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LDA meeting: Shahbaz approves uplift projects for Lahore
Shahbaz also gave approval for the release of more than Rs12 billion funds for the projects.
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Extrajudicial killing: Neighbours protest death in ‘shootout’
Say police killed innocent man, claimed he was a robber.
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Garbage power: LWMC signs MoU with British firm
Renoir Global will conduct a pre-feasibility study to assess possibilities for a ‘waste-to-energy’ project in Lahore.
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Poverty alleviation: Goats distributed among female farmers
48 families have been given 240 goats in the first phase of the project.
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Chief secy reviews enrolment drive
The provision of quality education is the government’s top priority, says chief secretary .
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Contempt of court: Ombudswoman told to file fresh reply to VC’s plea
Prof Kamran’s counsel asked the court to initiate contempt proceedings against Ombudswoman.
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Empowering women: Project to train home workers planned
1,000 women in Lahore to be trained and found jobs.
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Where’s the basic right?: Dampened dreams
Ayesha wanted to be a doctor but is forced to sell candy to help make ends meet.
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Standing committees: Govt uses PA perks and jobs to get MPAs in line for local polls
MPAs being offered roles in standing committees, as parliamentary secys.
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Education authorities: Teachers threaten strike in 15 days
Protest against district education authorities blocks The Mall for two hours.
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Rana Sanaullah urges ulema to maintain harmony among different sects
Cases related to Rawalpindi sectarian clashes will be heard in anti-terrorism courts, says the Pubjab law minister.
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Life cut short: Abandoned newborn dies of burns
Couples flocked to the hospital and offered to pay for the child’s treatment.
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Job well done: Highway Police arrest kidnappers, recover hostage
PHP arrested five suspected robbers and recovered a person they had taken hostage as well as a stolen motorcycle.
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Solidarity: ‘An attack on lawyers is an attack on justice’
Bar Association president says lawyers would now sit-in in front of the Lahore High Court.
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Normalisation first: ‘India-Pak trade should get top priority’
Easier visas, more people-to-people contact proposed.
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Food safety: Food Authority to operate in Faisalabad from February
PFA expects the Finance Department to release Rs35 million soon for its operations in Faisalabad.
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Extra judicial killings: Three robbers, two passers-by killed
CM announces Rs0.5m compensation for the family of each of the deceased passers-by.
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Challenges and expectations: ‘Youth must play a role in building democracy’
Speakers at PILDAT forum urge young people to read up about Pakistan.
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Blasphemy case: ‘Mentally-ill’ accused may face attempted suicide charge
Fiance asks court to release accused for psychological treatment.
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High Court benches: Lawyers boycott courts in support of Islamabad protesters
LHCBA condemns media coverage of protest, announces Jang Group boycott.
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Inquiry ordered into ‘private police torture cell’
Suspect SI had been dismissed from service six years ago for harassment.
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Education authorities: Teachers to stage sit-in at CM’s House today
Punjab Teachers’ Union claims members threatened with suspension and termination over protest.
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Dumped baby burnt at garbage heap
The newborn baby received burn injuries over 80% of her body.
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Fatal rivalry: Man shot dead over land dispute
One of the assailants was arrested.
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Justice served: Murder convicts get death in Khushab, Mian Channu
In Faisalabad, an accused acquitted due to lack of evidence.
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Forbidden act: Seven arrested for illegal hunting
The judge ordered the police to confiscate hunter's weapons licence and also fined him Rs10,000.
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World challenges: Need for water conservation stressed
UAF VC says farmers need to stop using traditional irrigation methods.
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Disposal system: Two hospital waste incinerators planned
10,569kg waste is produced daily by 232 hospitals in the city, says Waseem Ajmal.
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Attempted sexual assault: 26-year-old set on fire for rejecting advances
Doctors say he has 25-30 per cent burns; no one has been arrested so far.
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Controversial move: Code of conduct approved for bar elections
This will restrict the role of the election board.
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Local bodies: Govt asked to reinstate 33 per cent quota for women
Mumkin demands representation of women from minority communities.
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‘Under control’: Number of dengue patients in the Punjab reaches 2,296
48 of 51 patients in the Punjab were from Lahore.
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Food inflation: Price control mechanism strengthened
Sasta Bazaars featuring food items will be set up thrice a week.
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Flawed law: PTI demands postponement of local govt elections
The govt should not rush the local body elections, says PML-N MPA.
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Crime free: Hotline to be set up for redress of public complaints
1,635 proclaimed offenders are still at large despite crackdown.
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Gender equality: Draft bills related to women’s rights yet to become laws
Legislations still pending with the women parliamentary caucus.
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‘Great prospects for development if India, Pakistan make peace’
Possibilities of cooperation, development in South Asia discussed.
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Judiciary issues: Rs4.7m approved for lawyers’ room in Bhakkar
Mankera administration ordered to transfer land for setting up a bar room.
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LHC bench: Lawyers observe strike in Sargodha
They locked court and announced a boycott of work till.
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Student conveyance: BZU plies five buses on new routes
The university has 40 buses that are used by over 20,000 students.
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Punjab Assembly: Opposition leader ‘demands’ immediate session
Basra proposes amendment to rules so fewer members can requisition session.
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Defective generator: Consumer court jails man for first time
Respondent sent to jail after he tells court he can’t pay damages.
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Youth in focus: Cultivating peace in society through education
The SED, UNICEF will review the curriculum to identify objectionable content.
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‘56 women killed in 2013 for giving birth to girls’
Symposium held to mark Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women.
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Smuggled and screened: Censor board, govt’s reply in Indian films case pending
LHC had previously told them to stop licensing smuggled Indian films.
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Rawalpindi clashes: Probe report reveals lack of coordination between police, Rangers
Report further states that Muharram procession reached the location of the clashes earlier than it was scheduled to.
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Literature and culture: ‘Film industry easy to criticise, difficult to revive’
Speakers say funds to improve filmmaking techniques lacking.
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Humour: Dramatic reading of humorous pieces entertains audience
A large crowd had gathered around the book stalls set up at the conference.
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Children’s Day: ‘One in 77 babies dies on its first day’
Children urge govt to increase budget for health, education and child protection.
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Registration campaign: ‘Vehicle owners need to collect plates by Nov 30’
9,000 plates are lying at the Faisalabad office, says ETD spokesman.