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Sworn in: Governor administers oath to 21 ministers
Of the 21, five are from south Punjab.
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Accident: 6 year old drowns in river
The child drowned while swimming in the river near Muslim Town.
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Resignations accepted: Punjab, Balochistan governors bow out
President took time so that the outgoing, governors could administer oath to new CMs.
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Anniversary: Jamil Fakhri remembered
Fakhri died on June 9, 2011 shortly after his son Ali Ayaz Fakhri was brutally murdered in New York.
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Taking action: Vaccination drive to start from June 24
Children of ages six months to 10 years will be inoculated in the campaign.
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Canal swimming: Two children drown
Rescue officials said a 15-year-old boy drowned in the Sadiq Branch Canal while swimming with some friends.
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Free will: Foul play suspected in newly-wed’s ‘suicide’
In-laws suspect parents killed her .
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For the better: ‘Subordinate courts lack proper security’
LBA representatives had submitted a proposal to AD&SJ two months ago.
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My father’s wedding: Prayer leader beaten up by children of 50-year-old newlywed
Two of the groom’s sons arrested, police say medical report awaited .
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60 Aitchison College teachers terminated
‘We were sacked without an explanation’.
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Compensation payments finally for PIC deaths
The inquiry tribunal recommends that temporary workers should not be allowed in drug manufacturing related activities.
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Repercussion: Sacked teachers to move court against NCA administration
Say no employee with more than a year’s service can be terminated.
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Banning Basant: 70 % families had to stop sending their kids to school
Study finds out losses the Basant ban has led to, suggests measures to revitalise kite-making industry .
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Campaign mode: CM declares war on measles
Committee set up to investigate reasons behind vaccination drive delay.
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Minor delay: Punjab cabinet likely to be unveiled by Monday
Nawaz, Shahbaz shortlist 15 ministers out of 30 aspirants.
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High handed: Sub-inspector tortures student
The two men had an exchange of harsh words on May 11.
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In the dark: Up to 16-hour outage as grid station catches fire
Fire broke out at the grid station around 9pm, as eight feeders tripped due to overloading.
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No FIR: Police officer accused of kidnapping for ransom
Court orders operations SSP to record petitioners’ statement.
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Great expectations: ‘On what grounds should we talk to the Taliban’
New government should provide relief to the people by easing load shedding.
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Public health: Bahawal Victoria Hospital is a ‘royal mess’
Attendants complain of negligence on part of Bahawal Victoria Hospital administration.
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Youth and extremism: Entrenched extremism harder to recognise
Students, NGOs try to identify what makes youth vulnerable to extremism.
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Parking lots: Time running out for Lahore Parking Company
Agreements with current contractors expire on 30th.
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Health for all: CM promises health cover for the poor
Shahbaz Sharif invites suggestions from doctors in this regard.
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Regulation: No CNG for ‘unsafe buses’
Those vehicles with their CNG cylinders installed under the passenger seat or in the boot will not be given CNG.
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Ahmadi literature: Blasphemy suspect denied bail
‘Suspect’s claim that he was not aware of the content was not plausible’.
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Animal rights: No water for animals at Bahawalpur Zoo
Canal water supply has dried up because of construction projects.
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Punjab Assembly: Lahore rakes up almost half the reserved seats
PML-N, other parties appear to favour candidates from Lahore.
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Common sense law: Gunpoint marriage declared void
None of the defendants were present.
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Protest: ‘Vaccinators are being humiliated’
Any vaccinator who visits DHO’s office with a complaint, is humiliated and threatened with sacking, says a vaccinator.
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Calligraphy and fresco exhibition: NCA graduates to showcase work
“Calligraphy transforms text into a decorative form with an aesthetic appeal,” says Suhail.
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Round two: PTI invites applications for by-election tickets
Elections to be held on 4 National Assembly, 11 provincial assembly seats.
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Skill development: ‘Empower Afghan refugees before repatriation’
Workshop seeks input from participants on ways the problems of Afghan workers can be addressed.
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Mistaken identity: Brought for circumcision, operated for kidney stones
Doctors say the confusion was caused by boys being namesakes.
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Children’s health: Three children die of measles in Faisalabad
17 currently under treatment at Allied Hospital,18 at DHQ hospital.
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LDA Plaza demolition: MAAKSON gets Rs105m contract
Demolition likely to start on 10th or 11th.
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Mischief: False accusation of blasphemy
Shah is in police custody and is being interrogated.
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Withheld compensation: Joseph Colony affected move LHC against governor
‘Compensation cheques were distributed considering political affiliation’.
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Measles concerns: ‘Health Department officials stealing vaccine fridges’
Drug inspector alleges he was suspended for pointing out theft.
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Raiwind meeting: Shahbaz fine-tunes 15-member Punjab cabinet
Most ex-ministers find their way into new setup likely to be unveiled today.
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PML-N finalises Punjab Cabinet, Rana Sanaullah to be senior minister
Zakia Shah Nawaz, Raja Ashfaq Sarwar, and Malik Nadeem Kamran will also be in the Punjab Cabinet.
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Gas Cylinder Installation: Workshops lacking certification closed
Strict measures have been taken by the district administration against workshops without certificates from OGRA.
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Seminar ‘Model pharmacy to be set up at GCUF’
Hussain urges the pharmacy students to remain committed to serving humanity.
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Allied Hospital needs more funds for burn unit equipment
MS says allocation became inadequate on account of the delay.
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CNG kits: Van drivers stage protest over laboratory delay
‘Vehicle examiners not returning our cylinders on stipulated time’.
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Regulation and enforcement: MDA acts against 25 ‘illegal’ housing colonies
DCO says the colonies owed the government Rs500m.
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Contempt of court: LHC waives fine on PIDA MD
Main case relisted; next date of hearing to be fixed by registrar’s office.
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PIC compensation payment soon
The owners assured the court that Rs300,000 will be paid for each death and Rs50,000 to each affected person.
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Auction: No bids yet again for Shahpur Kanjran cattle market
Potential contractors want assurances before they participated in the auction.
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Equal before law: ‘How dare a Christian slap me’
13 men accused of beating up 3 women; Police say the Christian family is being ‘used’ by the landlord’s rivals.
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Devolution: PTI to push for early holding of local elections
PTI won’t accept devolution of power formula introduced by former president General (retd) Musharraf, says Chaudhry

















































