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Hate speech: LHC adjourns Malik Ishaq’s bail plea till Nov 4
Ishaq’s counsel said police had registered cases against his client for making provocative speeches.
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Compliance petition: CCPO asked why no action taken against cops
Inquiries found them guilty of torturing 3 teens.
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Kamran not giving up hope of international comeback
Wicket-keeper eyes return, says change in position affected batting performance.
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Hijrat makers promise entertainment
Farooq Mengal’s film focuses on social issues through a love story set amongst internally-displaced Afghan refugees.
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‘Unruly lawyers’: Plea against bar strikes dismissed
Petitioner argued that lawyers went on strike regularly, holding up cases and burdening litigants who wanted justice.
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Public Works Dept: Contractor paid Rs10m to build himself a pool
FIA identifies 14 ‘ghost’ development schemes causing loss of Rs160m.
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Punjab University: Illegal residents to be evicted from hostels
PU spokesman says police help needed to tackle IJT.
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Consumer court: Caterers sued for Rs54.5m over wedding meals
Respondents deny charge, says petitioner trying to escape Rs1.3m bill.
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Muharram processions: City govt reviews security arrangements
Surveillance cameras have been installed along four major procession routes.
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Threats at work: Nurse seeks case against colleagues
Petitioner Qaisar stated that two sisters, Zaibun Nisa and Robina, would taunt her and make fun of her religion.
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Party-less polls: LUMS prof to assist LHC on local elections challenge
Bench asked Dr Rais to assist court on questions about new union council delimitation and party-less polls.
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Lahore High Court: Six new additional judges take oath
The LHC, which has a sanctioned strength of 60, now has 45 judges, of whom 12 are additional judges.
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Hospitality industry: Avari Hotels set to expand
Company management highlights growth strategy in saturated market.
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Attack on Sri Lankan team: Nek Muhammad’s bail cancelled
Bench says grant of bail earlier was not justified.
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Hate speech: ‘Set up division bench to decide Ishaq’s bail’
According to the FIRs, Ishaq delivered speeches at public gatherings that spread hatred against Shias.
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Packaged food: PFA aims to take over product certification
Authority drafting letter to Punjab govt to take charge of licensing and certification.
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Tax evasion: LHC tells Macca Group to allow FBR access
FBR to complete inquiry into tax fraud and report to Supreme Court.
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Espionage conviction: ‘Prison term begins from day of arrest’
LHC sought reply from federal government to an appeal by two men convicted of spying for India.
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For the love of books: Children’s Literature Festival schedule released
Workshops, talks, theatre and musical performances, a book fair and book launches have been planned.
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Revisiting the death and rebirth of Pakistani cinema
Leading names in film talk about political shackles and the film industry.
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Miniature art: Seeing! Etc Etc Etc opens on Wednesday
A collaborative project between miniature artists Shiblee Muneer and Noreen Rashid, to open at Taseer Art Gallery.
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Muharram: 15,000 officials assigned security duties
The force would guard over 5,000 majalis (mourning sessions) and 600 processions in the city.
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Meteorology: ‘Automated weather stations to improve forecasts’
Groundwork for the first automated weather station in Dera Ghazi Khan had been completed.
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Falling standards: ‘Distorted history hinders learning’
Experts deplore lack of recognition of education sector’s importance.
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Censorship in public discourse: ‘Dogma has bred denial, killed dissent’
‘Pakistani history books don’t establish facts, just heroes and villains’.
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Preservation: Trees to be renumbered to curb timber theft
Those found guilty of stealing timber from forests are to face heavy fines or imprisonment.
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Khudi Festival of Ideas: ‘Secular class to blame for our fate, not maulvis’
Ayaz Amir laments lack of quality leadership at conclusion of festival.
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Ruling on coverage of rape cases welcomed
LHC bars media from disclosing names of rape victims and their families.
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With ISPR support, debut film-maker hopes to revive national pride
Dr Tauseef Razzaq’s film project is about national and military heroes.
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Delimitation authority: Langrial appointed commissioner
Dr Munir gives up additional charge after hearing 80 complaints.
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Graft complaint: Man moves court against anti-corruption officials
He said Khan and some accomplices were arrested in a raid on September 11 but released a few hours later.
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Sports facilities: City government to take over 26 grounds
Joint committee to inspect sites before takeover.
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Curtain raiser: Exhibition to open on Oct 28
Eleven paintings will be exhibited.
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Youth forum: ‘Democracy, too, is a way of life’
Speakers at the second Khudi Annual Festival say a democratic culture should be promoted.
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‘Corruption’: Railways official arrested
Railway Police officials said misconduct and corruption charges had been filed against Muhammad Ali Rajpar.
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Adventure tourism: Rohtas motorbike, car rally to open on Nov 2
TDCP hopes event will boost tourism and economy in Jhelum.
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Education for all: Special needs assessment now on wheels
Institute president says they were inspired by mobile courts in Peshawar.
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Greater understanding: Festival to bring youth and experts together
It aims to promote tolerance, improve Pakistan's image in the world.
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LG elections: Court seeks govt’s reply by October 28
Earlier, counsels of the PPP, PTI and Lawyers Foundation concluded their arguments.
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Ring Road project: Two bids shortlisted for financial evaluation
Four proposals were shortlisted earlier following the evaluation of technical proposals.
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Vacant posts: Govt looking to hire lawyers for Punjab Services Tribunal
The PST has been inactive since March.
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Non-compliance: CCPO asked to take departmental action against SHOs
The petitioner requested the court to direct police high-ups to take action against the SHO.
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Bad furniture causes petitioner ‘humiliation’
Petitioner Muhammad Javed says he bought furniture for Rs300,000 from Ashraf Furniture in Township a few weeks ago.
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Father seeks fraud FIR against son
Father said he signed several papers and gave his thumb impression, thinking they were needed for an Umrah visa.
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Future Concern: Investigating team told to submit findings
Justice Sidhu of LHC directed head of team investigating Future Concern fraud case to file his findings by Nov 15.
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LHC adjourns contempt case
Petitioner says ex husband took children to Dubai despite court orders.
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Babar Ali Khanna: The journey of a rising star
Dholak player lauds Coke Studio for allowing space for experimentation.
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Box Office history: Racing to Rs150m milestone in 9 days
Waar was the biggest scorer in terms of box office this Eid, followed by Boss and some smaller local films.
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China Tour: Solar energy being given priority, says Shahbaz
A solar energy park is being constructed in Punjab to generate 1,000 megawatts electricity.
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Better travel: Railways minister seeks LUMS support
Minister urged students to suggest ways for improvement at the railways.