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SEPCO warned to curb electricity theft
The power utility has recorded a decrease in revenue even though the power tariff has increased.
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Necessity of life: Hyderabad sinks further into water crisis
NDP 2009, was aimed to ensure provision of safe drinking water to all but unfortunately the situation worsened
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Targeted: Blast damages OCS office in 4th attack of month
The shutter and glass windows and doors of several neighbouring shops were shattered in the explosion.
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Vehicle transfer: Excise and taxation department laments increase in withholding tax
Says it would decrease revenue collection, calls method problematic.
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General physician, political worker among five people killed in the city
Two militants, arrested suspect killed in encounters.
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Marking the day: We need laws against torture to protect citizens, say human rights activists
Politicians, lawyers, journalists also stress need for such legislation.
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Big dreams: With a week left, little people still trying to get their tickets to San Diego
Khan received an invitation to attend the Little People of America conference.
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Learning new techniques: Policemen feel prepared to fight better after German training
Around 3,000 officers will be trained by Dec 2014.
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Thalassaemia and haemophilia: Sindh sets new record with 3,000 blood transfusions
Event to carry out transfusion for 2,000 children was held at Karachi Expo Centre on Friday.
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Korangi district also announces Rs2.3b budget
Development funds increased, along with 10% rise is workers' salaries.
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Karachi’s suburbs: In Malir budget, missing zero typo nearly turns billions into millions
Despite income and turf squeeze, DMC gets surplus Rs3.5b outlay.
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Greasy palms: Malir’s budget includes cell phone ‘bribe’ for media
Many journalists ascribe to principle that you cannot accept a 'gift' if it is valued at more than one day's salary.
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Feeling your words: From Lyari with love
As Zafar Shehzad Zafari recited a child's unease, he left an entire room full of poets speechless.
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A crippling disease: Seventh polio case reported
Another man dies because of naegleria taking the total death toll to three.
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Altaf calls for 'historic' rally in support of Pakistan Army
MQM chief calls on all political and religious parties to take part in rally.
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Another polio case in Karachi brings this year's tally to 84
One-year-old child, identified as Murad, is reportedly the latest victim of the crippling virus.
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Gerry’s D’nata fire: Inquiry committee absolves CAA, ASF, firemen of blame
Claims media exaggerated the incident.
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Climate change: ‘There’s food shortage in Sindh but no policy to fix it’
If we continue to fish at the same rate then by 2048 the oceans will not have any fish left, says PFF chairperson.
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Grand alliance: PML-Q invites Ayaz Palijo to remove govt
According to Katiar, the QAT will discuss the invitation at their central executive committee meeting.
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Whole grain: Flour to be sold at Rs36 per kg during the holy month
A subsidy of Rs3 billion has been provided on wheat for the current financial year.
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Fatalities: Speeding bus kills 4 men, injures 25
Three passengers, Farooq, Allahyar and Shakir, and coach cleaner Mumtaz were killed in the accident.
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Defying court orders: CAA chief given contempt notice
The officials had been stopped from forcing the restaurant operator to vacate the premises.
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Pay up: Minister asks Sindh govt to clear electricity dues by June 30
Sindh govt owes Rs27 billion to HESCO and SEPCO.
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SHC stays tribunal’s orders to recount, verify votes in national and provincial constituencies
The high court has deferred proceedings in the cases to different dates in July.
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Police, Rangers arrest five suspects following rocket attacks near port
Woman, two men were injured in three consecutive rocket attacks on Wednesday.
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Psychiatrist warns against drugs, claims addictions can be cured
Dr Syed Mobin Akhtar also highlighted the financial impact of minor drugs, such as tea.
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Analysis: KMC is richer than we think, it’s just a bad accountant
Karachi’s city government is sitting on Rs500b in hidden wealth.
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Cost of education: Students feel reimbursement not enough
PM promised to give back money spent on higher education but students receive less than a quarter of tuition fee.
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Precautionary measures: FO warns diplomats to keep low profile in Karachi
The advisory letter asks them to avoid shopping malls.
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Transfer of property: Corruption at Karachi’s registrar offices
18 registrar offices in Karachi have allegedly been receiving bribes on each and every property registration.
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State property: Sindh agrees to transfer land to ISI, Pakistan Air Force
Purpose of SC’s restraining order was to protect state land from individuals, clarifies bench.
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Police kill mastermind behind attack
16 suspects were also detained by the police.
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Violence against health workers: As killings rise, professionals leave country
Red Cross begins research on violence against health practitioners.
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Commissioner asks scholars to discourage profiteering
Shoaib Siddiqui reviews measures to control price hikes at meeting with religious scholars.
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DUHS joins hands with UNICEF to combat childhood diseases
Experts complain the government has failed in its duty to control disabling diseases.
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Financial woes: City turns into a garbage dump as Sukkur Municipality Corporation workers go unpaid
Employees of the municipal corporation have not been paid their salaries in over 15 months.
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Human rights ‘violations’: Once again, SHC wants to know mechanism of Karachi operation
Judges say they have received numerous complaints about ‘missing persons’ since operation began.
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Clan clashes: Minor killed, 10 others injured in tribal dispute
Injured were shifted to Pano Akil taluka hospital for medical treatment.
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Parliamentary affairs minister spends day defending budget
PTI's Seema Zia was particularly upset about the furniture, especially since she hasn’t changed hers in over 10 years.
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Just one fix: The highs and lows of drug abuse
Since 1987, June 26 is observed as the international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.
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Numbers' game: KMC quietly unveils budget of Rs33.7b
KMC, cash-starved last year, unveiled a surplus budget of Rs35.59 billion for the fiscal year 2013-14.
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Karachi bleeds some more: Four people killed, as many bodies found
The bodies of an elderly woman and her grandchild were found inside their house.
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Time for action: After 8 days of bickering, Sindh passes Rs686b budget
Lawmakers also pass supplementary budget of Rs35b for outgoing year.
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Security woes: Community policing a success in industrial zone
Sindh Police IG hopes other zones in Karachi will follow suit.
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Three injured as militants fire rockets at sensitive installations in Karachi
Militants had fired 3 rockets targeting sensitive installations including Karachi Port and Pakistan Naval Complex.
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Talking toilets
Sindh is disaster-prone, and it is going to be important to design and build projects that are disaster resistant.
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Sindh Assembly passes budget FY15
The total outlay of the Sindh budget was Rs686 billion.
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Karachi bleeds: 7 dead in 7 incidents of violence
Sudden spike in violence claims 17 lives in total since yesterday.
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Interim order: SHC overturns move to suspend ARY News
Court instructs the channel not to telecast any derogatory remarks against the judiciary.
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Four men allegedly killed by relatives over property row
The victims' bodies were found from the outskirts of the city on Monday.