Karachi

Traders say raids against encroachments are nothing more than an attempt to raise extortion rates.

The first ever book explaining the complexities of police investigations in Sindh launched.

The device contained around 10 kilogrammes of explosive material.

Gives Sindh Engro Coal Mining Co 15 days for decision.

The central bank’s foreign exchange reserves increased $5.6 million to $3.1 billion during the week.

Much-awaited banking links between the countries will give a boost to trade and commerce.

Company will completely renovate the hotel over the next few years.

Benchmark KSE-100 index rises 111 points.

Prestigious tournament offers Rs2.1 million as prize money.

Five matches abandoned; players question venue selection again.

Legendary player confident of persuading PSA to remove ban.

Rs100 million grant to help hockey on all levels, says secretary.

PCB chairman leaves for ICC meeting regarding ‘Big Three’ draft proposal.

Former cricketers apply for coveted role as deadline extended to February 8.

Drugs were hidden in 17 of the 3,000 crates of oranges destined for Malaysia.

BDS declares Karachi Water and Sewerage Board Head Office safe, defuses bomb in SITE.

Railways constitute joint team to probe attack on Night Coach Express.

Participants call for end to Indian occupation of Kashmir.

Lyari youth talks about displacement from violence, public perception, saving their homes.

In Mirpurkhas, thousands of students take part in the festival.

Judges direct KPT’s lawyer to file required information by February 25.

Section 292 (sale, etc., of obscene books, etc.) carries imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine of Rs1,000, or both.

Works by 63 artists, canvases from Benazir Bhutto’s private collection on display at Frere Hall.

Pakistani companies make up 20% of the total at free zone in Ajman.

The annual examinations of MEd for the year 2013 will be held from February 10 to February 19 from 10am to 1pm.

Top two teams from each pool will qualify for the semi-finals.

Revised ceilings likely to facilitate farmers in getting adequate loans.

Many offences don’t carry the punishment to match the crime, says expert.

The body of a 35-year-old man was also found in Quaidabad.

There was an exchange of hot words between police, Rangers, both of whom wanted credit for the big find.

Police claim the suspect was involved in a number of cases of target killings.

Sindh chief minister wants to take advantage of relaxed export policies to EU, directs surveys for fishing products.

Data shows gradual shift towards commercial banks to meet expenditures.

Telecom regulator expected likely to make recommendations for approval.

Teenager to compete in giant slalom event in Sochi.

PCB’s vision questioned regarding domestic competition ahead of World T20.

Selection committee meeting likely to be held on Friday.

Defending champions defeat Army 3-1 in Lahore.

Kiran Aman launches flagship store after working via appointment for ten years.

Unidentified persons open fire at Mohyuddin Shah, who is the ASWJ President of district Malir, in Landhi.

Court sends the two suspects on a 5-day physical remand.

On Feb 4, an under-trial Indian fisherman, Kishore Bhagwan Bahi, dies in prison under mysterious circumstances.

10 wagons of the Karachi Night Coach went off the track near Dhabiji.

The derby was part of the 15-day celebrations taking place across the province.

Change in rules to balance interests of policyholders, insurers.

Benchmark KSE-100 index drops 194 points.

MNAs claim a forged notification was sent regarding executive committee members.

Exports to India and Afghanistan face bottlenecks.

To prepare and present budget to govt for consideration.

For these men, Sunday is the day they live for the rest of the week.