Punjab

Victim Aasiya tortured for having illicit relations with a neighbour.

Sugar crisis has subsided, current effort is a safety cushion, said official.

Minister for Human Rights announces 10-day awareness raising campaign, International Human Rights Day on Dec 10.

‘Previous projects failed due to lack of funds and ADB restrictions’

Long march ends at Data Darbar in Lahore, conference announced.

The ongoing Youth Performing Arts Festival offered some entertaining performances but they have lacked good scripts.

All roads leading to Data Darbar closed as long march approaches city.

Delegation of Sikh representatives met with Prime Minister Gilani, presented him with a list of their demands.

Government to donate Rs100m to run centre.

Sunni leaders say thousands arrested in province-wide crackdown, but minister says not one protestor arrested.

Prominent artists, photographers and philanthropists attend opening.

Underground rock bands brought the Ninth Rafi Peer Youth Performing Arts Festival to life.

Daska police arrest con artist for pretending to be the health secretary.

SPARC rallies against sexual abuse involving children in the district.

Three women who were forced to perform a ‘mujra’ by a police official move court to take action against cops...

Police is searching for Yasir, accused of raping a four-year-old boy.

More than 5,000 chrysanthemum plants were displayed and twenty institutes participated in the exhibition.

Funeral held under police supervision after owner of dogs, a local landlord, pressurises police not to take action.

Sunni Ittehad council workers try to torch containers during long march in Rawalpindi.

Petition challenges government's move to allow US troops in or around Quetta.

Mohsin Hamid speaks to students about the process of writing a novel.

LHC seeks reply on the law ministry’s application that the bar’s petition against Babar Awan be dismissed.

Third day ends with NCA’s comedy act and LUMS’ dark tale of sectarian violence.

PMDC welcomes move to ban entry of medical salesmen in public hospitals during office hours.

Symposium scheduled to pay tribute to him for his services to the country, Urdu language on his death anniversary.

General secretary of eunuchs’ association alleged medical report showing death from head injury was false.

Eunuchs protested against the killing of a eunuch in Lahore, accused police officials of delaying the investigation.

Three police officials allegedly force group of girls to dance to ‘Munni badnam hui’ on police chowki all night long.

LDA has yet to respond to a letter asking it to clarify its stance on 19 allegations against it.

Few teachers familiar with current system for setting and marking Class V, Class VIII exams.

Performing Arts Festival showcases themes of terrorism, insecurity and corruption.

Father of deceased brothers alleges that Zain Bugti is behind the murders.

Police officers directed to take extra security measures to prevent terror threats during the processions.

Suspects admit link with Sipah Sahaba, Tehrik-i-Taliban, had ten grenades and two pistols in their possession.

Women’s welfare requires greater commitment to education, health.

Education minister addresses need for genuine,accurate data to effectively plan development of public, private sector.

Exotic ingredients that make up traditional holiday meal more readily available than before, say American expatriates.

Balochistan University official informs LHC that PML-N MNA Rana Zahid Hussain lied about his intermediate certificate.

Provincial government promises treatment to the woman.

Boycotted seminar because of its controversial title, accuse government of politicising religious festival.

Case adjourned for indefinite time; NAB yet to submit written statement in court.

Mother of two laid on railway tracks near the Railway Station, committed suicide.

Performances by NCA, SICAS and City School well received on opening day.

Legal and rights experts discuss constitutional amendments.

LHC gives Punjab govt one week to issue notification for the provision of medical facilities to lawyers.

Maulvi Haq Nawaz accused of impregnating 15-year-old girl.

Speakers urged govt to prevent flood-affected children from resorting to physical labour to support their families.

Civil society, FIA discuss victim identification, assistance, protection, trafficking situation at IOM seminar.

Nine arrested, family alleges police bias, said they also beat up women.

Chowkidars to take up night duty once again in all districts of the province.