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Local Derby: ‘People now know the value of their horses’
Three-day horse show ends in Rajanpur.
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Strict measures: Security plan for Muharram announced
Surveillance cameras installed at important mosques and imam bargahs.
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Delimitation decision: Lahore to have 271 union councils
8 new UCs were added to the preliminary list in response to citizens’ complaints.
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Doongi Ground: Contempt plea against government to be heard in last week of November
Petitioner says govt violated court orders and land use laws in construction work at public park.
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Encounter: Robber killed, two flee
A sub-machinegun was found on the deceased robber.
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Pending development: Rs3b needed for 14 projects
The projects include barracks and staff residences at various jails.
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Doctors blamed for woman’s death
She had her first child in a cesarean birth 16 years after her marriage.
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Six-year-old recovered after ransom payment
Family accuse police of negligence, police say they weren’t informed.
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Section 144: Travel bans and gag orders on 56 clerics
27 clerics prohibited from making public speeches and 31 clerics from entering the city during Muharram.
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NA-122 recount: LHC stays tribunal proceedings
Court wants response from ECP in 2 weeks to Sadiq’s petition against commission’s decision to accept Khan’s appeal.
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Murder case: Two acquitted
Muhammad Rameez and Malik Shahbaz were accused of killing Faisal Hameed on July 4, 2012 over money.
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Protest: AWP calls for land reforms
The protest included a march toward Charring Cross to raise awareness regarding the party’s land reforms petition.
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Bad sale: Arrest warrants issued for phone shop owners
He asked court to direct respondent to pay him Rs5,000,000 damages, Rs30,000 litigation fee and Rs250 for the DVDs.
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Education authorities: Teachers’ protest campaign continues
Govt says protests against district education bodies are premature.
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House robbery: Robber shot dead by accomplice in friendly fire
Carried away by nine accomplices along with the loot.
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Court drama: Lawyer, judge exchange barbs
The judge had refused to hear a petition against Senator Babar Awan.
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Disqualification: Petition against Babar Awan accepted
Petition seeks disqualification of PPP Senator Awan for acquiring bogus doctorate degree.
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Outbreak: Negligence leading to dengue fever deaths cannot be ignored, says CM
Sheikhupura, Lahore and Rawalpindi have been declared most sentive.
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Offended sensibilities: Blasphemy accused granted pre-arrest bail
An additional district and sessions judge on Monday granted pre-arrest bail to a man accused of blasphemy.
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Ring Road: FWO to win Southern Loop construction contract
FWO submitted lower bid than China Works, decision to be announced in 2 weeks.
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Extra-judicial killings: Two killed in ‘police encounter’
Relatives allege custody killing, protest.
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Fatal celebration: 12-year-old killed in jubilation firing
Some guests from the groom’s side started firing in the air; one of the bullets hit Waqas, the 12-year-old boy.
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Contempt of court: Lawyers vandalise courtroom, threaten judge
Police say cases registered against 16 lawyers.
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Corruption: Three SIs dismissed
They were dismissed for abusing their authority, mishandling investigations and dereliction of duty.
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Khayal Festival: ‘Gender bias higher among higher classes’
Speakers call for reappraisal of women’s role in society as individuals.
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Khayal Festival: ‘Journalism has moved away from objectivity’
Riz Khan discusses changes in the media during his career.
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Pakistani films should be shorter, says Zeba Bakhtiar
Actor discusses her career and the future of the local film industry.
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Walled City: Photographers get tips on snapping buildings
200 participate in workshop to promote tourism, prep for competition.
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Muharram plan: Sanaullah vows ‘fool-proof’ security
'A ban on the use of loudspeakers, graffiti and public display of arms will be enforced,' says minister.
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Anti-Dengue Day: Walks and seminars held to raise awareness
People urged to keep surroundings clean to prevent larva growth.
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LG polls: ECP asks Punjab for more election symbols
Commission has suggested amending the laws.
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Man seeks case against doctor for selling baby
Petitioner says doctor offered him Rs100,000 ‘compensation’.
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‘Honour’ crime: Man kills wife over ‘illicit relations’
Ghaffar told The Express Tribune that Mir Muhammad was a drug addict. He said the couple had often quarreled.
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Rajanpur katchery: Ombudsman calls for complaint boxes in govt offices
The ombudsman said that he would hold another open court in the district soon to review the progress on the complaints
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Crime against children: Girl raped, suspects at large
The suspects are pressuring the victim’s family to withdraw the case.
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Equal rights: ‘More women need to be part of labour force’
40% of the students and faculty at the UAF are women, says vice chancellor.
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Safety at work: Construction worker killed, two injured
The families of victims blame the contractors, Minerals Department officials.
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Custodial murder: SHO on the run after arrest ordered
Officer found to have tortured suspect to death.
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Breaking and entering: Woman moves court against Sports DG
Sports deputy director seeks case over ransacking of her office.
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Public awareness: ‘Let’s work together to eliminate dengue’
CM says dengue can be overcome with public support.
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Higher education: HEC asked if NTS testing can be the basis for varsity admissions
LHC also sought NTS records since 2002.
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Parking facilities: Saudi-German venture ‘will win contract’
LPC committee to approve award after one more presentation, says chairman.
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Checkpoints: Security stepped up amidst increased threat
69 Afghans or FATA men held for failing to show ID.
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Art and culture: ‘True paintings show the past, present and the future’
23 miniature art pieces on display at Seeing! Etc Etc Etc.
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‘War crimes’: Approach ICJ on drones, says SCBA president
Says drone attacks were war crimes that should be stopped immediately.
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Public health: All set for Dengue Day tomorrow
Minister says 34,329 have been inspected.
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Bad cops: ‘Cops took away our cows, mobile phones and calling cards’
SHOs of Nawab Town, Shahdra summoned.
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Bad Sale: Mobile phone shop owner summoned
A consumer court on Friday summoned the owner of a mobile phone shop in a suit seeking Rs200,000 damages.
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Testing waters: PTI men give govt five weeks to reverse economic policies
3,000 workers attend the protest in front of the Lahore Press Club.
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Local elections: Opposition wants revision of delimitation
'Winning elections through rigging is not PPP’s way. It’s what PML-Q and PML-N try to do,' says former Punjab governor