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Miani Saheb: Watchtowers planned to foil drug dealers
Graveyard has become a ‘safe haven for drug dealers’, say police.
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Turkish investment: Punjab signs MoU on capacity building
Technical assistance, vocational training main components of the agreement.
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Time for change: On the need for institutions
Contacts and graft skirt around rules in Pakistan. That needs to be changed.
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Nadeem Baig has big hopes for cinema revival
Actor blames ‘sub-standard films’ for repulsing audiences from cinemas.
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Transitions: Zubaida Khanum dead, aged 78
The popular playback singer died of cardiac arrest on Saturday night.
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Law department: Govt to extend secretary’s contract again
Dr Syed Abdul Hassan Najmee’s contract expired Oct 18.
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Bid for attention: Man climbs up electric pole to highlight 'injustice'
He was protesting against alleged property fraud; arrested for attempted suicide.
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Irresponsible attitude: Registration of case sought for motorcycle damage
Petitioner says it was damaged by a calf running loose in the street.
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Cardiology institute: International conference begins Thursday
The theme of the conference is cardiac pacing and clinical electro-physiology.
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Corrupt officials: ‘Police stole my money, phones on Chand Raat’
Policemen, parking ticket collector accused of assault and theft.
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Enhancing efficiency: New directorate to settle land acquisition issues
It will have two wings - award/ownership wing and land acquisition wing.
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Petition: ‘PM can’t create PCB ad hoc committee’
Petitioner says the PM acted beyond his powers.
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Holiday fun: People continue to celebrate holidays by visiting parks
Several groups of men were also seen holding barbecue parties in various parks and picnic spots across the city.
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Industry efficiencies: Agri policy changes, a big reason for declining agriculture productivity
World Bank report cites price distortions and uncertain policies as main reasons for decline.
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Five-year plan?: Solution to power crisis before end of tenure says PM
Says approval for tariff hike was given as there was no other way out.
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Education for all: Transgenders dare to dream
LNFBE department is conducting six month literacy and vocational training program for transgenders in the city.
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Slowdown: Telecom sector looks inward for growth
As subscriber base reaches saturation point, telcos focus on inactive subscriber.
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Corrupt official: LHC seeks report in rape case
The police were reported to have only registered a robbery case against unidentified people.
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Working holidays: As Eid celebrated, LWMC workers keep city clean
Chief minister announces one week salary bonus.
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CM’s Secretariat: Discretionary funds for 2013-14 almost finished
Rs23.2m of Rs25.5m budget spent.
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Sacrificial animals: Late shoppers fail to get expected price drop
Heavy sales on Chand Raat leave markets short on Eid day.
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Donation camps: Five organisations allowed to collect Eid hides
Group attached to JuD doesn’t seek permission, gets it anyway.
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Banquet behind bars: Eid menu for prisoners
Each prisoner is served 2,800-3,000 calories every day.
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What Eidul Azha is like in Lahore
A selection of moments that define an Eid morning.
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Sacrificial animals: 'Hiding' in Lahore
Two major recipients of hide donations during Eidul Azha are Edhi Trust and Shaukat Khanum Foundation.
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Pakpattan gang-rape: Suspects released before DNA test
District and sessions judge recommends action against police over ‘defective investigation’.
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Holiday release: Eid reprieve for some prisoners, despair for others
Over 200 prisoners granted bail at city courts on day before holidays.
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Food security: Passco employees concerned by absence of managing director
The organisation has been without a head since August 24.
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Eid attractions: Explore The Mall on a tonga
The tonga ride starts at Lawrence Garden and ends at Nasser Bagh.
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Bilateral ties: Pakistan, India to enhance industrial competitiveness
Sahney said that there were hurdles to economic integration which includes high tariff rates.
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Trinkets and accessories: Animals for slaughter decked out in style
Most of these ornaments are inspired by jewellery.
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Eid crowds: Zoo ready for busiest day
Zoo director added that a reserve police contingent and bomb disposal unit officials would patrol the zoo grounds.
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Hide collection camps: On eve of Eid, city govt begins issuing permits
Group affiliated with JuD sets up camp without even seeking permission.
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Main Hoon Shahid Afridi gets pirated run at local cable networks
Local film-makers unite in fight against piracy.
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Grassroots governance: Fix date for LB elections or face consequences says SC
Says political parties are violating own manifestos by delaying elections.
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International Day of Rural Women: The road less travelled
It’s time the importance of rural women in development is recognised.
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Six months’ pay: ETPB told to pay 416 reinstated employees
The court will take up matter the again on November 6.
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Job (not) well done: CCPO unhappy with police performance
CCPO warned policemen against misbehaving with people at police stations.
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Sectarian Harmony: IGP meets with Shia delegation
The delegation condemned sectarian violence and promised cooperation with the police.
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Cash subsidy: 2.6m to get govt cards
People with child disabled or elderly dependants can register.
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Security plan: 61,491 police officials to be on duty on Eid
IGP has directed field officers to monitor all entrances and exits to their districts.
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Local govt law: Teachers launch protests against dist bodies
Union says district education authorities will lead to more interference in teachers’ affairs.
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Eidul Azha: Government still not clear on hide collection
All applicants denied permission to set up camps, but govt may change mind.
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Holiday travel: Three-day road safety campaign launched
Patrolling mobiles have been deputed between Chuhng and Thoker at Shahpur Kanjran to ensure free flow of traffic.
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Lawyers’ welfare: Two diagnostic centres to be set up at lower courts
SCBA President Israrul Haq promised the LBA representatives Rs900,000 grant to set up these centres.
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Social protection: Federal government grants Rs1.23bn for labour welfare
Minister says the funds were approved by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar.
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Sacrificial animals: Slow sales disappoint dealers
The prices are likely to go down the day after Eid, some traders say.
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‘Intolerance has throttled expression’
Society’s lack of intellectual freedom, descent into chaos discussed.
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‘Urdu has only imported vocabulary’
Improper usage condemned.
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International conference: ‘Muslims responsible for demise of Urdu in India’
Experts discuss way forward for Urdu across the border.