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Tourism department to launch ‘affordable’ south Punjab tours
Regional Manager Iqbal says the tours would give people a chance to experience cultural heritage of the region.
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Interfaith harmony: ‘Religious leaders can help tackle terrorism’
They should spread the message of peace, tolerance and brotherhood, says divisional commissioner.
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Development authority issues notice to Hasan Gardens
The developer had not gotten prior permission from the FDA.
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Law and order: Jafria Youth president’s brother shot dead
His cousin, also shot in the attack, is reportedly critical at a hospital.
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Water supply: ‘Wasa officers taking it easy while people die’
The court has asked for a report on drinking water samples from various parts of the city.
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Counter terrorism: Shahbaz says he cannot decide ATF's fate
PSP officers say the new anti-terror force would be counter-productive.
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Talent festival: Artathon to open on Dec 22
People from all over Pakistan have signed up to compete in nine categories including painting, photography, music.
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Rehabilitation: ‘Govt support needed to help ‘slow’ children’
Chief Executive Ashba Kamran deplores the lack of government support for the cause.
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Curriculum development: ‘Centralisation will cause more confusion’
Inter Provincial Coordination Ministry has indicated they want countrywide uniformity.
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Financial qualification: ‘ACCA results speak of quality of instruction’
British Council plans to open digital library.
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Corruption charges: Only God can save this country, court observes
'Only God could save the country because politicians considered it their right to interfere in everything,' says LHC.
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Keep calm and drive safe: Marching through fog
Traffic and highway police issue travel advisories and helpful tips for driving in poor visibility.
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Guns, ammo seized by motorway police
Motorway police says that during routine patrolling, team intercepted car near Burhan interchange.
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Deadly matters: Death toll from Gracy Lane blast rises to four
CM announces Rs10m compensation for martyred police officers.
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Public-private varsity: CM constitutes committee to probe irregularities
Committee will review the process of establishment of universities under public-private partnership mode in Punjab.
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Recognition: CM gives away gold medals to Pakistan movement workers
68 recipients of the gold medals were present at the ceremony.
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Protest: Doctor blamed for woman’s death
Family of woman who died following caesarian birth at private hospital in Bahawalpur accuse doctor of negligence.
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Information technology: UAF sets up website to help farmers
New technologies can be used effectively to raise productivity says UAF VC.
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Bonded labour: Workers demand raises, enforcement of labour laws
Say corrupt govt officials are allowing brick kiln owners to exploit them.
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Laptop scheme: Rs230m penalty on supplier proposed to be waived
The penalty was imposed by former Higher Education secretary in September.
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Fog hazard: ‘Drive safe or don’t drive at all’
Traffic authorities issue guidelines for driving safely in dense fog.
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Rigging allegations: NADRA stopped from verifying NA 118 voters’ thumb impressions
Court suspends election tribunal’s order which had ordered NADRA to verify veracity of voters’ antecedents in NA-118.
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Counter-terrorism: PSP resents Home Department plans
A delegation to meet the IG today to discuss reservations.
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Ashura violence: Protesters claim police arresting innocent citizens
Their sit-in at Liaqat Chowk kept Benazir Bhutto Road blocked for more than an hour.
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Blurred tragedies: Dozens dead as fog descends on Punjab
Life crippled in the province; Motorway and airport temporarily closed, 14 flights cancelled.
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Price control: Traders threaten to shut down vegetable markets
Say they are being denied even meagre profits.
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Public health: Doctors advise rich food, warm clothes
30% increase in patients with respiratory infections, allergies.
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Detention: ‘Bagram prisoners will be released after questioning’
Interior Ministry says they were kept at a safe location.
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PMDC inquiry committee: Appointment of new chairman challenged
ECP asked to explain procedure of casting vote.
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For the common man: ‘Prices have declined due to Sahulat bazaars’
Shahbaz Sharif says necessary measures are being taken to keep prices of essential items within common man’s reach.
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Wedding crashers: LHC takes notice of robbery charge against police
Complaint accuses around 20 Faisalabad police officials of looting a bus carrying people to a wedding.
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Water security: ‘Water scarcity has put survival in jeopardy’
Seminar speakers call for new storage projects.
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Shortage: ‘Cholistan severely water stressed’
Al Sadiq Desert Welfare Organisation stages protest in front of commissioner’s office to highlight the problem.
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‘Chief justice has agreed to meet lawyers’
Complete strike if demands not met, DBA presidents say.
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Pakistanis repatriated from Afghan jails being interrogated, govt informs court
Interior Ministry's counsel claims that the men will be presented before the court after interrogation is complete.
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Six killed, 50 injured in fog-related accidents in Punjab
Electricity feeders tripped in many areas of Lahore resulting in a power outage that lasted more than 9 hours.
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Dilapidated: Pindi’s oldest police stations condemned to death
Historic structures housing three police stations may soon become history.
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Out of court: Indian films ban petition withdrawn
Film producers, cinema owners agree on a 50:50 formula.
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Target killing: Thousands throng The Mall to mourn MWM leader
The protesters took away the body and marched to Governor’s House.
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Tenth anniversary: LUMUN set to break barriers, build bridges
Delegates to experience the past, present and future of UN diplomacy.
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Celebrating knowledge: ‘Librarians have a role in preserving history’
Four hostel rooms occupied by IJT members vacated.
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Public education: Curriculum design to be federal subject
'Management of school and college sports should be assigned to the HEC,' says minister.
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Declared innocent: LHC disposes of sacked wardens case
Petition was filed by 279 sacked traffic wardens challenging the fraud case against them.
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PU riots: Thirteen students acquitted of terrorism charge
They had been accused of setting a bus on fire.
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Blasphemy charge: Ahmedi doctor denied bail
Dr Masood Ahmed says he had been implicated in a false case for ulterior motives.
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Social harmony: School children exchange Christmas gifts
More than 800 children exchanged Christmas gifts at ceremony organised in Multan by NGO to promote religious harmony.
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UAF: Plans satellite campuses
The endeavour would ensure food security, says UAF vice chancellor.
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Custodial death: 11 policemen charged with torture, killing
The autopsy report reveals the deceased was given electric shocks and burnt.
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Targeted killing? Police register FIR of Allama Abbas' murder
Shia Ulema Council demands judicial inquiry in to the attack. Allama Nasir Abbas' burial will be held in Multan.
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Management: DCO warns of strict action against the corrupt
Market committee staff told to ensure cleanliness in vegetable markets.