family members at vigils in Lahore.
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Politician’s death: Ata Qureshi laid to rest in ancestral graveyard
2 funerals were held for the ex-PML-N MNA; Qureshi was a PPP member from 1990 to 1997.
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Punjab govt lauded for passing eight bills
PA deputy speaker praises civil society’s role in pro-women legislation.
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YDA protest: Hospital wards closed as doctors go on strike
Health Dept sacks two, suspends six and issues notices to five doctors.
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PTI polls: Unity, ideology or change?
Tehreek-i-Insaf splits in three for internal elections.
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Data Darbar: Urs celebrations conclude peacefully
Security concerns, cold blamed for thin attendance.
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Missing Canadian: Police continue search for body
CCPO sets up investigation team to find Sikh woman.
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MS vs young doctors: Out-patient services at Civil Hospital resume
“Watching the doctors on TV gave me goosebumps. This is unfortunate,” says Civil judge.
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Punjab Assembly: ‘Try Qadri for treason’
Lawmakers condemn ‘undemocratic forces’, support reserved seats for women.
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Qadri’s long march : PML-N leaves the matter to federal government
Nawaz reiterates demands for immediate announcement of election schedule.
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Countering high acquittal rates: Punjab to acquire modern prosecution technology
PPD is seeking APA’s advanced equipment which includes superior lie-detection technology.
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Missing the bus: Militants abduct seven soldiers
Militants stopped the bus and abducted the soldiers, but chose to let a sweeper go.
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Missed the bus: Militants abduct seven soldiers from Jand
Militants stopped the bus and abducted the soldiers, but chose to let a sweeper go.
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Women-friendly laws: NGOs to honour parliamentarians
A ceremony will be held at 11 am at the Punjab Assembly to thank the legislators.