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Bina’s collection: A revival of traditional motifs
Nominally-priced collection, titled “Nomadic Voyage of Colours”, is becoming popular among buyers and onlookers alike.
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Voicing students: Model United Nations conference concludes
The committee on Pakistan National Assembly debated the issue of ‘Kalabagh Dam’.
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‘Yakjehti Mela’: Colours and culture revive passion
The event emphasised purely cultural and social perspectives, trying to keep their identity and traditions alive.
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Thefts on rise: Dude, where’s my car?
There seems to be no stop as 70 cars were reported stolen last week in January.
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In camaraderie: Students pay tribute to Kashmir
Children from the twin cities artfully express their resolve for the cause of the disputed land.
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Curriculum: UHS issues new guidelines
The UHS has made the change to train students to quickly respond to emergencies and save lives.
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Charter of compassion: Sections of clergy, media ‘need it most’
Religious historian Karen Armstrong gives lecture at the Lahore University of Management Sciences.
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World Cancer Day: Reduce pollution to control cancer, says Mubarakmand
Doctors regret delay in establishment of Cancer Institute.
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Home-based workers: Stakeholders okay national policy’s adoption
Suggest a three-member board to monitor working conditions.
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Education and careers: Three-day expo begins
Various educational institutions and related businesses set up stalls to attract prospective students.
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No headway in Imanae Malik case
PMDC says it lacks authority to act against private hospitals.
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Security tightened around city shrines
Additional teams of Elite Force and 700 Mujahid squad personnel join vigilance duties.
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Clean drinking water: Citizens can now report contamination concerns
Environmental Protection Agency issues notification specifying minimal water quality standards.
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Interior ministry report: Punjab tops list of abduction cases
Province also has the most number of incidents of violence against women.
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Teacher training: 4-week workshop begins
Workshop aimed to welcome new ideas and to improve communication between teachers and students.
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Security for foreigners: Sitting ducks in Punjab
Police and provincial home dept survey says American, Chinese citizens vulnerable to attacks.
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19-point agenda for PML-N: A taste of its own medicine
PPP asks Punjab govt to remove corrupt ministers, holding local govt polls.
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Voice of Kashmir: Photo exhibition seeks to revive commitment
Over 300 pictures of historic struggle on show at Alhamra till 5th.
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Gang of ‘reporters’ arrested for extortion
A gang which employed the name of a private television channel to extort money from citizens was arrested.
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‘Compassion is the solution’
Karen Armstrong prescribes 12-step programme for getting rid of bigotry.
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Unicef survey: Malnutrition close to critical in flood-hit areas
Global acute malnutrition rate of 13.9%, severe acute malnutrition of 3.5% reported.
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14-year-old killed for refusing to marry father’s cousin
Mother says she does not want to see killers prosecuted.
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Second Danish School opens at Hasilpur
Chief Minister Punjab says government committed to providing quality education facilities to the children of the poor.
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Qartaba Chowk shooting: Families say they have been offered Green Cards
Families offered Green Cards and money for withdrawing case against Raymond Davis.
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Rape attempt at Punjab University hostel
Intruder escaped after student raised alarm.
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Cheaters caught red-handed
Students caught openly cheating on video in a B-Tech examination held at a centre in Multan.
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Nightmarish traffic on Pindi roads
Commuters blame provincial government for stalling uplift projects.
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Women working from home
There are no social security or pension benefits for home-based workers.
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PCO judges: Asma unhappy with apex court’s decision
PCO judges should be tried by the Supreme Judicial Council.
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Swine Flu: Woman dies, 2 patients await final diagnosis
Patients wait on blood tests to confirm H1N1 virus.
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Man turns sister-in-law and niece out of their own house
A man encroached upon his sister-in-law’s house and removed her from the premises.
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Katchi abadis: LDA makes allowances for small plot owners
Restrictions on uncovered area eased for land up to 5 marlas.
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‘Honour’ killing: HRCP urges govt to investigate ‘suicide’
HRCP expresses concern over reports that the police are not taking interest in investigating the case.
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Mobile dastarkhawans: DCO told to identify 100 sites
Mobile dastarkhawans would provide a meal (a plate of daal and two rotis) for Rs15 only.
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Stowaway case: Defence ministry to decide inquiry report’s fate
Access to findings being denied, says police official.
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Missing boy: Stowaway’s friend detained by intelligence agencies?
Ali Jamshed, the missing boy in the stowaway case, is said to be with intelligence agencies, alleges father.
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Murder of judge’s parents: Suspects sent to jail on 14-day remand
Third accused to appear in court for further physical remand on Feb 5.
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New Cantt-Gulberg flyover planned
Bridge would run parallel to Jinnah Flyover.
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PML-Q 'Unification Bloc' formed
Over 40 PML-Q MPAs have sought separate seats in the Punjab Assembly.
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FG College for Women: Funfair at college, a success
Main objective of the event was to generate funds for charity.
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FCC’s Philosophy Dept springs back into action
The department was re-instated last spring, and students are taking a keen interest in the subject.
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Queen Mary College’s former chowkidar denied pension
Hundreds protest against principal for not paying the chowkidar's pension.
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Pakistan Railways: Pensioners protest for monthly cheques
Pensioners protested on Walton Road and near Shalamar Gardens on GT Road after their pensions were not paid.
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Relatives murder 18-month-old over property
A one-and-a-half year old girl was murdered by her relatives over a property dispute.
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Just another brick in the wall
Police raids brick kiln in the Kotli Naano village and recovers nine people illegally detained at the site.
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Seasonal festivities: Kite flying Basant may resume this year
The Kite Flying Association is hoping that the ban will be lifted to allow kite flying on February 26 and 27, 2011.
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Sitting out fifth grade
Over 15,000 students in Sialkot have been forced to sit out the fifth grade board examination.
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Hospital building flooded with wastewater
The basement of the eight-storey Institute of Ophthalmology at Mayo Hospital is flooded with wastewater.
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Woman recounts being repeatedly bought and sold
Woman tells police she had been kidnapped nearly two years ago and sold repeatedly for the past year.
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Zardari to remove apprehensions about Khosa
Zardari will take PPP Punjab members into confidence over the appointment the governor.









































