Security firms rake in the dough
* Private firms increase guards’ salaries
* Security company head says companies are unable to meet demand for guards
* Says security firms ill-equipped to thwart terrorists
By Afnan Khan
LAHORE: In contrast with other businesses, which have lost a lot of their customers... 
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Police beef up security following attacks
* Terrorists threaten attacks on 4 police stations, 2 DSP offices
Staff Report
LAHORE: Police beefed up security on Monday following the suicide attacks in Lahore and Rawalpindi, increasing the duration and number of police pickets already set up on all city roads.
Capital...
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LGS branches shut down in Lahore
Staff Report
LAHORE: The Lahore Grammar School closed all its branches in the city on Monday due to security concerns.
In a text message forwarded to parents and guardians of all schoolchildren, the administration stated: “Dear Parent/Guardian, due to security concerns, the school...
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Pakistani wins world art contest
LAHORE: A Pakistani artist, Sumaira Amin, has won the third ‘World Miniature Painting Competition 2009’ held in Algeria, a private TV channel reported on Monday.
According to the channel, the government of Algeria organised and sponsored the competition held in its capital city, Algiers. It said...
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LHC orders CS to reconstruct demolished parts of govt school
Staff Report
LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice (CJ) Khawaja Muhammad Sharif on Monday directed the Punjab chief secretary (CS) to reconstruct the razed building of Chishtia High School, adjacent to the Civil Secretariat, within three months.
The CJ issued the directions...
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Security fears boon for contractors, labourers
* Schools hire labourers to construct eight-foot high walls, install barriers
* Mason says short-term work at schools allows labourers to save money for lean times
By Nauman Tasleem
LAHORE: The recent rise in terrorist attacks has adversely affected most businesses in the city,...
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Piercing the veil
LAHORE: A man asks a roadside palmist to predict his future. online
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