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Honour crime: Man mutilated, killed on suspicion of having affair
A man’s decapitated corpse, suspected to have been a victim of ‘honour’ killing, was discovered by police officials.
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Health and sexuality: Keeping doctors away is not good for you
Health professional explains that sexual orientation mostly determined by genes and environmental factors.
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CARMA concludes: Lahore Alma winners for second year running
Lahore Alma went on to win The Convention for Aspiring Reporters and Media Anchors (Carma) for the second year.
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Seminar on Pakistan’s media: A cautionary tale
The final day of Carma showcased an engaging seminar with guests Huma Amir Shah and Kamran Shahid.
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Dual offices: Four-member bench named to hear case
Bench will resume hearing on a constitutional petition, against the president of Pakistan.
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Ticket refund: Daewoo Express GM summoned
Notice issued in response to a petition seeking damages for a ticketing mishap.
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Sui gas: More supply for homes, none for factories
Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) has suspended supply to industries.
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CM’s Secretariat: Entry restricted further over security concerns
The Chief Minister’s Secretariat at 7 Club Road have been declared off limits to private visitors and junior officials
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Turned tables: With the centre secure, all eyes now on Punjab
As the PPP-led government finds itself back in majority in the centre, the situation in Punjab has taken centre stage.
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Power outages in Punjab exceed 12 hours
DG Khan, Bahawalpur, Vehari, Khanewal, Haroonabad and Kabir Wala are worst affected due to load shedding.
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Park and Ride Plaza faces the ire of traders
Shopkeepers claim business has plummeted by 50 per cent.
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‘Only good Muslims make good judges’
Chief justice asks judges to dispense justice ‘without fear or favour’.
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Carma: The day of the anchor wannabe
Second day sees aspiring journalists judged for their onscreen confidence, new casting skills and live performance.
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Protest rallies: Taking to streets wins nurses pay protection
Dr Saeed Elahi promised a Rs5,000 allowance as pay protection to nurses regularised in service.
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Five rivers running: Of club elections, car races and birthday tributes
The Club politics and its membership of late is a replica of the degenerated ruling elite
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Provincial autonomy: Trade unions not happy with new labour law
Unions say the law allows exploitation, doesn’t guarantee minimum wage.
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Shivering to death in Sialkot
2 people die from severe cold, dozens of birds and cattle also affected.
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District Bar Elections: Mixed slogans mark the day
Members championing Taseer’s murderer seen at all bar offices before polls open.
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From the wrong side of the tracks
Railway stations in DG Khan are lying abandoned as train tracks have not been repaired.
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Keeping an eye out: CCTV cameras for banks, plazas and markets
Gujranwala RPO directs all officials to ensure that CCTV cameras and advanced video recording equipment is installed.
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No change: Several clerics condone Taseer’s murder
The Tahaffuz Namoos-i-Risalat Mahaz (TNRM) observed Friday as the Tahaffuz Namoos-i-Risalat Day.
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Urban planning: Badami Bagh bus terminal to be replaced with three at city exits
Some transporters claim they have not been consulted.
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It’s another somber day at Punjab Assembly
Raja Riaz, Sanaullah again differ on security protocols.
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Candlelight vigil: Civil society raises its voice against bigotry
Participants said that there had been incitement to violence and religious hatred had been used as a tool.
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Vegetable market: New law to remove middlemen
Punjab Agricultural Produce Marketing Act to allow the purchasers, sellers to interact directly, says official.
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Military operation demanded against katcha criminals
All Parties Convention in Rahim Yar Khan demands operation against gangs of robbers and bandits.
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Malpractice: Compensation demanded from ‘negligent doctor’
Towel removed from woman’s body a month after doctor left it inside during surgery.
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Food Street making a comeback
City govt chooses Fort Road as ‘perfect venue’ rich in culture.
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Student event: CARMA’s first day generates excitement in participants
Students thrown into real life media situation to test skills.
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Consumer court: Secretary summoned for February 8
Petitioner seeks Rs147,790 in damages from Local Government and Community Development Department.
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Medical colleges: Irregularities in foreign admissions in 2010
‘We will not register candidates admitted in violation of medical council rules’, says UHS spokesman.
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Swine flu: Health Dept prepares itself
Confirmation of several cases of swine flu in Karachi makes Punjab Health Department take preventive measures.
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VIP security: 5 Elite Force men taken off duty
Personnel suspected of links to extremist outfits.
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Criminal gangs at the helm: Punjab harbours no-go areas
Southern Punjab has become a den for criminals that have support of local sardars.
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PPP asked not to pressure investigation
Siddiqul Farooq advises PPP not to pressure the working of the joint investigation team, manipulate judicial inquiry.
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School squatters: DCO orders retrieval of 44 public schools
District coordination officer orders retrieval of 44 schools from the control of encroachers in Khanewal.
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Mourning: City closed down over Taseer’s assassination
Government offices, courts, educational institutes and markets in the Lahore remained closed on Wednesday.
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CARMA kicks off for a 4-day event
Students encouraged to pursue opportunities in the media.
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Flood victims rally against foreign NGOs
Protesters say aid distribution officers kept supplies for themselves.
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PPP workers take to the streets to protest Punjab governor’s murder
Police officials prohibited from carrying weapons during patrol.
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Local farmer sliced and diced on suspicion
Gang abducts Irshad and chops off his ears and nose taking him for an informer.
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Punjab Police: ‘New chief to face many challenges’
Javed Iqbal is said to have been reluctant initially to accept the job.
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Security: Elaborate measures taken for funeral
PPP activists take out protest and chant slogans against PML-N.
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PPP demands answers on governor’s guards
MPAs mourn loss of Taseer, worry about security as Punjab Assembly meets for brief session.
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Camels dying from virus in Cholistan
Authorities say 120,000 of the 300,000 infected camels have died.
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40 flood-affected couples tie the knot
Forty couples belonging to the flood affected areas were married in a three-day ceremony.
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Taseer’s assassination: A city shocked, hurt and silenced
The city’s streets were empty. The Mall was deserted as people stayed inside mourning Governor Taseer.
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Midnight auctions: Women being kidnapped and sold off to the highest bidder
Police have recovered five women after raids in Multan district.
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Architecture exhibition concludes early
NCA students come up with ideas on rehabilitating flood affected.
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Support system: 120 women get Rs100,000 each under BISP
Poverty survey to establish eligibility of candidates for BISP inaugurated.