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Tanzanian terror suspect picked up in DG Khan
Terror plots in Quetta, Peshawar and Karachi alleged by suspect.
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Terror suspects picked up in Lahore
Explosives and weapons seized from the three suspects.
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Punjab govt approves Rs35m for counter-terrorism department
The new department will not work under the Punjab Police and will report directly to Chief Minister Shahabaz Sharif.
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Residents vs DHA: Next stop Supreme Court
DHA taken to court over acquiring land illegally and selling it off to realtor.
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Apparent Suicide: Young man’s body found on roof top
Man's sister-in-law finds him in injured condition.
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No foreign aid: Punjab prepared ‘to face consequences’
Only 18 ongoing projects will be affected if foreign aid is stopped: Law minister.
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Hazardous cuts: Theatre assistant accused of performing surgeries
Victoria Hospital employee goes into hiding; Health Dept launches inquiry.
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Rafiq Tarar Case: Federal govt to reply by June 30
He demanded payment of his salaries and pension from December 1, 2001 to September 8, 2000.
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Conservation awards: Trophy hunting pioneer recognised
NCA graduate wins award for documentary on vulture decline.
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PPP to launch protest campaign over LHC ruling
The PPP condemns Nawaz Sharif’s meeting with separatists. These separatists have run movements against the federation.
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Merit: LHC against abuse of influence
Strict action would be taken against those involved. A directive was issued in this respect by the LHC registrar.
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SHO’s Escape: Court asks DIG to ensure arrest
The court directed the DIG to submit a report before the court today.
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Gay couple: ‘Civil union not evidence of marriage’
Petition seeking registration of case for gay marriage disposed of.
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Adjourned: Facebook plea to be heard today
The court adjourned the hearing as the deputy attorney general could not come to the court.
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Qurtaba Chowk shooting: Punjab govt will produce families on May 23
‘Govt is trying to prolong the case and waste the court’s time’.
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Symbolic gesture: Punjab to turn down US grants, but not loans yet
Rs19b grants for south Punjab education and municipal projects to be rejected.
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Four arrested from female seminary in Gujranwala
Alleged terrorists were hiding inside all-female seminary. Police say two bombs found, administration denies.
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Patriotic Poetry: Mushaira for national solidarity
The poetry recitation has been arranged by the district government and will be attended by noted poets of the country.
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Price Fixing: DPCC sets new rates for items
District Price Control Committee, Jhang has fixed the rates of various daily use commodities.
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Buffalo bail: refusing to cow down before the cops
Mustafa said that he became enraged because he had also been disinherited by his father over the incident.
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Social Services: Baitul Mal provides medical aid
“We are hoping to streamline our services so that it is easier to keep track of financing new schemes”.
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Special Concerns: Deaf students protest for university
Punjab special education secretary had announced setting up a higher secondary school for hearing impaired children.
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Child Rape: Four-year-old raped by neighbour
Haroon was publically flogged, Aasia is reportedly in critical condition.
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Serial paedophile: Police charge man with 7 child rape cases overnight
Lawyers said police were under a lot of pressure to catch the serial rapist.
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Environment: Lesco issued NOC in public hearing
They emphasised the importance of public hearing and the role of Environmental Protection Agency.
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Employment contract: High Court asks federal govt to check its law
The LHC has asked the federal government under which law Rana Zahid Mahmood had been functioning as the DG, NAB.
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‘We need to solve ours problems on our own’
He said that the lack of leadership in Pakistan had brought the country to its current political and security point.
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Fenced in: Shopkeepers to move court to stop Bhatta Chowk wall
MPA says wall necessary to ensure smooth flow of traffic.
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College Of Art And Design: Calligraphy exhibition opens
Prof Kamran said man’s aesthetic sense distinguished him from other living beings.
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Bank of Punjab Scam: Bail hearing adjourned till 23rd
Khan’s counsel Mehmood Sheikh argued that case was investigated by more than 1 officer with differing outcomes.
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Murder of advocates: LBA to punish lawyers who represent accused
Supreme Court Bar Association president Asma Jahangir condemned the murder of Advocate Anjum Akbar.
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Waste dumping: EPD asks Irrigation to line Hadyara drain
Irrigation Dept says doesn’t have the money for lining project.
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Long arm of the law: SHO flees court as judge sentences him to jail
Police official had failed to produce evidence and witnesses in court.
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Counter move: Unification Bloc could challenge CEC’s eligibility
Supreme Court likely to be moved if CEC dismisses dissenters’ plea.
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PEPCO shuts down six grid stations, cut power to Lahore airport
Essential operations working on generators.
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Police arrest three TTP members in Chakwal
Arrested men confess to attacking and looting NATO supply trucks, suicide jacket and explosive material recovered.
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Raymond davis saga: Victim’s family relocates to Toba Tek Singh
Father, two brothers living in Toba Tek Singh, says family received Rs 100 million as Diyat.
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It’s time to say ‘no’ to foreign aid: Shahbaz Sharif
Chief Minister Punjab says country should focus on trade rather than foreign aid.
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Cops & Robbers: Robbery suspect injured in encounter
A man was injured during a police encounter on Monday. The incident took place in the New Multan area.
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Robbery: Police arrest 2 gang members
The gang had stolen a total of Rs200,000, gold ornaments and an ultrasound machine.
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Applications: Gurmani Foundation scholarship
A UAF spokesperson said that preference would be given to female candidates.
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Kicking the habit: Putting his best foot forward
Ghulam Hussain’s ‘indestructible’ feet have become famous in the village.
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Hospital death: Family disallow autopsy after negligence claim
Police say they were doing their job until complaint was withdrawn.
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Penalty: Murder convict awarded death sentence
Judge Saeedullah Mughal also directed the convict, Adeel, to pay Rs0.2 million fine to the family of the deceased.
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Punjab University: New website launched
PU’s IT deputy director Mujtaba Ali Gondal briefed the vice-chancellor about the features of the new website.
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Double Murder: Man arrested for beauty salon killings
A man has been arrested for the murders of his wife and her niece in Barkat Market.
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Conference: Celebrating 100 years of Urdu literature
“The conference was about how religion, dignity and honour influence ideas," said Asif Ziauddin.
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Saudis have banned Hajj quotas, LHC told
‘Govt discriminating in allotting quotas to private tour operators’.
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Woman accuses police officials of kidnapping her
Uzma Bibi says the men demanded Rs0.5 million for her release.
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SAFMA seminar: ‘Politicians should make national security policy’
Speakers call for parliamentary oversight of defence spending and foreign policy formulation.