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Joseph Colony attack: Protests turn violent in Karachi
Rangers, police try to disperse protesters with aerial firing and tear gas.
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Argument between friends sparked anti-Christian riot
Police say Masih and Imran were drunk when had an argument over a discussion.
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Rs1m compensation for victims of Joseph Colony attack
President Zardari, Shahbaz Sharif both pledge Rs0.5 million each for the victims.
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Christian colony attack in violation of Islam: Allama Tahir Ashrafi
Pakistan Ulema Council chief says Islam guarantees protection of life and property of non-Muslims.
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Top stories Mar 3-10 2013: Attacks on minorities
Don't miss the top stories of the week on The Express Tribune website.
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Drug Dealing: Four sentenced to life in prison
An additional district and sessions judge has sentenced four people to life imprisonment for dealing drugs.
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Negative Outlook: Fitch downgrades Italy to ‘BBB+’
Italy polls left the country in a political deadlock, with no party or coalition able to form a government on its own.
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Activists’ Effort: Seamen rescued from Somali pirates
One Nigerian died on vessel last year due to lack of medication.
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Peace With Taliban: JUI-F chief urges govt to start talks
Maulana Fazlur Rehman asked the government on Saturday to give the go-ahead for peace talks with the Taliban.
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Crime In Balochistan: Man kills father in Barkhan
A man shot dead his father in Barkhan over a domestic dispute and fled after committing the murder.
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Empowerment: ‘Govt protecting women rights’
Women parliamentarians have a great opportunity to protect the rights of women from the parliamentary forum.
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Collective Effort: ‘Electoral process key to progress’
PPP-led government was fully aware to its responsibility and facilitating people in the country, says Shazia Marri.
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Joseph Colony backlash: Enraged protesters smash Metro Bus office
Protests held in several cities, MQM leader Raza Haroon urges CJ to take suo motu notice.
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Attack on Christians: PPP MPA Pervaiz Rafiq resigns in protest
MPA accuses Punjab government of protecting extremists.
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Mob attack on Christians: Police arrest 100 suspects
Police also file criminal case against hundreds of unidentified people.
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Killer kites: After second death, police swing into action
Despite police action, many residents were seen celebrating the festival.
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Home invasions: Locals perplexed as burglaries on rise in F-11
Blame an Afghan gang; police claim no burglaries in last week.
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Expressing solidarity: Children upset over Badami Bagh incident
The children, from various missionary schools in the city, expressed solidarity for the people who lost their homes.
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Children Assembly: Kids lament state of education in rural areas
Want emphasis on girls’ education, improved facilities.
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Quarrying at Margallas: Digging their own ‘hills’, with no one to stop them
For decades stone crushing has continued in area; enforcement of rules still an issue.
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Artisans the highlight of women festival
A large number of people, particular women and children thronged the festival.
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Living the culture: Continuing the tradition through verse and emotions
Wakhi musical night held in the capital.
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Security forces on high alert to avert terror attacks
Anti-terrorism force to be deployed in towns and on highways.
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Damaging blow: PML-Q likely to lose last heavyweight in K-P
MNA Muhamamd Nawaz Khan Alai will consult his family before making final decision.
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Polio eradication: Muslim scholars deny polio vaccine rumours
Say protection of children against poliovirus a collective responsibility of Muslim Ummah.
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Official matters: NAB officers promoted
Sources say officials, allegedly leaking information, were promoted in a bid to silence them.
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Basic democracy: Leghari calls for immediate LG polls
Leghari said he wrote the letter to the chief election commissioner calling upon him to hold LG elections immediately.
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Herculean task: Only the influential can get a passport in Pakistan
Issue likely to remain unresolved for at least another two to three months.
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Hazara genocide: ‘We cannot keep the fear of our families out of our work’
A thriving art market and security concerns at home persuade some Hazara artists to stay in the city.
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Elections 2013: APML hints at alliance with Imran, Qadri
Ahmed Raza Kasuri says former military ruler might delay his homecoming.
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Day-long Ajmer trip: Premier marks spiritual trip with prayer for peace
Politics off the agenda as Indian FM welcomes Ashraf with ‘open arms’.
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Football: Attacked by players, Lebanese ref quits
Awasa was kicked and chased around the pitch in Beirut after showing a red card to an Al-Nahda player.
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RPPs scam: SC converts Ashraf’s letter into petition
Fixes petition for hearing on Monday, asks PM to appear in person or through his lawyers.
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Tennis: Djokovic feels momentum is building
For Djokovic a third Australian Open title,13-match winning streak have 2013 feeling like his landmark 2011 season.
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Badminton: Ambitious Lee wants to forget his win
Lee Chong Wei moved to within two wins of regaining the men’s singles title at the All-England Open.
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Formula One: Vettel wary of pressure at top
Sebastian Vettel starts the 2013 Formula One season as hot favourite to maintain his domination.
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Cycling: Sagan claims Tirreno-Adriatico 3rd stage
Sagan attacked from well back and reeled in Andre Greipel to claim the victory.
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Golf: Romero clings to Puerto Rico lead
“I’m just playing well,” said Romero.
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Transition: Aasia Begum passes away in Canada
Maula Jutt actress leaves behind husband and four children.
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Police Briefing: ‘1,296 arrested in February’
Police claim, they have recovered weapons and stolen goods worth Rs14 million from 1,296 arrested criminals.
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Exchange Of Fire: Suspect killed, police constable injured
Samanabad police said Eagle Squad Constables Asif and Riaz were fired at by four armed robbers.
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Back On Track: US recovery leaving EU, Japan behind
A sharp fall in the unemployment rate and a fresh record for stocks show the US economy pulling away from its peers.
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First Time In Four Years: Mexico cuts interest rates to 4%
Mexico’s central bank lowered its benchmark lending rate by 50 basis points to 4%.
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President’s initiatives: For development’s sake, Zardari presses regional ties
Inaugurates Darawat dam and various infrastructure projects.
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Election 2013: ECP finalises plan for polling stations, staff
Around 40,818 polling stations and 128,577 polling booths will be set up in Punjab province.
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Christians under siege: Mob rule in Lahore
Over 150 houses burnt down by rioters in Joseph Colony; Punjab CM orders judicial inquiry.
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PM’s Ajmer yatra: Cost of trip borne by taxpayers?
A 29-member entourage departed for the shrine on a special aircraft.
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Terror strikes: Blast rips through Peshawar mosque
Six killed, 27 injured in explosion at Meena Bazaar.
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Election gimmick: Flouting ban, PM orders new gas connections
PM issues directives to grant gas connections of captive power plants to the textile industry.
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LoC tensions: Statements of Indian leaders since January
"It is also important that Pakistan desists from acts that contribute to a trust deficit,” Indian President.