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Metropolis’ first Bonsai centre opens its doors
The garden encompasses over 10,000 square feet of land
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Seasonal bird hunting allowed on weekends
Quail permits to be issued for August 15 to April 15, partridge for August and September
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Triple-murder, arson shock metropolis
Bodies burned in home to destroy evidence
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Women reshaping political landscape
Largest number of female candidates in the run in South Punjab’s history
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Security woes plague courts
Despite persistent threats, authorities fail to rectify flaws in security apparatus
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Developmental projects remain incomplete
Sluggish construction work exacerbates respiratory diseases
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‘Reduce sugar intake for optimal health’
Many processed foods and beverages, often staples in modern diets, are laden with hidden sugars
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Citizens rush for affordable winter clothes
Prices of warm clothes increase in flea markets as well as major stores
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Control room set up for transparent polls
Total of 1000 closed circuit cameras have been installed for district-wide monitoring
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Capital IG wants bullet-proof vehicle
Feels insecure in constellation of security personnel
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Police unveil New Year traffic plan
Increased deployment will ensure security during celebrations
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Rashid to move SC against ECP verdict
Former minister reveals that returning officer summoned him to commissioner’s office on short notice
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Escalating costs stymie development schemes
MCI revises estimated costs on the back of soaring building material prices
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Hydroelectric power boosts by 7pc
Power utility generates 34b units of low-cost electricity in 2023
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K-P sets new record for tourist influx
Over 16m visitors explore various picturesque destinations
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‘Delegates explore avenues for cultural exchange’
Minister vows to foster bilateral cultural collaboration
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Rescue 1122 ‘saves 53,000 lives’ in a year
Claims setting new benchmark by responding to highest number of emergencies
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Implementation of Murree Contingency Plan urged
140 traffic police personnel deployed ahead of tourist influx on New Year
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Official reviews progress on Thandiani Road
Commissioner focuses on assessing nature, quality of ongoing work
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‘Daducha Dam heading towards swift completion’
Minister says work on water project will continue at ‘full speed’
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Rs3.065b released for govt schools
New SOP has been introduced to govern utilisation, auditing of funds
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Metro Bus revitalisation on the cards
Proposed budget of Rs1.2b for the initiative awaits MTA approval
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Road accidents claim 4 lives in district
Tractor trolley collides with pole amidst dense fog near Expressway Sainanwala Bridge
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Infant dies in house fire
Family members sustain burn injuries
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Land dispute ends in murder-suicide
14-year-old boy gunned down in the incident
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Drivers to face steep licence fee hike
Punjab govt increases fees for driving licences by up to 1,000pc
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Pindi eyes shuttle service for Kachehri Chowk uplift
Authorities gauge parking-free zone to ensure smooth traffic flow
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Police approve hiring of trans persons
Rawalpindi to welcome 37 new Police Station Assistants as part of the initiative
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‘3,430 food units fined’
Safety teams check 31,769 food points, fine 3,430 units in Sargodha division
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VU to train school students in IT
Students of PEF schools will receive training in digital literacy, freelancing, social media marketing
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Women’s safety, facilitation stressed
Activists urge selection for reserved seats on merit
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Encroachment around Shalimar Garden decried
CM instructs MD of WASA to devise sustainable solution for water drainage
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Dump site to give way to urban forest, solar park
Decision aims at sustainable development, environmental improvement
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Schoolchildren to receive robotics education
Modern Robotics laboratory will be set up in Dera Ghazi Khan
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Man allegedly abducts own sons
Father allegedly kidnaps children while they were playing outside house
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City of Saints plagued by crime
At least 16,000 incidents were reported across the division
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40pc of people malnourished: experts
Prof stresses need for awareness campaigns about healthy food to combat issue
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Experts urge holistic approach to climate crisis
Say climate-related losses have reached 8% of Pakistan’s GDP
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Key health facilities inaugurated at AMC
Caretaker CM upgrades Ayub Medical College for improved education standard
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Pindi reports surge in ‘encounters’
Reported shootouts resulted in the loss of 26 lives, including civilians
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Ambulances to offer cardiac care
Caretaker govt to allocate Rs300m for 800 vehicles deployed across Punjab
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PTI candidate granted protective bail
Petitioner charged for aiding accused in May 9 case
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Suspected killer of ex, three others killed in ‘encounter’
Fresh helpline complaint of firing at house leads to crossfire
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‘Subpar’ amenities at QAU irk minister
Madad Ali Sindhi orders immediate revamp of lodging facilities
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PTI lawyers decry ‘illegal scrutiny’
PTI candidates are being summoned to office under guise of scrutiny, lawyers
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Couple held for drug trafficking
Accused admits supplying drugs to educational institutions as well
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Price of rice, pulses surge
Association urges immediate formulation of SOPs concerning prices, profits
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Probe ordered into Afghan mission’s complaints
Development comes after meeting between ministry, Afghan officials
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Ganga Ram’s rural tram lies in ruins
Tourism potential from abandoned transport system going to waste
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Dry weather, cold wave grips Hazara
Every third person in region is now affected by these respiratory diseases, allergies, says medical specialist