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Environment protection: Court directs chief secy to begin work on Ravi clean-up
The cost of the project is estimated to be Rs50 million
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Legislative affairs: Depts criticised for slow response to MPAs’ queries
Opposition member says budget making is dominated by male members
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Powerful standing committees in the offing
‘Report on proposed amendments to be presented to Speaker in January’
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Khidmat card: Welfare programme kicks-off
Commissioner says initiative will allow physically-challenged to become productive citizens
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A good year for the PML-N
All three tiers of a democratic government (federal, provincial and local government) are in place
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Year of festivals comes to a close
Organisers say their efforts are meant to revive culture and art scene in the city
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Another year of suffering for minority communities
Youhanabad episode recalled as the most gruesome attack against the country’s Christian community
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‘Where is Ayesha Mumtaz?’
Looking back at the PFA’s performance over 2015
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Humans first: ‘No one wants to dance in streets or beg for alms’
Speakers stress need for legislative cover
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Novelty comes from peeling paint from canvas, says artist
Self taught artist puts 28 paintings on display at Alhamra Art Gallery
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Financial aid: Govt begins distribution of Khidmat Cards
CM inaugurates project to provide interest-free loans, financial assistance
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Nine suspects have no direct links with Da’ish: Sanaullah
Important maps and other documents recovered from suspects who were arrested from Daska by CTD
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LHC sets aside earlier verdict in NLC case
On August 5, ISPR announced the dismissal of Akhtar from service
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Police arrests eight suspected IS militants from Daska
They were trying to establish their group network and had plans to carry out attacks, says Rana Sanaullah
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Helping hands: Punjab Khidmat Card Programme launch today
The cards would be used like ATM cards and recipients can use them to withdraw Rs3,600 after three months
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Drive safe: Five die in road accidents
15 people travelling in a coaster van were injured in a collision with a truck near Qila Sattar Shah
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Police to keep suspect’s son for questioning
His father has been accused of detaining a step daughter and sexually assaulting her
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On the cards: ‘Crisis centres to be the Rescue-1122 for victims of gender-based violence’
Speakers at seminar laud government’s efforts to curb violence against women
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Beyond borders: Students in Pakistan, India to exchange cards
Many messages written by children express the desire to meet each other
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Into the wild: 220 captive-bred houbara bustards to be released
The birds have been bred in Abu Dhabi, but the specie is native to Pakistan
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Sundar follow-up: Litigation over inheritance delays compensation payment
Labour secy says the government has also arranged accommodation for six families
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Higher education: Interview for VCs at 4 varsities from Jan 17
The universities are PU, LCWU, UoS and MNS-UET
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Policy priority: All efforts being made to end load shedding, says Shahbaz
1,320MW coal-based powerhouse being set up in Sahiwal
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Quarrel over accident suspends metro service
It took traffic wardens 15 minutes to persuade the driver to move his car to a side
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Political front: PPP trying to hide its corruption, says Sarwar
The PTI leader stressed the need for continuing the operation against terrorism and corruption
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Law and order: ‘Free hand’ sought for Rangers in Karachi
Watan Party’s Basim Shaukat has filed the petition in SC’s Lahore Registry
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Ferry service: Another transport project in Punjab – this time waterways
Lower cost, little environmental impact hallmarks of province’s latest initiative
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Hiring: Health Dept to recruit 1,373 nurses
According to the department, the grade 16 posts will have an annual budget of Rs490 million for their salaries
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Right of association: Scrutiny of DBA election nominations today
Two candidates have filed nomination papers for the post of DBA president
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Season to be jolly: A Christmas day in Chak Bethlehem
Chak 2-GD was established by the Church Mission Society 99 years ago
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Best laid plans: Fleeing ‘robber’ dies in accident
Police say he lost control of the motorcycle and rammed it into an electricity pole
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Skilled manpower: TEVTA to provide training in embroidery
TEVTA Chairperson Irfan Qaiser Sheikh said that southern Punjab was rich in agriculture and livestock resources
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LHC to take up plea against Kanju’s acquittal in murder case
Federal govt asked to reply to petition against sale of uniforms of law enforcement agencies
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Growing interest witnessed in monochrome photography encouraging for the art
Exhibition of 110 photos will continue till Dec 31
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Penalised: Eateries violating food regulations fined
PFA seals several restaurants, fines others for not following food laws
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Anniversary: Benazir remembered as role model
Participants at vigil pay tribute to the slain PPP leader
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Police inaction: Relatives of murdered man protest
The protesters dispersed after CIA SP Umar Virk assured them of action against those identified in the complaint
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Political cousins: PTI, PAT to resume demand for electoral reforms
PTI Punjab organiser said an independent commission should be formed for electoral reforms
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Cooperation: ‘Balochistan will benefit from Punjab’s expertise’
Zehri praises Punjab govt for promoting peace
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Black and white: Trading thoughts on monochrome photography
Painter says absence of colour from images never bothered him
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Development: Sanaullah inspects expressway project
Rana Sanaullah appreciated the efforts of DCO Noorul Amin Mengal in supervising the development projects
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Education initiatives: Mobile schooling drive launched
The PEF drive aims to cover 10,000 children of Cholistan
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Marking Xmas: ‘Govt taking great interest in securing minorities’ rights’
Christmas ceremonies organised across the province
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20 dead in fog related accidents in south Punjab
11 of the deceased were killed in a head-on collision between a bus and two vans
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Public health: Rehabilitation centres to be set up for disabled
These will provide artificial limbs orthopedic surgery and physiotherapy facilities
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Smooth drive: Signal-free corridor likely to be completed by 31st
Contractor says the last asphalt layer being laid on Jail Road
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Unfit to fly: Challan of ‘inebriated’ Shaheen Airlines pilot presented to ATC
Flight NL-154 crash landed at Allama Iqbal International on November 3
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Six held for sexually assaulting teenage girl
Police say rape established in initial medical examination
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Do more to achieve Quaid’s Pakistan, says Shahbaz
CM opens 60-bed Shahbaz Sharif Hospital on Bedian Road
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Explaining ruling party’s popularity
The responses showed that the vast majority had little actual knowledge of how local governments will work in Lahore