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PLBW day 3: Creative hits and misses
Giving an oriental touch to his creations, The House of Kamiar Rokni showcased the design house’s best.
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Zinda Bhaag: Get out while you can
Three struggling men from Lahore make it big, but life may not be as promising for others like them in Pakistan.
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Built heritage: Five shops demolished at Katri Baoo Mumtaz
Some shop owners claim they were forced to accept meagre amounts for their land.
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Check and balance: DCOs directed to monitor prices
Chief Secretary Javed Aslam said no compromise on the quality of edible items should be made.
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Delimitation: City divided into 263 UCs on account of population growth
Preliminary delimitation list will be open for review till October 23.
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Commonalities between Urdu and other Pakistani languages
Urdu has roots in Arabic and Persian and similarities with all the languages of South Asia.
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‘All languages evolve - Urdu must too’
Addition of foreign words allowed Urdu allowed to flourish and evolve.
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Teachers’ training workshop concludes
Teachers from 30 partner schools took part in the workshop.
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Take Urdu script to the internet
Theme for the conference is ‘Urdu’s problems and the new generation’.
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Lawyers’ clash: Meeting called on court security interrupted by dissenting lawyers
LBA President said the meeting was called after they received a threatening letter, ostensibly sent by the Taliban.
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Court security: Murder accused thrown off court building
He fractured one of his legs. Assailants have been arrested.
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Capacity constraints: Garment makers unenthusiastic about GSP Plus
Local garment industry is not fully prepared to take advantage of duty-free access to the EU market.
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PLBW Day 2: Lost in Translation
The feminine demeanor of the models complemented the overall soft and dainty tone of the event.
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Alleged misuse of power: Lahore bar body files reference against CJ, senior SC judges
Says court registrar is bound by Constitution to present the reference before SJC.
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Court moved: Constitution of coordination bodies challenged
The petitioners alleged that the PML-N wanted to influence local government election through these committees.
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Stringent measures: LDA to form commission to settle land disputes
50 LDA officials accused of corruption, forgery and approving illegal transfers have been terminated in 18 months.
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False promises: Case sought for forcing woman into prostitution
Petitioner said that Asad forced her to sign documents declaring her his wife and kept her captive in the house.
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Death threats: Christian man seeks case against maulvi
Harrison says he got into an argument with Khalid and refused to convert.
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Mental health: ‘Depression the leading cause of suicide all over the world’
Awareness walk for in solidarity with the mentally ill held.
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Price hike: Advocate general requests doubling fuel allowance
The allowance is presently Rs10,000 per officer.
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‘Sharifs’ estate’: Hearing of petition on development around Jati Umra on Nov 15
The hearing was postponed on the request of LDA’s counsel.
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Urban development: Shortlisting soon for Lake View consultancy
A maximum of seven companies will be pre-qualified to participate in the bidding process.
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Public schools: SED announces 5-year plan
The department hopes to plug some gaps it has identified.
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PLBW day 1: Elegance and experiment
The prestigious PFDC L’oreal Paris Bridal Week (PLBW) has begun.
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Controversy: To teach or not to teach
As the LGS subject ban debate continues, both sides present compelling arguments.
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Commercial land: LDA sells 16 plots for Rs109.5m
A total of 36 bidders participated in the auction.
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Endangered species: ‘Poor fishing regulation aggravating threat’
WWF coordinator says an increase has been recorded in illegal fishing practices.
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Teacher training: Most teachers get zero for English
56% of public primary and middle teachers and 62% of private teachers lack basic knowledge, according to study.
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‘Pakistan, Indonesia free trade deal in two years’
Envoy says preferential trade agreement has paved way for FTA.
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Waar: ‘Girls can do action sequences, too’
Female lead Ayesha Khan plays the smug intelligence officer in Waar.
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Bridal fever sears in Lahore pre-PLBW
Feeha Jamshed and Delphi show bridals for the first time .
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Lahore High Court evacuated after bomb threat
Police searching for the explosive device.
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One dead in blast outside Lahore hotel
The blast occurred at around 11:45am in the old Anarkali area.
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Urdu conference: Delegates start arriving in Lahore
Urdu poets, authors and researchers from across the world will participate in the conference.
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Surviving monstrosity: Lahore rape victim gets back home
Lie detecting polygraph test was carried out on five suspects but none tested positive.
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Murder cases: Six arrested
The suspects have confessed to killing the lawyer because of a land dispute, says CIA officails.
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New appointment: ‘Fixed match in NAB chairman’s selection’
11 cases were pending with the NAB against Nawaz Sharif, says Ijaz Ahmed Chaudhry.
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Husband arrested after woman brings gun to court
Police refuse to release man even after he produced gun licence.
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Endangered species: WWF lobbies for drug ban
Gyps vulture population down 90% since 1990s.
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Special screening: 1,400 children watch festival movies at DHA
Guddu ki guddi and Bubble among films screened.
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Protective measures: Woman obtains bail in child rape case
An additional district and sessions judge granted interim bail to Rabia Bibi for Rs50,000 until October 23.
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‘Threatening messages’: LHC grants Salman Raja protective bail
Bar demands SC judges resign over ‘frivolous case’ against lawyer.
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Punjab to convert 0.1m tube wells from diesel to biogas
Provincial govt will bear 50% cost of switching to alternative energy.
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Lahore rape: Victim returns home, police remain clueless
Police still have no clue who raped the 5-year-old girl, despite detaining several suspects.
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NAB chairman’s appointment: Opposition, ruling parties glossed over PTI’s opinion
Imran says PPP and PML-N seem to have an understanding to promote corruption.
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Changing lanes: As per capita income rises, consumer preference shifts to big bikes
Demand for 100cc and heavier bikes soars, while 70cc bikes lag behind.
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Liberty plaza: No bids made for shops
Only two interested parties show up for LDA’s fifth attempt at auction.
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Teacher-training: Project to improve teachers’ English launched
Five-year programme a joint initiative of the British Council and the Schools Education Department.
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Back in time: A tonga ride into old Lahore
The participants will be taken on a guided tour on tongas up to Haveli Naunihal Singh.
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Judges’ appointments: Plea for revamp of selection process put off
Petitioner asked the court to annul the procedure for the appointment of judges as ultra vires to the Constitution.