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Rule of law: LHC issues notices in Doongi Ground case
The commissioner and top LDA officials summoned.
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‘World temperatures can go up 2 degrees by 2050’
80 per cent of Pakistan’s fresh water was not being utilised.
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Youth festival: ‘Heartening’ participation at union council games
Minister says prisoners winning in the competitions would get remission.
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Development priorities: ‘Sheikhupura Industrial Zone is a waste of resources’
Pervez Elahi says Faisalabad Industrial Estate should be completed.
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Land acquisition: LHC dismisses petition against garment city
The court had reserved verdict last week and stayed the process of land acquisition.
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Altercation: Bahawalpur admin pitched against NBP
Lodges a case against National Bank officers; bank employees protest in many districts.
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Tragedy: Four children die from ‘toxic food’
They were taken to Bahawal Victoria Hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
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Seeking demages: Shop owner sued for ‘defective’ furniture
Mehmood claimed that “substandard, imbalanced” table was delivered to him.
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Three killed in road accidents
Truck driver arrested, van driver flees.
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Forced abortion: Comments sought on petition against husband
asked the court to direct the SHO to register a case against her husband for committing a criminal act.
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Lower courts: Govt given last chance to submit reply in judicial allowance case
'A committee has been formed but is yet to finalise recommendations'.
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Illegal business: Worker killed, another injured in gas cylinder blast
The roof of the factory came down and glass windows of the adjacent buildings were broken.
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Entry tests: Teaching applicants want NTS test requirement waived off
Candidates for teaching posts protest in front of the DCO office.
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Triple murder: Husband, brother-in-law turn out to be murderers
Police said the woman’s brother-in-law had developed interest in her.
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The art of film: ‘NCA’s role in revival of Pakistani cinema is critical’
The screening will continue until January 26.
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NCA theses: From the inspired to the inspiring
Students raise issues such as saving coral reefs, stereotypes and the energy crisis.
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Public health: ‘DCOs told to supervise anti-polio campaign’
Special check posts to be established at transit points between provinces.
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Women empowerment: ‘Special legislation required to prevent acid attacks’
Rehabilitated acid victims at the seminar share their experiences.
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Candle vigil: ‘Aitzaz and Aslam’s death should not be in vain’
Govt must stop insisting on dialogue with terrorists, civil society activists say.
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Wildlife protection: LHC issues notice to federal govt on hunting of birds
Petition states each Dec millions of birds migrating to Pakistan are hunted in violation of international conventions
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LBA elections: Police arrest lawyer accused of firing
Lawyer is accused of firing shots in air to celebrate their candidate’s victory at district bar association elections.
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Robbery suspect: Police record sought in bail application
Stolen cash and worth of valuables in these cases amounted to Rs1.5 million.
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Plantation drive: Interns to help Faisalabad PHA
Horticultural experts from the UAF will also be asked for help.
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Crime clean-up: Police arrest two gangs of robbers
Dhallay police arrests 5 members of a gang of robbers on tip off, Aroop Nagar police arrests 3 robbers red-handed.
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Virus alert: Polio found in sewage samples, emergency declared in Multan
The Health Dept has been told to cancel all holidays for staff.
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Security: Arrangements made for Eid Miladun Nabi
Bahawalpur Regional Police Officer Shahid Hanif says nearly 3,000 police officials will be on duty.
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Local polls: Disappointed candidates criticise ECP
The list of candidates and their symbols was to be published on Monday.
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Celebration mode: City gears up for Eid Miladun Nabi
LWMC will clean 100 procession routes with 1,000 workers on duty in three shifts.
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Representation of people: LHC summons federal agencies
Court was asked to summon tax, police records of election candidates.
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12 companies qualify for Solar Park bidding
Solar energy project to be role model for the energy sector, chief minister says.
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Gearing up: PTI to go solo in Punjab local body polls
Ejaz Chaudhry says party could consider seat adjustment with local parties in upper Punjab districts.
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Robber killed in encounter
In encounter with police at Masyari in Murree tehsil, alleged robber was shot dead, his 3 accomplices were arrested.
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Peoples’ poet: Sons are still named after Faraz
Lovers dot on his mundane couplets as fondly as political activists take fire from resistance-ringing poems.
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Reacquainting with history: Narankari - a bazaar with a past, but no future
Settled by Sikhs of yore, oldest bazaar in Potohar region is dilapidated, lacks basic facilities.
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Festive look: Twin cities to host Eid Milad processions
Security plan chalked out; understanding spirit of religion is need of the hour, urge citizens.
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Heinous crime: Woman attacked with acid
Police said the victim was travelling with her husband and brother when 2 men threw acid on her face and fled.
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Conserving heritage: Architects hit a wall while restoring walled cities
Reconstruction projects in inner cities of Lahore, Multan had some success stories, some failed attempts.
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‘Gymkhana Club not a commercial entity’
The Excise and Taxation Dept barred from sealing club premises.
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Planning ahead:‘Empowerment of youth necessary for progress’
Poverty and extremism can be tackled by encouraging investment, says the CM.
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South Asian cities: ‘If 40% of Lahore walks, why change it just for the car drivers?’
The city that suits itself to people living in it is better than one that spends to attract people.
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Rural hospitals: YDA proposes two-month tours
The YDA has sent its plan for the RHCs and the BHUs to the government, the USAID, the WHO and the UNICEF.
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Lawyers’ representation: District bars get new leadership
Eight booked in Faisalabad for raucous celebration.
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Safety checks: Police pick up 63 suspects during operation
A police spokesman says that during the operation, the police also arrested nine proclaimed offenders.
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Activism and awareness: ‘Recognise those who died for peace’
Youth trained to promote social harmony.
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Go by the book: Whither libraries?
Almost non-existent reading culture is a cause for concern for academics.
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Eid Miladun Nabi processions: More than 6,000 personnel to perform security duty in twin cities
In the capital, where the main procession will be taken out from Sector G-7, the police will be assisted by Rangers.
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Rental ruckus: Two killed over rent issue
After tiring of exchanging blows, two men took out pistols and shot at each other.
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South Asian cities conference: Lahore’s dirty business is inspiring other Punjab cities
Today Lahore's nine million people generate nearly 5,500 tonnes of solid waste per day.
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Robbers stealing cotton worth Rs 6 million arrested
Robbers forced the driver and conductor out of the truck.
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‘Convincing’ cop: At Racecourse Police Station, SHO runs from filing FIRs
Crime rate in the area on sharp rise despite protests; low case registration artificially suppresses numbers.