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School is out: Winter vacations in Sindh from December 22-31
All educational institutions to remain closed on January 3, 2013 on account of Imam Hussain’s (RA) chehlum
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Words, not weapons are what Lyari residents want
A number of them seek refuge in area’s largest library.
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Encounter: Hostage rescued, kidnapper killed
A six-year-old boy was abducted on Friday by a rickshaw driver while he was going to school.
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Missing boy: Court seeks report on welfare houses for runaway kids
Rahima Khatoon took police to court over alleged detention of her 13-year-old son.
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Bilawal’s debut: ‘Historic gathering to be held at Garhi Khuda Bux this Dec 27’
Qaim Ali Shah says ‘anti-PPP forces’ are still hatching conspiracies.
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Sindh police pay final respects to slain personnel
Two CID police constables and another inspector were killed on Saturday.
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MQM’s action and reaction: ‘Karachi’s residents will appear before the SC’
MQM activists demanded that the court withdraw the notice, as it was against the mandate of the people of Karachi.
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CNG rickshaws book passengers by running their own box office
People first inquire about the LCD and music system in the vehicle, say rickshaw drivers.
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As Allah Walli Chowrangi is removed, new road paves over Karachi history
Artist Ozzir Zuby created the monument in 1989 upon Farooq Sattar’s commission.
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Szabist international conference: Speakers highlight need for joint research
Collaboration in research among institutions would lead to reduced cost and a higher impact of the research output.
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Criminals to be kept away from pedestrian bridge
Pedestrian bridge near Jamia Cloth Market has become a nuisance for traders as it has turned into a criminals’ den.
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Clearing the air: ‘Kalabagh Dam was proposed during Zia’s regime’
Mazharul Haq responds to Pir Pagara that the project was proposed during General Ziaul Haq’s rule in 1984.
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Sat Guru Saant Shadharam: Mass wedding concludes 304th birth anniversary
Around 33 Hindus from India also joined the festivities at the Darbar.
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Outstanding dues: KWSB takes Sindh govt to court
Sindh High Court had directed the government in April to release Rs222.7 million to the KWSB.
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‘Brilliant but difficult, Cowasjee had a language of his own’
Friends and acquaintances share stories of the writer who passed away in November.
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Wrong side of the gun: Three policemen killed, one hurt in gun attacks
Another cop, wounded a couple of days ago, dies at PNS Shifa Hospital.
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Rescheduled: KBA elections postponed till Dec 19
District and sessions judge, South, Ahmed Saba, who was acting as chief election commissioner, postponed the election.
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‘Unannounced’ strike: Even without call, the shutters fall
Unrest began soon after MQM chief addressed workers on SC’s contempt of court notice.
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Flood survivors’ fantasies come alive at the ‘model’ Nur Goth in Thatta
It has been built by funds from PMA and Midland Doctors Association-UK.
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Clash of the titans: In Sindh, ‘Bhej Pagara’ may emerge as a new trendsetter
Friday’s public rally of the Pir Pagara-led PML-F was its first since Partition.
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Atc hearing: Witnesses unable to identify accused
One of the witnesses said that he was unable to identify Baloch while the other officer said he was not at the site.
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Better protection: City to get three new fire stations
The new stations will be built in New Karachi, Korangi and Ibrahim Haidri areas.
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No-show: Memon lashes out at SC registrar
Every government department is answerable to the public watchdog, says Memon.
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Prank or threat?: Grenade lobbed at builder’s house
The grenade was thrown with its pin intact, suggesting that they might have lobbed it just to threaten the man.
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Chilling violence: CM tells law enforces to better control Karachi situation
Shah tells IG Police to list requirements for improving situation. PGS bemoans 1400 cases still pending in courts.
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Urbanisation woes: Experts dissect Karachi’s problems
Divisions along ethnic lines is one major problem.
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No-show at court: Warrant issued for accused out on bail
Anti-Terrorism Court III issue notices to those who provided surety for Sajjad Khatri's bail.
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New Sindh Assembly building: ‘The govt has taken over our property’
Petitioners claim an official sent them a notice to give up land in 15 days.
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Election day: 66th KBA elections: Legal eagles at city courts go to poll today
Posts of president and general-secretary are also up for grabs.
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For Karachi’s brides, setting a wedding date is a lesson in politics, history and sensitivity
Venues may be booked six months in advance, but there are certain days no one wants to touch.
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Police headquarters: Court orders removal of encroachments
Sindh IGP directed to ensure no property within HQ premises is leased or allotted.
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Behind bars: Rangers arrest ‘target killer’ and seven other suspects
SIU nabs alleged bank robber and his accomplices from Mauripur Road after encounter.
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YMCA ground: SHC calls for report on illegal construction
SBCA lawyer asks court to grant her two weeks to submit the complete report.
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Unrest In Sindh: Police absent as armed men take to streets
Law enforcers appeared helpless to control or explain the situation, as to who could be involved behind the bedlam.
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Climate change: At the coast, there is water but not a drop to drink
The region’s customs and culture have fallen prey to the changing ecology.
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Cochlear implants: To hear and speak, siblings undergo surgery
Operation was performed at DUHS and was free of charge.
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Post-flood report: In Sindh, flood survivors brace for the worst
Stagnant water, lack of food and outbreak of disease mean a disaster in the making.
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A new approach : Sharjeel takes sarcastic jabs at Sharif brothers
He said the PML-N leaders were among the most corrupt politicians since 1985.
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Justice buried?: Lawyers go on strike but judges refuse to suspend proceedings
A general body meeting termed the NJPMC's decision as a violation of Article 10-A of the Constitution.
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Free for now: Govt official granted bail in falcon smuggling case
His counsel said the only evidence against him was the confession of apprehended men.
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Bhambhore ruins: Culture dept to hold international seminar
Scholars and archeologists from all over the world are expected to talk about recent excavation of the ruins.
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In Court: Thatta resident demands right to education
Noor Muhammad says a girls school in his village was shut down by education officals.
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Modification in draft bill: Only 5% students of private schools to get free education
CM returns draft bill, recommends consulting experts.
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Combating terrorism: US gives police $50,000 worth of equipment to defuse IEDs
The kits include computerised scanners and explosion-resistant suits.
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Saving coastal forests: Worried experts say lack of freshwater causing mangrove depletion
Plans to introduce UN-Redd Plus programme underway.
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Safety first: ‘Get your CNG kit tested every five years’
At a cost of Rs550, people can leave their CNG kit at a testing service for two to three days.
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Over Rs277m approved for Clifton sewage pumping station
The station was damaged during a bomb attack at Civil Lines in 2010.
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In an explosive city, a different kind of bomb roams the streets
Several buses have installed LPG cylinders that cannot withstand high gas pressure.
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Karachi violence: MQM questions role of law enforcers
The committee condemned attacks on police officers, targeted killings and grenade attacks on transporters.
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Hyderabad central prison: SHC calls for progress on improving security arrangements
Court had taken notice on July 13 after an inmate was killed and 15 people were injured.