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‘Submit report on implementation of anti-smoking law’
Petitioner submitted that court direct action against use and sale of shisha in cafes and restaurants.
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Crime against women: Two FIRs after medical test confirms assault
Amina*, 18; Batool*, 13; sexually assaulted allegedly by neighbours.
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Apathy hour
In the National Assembly, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has set a tradition of answering the questions himself.
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Power outages: PEPCO told to submit schedule for VVIPs’ residences by Feb 10
Federal govt’s reply sought in plea challenging surcharges.
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96 FIRs registered under Anti Terrorism Act in 2011 were bogus
Addl IG says wrongly implicating rivals is ‘common’.
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Women’s rights: Activists say enforcement lags behind law making
Greater female representation in parliament termed positive.
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Freewill marriage: Joiya men assault Baloch family
Attack on Haq Nawaz’s family for latter’s marriage to his daughter, one kidnapped, three injured.
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Punjab Assembly: Deputy speaker loses patience with ministers
Chair, education minister can’t name the sports minister.
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Sculptors’ paradise: Artists inspired by nature, technology
Hairy newborn, human representation made of electronic parts and tree with 3 million roots on display at NCA.
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Foreign aid workers kidnapped from Multan
The workers were returning after visiting flood victims in Kot Addu when armed men abducted them.
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Punjab Assembly: Exasperated speaker rules no session on Friday if members don’t show up
No treasury member, not even Law Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan, present; education minister walks out mid-session.
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LHC seeks report on implementation of anti-smoking law
Petitioner submitted that court direct action against use and sale of shisha in cafes and restaurants.
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Two girls abducted, gang raped
FIRs have been lodged against the accused, but are still at large.
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Sri Lankan team attackers among 14 arrested in 2011: Police
The 6 terrorists were arrested while planning an attack on an important building on Mall Road, Lahore.
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Trying dead military dictators not possible, says LHC
Musharraf is already being tried in a Pindi court: CJ.
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Women’s rights: Activists, experts discuss effect of political instability on legislation
Following devolution to provinces, progress made for the cause appears to have been reset.
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Indian politician-actor Shatrughan Sinha expected to meet Nawaz Sharif
Sinha came to Pakistan to attend PILDAT session.
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Graft hunting: Irregularities in Red Crescent Society unearthed
FIA starts investigations on the basis of charge-sheet from the society’s chairman.
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Court room turns into battlefiled
2 groups of lawyers beat each other up, throw chairs.
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VC’s re-appointment: Petitioner told to file rejoinder on February 2
Dr Sheikh said the govt should give new candidates opportunity.
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Sri Lankan team attack: Arrest warrants for 3 accused re-issued
A month after the last hearing, police still unable to arrest absconders.
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Tribal concerns: Jirga vows to protect the people
Meeting of elders to devise strategy to curb rising incidents of kidnapping for ransom and target killing in district.
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Yellow Cab Scheme: 11 get brand new cabs
Delivery letters have also been sent to another 113 people in Bahawalnagar.
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NCA thesis: The textile magicians
Fabric with metallic finish, revived Baloch embroidery, soundproofing panels and a memory chest steal the show.
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Quantum leap: Man jumps into tandoor for cellphone
Friends bought a new cell phone for the daring man.
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JuD promises Imran Khan treat at Difa-e-Pakistan convention
Imran Khan, Jamaat-e-Islami chief Munawar Hassan, Awami League chief Sheikh Rasheed to attend rally, say JuD.
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PPP or PPPP?: LHC calls on AGP’s acumen
Asks for advice on maintainability of petition challenging PPP registration, Awan's notification as vice president.
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DG Khan lawyers protest Babar Awan’s licence suspension
Lawyers say Supreme Court has overstepped jurisdiction as only bar councils can revoke licences.
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Revisiting history: LHC petition seeks investigation into Kargil
Nation deserves to know the truth about what really happened 13 years ago, says petitioner.
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‘Wise’ Ahsan can’t do much for federal govt: Sanaullah
‘PML-N joker’ not in his right mind: Basra.
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CCPO assures lawyers community of action against Warraich's killers
Ahmad Raza Tahir says culprits will be brought before the law to be awarded exemplary punishment.
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Road blocked over property dispute
Widow allegedly threatened with acid attack for refusing to give up house.
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Nerves of steel: Workers protest sealing of steel mill
Mills sealed for using dirty fuel, officials say they must install scrubbers.
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Heritage slight: Shah Ruknuddin Aalam tomb in shambles
Caretakers say boundary wall is collapsing, building needs major work.
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‘Who takes the oath, not who administers it is important’
Lahore High Court validates CJ’s oath administered by Governor Khosa.
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Punjab Assembly: Govt to re-table 19 bills in 33rd session
Expected to move anti-PM, pro-courts resolutions.
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3 galleries of Lahore Museum to be repaired
General Gallery closed for roof work.
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Request: Centre urged to exempt public transport from CNG holiday
Work on first phase of Bus Rapid Transit project to begin in February.
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Swept by Tsunami: Sunni Tehreek contemplates joining PTI
Sunni Tehreek chief says decision to join PTI not yet final.
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Urban transport: 575 new buses to arrive in Lahore
100 buses from China to be available in February.
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Harassment: Red Crescent chairman gets pre-arrest bail
Bashir was granted bail against surety bonds worth Rs50,000 and a guarantee by singer Warris Baig.
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A day after Chehlum bombing: Amidst mounting toll, gloomy Khanpur mourns its dead
Another bomb found, defused near the site of first blast; protests staged across Punjab.
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Misappropriation: Former FIA man remanded till Jan 19
Ghaffar is one of the employees sacked on misappropriation charges.
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‘Fake’ encounter: Victim’s parents pardon police officials
The judge had asked for DSP’s medical record at the last hearing.
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Man burns himself after being refused ‘drug money’
Hameed has over 60 per cent burns; Doctor says survival chances are low.
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‘I was in Bagram for 5 years and prisoners were tortured’
Statement of a Pakistani prisoner submitted in court as rejoinder.
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Quality control: ‘Model United Nations offer more than bonfires, concerts’
MUNs more frequently held but quality of debating is questionable.
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Yellow Cab Scheme: Thank you for the cab but where can I park it?
Transport department says city government is dragging its feet on setting aside parking lots for yellow cabs.
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Violence against women soars in Punjab: Report
Aurat Foundation releases biannual report.
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‘Illegal’ demolition: DCO told to explain ‘church property’ demolition
To file reply today, affected community continues to protest.