Punjab
More News
-
Pakistan accelerates jeep rally to boost desert tourism
Nearly 90 drivers were drawn to throw their vehicles around the dry, rocky track for this year's Cholistan Jeep Rally.
-
PU professor forcibly retired for plagiarism
Dr Mahmood charged with plagiarism after detailed discussion at 706th meeting of Syndicate.
-
Kinnaird convocation: ‘Understand social injustice and play your role to end it’
Chief justice says the true test of a nation is recognising its failings.
-
Mela Chiraghan: The fire has been lit
Thousands gather on the first day of the 426th urs of Madhu Lal Hussain.
-
Seminar: ‘Pakistan has a leadership crisis’
PTI's Shireen Mazari says international relations should be based on respect for territorial sovereignty.
-
Public services: ‘CM has proved himself a true khadim-i-Punjab’
Sharif expresses hope that government would live up to expectations of the people.
-
Where is the love: Woman shot dead in court parking lot
The assailant managed to flee before police reached the scene.
-
‘Illegal’ transplant: Doctor’s bail application set for March 31 hearing
Complainant’s father alleged that doctor had killed his son and paid a man to bury the body.
-
Road accident: Woman killed in hit-and-run
Police say driver of trailer fled scene.
-
Welfare: ‘Govt committed to provision of quality healthcare in Cholistan’
Strict action will be taken against negligent staff, says Khawaja Salman.
-
Organised crime: FIA arrest credit card fraud suspect
The NR3C team seized equipment and fake credit cards.
-
Research and development: ‘Collaborations could help ensure food security’
Engro Vice President Babur Sultan says Engro would provide Rs5 million to University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.
-
Law and order: FIR against man for threatening wife
Man accused of threatening to blow up his wife with a bomb for seeking a divorce.
-
Law and order: Robbery suspect shot dead
The CPO said two robbers fled the scene after they fired at Shehroz but the bullet hit their third accomplice.
-
Bonded labour: Brick kiln workers demand raise
The protestors blocked the road in front of the city government’s secretariat and threatened to launch a mass protest.
-
Bilateral relations: ‘Trade agreement can benefit Pakistan, India’
Former chief election commissioner of India delivers a lecture.
-
Earth Hour: Lights off, candles out
The event at Qarshi University will have celebrity ambassadors.
-
Off-loading: Rashid says government’s silence tragic
Sheikh Rashid says govt should have summoned the Canadian high commissioner and demanded an explanation.
-
NSC chairman’s termination: Cricket board’s reply sought
Former NSC chairman Ilyas said Najam Sethi terminated his contract after taking charge.
-
Maintainability issue: Further arguments sought in Taliban office case
The petitioner has requested the court to take suo motu action.
-
Public transport: Transport information system launched
‘Commuters can use it to plan their journeys over phone or using computer’.
-
Child mortality: Govt commits to new diarrhoea control plan
In Punjab, diarrhoea is the second biggest cause of disease for children under five years.
-
Governance priorities: ‘Public welfare comes first’
Several lawmakers call on the chief minister.
-
Prof Ibrahim condemns attack on Express Media Group
On Mar 28, unidentified gunmen opened fire on Express News anchor's car in Lahore, injuring him, killing his driver.
-
‘Nothing to say’: IGP disconnects call on live TV
Khan Baig said it was premature to hold anyone responsible and that agencies followed up on every attack.
-
Under siege: Express Media Group attacked once again
Gunmen open fire on Express News anchorperson Raza Rumi’s car; driver killed.
-
Kallar Kahar bus accident leaves 3 dead
Bus carrying pilgrims from Jhang overturned as its brakes failed.
-
Invisible hands: ‘Who is a domestic worker?’
Consultation organised by APWA discusses position paper.
-
Double Shah scam: Cooperatives Bank ordered to deposit Rs6 million with NAB
NAB had arrested Sibatul Hassan in a financial scam case in 2007.
-
Development: ‘More women need to be empowered for progress’
Former Indian election commissioner says agricultural experts should work together to cope with food insecurity.
-
Precautionary measures: Court security beefed up
28 police jawans to be deployed outside the sessions courts and 16 at the district court’s gate.
-
Abuse of power: Police officer arrested for using force against lawyers
He had allegedly ordered a police team to baton-charge protestors.
-
Infrastructure development: ‘Apparel park to be set up near motorway’
Chief minister says textile sector had a major share in the country’s exports.
-
New is old: Historic LHC building being restored
The restoration team has closely studied the original plans, says architect Kamil Khan Mumtaz.
-
Civil service: 11 officers hold additional charge of key posts
Services and General Administrative Department says short of officers.
-
‘Vocational training on the cards for teachers’
‘221 generators to be distributed among special education institutions’.
-
Madrassah reform: ‘Don’t use seminaries for politics’
Ulema Council chief says extremism related to global situation.
-
Public health: Meeting held to review dengue control measures
Adviser to Chief Minister on Health says vector surveillance and response activities should be started.
-
Noble cause: Bahria Town to have modern cardiology hospital
Pakistan National Heart Association to set up a modern 250-bed hospital in phase-8 of Bahria Town.
-
Dengue alert: Larvae detected in Pindi girls’ college water tank
Preventive measures need to be taken before summers.
-
Landslide near Kohala: Four days on, AJK remains cut off from Rawalpindi
Locals decry authorities’ slow response.
-
Court announces death sentence for accused in Joseph Colony blasphemy case
Sawan Masih's lawyer says they will appeal the sentence in the Lahore High Court.
-
Policy slippage: Disabled mainstreaming plans await implementation
A notification in this regard was issued in November last year.
-
Tragic: Three dead in plaza fire
At least 11 fire fighting vehicles were on the job trying to douse the flames and foam coolants were used as well.
-
The state of English: British Council report weighs the importance of bilingual practice
Madrassah teachers consider English essential for professional growth.
-
Frequent motive: Five of a family killed over land dispute
They had called a meeting to solve the matter.
-
Security concerns: Government and inspector general summoned
Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial directs IGP to submit the proposed security plan for the court at the next hearing.
-
Women caucus: Some women lawmakers allege exclusion
Condition of post-graduation for caucus office bearers undemocratic, they say.
-
Pak-China ties: ‘Cultural connections will widen economic corridors’
‘Both countries believe in peaceful co-existence’.
-
Blasphemy case: Aasia Bibi’s appeal adjourned
Counsel for the complainant failed to show up.

















































