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Ephedrine quota case: A case of a ‘law-abiding’ narcotics producer?
Accused given clean chit after allegedly benefiting from illegal quota and using it for illicit purposes.
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Misuse of funds: LHC issues notices for May 8
Petitioner also alleged that the NPF welfare funds were being distributed among officers.
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Football ground: SHO summoned again for comments
Petitioner says about a dozen men took down lighting poles and goalposts and stole uniforms and kits.
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South Punjab: ‘BNAP, JUI-F will bring revolution’
‘Candidates who back autonomy for Bahawalpur will win in next elections’.
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Administrative matters: A power vacuum without the CM, CS
Punjab govt spokesman says there is ‘no need’ for concern.
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General house: For LBA, Obama is the terrorist
The lawyers boycotted the courts on the call of the Punjab Bar Counsel and the LBA.
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Section-144: ‘PML-N mall rally did not violate law’
LHC earlier made a clear order to stop processions, rallies or gatherings on The Mall.
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Torture of inmates: Civil Judge to start inquiry today
Medical board will brief a civil judge about the examination of 21 inmates it carried out on Wednesday.
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Sialkot shootout: Appellants say judges were killed in a planned operation
The prisoners-cum-captors wanted freedom in return for release of judges.
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Pak-US ties: ‘Exchange of musicians will improve understanding of cultures’
‘Audience response has encouraged us to arrange more events in future’.
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‘Saeed, Makki’s protection govt’s responsibility’
Difa-i-Pakistan Council wants Zardari to cancel his India visit.
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‘What are the minimum needs of quality education?’
Govt’s laptop scheme comes under fire on final day of regional seminar.
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Public transport: Work on next phase of bus track from next month
Bus-only bridge to be built from Qurtaba Chowk to MAO College.
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Punjab government to crack down on sale of free laptops
Lahore police ordered to keep an eye on markets dealing with laptops.
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Honour Killing: Two women shot dead by brother-in-law
Accused and his accomplice flee scene, raids being conducted for early arrest.
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Kidnapping case: Punjab minister dogged by Sapna controversy resigns
Dost Muhammad Khosa had fallen out of favour with Punjab CM, PML-N following a number of serious allegations.
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PPP in Punjab: President promises federal funds for MPs
Neither the CM, nor any Punjab govt official, came to receive the president at the airport.
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Gas leak: One injured in gas pipeline blast
Residents of the area said that the explosion was so loud that it could be heard in the surrounding areas.
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Delegation: Govt Murray College to get university status
Principal said college was short of classroom; urged the Punjab government to establish a new campus for the college.
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‘Police inaction’: Relatives create ruckus after driver shot
Rickshaw driver Hafiq Liaqat was standing outside his house when two motorcycle riders opened fire.
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Time does not heal all wounds: Man’s nose, lips cut over 8-year-old dispute
He will need a plastic surgery and take nearly two months to recover.
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Sialkot jail shootout case: Ex-Superintendent asked about contraband in jail
LHC judge asks if inmates were supplied drugs, guns and prostitutes.
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Alleged kidnappers attacked at Sessions Court
Accused submit plea for protection from complainants.
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Protocol issues: Arts Council director accused of beating guard
Watchman says director was angry at him for refusing protocol to his guests.
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Football club accuses PHA official of theft, vandalism
Petitioner says official plans to use football ground for weddings.
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Model Bazaar: Differences between MPA, MNA delay project
Constructed eight months ago, market is yet to start functioning.
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Franco-Pak relations: ‘Great opportunities for trade between EU and Pakistan’
Ambassador says both Pakistan and France want to avoid ‘clash of civilisations’.
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Re-examining education: ‘Security states can’t put their children first’
Regional seminar examines hurdles in children’s education.
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Indus dolphin conservation: 3-pronged strategy suggested
‘Impose penalty on people who harm or kill a dolphin, check illegal fishing’.
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Shangla development funds: IHC issues stay order on PML-Q legislator’s petition
Amir Muqam claimed federal govt cancelled his development schemes after he resisted his party's move to join govt.
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Sialkot jail shooting: 'Drug abuse, prostitution rife in jails'
Justice Mazhar Iqbal Sidhu was hearing appeals against acquittal of police officers in 2003 Sialkot jail shootout.
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Domestic feud: Man throws acid on wife in Sheikhupura
The attack acid mostly damaged the lower part of Sumaira's body. Punjab Chief Minister takes notice of incident.
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Disappearance: Sapna’s family granted interim bail
The suspects were ordered to submit surety bonds of Rs50,000 each.
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Murder or suicide?: ‘Runaway’ jumps off car, dies
Father accuses girl’s paramour of murder.
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TMO ordered to deseal factory
Petitioner’s counsel says owner, employees detained for 26 hours.
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Police uniform: IG wants proposals by next meeting
Announces two-day refresher course for DPOs.
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Brutal beating: Police to seek seminary teacher’s remand today
Doctors say recovery from wounds in back, legs will take a month.
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Sabzarar encounter: Chief minister’s acquittal challenged
Mother of victim says appeal delayed due to husband’s death.
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Acid attack: Police accused of protecting suspects
Victim has lost her ability to reproduce in attack that burnt lower portion of her body.
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Fuel price hike: Politicians join protesters in southern Punjab
Mainstream parties, clerks’ association demand petrol price revision.
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Gypsy mela and women expo: Folk songs, handicrafts and women’s rights
The event ends today at the Children’s Library Complex.
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PU VC’s re-appointment: ‘High Courts cannot take suo motu action’
Akram Sheikh takes over as Mujahid Kamran’s counsel, given time till May.
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Architectural heritage: Doors to the past
Collector seeks to develop market for restored antique furniture, fixtures.
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Madrassa children ‘severely’ tortured for plucking flowers
Three children under the age of 5 tortured by madrassa teacher for plucking flowers from garden.
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Woman dies from burns
The deceased as well as her husband, Maqbool Ahmed, were hospitalised with burns injuries three days ago.
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Wheat procurement: Campaign to begin on April 20, says DCO
Gunny bags will be distributed to farmers from April 15 and the procurement of wheat campaign will start from April 20
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Recovery of missing girl: Gujrat DPO given a week
Lahore High Court reprimands police for ‘putting up girl’s photo across city’.
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Homicide?: Wife accused of killing tenant farmer
Police say bruises on neck suggest he was strangled and dumped in the canal.
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Honour killings: Man shoots wife for ‘talking’ to his relative
Woman chopped on suspicion of ‘loose morals’.
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Bar association: ‘Provision of electricity should be a fundamental right’
LHCBA to form a permanent load shedding committee until the crisis ended.