Punjab

WWF Pakistan intends to get 10 schools to register in the first year of its Green School Certification programme.

He says current punishment for corruption –10 years in prison – is not enough of a deterrent.

USAID launches its Small Grants and Ambassador’s Fund Programme.

Universities awarded grants under the USAID-sponsored Pre-STEP programme’s first round.

Woman withdraws complaints saying she erred in nominating the accused.

Lawsuit claims Rs2.5 million in damages for allegedly blocking SIM without reason and without consent.

Fire destroys shops on first and second floors of city’s main market for mobile phone and computer products.

Madadgar project coordinator expresses dissatisfaction with efforts made by govt to defend human rights.

Degree requirements completed in 2009, plagiarism software introduced in 2010.

Farmers want procurement prices adequately revised.

Legislation will govern formation of trade unions, relations between industries and their workers.

A total of 280 students graduate from Beaconhouse National University this year.

Judge retires after attaining the age of superannuation.

Several canals will remain closed between December 26 and January 30 for the annual de-silting operation.

Shia representatives express concern over ban imposed on a number of zakirs during Ashura.

Cash and gold saved up for daughters dowry was destroyed in the fire, claims widow.

Sanaullah wants governor to resign for leaving without handing over charge to speaker.

Students and teachers protesting against changes in higher education system storm Punjab Assembly building.

Dr Muhammad Arshad Rana had challenged re-appointment of Dr Rashid Jooma as DG Health.

‘I don’t know why the fight took place,’ the principal says.

Fee deposits of 12 colleges not credited to public exchequer for 8 years.

Parveen said that Kareem wanted to get rid of her now that his sister was a widow.

Medical reps clash with hospital staff a week into recently imposed ban.

Petitioner seeks removal of Interior Minister Rehman Malik as senator.

Punjab government asked whether the marked land falls in its jurisdiction.

Protesters in front of the Press Club raise slogans against gender discrimination.

The parking plaza in Liberty cost Rs500m.

Members seemed more interested in what appeared to be private gossip.

In addition to 22,000 uniformed cops 2,000 officials in plain clothes will monitor the majalis.

Justice Ijaz Ahmad Chaudhry will take oath today to succeed the incumbent.

SNGPL says it cannot devise or amend policies, follows government instructions.

Graduates instructed not to take bribes.

Sanaullah says heads of two intelligence agencies replaced to enhance security.

Hana says UNIDO would provide financial and technical assistance to the help modernise the industry.

56 others nominated, Police recover gold, cash and cattle from accused.

Pakistan women’s cricket team steals the show at the unveiling of the ICC World Cup trophy.

Speakers say support extended to Kashmiri cause by media and Indian intelligensia has weakened Indian govt stance.

LHC Rawalpindi Bench issues notice to Govt of Punjab through Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority.

Many have begun to open daycare centres at the office for their employees’ children.

Contrary to earlier reports that the local govt was going to ban them from markets, female vendors are welcome.

Thirty-two candidates including seven current members are vying for the 22 seats up for election.

Conference to be held in the Environmental Law Centre of the Punjab University.

Hussain is also accused of keeping wife locked inside a house in Ahmedpur East for about three hours.

Teams of City Division police raids areas with sizable Afghan populations and rounds up people without ID.

Several PML-N voters say that Sardar Zulfiqar Khosa has not so far asked them to support the PML-N candidate.

Sialkot DHQ hospital and THQ hospitals in Daska, Sambrial and Pasrur have not received zakat funds for three years.

Slum dwellers refuse to vacate land, government determined to move them.

Computer system of SNGPL out of order; consumers receive faulty bills.

DCO celebrates ‘special Olympics’ with Tanzeemul Lisan students.

Raiwind Road will be off limit for vehicles, as up to 700,000 expected at the first phase of the Tableeghi Ijtema.