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Locomotives contract: ‘Government should not be wasteful of resources’
LHC chief justice adjourns further hearing till June 17.
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No relief: Govt workers protest price hikes, demand raises
E&T offices remained shut on Friday to protest against the federal budget
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Ahmadi-owned magazine’s office under siege
At least 8 United Khatam-i-Nabuwat members patrol the area round-the-clock.
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Made in Sialkot: Child labour free footballs a success story, says ILO
ILO’s first global report on domestic child labour on Wednesday.
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Policy: PU VC calls budget ‘education friendly’
The number of students pursuing higher education is expected to increase to almost 1.3 million.
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Faisalabad power riots: SSP, SP blamed for mishandling of women, children
Inquiry report says the officers could have handled the matter better.
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Short circuit: Six die, two injured in house fires
Separately, residents protest after fire at chemicals warehouse in Faisalabad.
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Unpopular facility: ‘Every thing about the new terminal is absurd’
Several deadlines set by the government to shift operations have lapsed.
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Budget reactions: Clerks to observe black day today
APCA demands rise in government servants’ salaries.
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PIC scandal: ‘Arrest Efroze Chemicals MD, manager’
An additional prosecutor general argued that the accused had been found guilty by the police and in judicial inquiry.
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Governance High: Court ‘dismayed’ at health bureaucracy’s mind set
Committee set up to investigate deaths, report in 10 days.
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Law and order ‘Technology will help curb crime’
Sharif said intelligence sharing system could also be improved through the use of modern technology.
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Blacklisted: Chinese firm takes its dispute with railways to court
Says it was blacklisted after it refused to take back an earlier petition.
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Gujrat incident: SC reserves judgment in school van tragedy case
Federal, Punjab institutions blame each other for negligence.
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Intolerance: Lawyers defending blasphemy accused quit
Hafeez has been accused of publishing blasphemous material on Facebook.
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‘Electric spark’: Forest fire put out after two days
The fire had started on Tuesday.
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Protest Rain knocks out power grids
The protest ended when residents were assured by Lesco that the matter would soon be resolved.
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Dental college: Students protest degree-issuance delay
Say this is causing problems in finding jobs, getting licences.
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Train travails: Passengers protest unscheduled stops, cause further delay
Train finally leaves after six hours.
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CNG cylinders: Van drivers protest against inspections
Installation deadline extended till June 30.
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CNG cylinders: ‘Which is the competent authority for inspection?’
CNG station owners say they are being ‘harassed’ by three government bodies.
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Gender equality: ‘Empowered women make up strong societies’
The need for bringing women in development sector stressed.
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Bar vs bench: LHC judges assure LBA representatives the reference will be withdrawn
Lahore Bar Association agrees to call off strike.
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Preventive measures: ‘Measles vaccination drive is showing results’
Health officials directed to monitor treatment facilities at govt hospitals.
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Upholding the mandate: Shahbaz says no room for the corrupt
Provincial cabinet meets for the first time.
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Power politics: Punjab ex-governor may join PML-N
Sources say PPP will lose two NA seats from Punjab if Makhdom Mehmood quits the party.
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LHCBA suspends member for watching porn in bar room
Advocate Muhammad Afaq was accused of misbehaving with the senior bar members, lady lawyers and abusing bar employees.
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Faisalabad outage: Power protesters go on rampage
Police fire teargas shells to disperse protesters who ransack FESCO office.
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Grand opening: A launch dedicated to lively hearts
The new outlet store is located at Plot No 31, Block C1, Main Ghalib Road, Gulberg.
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Spoils: A divided house
Sources say Mashood has categorically refused to vacate the house.
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Budget 2013: ‘Declining film industry needs bail-out package’
The declining Pakistani film industry needs to be supported, says film director Sarwar Bhatti.
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Measles vaccine: EDO directed to investigate fridge theft
Appearing before the court, EDO Gilani submitted that an inquiry was in progress.
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11 die, 14 injured in five accidents
Three men on two motorcycles were competing with each other in a race when they both ran into the truck, says witness.
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Accountability: Nishtar Hospital surgeon among 13 suspended
Wrong surgery was performed on a six-year-old boy on Thursday.
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Power riots: FESCO office ransacked
Protesters tear-gassed, baton charged.
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In cold blood Islamia: College lecturer’s murder trial from June 13
The driver and his friend had planned to steal her jewellery and rob her house.
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Child Labour: No policy to protect child domestic help
‘There is lack of will and commitment to protect children from exploitation’.
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Measles outbreak: ‘CM, health minister to be responsible for deaths’
Report ‘rejected’, director general told to resubmit report by June 13.
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Self employment: Punjab set to launch new microfinance scheme
The initiative will be the biggest self-employment scheme launched by a provincial government yet.
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Gas cylinder explosion kills four people, including two children
The resulting fire could not be contained till the filing of the report.
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CM Punjab seeks report on police brutality towards female protesters
Police abuse female residents protesting against loadshedding in Faisalabad.
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Measles outbreak: Court to take action against Punjab CM if deaths not prevented
Lahore High Court asks Shahbaz Shairf, health department officials to submit report over the issue.
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Pre monsoon rains: Four-day respite from heat likely from Wednesday
The rain, according to the Met Office, will range between moderate and heavy
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Pakistan India talks: Delhi Policy Group chief sees hope for peace process
Civil society activists hope that the new government will improve ties with India.
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Ban on CNG: Wagon Owners Association to protests on June 12
“SNGPL has hatched a conspiracy to ruin the transporter’s business,” says Hussain.
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Workplace equality: Exploitation of women workers noticed
Labour Department to take action against industrial units.
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Murder case: 14-year-old killed in crossfire between rivals
Case registered against 10 people.
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Ain’t no commodity: Woman ‘auctioned by her in-laws’ recovered
Husband, panchayat members arrested.
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Safety first: Bathing to be banned on some canal sections
The ban has been proposed due to several incidents of drowning.
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Another child drowns in the canal
Farhan Ali had come to Lahore from Faisalabad with his family to spend his summer vacation.

















































