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Call for help: Militants recruiting students: MQM
Memon endorsed MQM MPAs call, says any organisation which directly or indirectly supports militants should be banned.
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Crackdown: Alleged leader of militant group held
Police said the accused and his group were involved in bank robberies, kidnapping for ransom and extortion cases.
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The BackBencher: A culture of late lateefs
The real spotlight belonged to Pakistan Peoples Party’s Murad Ali Shah, who wore a flaming orange suit.
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The bodies pile up: Two killings, 15 minutes apart in Orangi Town
Seven people killed in the city as two bodies are also found.
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Keeping in line: Lawyers bodies sent notices for calling too many boycotts
The bench issued notices to the respondents to file their comments by next date of hearing.
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Anti-polio: 24 high-risk UCs successfully immunised
88 per cent of the total 415,000 children below the age of five years registered in these 24 UCs were immunised.
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In broad daylight: Sixth bank heist claims Rs4.5m
Officials said the robbery lasted for five minutes.
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Corporate results: Maple Leaf Cement announces higher profit
Earnings per share increases to Rs2.81 during 1HFY14.
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Corporate results: National Foods’ earnings turn sour
Decrease due to higher distribution costs and administrative expenses.
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Market watch: Stock market posts healthy recovery
Benchmark KSE-100 index jumps 170.46 points.
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Capital punishment: Anti-terrorism court sentences three to death
Court also ordered the confiscation of all property of the accused, who were then remanded back into police custody.
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SBP launches strategic plan for Islamic banking
Will improve public perception and promote system.
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Shot for principles: Dr Kazi killed for refusing to give admission: police
Various hospitals in the city protested his killing by closing their OPDs.
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Winter Olympics: The Games have led to a new beginning, says Karim
Pakistan skier relays experience in Sochi after mega event ends.
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Improving medical services: Healthcare body to keep an eye on hospitals
Sindh Assembly passes bill to set up commission for healthcare services.
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A different kind of extortion: You have the ‘Right to Education’ but only if you are ready to pay
District officer Syeda Neelofar Ali asks each student to pay between Rs50 to Rs150 to sit in exams.
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Bon appétit!
The city enjoys gastronomic delights at the Karachi Eats Food Festival.
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Police arrest Punjabi Taliban deputy chief in Karachi
Saeedul Islam was arrested on the charges of kidnapping, extortion and robbery.
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Court hands death sentences to 3 murderers in Karachi
Killers had murdered a trader on August 17, 2010 after they had kidnapped him for ransom.
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Karachi doctors protest fellow's killing, observe strike in city hospitals
Doctors demand arrest of murderers of Dr Kazi who was shot dead on Feb 17.
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Karachi law and order case: Top court dismisses police report on city's security situation
Court says suspects are continuing to run illegal operations from within their cells.
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Against privatisation: JI to hold rally on March 14
Rally is against privatisation of the national institutions.
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Weapons seized from man in City Courts
Sources said police released Waheed to hide their inefficiency and poor security arrangements.
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Karachi law and order case: Apex court to resume hearing today
CJP Tassaduq Hussain Jillani will be taking up the high-profile case for the first time.
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Learning initiatives: DUHS launches web-based programme for physicians
The programme is aimed to revive and strengthen national health system.
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Lessons to learn: Local govt is missing where it matters
The writer is looking for the city government, municipality amid piles of garbage.
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No shortcuts: Don’t lose your vehicle to save time
Police to impose fines on commuters violating one-way traffic, impound cars for three days.
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Under fire again: Three killed in Layri clashes
Violence erupted as the members of two notorious gangs clashed.
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Targeted: Retired Navy officer killed in mosque attack
One of the three assailants was captured by citizens and handed over to the police.
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Anti-polio: 400,000 children administered polio drops
The day-long campaign was conducted amid high security.
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MQM shows solidarity with armed forces
Thousands attend the rally; Altaf says it’s time to save Pakistan.
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Financial woes: Hanif bemoans apathy towards national sport
Former Olympian says hockey doesn’t figure on govt’s priority list .
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PCB begins headhunt for anti-graft unit
Former captain Rashid Latif emerges as strong choice for the job.
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Pakistan clinch blind cricket series
Hosts defeat India by four wickets in decisive one-day game.
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Kenyan auction: Huge source of country’s import
If it were not for Kenyan auctions held on a weekly basis in Mombasa, tea would cost more and taste worse in Pakistan.
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Illicit trade: Tea smuggling shaves Rs8.7b off potential tax revenues
Manufacturer terms anti-smuggling measures short-lived with little impact .
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The lowdown on FPW6
FPW6 was slick and well organised.
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Taliban being used to destabilise Pakistan: Altaf Hussain
4 years ago my statements about Taliban's influence not taken seriously, but I have been proven right: MQM chief
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1 dead, 3 injured in mosque firing incident in Karachi
Residents of the area chased the assailants after the incident, eventually capturing one of them.
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Hard work pays off: Four sisters inducted as junior school teachers on merit
Over 30,000 candidates appeared for the recruitment test, out of which 779 were selected.
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Hits and misses: Developments indicate better days for women’s rights
National Commission on Status of Women holds seminar to list achievements and challenges.
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President calls for increased trade volume with China
Hopes discussions, visit will help deepen Sino-Pak relations.
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BISP-KATI: MoU signed to impart vocational training
Main objectives of MoU are poverty reduction through job placement of successful trainees of BISP vocational training.
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In solidarity: MQM to hold rally in support of law enforcers
Rally will be held at the Shahrah-e-Quaideen from 3pm today.
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Suo motu: SC to take up Hindu temple case on Monday
Chief Justice seeks reports on alleged denial of access to century-old temple.
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Joint operation: Ten militants arrested
Three people, including ANP worker, shot dead.
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Children, teachers, educationists pledge to support reading
The session on promoting reading and libraries ended with plenty of volunteers.
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If you want your children to prosper, tell them stories
Shanta Dixit reminds parents and teachers of the importance of storytelling sessions.
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Two for one: Artists with different styles find common ground in their work
While the work of one artist is vibrant, the other has a much darker message.
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Weekly review: KSE-100 plunges 790 points in forgettable week
Volumes dropped 20 per cent while index heavyweights took a hit.