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Pushing it further: Sindh asks SC to allow LG elections on Dec 7
The petition reiterates the govt’s commitment to honour the court’s ruling to hold elections as soon as possible.
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Karachi operation: MQM welcomes monitoring committee
Farooq Sattar says the committee will consist only of well-reputed representatives from the metropolis.
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Delay in LG polls: Sindh to file review petition against election schedule
The province seeks a one-week to ten-day delay in the election date.
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Delayed for no reason: Hindu Panchayat demands completion of projects
The building of government schools were completed, while the furniture is lying idle, said the secretary-general.
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Commissioners as tribunal heads: Govt yet to respond to plea by former MPA
Respondents had failed to submit responses to earlier petitions.
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Delimitation hearings: Complaints pile up as date for local bodies elections nears
“The government has drawn boundaries in a way to divide the votes of its political opponents,” says Jala Mehmood...
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Lost cause: ‘Poor public education will lead to a bloody revolution’
Survey reveals the sorry state of affairs of public sector education.
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The feudal lordship: ‘Land reforms for economic and social development’
Speakers claim feudal lords trying to inhibit progress by depriving peasants of education.
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Succumbing to pressure? 12,000 LG employees back on their jobs
Durrani denies his involvement in the appointments during his tenure.
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Mama Parsi students go around the world
The event, which marked the school’s 95th anniversary, aimed to promote different cultures.
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Wildlife researcher passes away at the age of 58
Hussain Bakhsh Baghat was known for his work on Indus Blind Dolphin.
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For a ‘Pursukoon Karachi’, say no to toy guns
Toys were collected from students in Shireen Jinnah Colony, Neelam Colony and DHA.
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Need for proof: Without Hindu marriage law, women struggle for rights
Situation is slightly better in Larkana where marriage certificates are issued.
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Gang war: Baba Ladla's aide killed in Lyari
Nasir Khan is the third of Baba's aides killed since yesterday.
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Wanted: Police release sketch of woman who kidnapped newborn baby
The baby girl was kidnapped from the child ward at a civil hospital in Karachi a few days ago.
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Karachi operation: First phase completed, says Nisar
1,586 people have been arrested in the raid: Nisar
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Sectarian harmony: Commissioner, KMC official meet religious scholars
Ulema stress the need to repair service roads from Teen Hatti to Sohrab Goth for processions.
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Education matters: STEDA nominate for acting head
The board also decided the permanent executive director of Steda board will be appointed through advertisements.
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Finally free: Abducted Ravi Kumar freed after police encounter
Sukkur police also demolished many hideouts of criminals in the Katcha areas of Bagarji.
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Illegal appointments: Sacked LG employees to approach court
Local government minister can’t be held responsible, says former LG minister Agha Siraj Durrani.
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Encounter: Law enforcers kill two ‘gangsters’ in Lyari
Man arrested for killing parents under ‘influence of jinns’.
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Swiss cheese makes its way to Karachi
Culinary week is taking place on the sidelines of ‘Made in Switzerland’ exhibition.
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Paying respects: ASWJ demands holiday on Muharram 1
Party commemorates Youm-e-Hazrat Omar Farooq (RA) on Wednesday.
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Setting an example: Sindh plans to map out population of street children
A separate street children wing will be formed that will take care of their health and education.
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Unrest in academia: SBBU VC to replace Mughal at Sindh University
Sources claim a ‘powerful politician’ is pressing for Arain’s appointment.
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Forgotten legacy: In the race of life, musicians continue to beat their drums
Playing drums pays no more yet musicians refuse to give up the passion.
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Judiciary reluctant to lend its officers for local bodies elections
Judicial authorities were of the view that their officers should not be part of the election process this time around.
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(Lazy) Afternoon shifts: Public schools stay open but fail to enrol students
Govt spends Rs315m each month on 9,500 teachers who have no students.
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Local bodies elections: Candidates for local government polls allowed only 72 hours to campaign
Political parties claim transparent polls not possible due to lack of time.
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On the eve of Muharram: 17 die in escalating Karachi violence
Seven Sunni men killed in ‘tit-for-tat attacks’.
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Killings continue: Tempers soar after seminary student found dead in Karachi
A student belonging to Jamia Binoria found dead, companion injured.
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Election woes: Order reserved on MQM’s plea against voters verification
The seat was won by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s Waqar Hussain.
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Pointing out inconsistencies: SHC issues notices on plea against delimitation
Lawmakers are influencing composition of UCs, says petitioner.
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Run up to local body elections: Government trying to foster ethnic divide, complain leaders
Nationalists claim govt is trying to retain dominance of MQM and PPP in the district administration.
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Police version: No clues to link killings to sectarian motives, says IG
Shahid Baloch denies the need for curfew during ongoing operation.
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Influencing young minds: Business community urged not to make or sell toy guns
KCCI vice-president asks govt to also check import of toy guns from China.
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Contempt proceedings: CJ returns plea against PM to single bench
The bench has been asked to check for the maintainability of the plea in the SHC.
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Not so festive: Daharki’s Hindus celebrate Diwali with a heavy heart
Ravi Kumar, a gold jeweller, has been missing for the past two weeks.
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Comic relief: Street theatre in Korangi leaves young audience in fits of laughter
The event featured skits based on themes of various social issues.
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An 'honest plea': SHC wants Hamza murder case to be reinvestigated
Deceased’s father alleges investigation officer of covered up for the accused.
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On the go: Pom Frites cycles its way to IBA main campus
Owner talks about inspiration behind business idea and its success in less than a year.
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Muharram security: Transporters cry foul as police whisk away containers
Shipping companies deduct demurrage charges if containers go missing, complain transporters.
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Winning strategies: Say hello to Korangi, Karachi’s new district
Sindh govt also makes territorial changes in four other districts.
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Pak Business Express narrowly escapes railway track bomb blast in Hyderabad
The train was a few hundred metres away from the site when the explosion occurred.
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At gunpoint: Gold jewellery shop robbed in Hyderi
Police was trying to draw sketches of the culprits with the help of witnesses, however, no case has been registered.
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Healthy activities: Police chief promises jobs to Lyari footballers
Hayat later handed over cash prize of Rs50,000 to Chakiwara Eleven, winners of second semi-final of the tournament.
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Trader claims he was kept in illegal detention by law enforcers for seven months
Sohrab Goth police refute claims, say he was an extortionist.
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Muharram preparations: All KMC hospitals, healthcare institutions put on high alert
Medical staff will not be allowed to go on leave until after Ashura.
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Remembering Ghulam Agro: Son plans to bring out Agro’s unpublished writings
The famous Sindhi writer made generous contributions to interprovincial projects.
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Diwali was a subdued affair at Swami Narayan temple this year
The mad rush around stalls selling fireworks seemed to have died down this year, as well.