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Partridge hunting ban to be lifted in 27 tehsils
Official sources says the ban will be lifted from December 1, 2012 to January 31, 2013.
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National Poet: ‘Iqbal’s message can solve the problems of today’
Two-day conference on Iqbal starts at GCUF.
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Reviewing development: 117 projects completed in Bahawalpur
Commissioner asks officials to ensure timely completion of projects.
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Renewing an art form: Pottery inspired by ancient cultures on display
Exhibit at Color Art Gallery features 71 pieces of pottery by Sheherzade Alam.
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Breaking barriers: Students share views on inter-faith harmony
FACES Pakistan holds a one-day seminar.
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Ogra action: LHC rejects CNG stations’ plea for stay order
Station owners say ‘irrational’ price causing them huge losses.
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‘Toxic’ cough syrup: Tyno manufactured under fake label, say officials
No poisonous material found in active ingredients, lab tests to continue.
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PML-N’s doors closed to fickle politicians: Nisar
Opposition leader defends Zahid Iqbal’s move to quit PPP in favour of PML-N.
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Defective goods: Notice issued to fridge seller
Petitioner says he was sold a factory rejected item.
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Facilities: Bus service inaugurated for college
Another bus would be provided to the college in a month.
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Gender-based violence: ‘Make violence against women cognisable offence’
Rally participants demand govt protect rights of home-based workers.
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Election campaign: Ghinwa Bhutto talks about alliance, dialogue
Hopes to get justice in Mir Murtaza Bhutto’s murder case that has been in court for 16 years.
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Medical meet-up: ‘Diabetes can be controlled by healthy lifestyle’
Lahore General Hospital seminar on diabetes addressed by senior doctors.
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Party meeting: PTI to hold province-wide convention on Sunday
Decisions to be taken on intra-party elections, Khan’s tour of Punjab.
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Language learning: 163 students complete free English programme
US State Department funded programme is designed for 14 to 18 year olds.
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Health: Hospitals must submit fortnightly rodent-free certificates
Rafique said Health Department would not allow a repeat of the incident at Holy Family Hospital in Rawalpindi.
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1990s blasphemy acquittal: Judge’s murder case put in ‘hibernation’
AD&SJ grants bail to suspect after key ocular witnesses fail to turn up.
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Drone attacks: ‘We are not privy to any secret deal with the US govt’
Ministry of Foreign Affair says JuD petitions is not maintainable.
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Bhagat Singh: LHC extends stay on renaming chowk
Petitioner alleges a strong Indian lobby was forcing the government to rename the chowk.
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Tyno syrup: Deaths caused by clotting in heart, reveals post-mortem report
Syrup manufacturing factory re-opened partially.
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CJP’s flowers for Hamid Mir irk Kaira
Kaira, however, condemns attempted attack on Mir, saying government stood behind him.
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Toxic cough syrup case: Shop owners, distributer sent on physical remand
Pharmaceutical Association says arrests before investigations are inappropriate.
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Conference: Iqbal to be remembered at GCUF
Participants from Iran, Turkey, India, England and Egypt will attend.
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Science education: University of Agriculture to set up biotechnology chair
Molecular, biochemical techniques workshop begins.
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Fund embezzlement: ACE given go ahead to make arrests
111 people, including Revenue Dept assistant collectors, accused of misappropriating Rs125m.
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Article 25-A: ‘Draft law must be opened for public debate’
The participants agree to urge the chief minister to open a public discourse on the draft.
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Consumer court: Furniture store sued over termite attack
Petitioner seeks replacement as well as Rs120,000 in damages.
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Changing interests: Showcasing calligraphy and architecture…together
Artist husband, wife duo display works at Ejaz Art Gallery.
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Environment Department: Don’t let a committed officer’s work be undone
Wahla’s successor must ensure the EPD retains its focus on green issues.
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Education for all: Education Commission hands over draft law
‘Federal government must play financial role in implementing Article 25-A’.
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Health campaigns: Polio immunisation drive re-launched
Parliamentary health secretary says MPAs should meet HIV patients publicly to erase negative perceptions.
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Nothing wrong with Tyno cough syrup, victims overdosed: Report
Report claims those who died had consumed 2-3 bottles of Tyno and had mixed some intoxicant to get high.
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Toxic cough syrup kills 16 in Lahore
Three drug stores and a pharma unit shut down, owners arrested.
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Provincial rivalry: SC should take notice of Punjab violence, says Sharjeel Memon
Sharjeek requests apex court to take suo motu notice of deteriorating law and order situation in Punjab.
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Careless driving: Three killed, two critically injured in road accidents
Families refuse to take legal action against drivers.
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Domestic Issue: Man burns wife to death
On Sunday, Afzal and his family sprinkled petrol on Rabia and burnt her. Rabia died on the spot.
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Ashura Security: 11 terrorism suspects arrested
Police said one of the suspects, a volunteer deployed at the main procession, was arrested for suspicious behaviour.
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Ashura Processions: Rescue 1122 provides first aid for 19,279
Emergency medical cover was provided to at least 634 mourning processions in Punjab.
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Food Challenges: GCUF conference to start from Dec 11
Scientists from Malaysia, US and France to present research papers before delegates from institutions, food industry.
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Chasing Criminals: Two men killed in ‘encounter’
One of the men started firing at the police. The police fired back killing both of them on the spot.
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Crime: 4 abducted from Faisalabad
Police have registered cases against the accused. However, no one has been arrested so far.
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Democratic values: Inter-generational symposium on Dec 12
Event will offer youth an opportunity to develop liaisons with veteran politicians and activists.
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Contractual confusion: Town Hall to have no designated cleaners from today
LWMC says it is not contracted to provide sweepers to govt offices.
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Degree matters: KEMU vice chancellor asked to explain his PhD
Vice chancellor says the degree he is getting from KEMU will not aid his promotion.
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Sectarian violence: Procession mourners accused of blasphemy
Case registered against 222 people; 10 injured in scuffle.
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Dual office: LHC asks petitioner to argue on petition maintainability
JI petition calls for proceedings under Article 6 against president.
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Breast cancer: ‘Treatment depends on timely diagnosis’
Women over 40 years of age urged to get their medical checkup regularly so that they could be aware of any changes.
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How to distinguish a ‘public place’ from an ‘open space,’ court asks
Petitioners challenge right of city govt to take coercive measures.
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Lahore High Court hears petition against by-elections
Petitioner argues that ECP could not hold by-elections 100 days before the next general election.
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Judge scolds Faisalabad govt for questionable appointment process
Lahore High Court reprimands section office of Faisalabad govt for concealing fact about appointment of naib qasid.