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Punjab Assembly session to convene on May 29
A notification in this respect is expected to be issued within next two days.
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Commercial land: LDA auction of 21 plots tomorrow
The auction will be on an ‘as is, where is’ basis.
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Engineering consultancy: NESPAK lands irrigation project in Iraq
NESPAK Water Resources Division Vice President will travel to Iraq towards the end of the month to sign the agreement.
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‘University of Agriculture on the verge of bankruptcy’
‘30,000 students need to be trained to meet the challenges of food security’.
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City’s waste collection: a case study
Waste management reform, performance and future strategies highlighted.
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Tribute: ‘Tagore belongs to all South Asians’
Event at FC College marks 100 years since the poet was awarded Nobel Prize.
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Exhibition: Abstract in immensity ‘takes a beautiful turn’
‘The exhibit is a commentary on globalisation’.
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Blasphemy trial: Home Dept okays jail trial of Sawan Masih
Police, lawyers and judges sought jail trial for safety of accused.
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Alliance: Likeminded likely to join Tehreek-i-Insaf
Humayun Akhtar Khan visits Imran Khan in hospital.
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Elections 2013: Zardari blames ROs for PPP’s defeat in Punjab
Says he will complete his constitutional tenure.
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Beaten to death: Man found killed at home
Police says a case has been registered on the complaint of his grandson, Umar Farooq.
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Court orders: Man recovered from illegal detention
Petitioner said that ASI had arrested one of his relatives, Ghulam Ghaus, without any reason a few days ago.
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Negligent construction: Couple, daughter die in roof collapse
Three children injured, doctors say they will likely survive.
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Cruelty to animal: Cases registered against six town employees
The buffalo, fleeing from batons, fell into Rakh Branch Canal and died.
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LHC judge forced to withdraw order
Some jurists says it is ‘improper’ for the judge to withdraw his order, whether verbal or written.
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Taking to streets: 10 rickshaw drivers arrested for protesting against fines
Say most traffic wardens issue unjust fines ‘to achieve targets’ .
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Fire hazards: LDA never followed through on safety training request
Civil Defence officials say they had proposed one-week training in January.
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Governance: Helping youth better understand democracy
150 social organisations to be engaged under the project.
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System of government: Bureaucrats lobby Sharifs for plum jobs
Reception tent at Raiwind packed with supplicants.
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Vehicle registration: No new number plates for another three months
Excise and Taxation office stops accepting payment for new plates.
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Model Town courts: Magistrate latest target of lawless lawyers’ ire
Advocate defends action as protest against his nomination in FIR.
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Murder case: Brother and sister let off by complainants
Family of victim forgive accused ‘without taking diyat’.
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Summer ills: Rise in temperature lands people in hospitals
Cases of heatstroke and gastroenteritis up by 15%, doctors report.
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Fibre art: Blurring the distinction between art and fashion
Saleem depicts perceptions of the woman’s ideal figure on textile.
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LDA Plaza: Top floors likely to be razed
Engineers continue assessment of structural integrity.
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Measles: 146 new cases reported
At least 87 deaths have been reported so far.
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Government Jobs: 15,421 apply for 265 constable positions
While qualification required for the job is matriculation, applicants include many having master’s degree.
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Political Rivalry: ‘Hard task ahead for PML-N’
Ex-Punjab governor Mehmood says PML-N will have to deal with Imran Khan who will likely be a tough opposition leader.
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Mysterious death: Hafiz Saeed’s security chief murdered
Bashir was responsible for coordinating all of Hafiz Saeed’s movements.
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Justice demanded: Custodial killing sparks protest
Case registered against a sub-inspector and three constables.
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Case Registered: Police doubt robbery-murder complaint
SHO says robbery complaint might be a ruse to divert police’s attention from facts about the murder.
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Hope lives on: Keeping faith in a promise — for six years
Shamim Akhtar is hopeful that Nawaz Sharif will do something to ease her troubles.
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Post-election: ‘PTI set to become ruling party’
Hashmi says PTI would be a tough opposition in National Assembly.
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Forgotten fire
Amidst the frenzy surrounding election, the fire at LDA Plaza two days before May 11 has been virtually forgotten.
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ECP orders vote re-count in PP 198
PTI candidate in the area Wasim Khan Badozai had finished as runner up to the PML-N candidate, losing by 3,000 votes.
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Election woes: LHC suspends vote recount in Nankana
The court suspended the order and sought a reply from the election commission by May 21.
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That fruit’s not free: Vendor beaten up ‘for charging policemen’
Police claims that Tanveer is an extortionist and other vendors had complained against him.
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Creating awareness: ‘I pledge to consume energy’
500 students participate in the USAID-FESCO painting competition.
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Epidemic: 30 beds reserved for measles patients at BVH, Civil Hospital
DCO says lady health workers, nutritionists should go door to door to educate parents.
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Election duty: Teachers protest over ‘beating’ continues
Professors and Lecturers Association in Sahiwal demands transfer of returning officer.
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Endangered species: LHC seeks details of import licences
Petitioner alleges that licences were granted without proper scrutiny.
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Birth anniversary celebrations: ‘Manto was much more than a controversial writer’
Ajoka Theatre’s play depicts the hostile reception Saadat Hassan Manto got following his migration to Pakistan.
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Measles outbreak: ‘Substandard vaccines administered to children’
LHC summons hospital chiefs to explain why children are still dying from measles.
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LUMS vice chancellor to step down
June 30 will be his last day, but he will attend the June LUMS convocation as vice chancellor.
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Lahore BISE: Intermediate Part II exams from 18th
According to Lahore BISE 136,380 students 68,750 boys and 67,630 girls would sit the exam at 449 examination centres.
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Wrongful arrest: SSP, two other cops face contempt charges
Petitioner’s son was arrested despite restraining order.
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Pemra chairman: LHC to hear appointment challenge
The CJ LHC directed the registrar to put the petition before an appropriate bench.
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Academic excellence: New GCUF campus to be built in three phases
VC says GCUF taking steps to provide appropriate teaching facilities.
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Safe passage: Judge refuses to vacate stay on import of carbon dioxide
Petitioner says imported gas could be dangerous for public health.
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Here they go again: Faisalabad lawyers resume strike for LHC bench demand
The break for general elections is over.

















































