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Human chain formed to protect Christians during Lahore mass
The human chain was the second such event by an organization called Pakistan For All.
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52nd Amateur Golf Championship: Taimoor dominates day three
Pakistan loses Jeawardene Trophy to Sri Lanka.
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Excise and Taxation Office: ‘Better service to make agents redundant’
10 new counters, facilitation centre set up to speed up queues for vehicle owners.
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Law And Order: Lawyers go on strike, call for better security
Thousands of cases were adjourned due to the strike.
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LDA fire petition: Fire Safety Commission told to start inspections
The commission must file a report at the next hearing on October 25.
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Empowering women: ‘Cheap start-up loans will cut poverty’
The finance minister said the loans would help women and youths start small business and cottage industries.
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Regulation: Edhi emergency post on The Mall demolished
After workers protest, DCO’s office says the post will be rebuilt.
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Court security: Criminal justice bodies in charge
Lahore High Court seeks progress report by Oct 10.
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With one voice: Clerics condemn Taliban endorsement of church attack
Barelvi scholars say TTP is defaming Islam, flouting its principles.
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United Mobile launches Voice smartphone series in Punjab
Company seeks to give more affordable choices to Pakistani middle-class.
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Naming NAB chief: Khursheed Shah dismisses deadlock claims
Says opposition and govt have ‘principally’ agreed to finalise one of the four proposed names.
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Smartphone app: Three startups, three stories
These dynamic entrepreneurs feel ready to conquer the world… Malaysia, they say, is simply the first stop.
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Due share: Business tycoon extols private sector’s role
Mian Mansha asks government to empower private sector.
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Labour welfare: Minister promises facilities for workers
A 10-bed social security hospital will be set up for workers in Sargodha, says minister.
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Rs300m dues: Dispute between Railways, Business Express drags on
Both sides stick to their stance, train service not under threat, yet.
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Vote recount: LHC suspends election tribunal’s order
PML-N candidate has challenged the order of the election tribunal through a writ petition.
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Remembrance: Chatri Wala Baba’s shrine continues to attract devotees
Two events were held at the original site of the grave.
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Conservation: $50m drive launched for Lahore Fort
Collaboration with WCLA discussed.
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Judges’ appointment: LHC gives govt till Oct 22 to file reply
Petition says judges should not be appointed by SJC.
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Infant health: ‘Breastfeeding statistics very discouraging’
Survey finds 54 per cent mothers have switched to bottle feeding.
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Price hike: Opposition seeks PA session to discuss policies
PPP workers protest in front of Lahore Press Club.
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In solidarity ‘Moral: support for Kashmiris to go on’
PML-N support Kahmiris’ right for self-determination and wants a peaceful solution of the issue.
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Pakistan, India face off in U19 rugby final
Officials declare Asian event a means of peace between arch rivals.
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Sultanat – a film on the life of Aslam Bhatti
Big-budget biopic, featuring Pakistani and Indian actors, aims to foster Indo-Pak ties.
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Petition challenges confiscation of LGS textbooks
As many as 120 books were confiscated, claims LGS.
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Pakistan and India to play rugby for peace
Indian rugby team managers says he feels Pakistan is his second home.
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Planning: Four development schemes approved
The approved schemes include conservation of energy through solar-powered LED streetlights at a cost of Rs60 million.
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Upgrade: Better security ordered for worship places
Use of sniffer dogs recommended at ‘sensitive locations’.
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Govt performance: ‘First 100 days full of failure’
“The previous government did not want to do anything, and this one cannot do anything,” says PML-Q leader.
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Missing persons: Defence Ministry gets till 9th to file reply
The chief justice directed the petitioner’s counsel to include the Intelligence Bureau in the list of respondents.
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Journalist-training seminar: ‘Media should cover local issues ahead of polls’
Speakers call for party-based elections, devolution of health and education.
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Slow leaners: Teachers, parents urged to study dyslexia
‘One in every six children in the country have a learning disability’.
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Other view: Peace Dialogue rejects talks with Taliban
Participants urge government to cut off Taliban’s funding.
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Drawing boundaries: Preliminary lists, maps of union councils to be ready by 9th
Final lists and maps to be published Nov 3, Lahore to have up to 250 UCs.
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Local elections: Polls on or before Dec 14, govt tells LHC
Chief justice says parties have right to take part in polls.
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In anti-theft drive, LESCO plans to install smart meters
USAID-funded campaign to install new efficient meters.
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Coke Studio 6: Remixed and back with a bang
Coke Studio will feature foreign musicians with local talent.
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Punjab Local Body elections to be held by December
The Punjab province had earlier given the date of election as December 4.
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Sri Lankan team attack: Alleged mastermind’s bail challenged
Punjab government files petition against bail granted to prime suspect.
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Diamer Bhasha Dam: Three consortia bid for providing consultancy services
Express interest in supervising construction, contract administration.
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Contempt of court Fesco chief apologises, LHC drops charges
The court directed Jabbar to file a written apology and dropped the charges against him.
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Food security: Use of gamma-radiation to control pests discussed
Methyl bromide had been banned by the WTO as it was an environment hazard.
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Petrol and power: PTI protests against price hike
Leaders vow to continue protests till govt withdraws decisions.
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Doongi ground: LHC defers hearing till October 14
Gulberg resident says parking plaza construction is illegal.
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Public safety: Plea against CNG use in public transport dismissed
LHC accepts transporters’ plea that Ogra guidelines are followed in cylinder installation.
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Fire safety: Commission, LDA review measures at high-rise buildings
Safety measures at city’s five tallest buildings assessed, say LDA officials.
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Energy woes: Shahbaz seeks US investor’s support
The chief minister welcomes investment in energy sector.
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Art and culture: The Colour of Mind exhibition opens
53 paintings of oil on canvas, oil on paper and acrylic on paper were displayed.
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Energy prices: LHC grants govt a week to file reply
Government has withdrawn a Rs140 billion subsidy on electric power under an agreement with the IMF, says petitioner.
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PFDC L’oreal Paris Bridal Week promises to be Haute
New and established designers set to showcase collections next week.