Posts Tagged ‘Lahore’

Senate elections

SO it seems that the old conspiracy theory is being trotted out again. Talking to reporters in Lahore on Friday, Prime Minister Gilani claimed, “Six months ago, I had pointed out that conspiracies were being

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Eid Miladun Nabi today

LAHORE – The nation is all set to celebrate the Eid Miladun Nabi on the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal today (Sunday) to mark the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) with religious fervour and enthusiasm throughout the country.
In Lahore, the celebrations will start with a 21-gun salute, while special prayers will be held after Fajr prayers for the prosperity of the country. Radio and TV …

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Akhtars discuss polls with Nawaz

LAHORE – Leaders of the Likeminded group, former MNA Humayun Akhtar Khan and Senator Haroon Akhtar Khan, called on PML-N President Ex Prime minister Mian Nawaz Sharifat Raiwind on Saturday.
Both Ex Prime minister Mian Nawaz Sharifand Humayun Akhtar discussed political situation in the country with special reference to the governance in the Centre and the problems being faced by the masses due to the policies of the government. The …

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Punjab govt responsible for spurious drug deaths, says Imran

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said that he met Baloch leaders, including Akhtar Mengal in Dubai to discuss situation in Balochistan who are in self exile in different countries. Talking to media at the Lahore airport on Saturday he said his party had prepared a package aimed at resolving the problems being faced by the people of Balochistan. Answering a question regarding …

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Imran blames Punjab govt for Lahore deaths

The PTI chief also expressed fears that transparent elections are not possible under President Zardari’s leadership.

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Two more die of medicines reaction in Lahore

Two more persons including a woman died of medicines reaction on Saturday raising the over all death toll to 135. According to details, Ghulam Ali 55, hailing from Kasur and Shahida 60, of Rung Mahal area of Lahore were under treatment in Services Hospital after being affected of cardiac medicines acquired from Punjab Institute of Cardiology where they breathed their last on Saturday morning.
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First Business Express reaches Karachi from Lahore

 Pakistan’s first Business train reached Karachi fifteen minutes before the scheduled time from Lahore on Saturday.
As part of first private investment of millions of rupees in the ailing state railways, the Business Express reached Karachi cantt station at 9:45am, 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled time. The train, inaugurated by Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani, left Lahore at 3.30pm on …

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Notice to Ogra for increase in gas prices

LAHORE, Feb 3: The Lahore High Court on Friday issued a notice to the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on a writ petition challenging recent increase in gas prices.

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Confident PM eyes budget

LAHORE – Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Friday said he will respect outcome of the contempt case and vowed that Senate election will be held on time, pledging to soon reveal ‘conspiracies’ against the upper house vote.
The embattled premiere clearly hinted he will stay in power even after the coming budget, telling journalists on the launch of Pak Business Express at Lahore …

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Shahbaz sends ‘protest’ to Centre

LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has written a letter to Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani complaining shortage of electricity and gas supply to Punjab by the federal government.
The letter has been sent as a protest by the Punjab government for ‘discrimination’ with the province of Punjab over the supply of gas and electricity, sources stated. …

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No justification for CM Punjab to continue after massive lives losses over medicines reaction: Raja Riaz

 Leader of the Opposition in Punjab Assembly Raja Riaz has said that after the massive lives losses due to dengue virus and spurious medicines reaction, Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif has no justification to continue holding office.
Talking to media persons here in Lahore on Friday, Raja Riaz said that people of Punjab were in the grip of multifaceted crises due to poor governance and …

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Shahbaz relinquishes 8 portfolios, retains health

LAHORE– Retaining provincial health ministry among others, Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has relinquished eight ministries which he has devolved to other cabinet members, assistants and advisors without appointing any new minister. The chief minister has also changed portfolios of the ministers. Shahbaz has retained provincial Health Ministry defying a strong demand of …

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Police claim killing youth in encounter

LAHORE – A 22-year-old youth was gunned down in what police claimed an encounter near Dispensary Chaowk in Shadbagh police limits on Thursday.
The deceased was identified as Ali Raza, a resident of Zeenat Block, Allama Iqbal Town. Police investigators said the deceased Ali Raza was a Proclaimed Offender.
Police said Ali Raza along with his accomplices snatched a motorcycle from a citizen …

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CJ: ‘What is the game being played by Punjab?’

MIAN DAWOOD
LAHORE – The Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court has restrained the Punjab Government from recruiting about 30,000 Educators on a candidate’s petition, who claimed unearthing of favouritism by the School Education Department. Chief Justice Sheikh Azmat Saeed, hearing the case on Thursday, observed: “What is the game being played with the people of the province by …

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Woman kills to save ‘honour’

LAHORE – A woman clubbed her brother-in-law to death, burned the body and made hue and cry that he committed suicide. Nadia Bibi, of the Factory Area, told the police on Thursday, that Akram Maseeh, a resident of Model Colony in Walton Road, wanted to establish illicit relations with her.
Investigators said Akram Maseeh had been living in a house located yards away from the houses of his …

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Intellectuals abode Pak Tea House vacated

LAHORE – The City District Government on Thursday got vacated the intellectual café of the city Pak Tea House, which was closed some years ago and illegally turned into a godown for storing cloth.
Pak Tea House has traditionally been frequented by the city’s artistic, cultural and literary personalities. Some of the most well-known regulars were Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Ibn-e-Insha, …

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Denmark for balanced decisions

LAHORE – Danish ambassador Uffe Wolffhechel while talking to Waqt News here on Thursday said that by taking balanced decisions, the democratic institutions of Pakistan can help eliminate miseries of her subjects.
Wolffhechel said that his country Denmark wanted to see a strong, prosperous and developed Pakistan. He said that Denmark can invest in many sectors including energy sector in …

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