Punjab

Petitioner wants women to be elected to half of all assemblies’ seats.

Education best way to curb extremism, say speakers at NCJP conference.

Study shows attitudes of teachers, families towards physical punishments in schools.

‘Two men had a fight. There was no robbery’.

Five cut motions rejected.

Twenty-five-year-old Najamus Sahar, was brought to Allied Hospital on Thursday with 60 per cent burns.

The judge told the petitioner to approach the SHO concerned for redress of his grievance.

Field reports show that the percentage of people suffering from hepatitis is between 50 and 70.

Identity of the deceased has not been determined, says police.

He had been pressing her to get him money from her family.

Four hospitalised with injuries.

Miniatures and paintings by LCWU students on display till July 5.

Civil society groups say campaign to raise awareness, lobby for laws.

The education budget increased by 1% compared to 2012-2013.

No one died of measles in the last 15 days, says Health Department DG.

Punjab Assembly to vote on demands for grants today.

Sarwar is accused of securing a graduation degree on the basis of a fake intermediate certificate.

A case is registered on the complaint of Sehrish’s father.

‘The generator stopped working and 150 guests had to sit in the dark’.

City govt issues new rate list, warns against overcharging.

Four others shot dead over disputes.

Those missed will be immunised the following day.

Protest over lack of water for cotton crop turns ugly.

The syndicate had not delegated to the VC the authority to suspend Dr Naz.

Comedian was a pioneer of parody, say stage directors.

18 of 60 new companies to get quota of 910 pilgrims.

Five junior officers appointed to senior posts.

Winds up budget debate, says house committees will be made more effective.

Court awards Mohsin Gilani a one-year jail term, orders him to pay Rs30,000 fine.

Operation theatre staff found practising as doctors.

Constable confesses to torturing detained man to death.

The NAB had issued the last summons to Gillani on Monday.

The media needs to raise awareness of the hazards of smoking, says Prof Abdul Waheed.

Police beef up security, reduce length of shifts.

Deadline for auction of sites extended to July 16.

The campaign will target children aged between six months and 10 years.

NAB blames PMDC for the delay, Council declines comment.

High-level meeting presses review of 36,000 weapon licences.

New government took oath during first week of June, but posts of DGPR and information secretary are yet to be filled.

New agriculture institutes can boost farm production: UAF VC.

Several events including a camel parade, camel races and dances were well received by the audience.

A senior Operations official said the police had received intelligence that four suicide bombers had entered Lahore.

Syndicate also approves initiative to facilitate students from Balochistan by offering free education, board, stipend.

‘Cancellation of tax rebate will cause brain drain’.

Ayesha Javed calls for empowerment of PA committees, local government elections.

‘ADP not based on rational analysis and the factual financial position’.

Artists, architects and lawyers reminisce about the ‘good old days’ .

Largest batch of students awarded degrees.

Safety concerns drive more and more people to gated communities.

Nawaz Sharif speaks of plans to equip the police force better and hire new judges in the future.