Punjab
More News
-
Fashion: ‘I want my work to be more than pretty dresses’
Khurram’s latest collection derives inspiration from the work of Faiz Ahmad Faiz.
-
Iqbal Hussein: ‘His works make you smile and cringe’
Ejaz Gallery hosts an exhibition of fresh work from Hussein.
-
Emergency services: International team to hold workshops
Edhi Ambulance Services, Rescue 1122, UHS students, faculty to take part.
-
Mass marriage ceremony: For better or worse
72 couples tie the knot in ceremony organised by Madina Foundation.
-
Examining the system: Still in search of proper results
Thousands of intermediate students take to the streets against BISE to demand final result cards.
-
Dengue inquiry committee: CM should not be so easily manipulated, says CJ
Chief minister ‘made’ to curtail committee powers, court told.
-
Punjab misses its own deadline…again
A cabinet meeting decided to postpone local elections by another six months.
-
Domestic labour: ‘Punjab has most violence against child workers cases’
National conference on issue planned for October 29.
-
Public Disorder: Lahore saw 65 incidents in September, second only to Multan
As many as 418 incidents of public disorder took place in the province in September.
-
Rights and obligations: Traders assault protesting health workers on The Mall
Traders say protesters will no longer be allowed to ruin their businesses.
-
JI seeks Presidential pardon for Mumtaz Qadri
JI says anybody can file mercy plea for the person concerned, urges Zardari to consider in "public interest".
-
Detained in Bagram: LHC tells govt to seek access to Pakistani prisoners
Judge tells govt to do more to ensure prisoners get legal rights.
-
Khosa accuses govt of torturing Ayesha Malik
Says federal govt committed to eradicating use of torture.
-
Health Concerns: Dengue’s deadly toll continues
Six deaths occurred due to dengue fever during the last 24 hours
-
Officers responsible for jeeps’ burning to be revealed Saturday
Colleagues say SP failed to assess the gravity of the sitaution.
-
Child rape case: Doctor finally reveals medical findings
Prosecution seeks medical exam of accused too.
-
Elite Force, park guards fight over woman
Versions vary from rescuing the woman to allegations of ‘immoral activities’.
-
Awan warns against ‘treason’
Speaks out against PML-N’s rally but has no objection to PTI’s rally.
-
Murder trial: Pir denies chopping up follower to wipe off debt
Police say pir, accomplice provided information only killers would know.
-
Education boards: Intermediate students protest automation hiccups
Gujranwala board office vandalised; Chairman says rechecking requests will now be processed free of charge.
-
Conference on torture: ‘Police are biggest torturers’
‘Physical abuse of suspects and families most common investigation method’.
-
New province: PML-Q submits resolution on South Punjab in PA
‘The resolution is a litmus test for PML-N,’ says Mohsin Leghari.
-
Multan railway employees still not paid despite SC's order
Multan railway station and employees’ colony remain without electricity for seventh day.
-
Students protest in Gujranwala, Gujrat
Students block GT Road by burning tyres to protest against errors in intermediate results.
-
Dengue claims 8 more lives in Lahore
Dengue claims eight more lives in Lahore, total number of infected patients reaches 17,500.
-
Judicial commission: ‘Punjab’s corruption must be investigated’
In a letter to the federal govt, Punjab PPP wants seven areas examined.
-
Legal behaviour: No crying out to ‘My lord’
‘Addressing judges by the title and bowing before them is against Islam’.
-
Breast cancer: ‘20-year-olds must get exams every 3 months’
Seminar examines the fastest spreading cancer in Asia.
-
Dancers lose plea for protection against police harassment
Judge sees plea as ‘attempt to legalise’ business; petitioner defends ‘tradition’.
-
Police torture: ‘Most confessions are extracted under duress’
Recent report documents 341 cases of police torture in Faisalabad in 2011.
-
HBW Day: Home-based workers await their dues
Many events planned to mark region-wide day to recognise workers.
-
Urban development: MM Alam to be developed as two-way road
Road works to begin in 15 days, other redevelopment plans put on hold.
-
Jamatud Dawa head blames journalists of supporting anti-jihad spirit
Saeed accuses journalists of furthering propaganda against jihad and defense of Pakistan.
-
Dengue claims 4 lives in Lahore, one in Peshawar
Total number of dengue patients has crossed 17,500.
-
LHC directs court to halt references against Sharifs
References on hold till November 17; Sharifs say they’re unlawful.
-
Protest for salaries: Unpaid Punjab teachers win court battle
CJ chides govt for “abdicating its responsibility” of paying salaries.
-
CCPO: Establishment Division to prepare new summary
petition of the CCPO challenging the delay in his promotion from grade 20 to 21.
-
Disciplinary Action: Sharif orders action over intermediate results delay
Officials suspended responsible for delay in announcement of intermediate results.
-
Matrimonial mishap: No ‘money back guarantee’ in marriage
Guzri married Nasreen only to be told she was already wed.
-
Media matters: LHC moved against ‘PTV-Zee deal’
Petitioner asks court to replace PTV boss as he once worked for Indian channel.
-
Who you gonna call?: Patient in coma allegdly due to negligence
Family says hospital took 3 hours to arrange an ambulance.
-
Booze money: Man stabs wife 13 times for not handing over salary
Munazza left husband because he was a drug addict and alcoholic. He still demanded she pay him to ‘stay away’.
-
New medical colleges: Health Dept told to stop admissions
University of Health Sciences says continuing with admissions as per government policy.
-
Parents battle ‘Nawaz Sharif lovers’ over shops at girls school
Parents say shops will result in further harassment of girl students.
-
PML-N rally: ‘State machinery enlisted to ensure big DG Khan show
Revenue, Police officials corroborate; say they have to meet the target of a hundred thousand people.
-
2009 Mian Channu blast: Law enforcement agencies arrest suspected terrorist
Initial investigation reveals suspect received training from Afghanistan.
-
Dengue death toll reaches 247 in Punjab
208 new cases of dengue have been diagnosed in Punjab out of which 165 are from Lahore alone.
-
Lynching case: Condemned policemen out on bail
Petitioners say they were not present when the brothers were killed in Sialkot.
-
Dealing With Dengue: Scottish MP reviews campaign against virus
Malik’s tour will focus on Multan, Khanewal and will review ongoing public awareness campaigns by Rescue 1122.
-
Custody battles: District court hands over 6 children to mother
Musarrat said her husband had taken the children while she was at work.