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16 hours ago
New provinces: Shahbaz opposes composition of commission
LAHORE, June 1: Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has opposed the composition of the National Commission proposed by President Asif Ali Zardari in his reference to the National Assembly speaker for carving out two provinces — Bahawalpur and Multan — from Punjab
LAHORE, June 1: Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has opposed the composition of the National Commission proposed by President Asif Ali Zardari in his reference to the National Assembly speaker for carving out two provinces — Bahawalpur and Multan — from Punjab
16 hours ago
Shahbaz meets Khosa
LAHORE, June 1: Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif called on Governor Latif Khosa at the Governor’s House on Friday
LAHORE, June 1: Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif called on Governor Latif Khosa at the Governor’s House on Friday
16 hours ago
‘Solidarity’ with the masses: CM pegs tent at Minar-i-Pakistan
LAHORE, June 1: Resorting to a novel mode of protest against excessive loadshedding in the province, Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif set up his tent office at Minar-i-Pakistan
LAHORE, June 1: Resorting to a novel mode of protest against excessive loadshedding in the province, Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif set up his tent office at Minar-i-Pakistan
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Tarbela station resumes operation
LAHORE, June 1: The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) on Friday said a fire broke out in bushes and jungle in the vicinity of Tarbela Dam, at about 09:10 Thursday night, but well away from the switchyard and the power station
LAHORE, June 1: The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) on Friday said a fire broke out in bushes and jungle in the vicinity of Tarbela Dam, at about 09:10 Thursday night, but well away from the switchyard and the power station
16 hours ago
No long term measure on energy crisis, rues PML-Q
LAHORE, June 1: The PML-Q has criticised the PPP for not accommodating its suggestions in the budget to overcome the energy crisis
LAHORE, June 1: The PML-Q has criticised the PPP for not accommodating its suggestions in the budget to overcome the energy crisis
16 hours ago
PTI, JI see hike in inflation, deficit
LAHORE, June 1: Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf says like the previous years the new budget is dead on arrival and grossly wrong in estimating the fiscal deficit while the Jamaat-i-Islami sees massive hike in inflation in coming months
LAHORE, June 1: Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf says like the previous years the new budget is dead on arrival and grossly wrong in estimating the fiscal deficit while the Jamaat-i-Islami sees massive hike in inflation in coming months
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CM not serious about energy solution: PML-Q
LAHORE, June 1: The Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid said on Friday had Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif wanted resolution of energy crisis in Punjab, he wouldn’t have opposed Shujaat’s formula
LAHORE, June 1: The Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid said on Friday had Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif wanted resolution of energy crisis in Punjab, he wouldn’t have opposed Shujaat’s formula
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Approval for three commercial buildings
LAHORE, June 1: A design committee, headed by District Coordination Officer Noorul Amin Mengal, on Friday granted a conditional approval for the construction of three commercial buildings in the city
LAHORE, June 1: A design committee, headed by District Coordination Officer Noorul Amin Mengal, on Friday granted a conditional approval for the construction of three commercial buildings in the city
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US official’s day out in Lahore
LAHORE, June 1: Newly-appointed US Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Tara Sonenshine spent Friday in Lahore as she met civil society representatives and visited various historical places
LAHORE, June 1: Newly-appointed US Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Tara Sonenshine spent Friday in Lahore as she met civil society representatives and visited various historical places
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EPD devises legislative framework for environment
LAHORE, June 1: The Environment Protection Department (EPD) has devised a legislative framework for Punjab and simplified the procedure for the initial environmental examination
LAHORE, June 1: The Environment Protection Department (EPD) has devised a legislative framework for Punjab and simplified the procedure for the initial environmental examination
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Throwing waste into Ravi: Environment secretary summoned
LAHORE, June 1: Being unsatisfied with a reply by the Environment Protection Department about the industries throwing waste into the Ravi, the Lahore High Court Green Bench on Friday summoned the environment secretary
LAHORE, June 1: Being unsatisfied with a reply by the Environment Protection Department about the industries throwing waste into the Ravi, the Lahore High Court Green Bench on Friday summoned the environment secretary
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Violence against children: Govt urged to make effective legislation
LAHORE, June 1: Participants in a consultative meeting on child rights have urged Pakistan to follow the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Child (UNCRC) it ratified in 1990 and make an effective legislation to eliminate the increasing incidence of violence against children
LAHORE, June 1: Participants in a consultative meeting on child rights have urged Pakistan to follow the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Child (UNCRC) it ratified in 1990 and make an effective legislation to eliminate the increasing incidence of violence against children
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Workers see no relief
LAHORE, June 1: Various labour leaders rejected on Friday the federal budget for the fiscal year 2012-13 and criticized the government for not allocating even a single penny for the relief of private sector workers
LAHORE, June 1: Various labour leaders rejected on Friday the federal budget for the fiscal year 2012-13 and criticized the government for not allocating even a single penny for the relief of private sector workers
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Pay raise inadequate: govt officials
LAHORE, June 1: The Punjab government officers and officials on Friday rejected an increase in salaries by the federal government in its budget
LAHORE, June 1: The Punjab government officers and officials on Friday rejected an increase in salaries by the federal government in its budget
2 days ago
New LG system: Women to get 33pc quota, youth 5pc
LAHORE, May 31: Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Thursday 33 per cent quota would be reserved for women and five per cent for the youth in the new local government system so as to give them ample representation
LAHORE, May 31: Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Thursday 33 per cent quota would be reserved for women and five per cent for the youth in the new local government system so as to give them ample representation
2 days ago
Another severe bout of power riots
FAISALABAD, May 31: Powerloom workers on Thursday forced the traders in eight bazaars of Clock Tower to pull their shutters down, allegedly looted several shops and damaged a bank building on Kotwali Road and several traffic signals in protest against unscheduled electricity loadshedding
FAISALABAD, May 31: Powerloom workers on Thursday forced the traders in eight bazaars of Clock Tower to pull their shutters down, allegedly looted several shops and damaged a bank building on Kotwali Road and several traffic signals in protest against unscheduled electricity loadshedding
2 days ago
Ferozesons: Firemen break sweat to douse fire
LAHORE, May 31: Firefighters were trying to put out the blaze till 11pm on Thursday that erupted at renowned bookstore, Ferozesons, on The Mall at 12:20pm on Wednesday
LAHORE, May 31: Firefighters were trying to put out the blaze till 11pm on Thursday that erupted at renowned bookstore, Ferozesons, on The Mall at 12:20pm on Wednesday
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LCCI apprehends widespread violence
LAHORE, May 31: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Thursday expressed concern over power riots in Faisalabad, fearing violence might engulf other parts of the country if the government fails to take corrective measures
LAHORE, May 31: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Thursday expressed concern over power riots in Faisalabad, fearing violence might engulf other parts of the country if the government fails to take corrective measures
2 days ago
Country’s first IT university opens
LAHORE, May 31: Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said the first information technology university in the country is being set up in the provincial metropolis and special funds will be allocated for this purpose in the next financial year
LAHORE, May 31: Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said the first information technology university in the country is being set up in the provincial metropolis and special funds will be allocated for this purpose in the next financial year
2 days ago
FO told to contact BD for child’s recovery
LAHORE, May 31: The Lahore High Court on Thursday directed the Foreign Ministry to ensure writing a letter to Bangladesh authorities for the recovery of a Pakistani woman’s minor daughter allegedly taken away by her husband without her permission
LAHORE, May 31: The Lahore High Court on Thursday directed the Foreign Ministry to ensure writing a letter to Bangladesh authorities for the recovery of a Pakistani woman’s minor daughter allegedly taken away by her husband without her permission
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42 pool owners told to pay tax
LAHORE, May 31: Various town municipal administrations of the City District Government of Lahore on Thursday issued notices to 42 swimming pool owners over non-payment of tax and directed them to pay tax within seven days
LAHORE, May 31: Various town municipal administrations of the City District Government of Lahore on Thursday issued notices to 42 swimming pool owners over non-payment of tax and directed them to pay tax within seven days
2 days ago
LHC CJ
LAHORE, May 31: Justice Umar Ata Bandial will take oath as Lahore High Court chief justice on Friday (today)
LAHORE, May 31: Justice Umar Ata Bandial will take oath as Lahore High Court chief justice on Friday (today)
2 days ago
Quran khwani
LAHORE, May 31: Quran Khwani for Olympian Munir Dar, on his first death anniversary, will be held between Asr and Maghrib prayers at E-Block mosque of DHA on Friday (today)
LAHORE, May 31: Quran Khwani for Olympian Munir Dar, on his first death anniversary, will be held between Asr and Maghrib prayers at E-Block mosque of DHA on Friday (today)
2 days ago
Two LDA directors among eight suspended
LAHORE, May 31: Lahore Development Authority Director General Ahad Khan Cheema suspended on Thursday eight officials, including two directors, from service on charges of corruption, negligence and poor performance
LAHORE, May 31: Lahore Development Authority Director General Ahad Khan Cheema suspended on Thursday eight officials, including two directors, from service on charges of corruption, negligence and poor performance
2 days ago
Seminars, walks to mark No Smoking Day
LAHORE, May 31: Like other parts of the country, the No Smoking Day was also observed in the provincial capital on Thursday
LAHORE, May 31: Like other parts of the country, the No Smoking Day was also observed in the provincial capital on Thursday
2 days ago
Three cases of fratricide in city
LAHORE, May 31: Three people, including a woman, were murdered in different parts of the city on Thursday
LAHORE, May 31: Three people, including a woman, were murdered in different parts of the city on Thursday
2 days ago
Denial of rights and respect push children to suicide
LAHORE, May 31: In a situation where children’s thoughts and emotions are not given importance and their self-esteem and dignity is trampled, it is not surprising that they resort to extreme acts like committing suicide
LAHORE, May 31: In a situation where children’s thoughts and emotions are not given importance and their self-esteem and dignity is trampled, it is not surprising that they resort to extreme acts like committing suicide
2 days ago
Cleanliness campaign concludes
LAHORE, May 31: A week-long cleanliness and awareness drive focusing on schoolchildren of Yohanabad concluded on Thursday
LAHORE, May 31: A week-long cleanliness and awareness drive focusing on schoolchildren of Yohanabad concluded on Thursday
2 days ago
Experts for reviewing system of labour courts, tribunals
LAHORE, May 31: The whole system of labour courts and tribunals needs to be reviewed if the goal of expeditious and fair adjudication of labour cases is to be realised
LAHORE, May 31: The whole system of labour courts and tribunals needs to be reviewed if the goal of expeditious and fair adjudication of labour cases is to be realised
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Five dengue cases confirmed in three months: official
LAHORE, May 31: A senior health official said on Thursday that 299 suspected cases of dengue were reported across Punjab and five of these were confirmed in the last three months
LAHORE, May 31: A senior health official said on Thursday that 299 suspected cases of dengue were reported across Punjab and five of these were confirmed in the last three months
