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Holy Quran is complete code of life: Shahbaz

Salim Ahmed

Lahore—Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that the Holy Quran is complete code of life which encompasses all its aspects. He said that the Holy Quran is a beacon of light and by following its teachings, not only a model society can be set up but an environment of love and brotherhood can also be created. He said that besides upholding sanctity of the Holy Quran and following its teachings, there is also a need to pay attention to its proper publication. He said that the project of Quran Complex is of vital importance and delay in its execution will not be tolerated. He directed that steps should be taken for checking substandard publication of the Holy Quran as well as taking action against the elements involved in its printing on poor quality paper.

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FPAP consultative process meeting

Observer Report

Lahore—MDG 5 b Alliance and Pakistan Alliance for Post Abortion Care -PAPAC under the auspices of Rahnuma-Family Planning Association of Pakistan (FPAP) organized a Consultative Process Meeting at a local hotel. on the eve of DG IPPF visit. This Consultative Process was Chaired by Director General International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) Tewodros Melesse and joined by political leadership of Sindh and Punjab province including Provincial Ministers, parliamentarians , high officials of Ministry of Health and Population Welfare Department , members of renowned civil society groups, media.

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Protection of cultural heritage responsibility of society:Wani

Staff Reporter

Lahore—Secretary Information and Culture Punjab, Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani has said that protection and conservation of the cultural heritage of Pakistan is the collective responsibility of the society. He was addressing the inaugural ceremony of a 4-day workshop on safeguarding the intangible cultural heritage jointly arranged by Information and Culture Department Punjab and UNESCO, here today. Country Director UNESCO Dr. Kzo K. Nagata and Chief Resource Person of the Workshop Prof. Sajida Wandal also spoke on the occasion. Experts from all over the country are attending the workshop.

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Self-injury may start early in some kids

AS EARLY as third grade, some children are hitting, cutting or otherwise hurting themselves, according to new research. Studies have suggested about one-fifth of teens and young adults engage in self-injury at some point to relieve negative emotions or reach out for help, for example. But this report is the first to ask the question of kids as young as seven. Researchers found one in 12 of the third-, sixth- and ninth-graders they interviewed had self-injured at least once without the intention of killing themselves.

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‘Services Hospital has no MR deptt’

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