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Political parties highlight their achievements towards women’s emancipation
“We promise to eradicate all forms of violence against women,” says PML-N leader.
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Tenure jobs: Clerks threaten to boycott elections
All APCA divisional presidents will meet on Tuesday to discuss strategy for their country-wide protests, says Moosa.
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Joseph Colony: ‘Minorities not be left at the mercy of religious bigots’
Governor Mahmud writes to Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif.
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Compensation measures: Cheques distributed among Joseph Colony residents
Three days deadline set for repair of homes, more cheques to be distributed today.
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Joseph Colony case: ATC sends 21 suspects to jail
Fourteen other suspects sent on a judicial remand.
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Joseph Colony: Perpetrators damaged reputation of Pakistan, says Shahbaz
Those responsible will be punished severely.
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Rights groups’ claims: Punjab govt’s extremist links ‘threaten minorities’
Provincial govt spokesman rejects the charge outright.
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Joseph Colony tragedy: Outcry against arson attacks
Rallies staged in major towns and cities; in Lahore and Karachi protesters turn violent.
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Agricultural research: Workshop on abiotic stress tolerance in plants at NIAB
Experts to discuss crop varieties resistant to drought, salinity and more.
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Procrastination: Prosecution dept slow to scrutiny late challans
More than 5,000 challans and 1,000 reports of cancellation of FIRs found lying unprocessed in mid-February.
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Gun control: 2 killed, 2 injured in celebratory firing
No complaints have been received: Saddar SHO.
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Accident and crime: 4 killed, 3 injured in road accidents
Three people were beaten up over petty issues.
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Abduction: Family accuse police of protecting suspects
Say they will block Khairpur Tamewali Road if arrests not made .
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PPP MPA to quit assembly seat in protest
Rafique asks CJ to take suo motu notice, set up commission to investigate attacks.
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Their language of love: Bapsi Sidhwa’s short story collection launched
Ceremony starts with a 30 minute delay as roads leading to the venue were blocked by protesters.
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Joseph Colony: Some homeless families left under open sky
The LDA and the Communication and Works Department has been assigned the task of rebuilding.
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Christian colony attack in violation of Islam: Allama Tahir Ashrafi
Pakistan Ulema Council chief says Islam guarantees protection of life and property of non-Muslims.
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Mob attack on Christians: Police arrest 100 suspects
Police also file criminal case against hundreds of unidentified people.
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Public nuisance: City govt joins drive against beggars
Beggars would be sent to Edhi Homes and the Subhani Welfare Centre.
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Woman, O Woman: Remembering women artists and royals
Exhibition of artefacts to stay on display till first week of April.
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Seizure of motorbikes: City police chief directed not to harass public
Court hears petition against CCPO’s order to seize unregistered motorbikes.
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Protest against sales tax: At least 150,000 power looms shut down
Associations’ presidents unanimously decide to shut down textile sector if the imposition sales tax was not withdrawn.
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Govt handout: Petitioner seeks case against conmen after failed bribe bid
Judge directs Nishtar Colony SHO to hear petitioner’s complaint.
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Shan Khusro trial: Arrest warrants issued against 17 witnesses
Khusro is accused of murdering his A-Level classmate Hamza Elahi.
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Gearing up for elections: PML-N finalise names for 11 NA seats in Sahiwal
The party forms committee to address problems in the division.
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Women’s development: Power through enterpreneurship
Project to cover 50 union councils in south Punjab.
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Water everywhere: Crop inundated in canal breach
The water also entered a nearby village and damaged many houses.
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Enforcing the ban: Thousands of kites seized
A man recently died in Gujranwala after the kite twine slit his throat.
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Fatal hit: Woman, child die in bike-bus collision
The bus driver fled but his helper was caught.
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Bike challan: Citizens, traffic warden brawl
Warden says he challaned and seized the bike because its owner had no documents.
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Hazara genocide: ‘We cannot keep the fear of our families out of our work’
A thriving art market and security concerns at home persuade some Hazara artists to stay in the city.
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Looking back: Not a single person convicted for Gojra riots
Accused were released on bail after petitioners and witnesses were pressured to withdraw their statements.
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‘More hospitals needed in south Punjab’
The 1,100-bed hospital was serving 1,500 to 1,700 patients, says Dr Akhtar.
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Rallies, conference call for larger role for women
Speaker says the society can’t progress without empowering women.
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Hooliganism: Lawyers thrash litigants
The men had come to district and sessions court to attend proceedings.
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Pid: Director general issued notice
The petitioner prayed the court to issue direction for implementation of the audit report.
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‘Sweden wants to widen bilateral ties’
Punjab governor meets Iranian consul general and Swedish ambassador.
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Contempt petition: ‘No more time to be spent on maintainability’
The court had given enough time to Advocate Sajjad to argue on the maintainability of the petition, says CJ LHC.
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Gender inequality: Right to Free Education bill draft sent to PA secretariat
Issues pertaining to female literacy and role of parents discussed at policy dialogue.
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Party tickets: 300 application forms obtained for PTI
Deadlines for nominations extended.
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‘Rumour has it’: Minister says police not taking attack on his car seriously
Car’s windscreen broken after unidentified people ‘threw stones at it’.
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International Women’s Day: Veteran activists see small victories over the years
LHCBA to provide free assistance to victims of sexual harassment.
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Eection promises: Gilani says there’s no stopping Seraiki province
Says Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz sees Seraiki province as ‘a threat to their sultanate’.
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Inauguration: Pak Tea House reopens after 13 years
‘The restaurant will again become a meeting place for intellectuals’.
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Wave of terror: Anti-Shia propaganda and threats emerge in Lahore
Pamphlets carrying threats being dropped in Shia houses.
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Yes, we can: Unsealing the glass ceiling at work with women
Top women professionals speak about how age-old prejudices can be undone.
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‘Honour’ crime: Man kills his niece, her paramour
Gets arrested and confesses to the crime.
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Women’s Day rally: ‘Inhuman, unethical’ treatment of women condemned
Participants march from Faisalabad Press Club to Circular Road.
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Energy crises: USAID sets up computer centre
‘The centre will help Mepco segregate technical losses, reduce losses’.
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FDA: Spring Festival begins today
Events to include car show, bird show, horse dance and musical programmes.

















































