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Terror continues: SHC lawyer succumbs to injuries a week after attack
Six killed in violence across the city.
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United for a cause: Judges, lawyers boycott courts across province
President KBA Naeem Qureshi demands permission for lawyers to carry licenced weapons.
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Poor public policy: Social protection will bring an end to lawlessness, say experts
PILER organises conference on social protection for social justice.
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Minorities’ rights: MPA seeks help evacuate Hindu Gymkhana
MPA Dr Khatu Mal Jeewan said many temples had also been encroached but no action was taken against the perpetrators.
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In session: PPP accuses MQM of harbouring criminals
The speeches were in retaliation to accusations by the MQM MPAs against Lyari’s ‘gangs’.
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Law and order: Commissioners to get magisterial powers, says SHC
The deputy commissioners can now order the arrest of violators and impose fines on them.
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Aftermath of Burnes Road attack: IG admits most CCTV cameras don’t work
SHC CJ meets LEAs, chief secretary to discuss judges’ security.
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SHC CJ wants authorities to make security arrangements for judges
Justice Alam, while presiding over a meeting over law and order, deliberated on security situation for judges.
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In the line of fire: Prison official receiving death threats, says DIG
The central jail is home to high-risk inmates such as the terrorists involved in the Daniel Pearl murder case.
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Taking control: Locals attack suspect after Karachi explosion injures 6
The suspect is in a daze and not in his senses, says Express News correspondent.
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Vacant ministries: Cabinet door open for MQM, says CM Shah
Says it’s up to the party if it wants to join the govt.
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Tales of bravery: Justice Baqar lost faithful guard in attack
Deceased guard used to pray for judge’s life everyday inside the chamber.
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Attack on judge: Lawyers across the country to boycott courts today
Following the attack, high court, subordinate courts across the city wore deserted look as lawyers did not turn up.
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Last rites: Funeral prayers held, compensation announced
The funeral prayers of the two Rangers men were offered at Bhittai Rangers Headquarters at Malir Halt.
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Security lapse?: ‘12 high court judges without police escorts’
CJ Mushir Alam says govt is expected to provide bulletproof vehicles to SHC judges.
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Time to recover: ‘Despite two surgeries, Justice Baqar is in high spirits’
Doctors performed two surgeries on the judge on Wednesday, say he is out of danger now.
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Analysis: Karachi’s red zone turned the same colour on Wednesday
Judge’s convoy came under attack in an area supposed to be on high alert.
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Bloodshed in Karachi: Blast targeting SHC judge kills nine
Six policemen, two rangers and Justice Baqar’s driver were killed in the high-intensity blast
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Ps-81 re-elections: Re-polling held peacefully under army’s watch
Both the candidates of the PPP and PML-F had leveled rigging allegations against each other.
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Averting crises: ‘Illegal’ constructions on riverbeds cause floods, says DC
The DCs have been directed to close down the roads on the embankment before monsoon.
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MPAs question why Larkana, Benazirabad given Rs5b but a billion less for the rest of Sindh
Minorities issues also surface during the session, MPAs demand law against forced conversions.
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Performance report: Rangers occupying city property, say Sindh lawmakers
The lawmakers also adopted a unanimous resolution condemning the attack on Justice Baqar.
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Education budget lacks vision and direction, say officials
No new development project was announced for the next fiscal year.
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Rs320m set aside for railway, buses projects
Last year, Rs850million were allocated for the project.
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Plan of action: KMC unveils a surplus budget of over Rs35 billion
The engineering department has been given the lion’s share of Rs9.5 billion.
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With a 63% rise, public health in the city gets a stimulus
Nearly 13 per cent of the total development budget has been apportioned to health services this time.
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'Mystery blast': Police clue less over blast in DHA
Police sources confirmed that a blast had taken place but could not determine the nature of the explosion.
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Re-polling: PML-F leads PS-81, Sanghar
PPP's Asghar Junejo lagged behind.
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Displaced: IDPs in Karachi reluctant to go back home
Say situation in South Waziristan not conducive for repatriation.
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Development projects: Norwegian delegation visits chief secretary
The project’s deadline was March 2014 but the chief secretary suggested extending the deadline till December 2014.
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Abusing power?: SHC orders inquiry against PPP-supported Bijaranis
Larkana DIG appointed as inquiry officer to investigate case in ‘transparent’ manner.
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Notices issued: Women denied voting rights head to court
Petitioners demanded SHC tell election commission to hold re-polls at 14 stations.
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First-of-its-kind: Nationalist party backs premier’s decision to try Musharraf
STPP chairperson requests the trial of Musharraf at open courts.
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In custody: Filmmaker insists he pulled the trigger by accident
Mansoor Mujahid is currently in jail for his alleged involvement in a banker’s killing.
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Disaster relief: Failing to help as minister, Sheikh hopes his NGO will fill the gap
Haleem Adil Sheikh launches his NGO ‘Pakistan Relief Foundation’.
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SHC CJ says lawyers trying to protect corrupt judges
Justice Alam urged the lawyers to stand in good stead with the judiciary as it took steps to eradicate corruption.
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Legal action: Bar councils served notices against strikes
The petition comes at a time when the bench and bar are already suffering from strained ties.
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Sectarian strife: Clash at funeral procession leaves one dead
The procession was travelling to the Wadi-e-Hussain graveyard when the incident occurred.
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Aiding and abetting: Man who allegedly helped Shahrukh escape given bail
The director of one of the Jatoi companies was granted bail against surety of Rs100,000.
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Step in the right direction: SIDA devises master plan to avert future floods
The Rs7.2-billion plan is also aimed at creating economic activity in rural Sindh.
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Monetary matters: KMC budget expected today
The budget has a total outlay of Rs35.5 billion with a surplus of Rs101.1 million.
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Family feud: Alleged killer of nine peasants held
The suspect confesses to his involvement in kidnapping for ransom cases.
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MPAs criticise own govt for hiring ‘criminals’ as policemen
Murad Ali Shah delivers fiery speech as his colleagues praise ‘exceptional’ budget.
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Crackdown: NAB arrests four men in Rs1 billion scam
Larkana education officer was among those arrested.
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Government continues to level allegations against KESC
Officials claim utility’s agreement to buy 650MW from national grid is illegal.
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National, international actions underway to frighten MQM workers, warns Altaf
MQM chief asks workers to remain united and consult the coordination committee.
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Creative outlets: MQM MPA caught doodling during Sindh Assembly session
The Sindh Assembly had convened to discuss budgetary concerns faced by the province.
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Voicing concerns: FUUAST teachers demand committee elections
University administration plans to hold the elections on July 2.
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Game Of Power: ‘Outsiders encroaching on lands’
More than 50 per cent of the quarters are occupied by outsiders.
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Family vendetta: Fifth brother dies in armed conflict in Hyderabad
The Solangi and Abbassi families have been involved in deadly clashes since January.

















































