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Meeting goals: Experts give suggestions for reducing maternal mortality
Government pledged to reduce rate the of mortality by three quarters till 2015.
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Water shortage or not, DHA residents warned not to use suction pumps
CBC officials estimate at least 30 per cent of residents are engaged in the ‘illegal’ activity.
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How to save a life: Be a hero, simply donate blood
Giving blood is actually very beneficial for the donor’s health.
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Call from the special education minister, makes position-holders’ day
Students also offered jobs in the special education dept in recognition of their achievements.
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PPP allies on board with Sindh government for the budget
Sindh Minister Faisal Subzwari believes that the budget is a continuation of the federal budget.
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Girl claiming to be Raees Raisani’s fiancé names him in FIR
After being threatened Mahnoor retorted back about her relationship with Raees Raisani.
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Transitions: Politicians react to Mehdi Hassan’s death
MQM chief Altaf Hussain said that Mehdi Hassan was the ‘most towering personality in the field of ghazal singing.
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Bidding adieu: Mehdi Hassan to be buried at namesake park on Friday
Family, disciples, politicians and members of the media pour in for condolence.
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Oil transporters to suspend supply unless income tax increase reversed
APOTCA demands reversal of income tax increases.
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Sharjeel Memon re-appointed Sindh information minister
Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad administered oath to Memon during a ceremony at Governor House.
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Traders call off Karachi strike, markets to reopen after 5pm
Petrol pumps, shops to reopen by 5pm today.
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Summertime: Saving lives at the beach
Aman Foundation and Pakistan Life Saving launch rescue service.
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Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University: Only months into classes, ‘politicised’ allegations emerge
VC Arshad Saleem Arain’s appointment late February was met with protests by the faculty.
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Corruption charges: SHC puts off Khursheed Shah’s petition
Minister challenges accountability court’s order to file NAB reference.
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Special achievements: Visually-challenged students disheartened by no appreciation
Ansari and Afsar have not even received a congratulatory phone call from their department.
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Murders: Two shot dead; two bodies found
The trussed up body of a KRC activist, identified as Moosa, was found near the Kharadar Jamaatkhana.
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Terror alert?: Central jail budget cut by 16%
Despite growing threats, funds for both major prisons in city reduced.
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Catering to all: Govt allots Rs769.4m for shelter homes to be built by 2015
Homes that would accommodate women, senior citizens, physically challenged people, street children by the year 2015.
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With Rs394m for environment, all ‘green’ for govt
Climate change study among five other development projects planned.
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Sindh government trumpets ‘achievements’ for minorities
Finance dept’s secretary says no money in ADP spent on development projects.
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Flood-aid distribution: Minorities complain of bias in aid distribution
Leaders say Muslims were given priority in the emergency phase by relief organisations.
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Beware of dognappers: In this crime-infested city, even your pet is not safe
Instances of tamed cats and dogs being stolen or snatched rising in city.
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Protest over extortion: Traders go on strike after another killing in Shershah
Muttahida Qaumi Movement says it will back the strike.
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Strike: Schools to remain closed, intermediate, exams postponed
Exams at Federal Urdu University, Jinnah University for Women slated for Wednesday also postponed.
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Seven extortionists arrested in Karachi
Police arrest seven extortionists in separate raids, recover weapons and Rs 10,000.
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MQM leader's brother killed in Karachi
Brothers of MQM leader were at their shop when unidentified men demanded extortion from them, shot them on refusal.
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Govt fails to complete projects promised in last year’s budget
Sindh govt had decided to undertake feasibility study identifying route to divert floodwater along river Indus.
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Judges appointment: SHC turns down decision of parliamentary committee
Two additional judges declared as confirmed judges.
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Karachi vice: Sindh gets 7,500 new police jobs
Securing Sindh will cost the government an estimated Rs46 billion in the next financial year.
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A good 8.4% increase in health spending, but with no district control
Percentage allocated for ADPs stays at 5%.
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Politicking: New budget bids adieu to district govts?
Local bodies’ funds reduced by half as government looks to take control provincially.
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With all nearing completion, ‘special projects’ get no new funds
Development packages are set to complete by June next year and govt plans to carry forward funds unspent this year.
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Budget: With election on horizon, Sindh unveils populist budget
Development and education outlays get a massive boost of 48.2% and 66.48%.
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Development budget heavy on political spending
Politicians get more discretionary allocations at the expense of infrastructure and public safety.
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Stop conspiring against MQM: Altaf Hussain
Warns rulers of repeating mistakes made in the run up to creation of Bangladesh.
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Transitions: PML-Q Sindh leader Junejo passes away
He was 58 years old. Junejo was shifted to the Aga Khan University Hospital, where he breathed his last.
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‘Corruption, apathy’ force stalwart to part ways with PPP
Asghar Shah says leaders’ indifferent attitude towards party activists led to decision.
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Target killings: Three people gunned down, two bodies found
Around six people were injured in the crossfire between two groups and two vehicles were also set on fire.
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NCDH employees get Khursheed Shah’s support
Dozens of NCHD employees reportedly gathered at the Sukkur airport on Saturday to welcome the minister.
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JI rally: ‘Establishment trying to divide people’
Munawar Hasan says people should not expect rose petals after giving their vote to the looters.
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PPP working out plans for Benazir’s birthday on June 21
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto chair at Karachi University will organise an international conference on June 21.
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Withering heights: In the wake of balconies’ collapse, CBF stirs to life
Authority to survey all buildings within jurisdiction to catalogue list of structures dangerous for living.
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Poetry by Faraz and Faiz speak of ethnic divide existing in society
Asma Jehangir talks of threats, the judiciary and of militants.
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Shershah, the go-to place for all the missing pieces
Weighing services offered for trucks and cargos is a computerised system which costs Rs70.
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Gems of the trade: India looks forward to more business ventures
PGJDC organised grand jewellery, gems exhibition for first time in Pakistan’s history from June 7 to 10 in Karachi.
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Thousands march for Sindh in Thatta
This war is not against a particular person, language or culture, says Palijo.
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Vice Magazine gets down and dirty in Karachi
Documentary attempts to show a side of the city that flies under the radar of the mainstream media in the west.
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Unmanned war on terror: No longer a covert war
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism reveals how much success and collateral damage drones have caused in Pakistan.
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Nine killed in Karachi violence
Police found three bodies in gunny bags in Liaquatabad and near Mauripur Road area.
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Hollow promises: As Hawksbay scheme lies dormant, LDA plans to add 2,000 acres
With construction yet to begin at residential project, development body sets aside Rs500m for expansion in budget.