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Shahbaz Sharif to take oath as Punjab CM on June 6: Najam Sethi
This will be the third time Shahbaz has held the Punjab CM post.
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Is Lahore ready for the modern world?
Impact of internet, mobile phones on improved quality of life.
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Preventive measures: EPD squads crack down on mosquito breeding sites
The government had directed the EPD’s Dengue Directorate to identify and eliminate the mosquito breeding sites.
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Property registration: Greek woman seeks case against six men for fraud
Says men took 27,000 euros from her for plot and then gave her forged property document.
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Environment matters: ‘Water required to preserve biodiversity in Cholistan’
Research to study rare species of plants and wildlife in the desert should be encouraged, says Islamia University VC.
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‘Stop blasphemous gathering in name of Milad’
Blasphemy case sought against two for distributing pamphlets.
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Power outages: Five traffic lights to run on solar power by June 10
Traffic signals at all 138 junctions to be converted to run on solar energy in phases.
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Right to education: 75 primary schools to be shut down
The schools were set up under the Literate Cholistan Project in 2009.
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Tailor issued notice for ruining clothes
Petitioner prayed the court to direct Ali to pay Rs50,000 as damages.
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Team work: SSP told to withdraw case against colleague
The SSP was summoned on Friday and directed to withdraw the case against the petitioner.
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LWMC ratifies waste management treaty
The participants at the conferences commended the LWMC’s operations in Lahore.
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65-year-old eyes a 6th academic degree
Abbasi already has master’s degrees in Persian, history, political science, education and Pakistan studies.
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Righting wrongs: Larger bench sought to reopen Bhagat Singh, Ghazi Ilmuddin cases
‘Judges hearing their cases had violated norms of justice’.
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Job hazard: Journalist shot dead ‘for helping police’
Two roadside vendors were also shot, one of them died.
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1999 coup: Commission demanded to investigate ‘hijacking case’
Supreme Court requested to ascertain facts, order prosecution.
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Public health: The slippery slope to drug addiction
4 million people use cannabis in Pakistan, according to UNODC report.
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After the fire: Three LDA Plaza floors to be demolished
Trust fund established for victims’ families.
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Official delay: 8,615 additional policemen await stipends
The stipends would soon be sent to the police stations concerned, says SSP Nafees.
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Accidental deaths: Seven killed in accidents in three cities
Seven others injured are said to be out of danger.
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A curious case: Security guard arrested for shooting 15-year-old
Girl claims she was shot by a Facebook friend.
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Water and Biodiversity: ‘Water shortage will become crisis if steps not taken now’
Speakers at a seminar stress the need for water conservation.
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Auf wiedersehen Pakistan: HEC needs funds to continue foreign scholarships scheme
German ambassador addresses students set for education in Germany.
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Epidemic: 23,040 children given anti-measles vaccine
431 cases reported from Bahawalpur district since January.
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Metro Bus: Drivers protest against poor working conditions
Demand cold drinking water, proper waiting area at bus depot.
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MQM leadership: Stay order sought on Altaf’s speeches
LHC judge seeks reply from PTA, federal government.
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Premiere: Not reluctant to say this film is great
Mohsin Hamid excited to see his novel come to big screen in Pakistan.
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Ring Road: Collapsed bridge had been declared dangerous
Engineers told NLC to take down cracked beam.
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Nawaz nominates Shahbaz for CM Punjab slot
Shahbaz had served as Punjab CM in the last government.
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Consumer court: Shoe shop sued for selling ‘defective goods’
The petitioner was offered a new handbag to replace the damaged one, but he did not accept it, says defendant.
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Hajj policy: LHC seeks report from ministry
Hajj quota should only be allocated to well-reputed tour operators, says CJ.
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Couple escape family’s wrath outside courtroom
LHC dismisses petition for kidnapping case against husband.
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Endowment fund: GCUF students provided Rs40 million scholarships since 2008
VC says higher education rate in Pakistan is as low as six per cent.
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Security: Lawyer gunned down just outside home
Police say motive appears to be land dispute.
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Debilitating disease: ‘A million children suffer from thalassaemia in Pakistan’
‘People should be encouraged to donate blood’.
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Mission unaccomplished: Two arrested for plot to blow up priest’s house
An accomplice was killed when the explosives went off.
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Revivers Galleria: Women, tradition and architecture
Using various themes and media to depict diverse expressions.
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Punjab University: PTV seeks return of controversial ICS teacher
According to DPCC rules, candidates cannot attempt the comprehensive paper exam more than three times.
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Blasphemy: ‘Prisoners say I deserve to die’
Defendant claims she is treated like a criminal even though her guilt has not been established.
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12 independent candidates from Punjab join PML-N in NA
Independent candidates announce decision to join PML-N after winning seats in the National Assembly.
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Fire breaks out at Lahore building
The rescue team is busy trying to put out the fire and prevent it from spreading further.
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Exhibition: 150 photographers to showcase work at Alhamra
2nd National Photographic Art Exhibition will start from May 27 at the Alhamra Art Gallery.
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Land dispute: Student shot dead, father, brother injured
Police arrest five of the 13 men nominated in the FIR.
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Bank robbery: Cop, robber die in hostage rescue
Seven bank employees taken hostage, escape unharmed.
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Consumer court: Warrants issued for 9 shop owners, doctor
Arrest warrants were issued on petitions seeking implementation of court orders.
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Art=(Love)2: ‘A refreshing change of theme’
Film had won six international awards, says the director.
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Contemporary art: Infusing the old with the new
Themes like violence, commoditisation of women, globalisation and Sufism explored.
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Measles outbreak: ‘Deaths due to ignorance, not bad vaccine’
Heads of hospitals say children could have been saved by prompt treatment.
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LHC moved to punish Altaf Hussain for ‘anti-state speech’
‘Altaf doesn’t qualify for parliament so can’t be MQM chief’.
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Balochistan’s woes: ‘There are no-go areas as there are no roads’
Caretaker CM asks for universities to take in more Baloch students.
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Public transport: 19 buses on way to ease Metro congestion
Potential Metro Bus routes at Multan Road, GT Road being assessed.

















































