Punjab

'Research conducted in 'ivory towers' of no benefit to to the country', says President Arif Alvi

Sources say that at least 50% of coaches in Pakistan Railways are not functional

The provincial government has decided to close down kilns to reduce the spread of smog

Each union council will get Rs2.5 million for uplift projects

A total of 50 students from underprivileged communities were selected from the spelling competition

Speakers says drug addicts need family, community support to return to normal life

Tells Punjab govt it has to pay Metro Bus contractors

The survey will help identify the points of sewerage network

Provinces need freedom to tweak their LG governments as they wish

Lahore Division Commissioner Mujtaba Paracha will head the task force

Rescue 1122 statistics show bike-related incidents constitute majority of road accidents

Decides to devise mechanism for distribution of water among provinces

Repayment of loan (up to Rs3m) will begin one year after its issuance

Lawmakers discuss amending current laws to facilitate domestic help

Accused’s brothers threaten victim and her mother with dire consequences

Govt announces that kilns will be closed from Oct 21 to Dec 31 to deal with smog

Accused are at large, police on the hunt to arrest them

Showrooms, marriage halls and residential plots are being constructed illegally

Including 41,681 female and 23,989 male candidates

Wages of 0.15 million teachers across province have been delayed for past seven months

Official says govt working on comprehensive plan to promote fish farming across province

Reports reveal 63% population in Rahim Yar Khan is infected with disease

CM directs relevant departments to devise emergency plan regarding rain and potential flood

Senior minister urges private sector to invest in various projects

Flow of traffic has increased seven times in the past 13 years

Residents have to fork out thousands of rupees to purchase burial space in overflowing graveyards

Hospital MS says current facility insufficient to handle the load of patients

Islamabad Traffic Police awards certificates to all officials who performed extra duties during Muharram

Abid Nawaz booked for ‘unintentional murder’ after police hold him responsible for the collision

Gives Punjab, K-P 48 hours to finalise new local government system

However, President Dr Arif Alvi terms registration of FIR ‘ridiculous’

Malala is 'a quick learner', says famous singer Shehzad Roy who teaches her tricks of the trade

Chairing cabinet meeting among other important engagements are scheduled during Premier Imran's day-long visit

Built in 1860, the wood and fixtures of the facility were intact, but worms were eating through files

The Chahan Dam will be built near Rajgarh village lying on Chakri Road

Police say suspect continuously harassed, blackmailed and threatened victim

Punjab CM takes notice of incident, orders police to submit report

PFA issues a final warning to all food business operators

Residents claimed that the daughters were a source of conflict between the couple

Provincial minister says law would protect the rights of the common man and the media

Police say 4,000 officials and 2,000 volunteers were on duty during Muharram 9 and 10

Initiative was tested earlier to ensure optimum efficiency from opening

Officials of department concerned present recommendations, proposals to CM

Demand impartial inquiry of the incident at Sheikh Zayed Medical College

Archaeology experts argue committee’s proposals are flawed

Says check and balance, transparency will be introduced in local govt institutions

Islamabad police take Raja Pervez Ashraf's official car and driver into custody

Assailants opened fire as the men were leaving court, police said

PTI leader claims former defence minister concealed assets

Move comes on request of committee probing presence of Abbasi in jail superintendent office