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Against universities law: Officers’ association also rejects govt’s move to appoint university officials
It will also make its own recommendations for the Sindh govt.
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Delayed reaction: MQM opposes separation of four UCs in Hyderabad
Lawmakers point out problems with sanitation, water supply.
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Forced marriage: 14-year-old wants her father punished for marrying her off
Young girl claims her father received Rs70,000 and a motorcycle for giving her hand in marriage.
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Divided we fall: Speakers denounce ruling class for spreading hatred in the name of secularism
The discussion took place during the book launch of Prof Moonis Ahmar's book.
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Experts decry government’s misplaced priorities in budget planning
Economists at Sindh Express forum propose changes to the budget plans for the next fiscal year.
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Karachi’s transportation woes: Yellow Line BRT project to stay on paper only, at least for this year
KMTC has received bids from firms, it will select one and then award the contract.
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Development budget to be decreased by Rs20b
Provincial govt claims most of last year’s budget has been utilised, opposition disagrees.
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Revival of KCR
Sindh government will have to stand its ground and make sure the KCR is actually revived this time.
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Federal govt will be responsible for providing Musharraf safe passage: Memon
The minister for information rejected the federal government decisions of stopping all development projects in Sindh.
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Lack of funds: Govt discards Sindh’s projects from PSDP, says Qaim
Says PM has promised to address grievances of Sindh.
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Blast in Karachi near police check post
No loss of life is reported as of yet.
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Appointing representatives: Committee to discuss universities act with FAPUASA
The committee is headed by Senior Sindh Minister for Education Nisar Ahmed Khuhro.
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Stop that: SHC stays appointments on six university posts
The govt had advertised for the positions even though they were not vacant.
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School principal among five gunned down in Karachi on Friday
JSMM leader shot dead on his way to GM Syed’s hometown.
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Hurdles: Revival project pending since 2004
In areas where mosques and other worship places come in the way, there will be elevated tracks.
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Analysis: Varsity bill fails to ensure uniformity
Provisions in law allow govt to devise admissions policy of only three Karachi universities.
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Round them up: Police kill a Lyari gang’s operational commander
The leader of a cash-snatching gang, a dismissed police officer, was also arrested.
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Creating awareness: Workshop on polio eradication
The participants pledged to play their part in eradicating polio from their areas.
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Hold on: SHC stays shifting of subordinate courts to new location
The petitioners informed the two-judge bench that the home department had issued a notification.
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Commencement ceremony: 38 business leaders of tomorrow graduate from KSBL
Graduating students walked in the academic procession amid enthusiastic cheers by their parents and family members.
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Living on the edge: Life by the sea for Keti Bunder’s residents
Mangroves are vital for coastal regions to keep the sea out and help create a pool of fresh water.
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Karachi’s transportation woes: Only 20% of KCR needs clearance
Transport, JICA officials dismiss reports that Japanese support has been withdrawn.
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Disease spreads: Another polio case surfaces in Karachi
The crippling virus was confirmed in two-year-old girl Malala settled in SITE Town.
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World No Tobacco Day: ‘More people die from smoking than from terrorism’
Experts highlight risks associated with passive smoking as well.
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Take him away: Man given life sentence for killing Rangers official
The court acquitted two of his accomplices due to a lack of evidence.
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Walking on the moon: Follow the water and learn about planets, says NASA engineer
Zainab Nagin Cox says they learnt that there was water on Mars nearly three billion years ago.
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Violence continues: Two men killed by unknown suspects — four killed in encounters
A policeman, who was a witness in the Arshad Pappu murder case, was also killed.
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Not within jurisdiction: Court should not be forming judicial commission, says AG
SHC had issued a contempt notice to the chief secretary for forming the commission.
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Improving infrastructure: ‘Apply automated gauges to improve irrigation facilities’
The new system will constantly record and archive the water levels in channels.
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Looking forward: Country needs new ideas for foreign policy
Karachi Council on Foreign Relations holds interactive session on its role.
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Missing persons: Balochistan CM asks Lateef Johar to end strike
The student activist refused to give in, demanding to know who has detained Zahid Baloch.
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Notices issued on plea challenging SMIU VC’s appointment
Petitioner alleges VC was employee of MUET who unlawfully got himself deputed in education ministry on deputation.
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Teachers' protest: The polite rebels versus the law enforcers
The protesters looked anything but protesters, as they screamed for autonomy.
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Time for class: Classes, exams resume today as govt accepts demands
KU announces another day of protest and says exams will start on Monday.
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Minorities in Mirpurkhas: Five suspects rounded up for attack on Hindu places of worship
Police caution against comparison with previous attacks on temples.
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Inflation: SHC calls for comments from commissioner, others
Comments sought from Karachi commissioner on a petition against the sale of milk at inflated rates.
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United we stand: Sindh’s universities back call for indefinite strike
The ongoing exams in all these three universities remained suspended on Wednesday.
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Out on the streets: Teachers protest on controversial university law for a third day
Professors, teachers’ associations across Sindh to stage protest at CM House today.
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Helping hand: SHC wants media to help unite missing children
The bench directed the provincial government to launch a campaign in the media.
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How to save a life: ‘27% of women who die in childbirth can be saved by blood transfusions’
Nearly 800 women die from pregnancy or childbirth related complications every day.
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Raising voices: PML-F wants govt to appoint opposition leader immediately
“The Sindh government should immediately issue a notification" said PML-F leader.
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Raids and arrests: Four alleged gang members shot dead in separate encounters
Three other suspects caught during a snap-check near Power House Chowrangi.
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Conflict resolution: CPLC intervenes to fix as many as 15 teenage disputes a month
Parents can reach the CPLC over the phone or by writing a letter.
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Assaulted: Police constable succumbs to fatal wounds
The police have yet to make any tangible progress in the investigation of these cases.
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Target killings: Police official among three shot dead in the city
A member of the Shia community, who was injured in an attack on Tuesday, succumbed to his injuries.
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The sandy beach: ATVs take over as no one is quite ‘shore’ who manages the beach
CBC and DHA both claim that they are not responsible for cleaning it up.
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943 policemen graduate from training centre
Sindh govt promises Rs6.5b for high-tech weapons.
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Where is the money? MUET officials apologise for misuse of funds
The PAC questions why there is no record of where the varsity has spent Rs69.8m.
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Drawing ‘surplus’ power: Water and power ministry to approach SC against K-Electric
Company argues it is getting electricity in line with the agreement.
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Lyari violence: Three killed in firing near Cheel Chowk
Law enforcement agencies have been deployed to the area.