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Enforced disappearance: SSP ignores calls but runs to court when notice surfaces
SHC spends the day hearing 40 cases of missing persons.
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Routine shift: 29 inmates moved from Karachi jail
27 out of the 29 inmates were currently under trial.
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Good riddance: Girl’s ‘barter’ marriage ends with khullah
The 19-year-old girl had been bartered in marriage by her parents in the tradition of “watta-satta”.
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Trying their luck: Sindh’s migrants in Indore speak
Migrants say they mostly chose to leave Pakistan seeking a better future for their children.
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Money for nothing: MPAs hold their breath as higher salaries considered
40% increase suggested in salaries, allowances for elected representatives.
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Rickshaws & taxis on the roads without fitness certificates, meters
SHC asks officials and transport association to explain.
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For political parties & their victims, Karachi’s Fitra collection more sin than sawab
Activists scour the city to rake in millions in forced charity donations.
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Congo virus claims third victim of the year
The 42 year old man was a resident of Sohrab Goth and owned a number of lambs.
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Contentious release: MV Albedo owner accuses Chinoy of scam
Khosrojerdi says the CPLC chief paid only $317,000, not $1.1 million as announced.
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Paying rent: Faisal Cantt’s decision to impose house tax challenged
SHC issues notice on petitions filed by KWSB, KESC and CAA.
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Court suspends newly-appointed HDA director general
A retired government servant, Qurban Hussain Khoso, was appointed as the DG on July 25.
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Lyari Expressway: Displaced people be paid in three weeks, court orders
The affected families had filed the petition, submitting that they have been running from pillar to post since 2010.
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Truckers delight: Three modern truck terminals planned
Transport dept to construct truck stops on highways to ease traffic flow in Karachi.
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Targeted attacks: Three killed, PPP activists injured
PPP activist injured in explosion in their car in Gulberg.
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PML-N reaches out to other parties for victory in elections
Sindh PML-N president, Ghous Ali Shah, admitted that they had spoken to Pir Pagara of PML-F at a recent Iftar party.
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Monsoon preparation: Still reeling from 2010, Sindh tries to find out what went wrong
Efforts need to be coordinated with NGOs, civil society and foreign-aid groups.
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Students gather on University Road to set a new anthem record
Even though this goal could not be achieved, there was a great display of patriotism.
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After Balochistan, the Dubas bug threatens to lay siege to date palms in Sindh
The bug makes it difficult for the date plant to photosynthesise.
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JPMC neurology dept paramedics demand pay, continue protest
The employees have not been paid for the last two months.
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Students of Aisha Bawany take to the streets to raise awareness about Myanmar
Teachers chaperoning students made sure the activity did not disrupt traffic.
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Sindh Assembly: Anti-Corruption Minister grilled over corrupt officials
The house was briefed on follow-ups to some of the biggest news stories from Sindh.
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Two injured in hand grenade attack in Karachi
Attackers rode a motorbike, threw hand grenade at a car.
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Court asks police, revenue officials to explain involvement
Case filed by Muhammad Yousuf Khari, who runs a fuel station on National Highway near Steel Town.
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Govt seeks Japanese assistance for Karachi
Federal investment minister hopes govt, Japanese agency would address the problems of Karachi.
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After two years: For some flood survivors, their past life is a closed chapter
Many people were glad to leave the shackles of forced labour.
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213 new HIV+,10 Aids cases reported in Sindh
This has taken the tally to a total of 4,927 HIV/Aids cases in the province till the end of June.
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Entrance test for medical colleges on October 7, decides health dept
The officials met to finalise a uniform admission policy for the next academic session for the colleges.
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PMA for registration of dental institute with Sindh Medical University
The medical body argues that DUHS already has a dental college.
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Bilawal House security: Police ordered to return shipping firm’s containers
Sindh High Court directs authorities to also compensate the owner
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Karachi’s O’ Level students brace for Cambridge results expected August 13
Parents plan with them on A’ Level options across the city.
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PAWS working to establish 24-hour ambulance service for animals in Karachi
Despite a lack of resources, the society is also trying to establish a medical facility.
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For the people: Govt to legislate on minorities
According to Sindh senior minister Syed Sardar Ahmed, the federal government is planning to present a bill in the NA.
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Targeted attacks: Three political activists among seven shot dead
A police constable also died as he was trying to save a boy from being crushed by a train.
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Relics or dummies? Culture dept to decide fate of Gandhara artefacts
Sassui Palijo says authenticity of seized sculptures will be determined in a week.
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PPP lawmakers raise voice against judiciary, CJ
This is judicial martial law, says Sindh Information Minister.
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Pillion riding to be banned in Karachi from August 8 to 11
The government has also banned pillion riding in Hyderabad on Ramazan 20 to Ramazan 22 (August 9 to August 11).
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Environment reporting: As journalism celebrated, businesses pressed to be more open
Awards held to encourage reporting on environmental degradation.
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Taliban involved in ‘bhatta’ collection in Karachi, says Sindh CM
Malik warned the target killers,‘bhatta khors’ and the ‘perchi mafia’ of fierce action.
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Extortion: Taliban also getting a piece of the Karachi pie, meeting told
CDR facility made available as CM Sindh urges cooperation between public, law enforcement forces for effective action.
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Seeking justice: Farmers move court against water project
The Farmers Association has alleged that WISP officials, contractors distributed funds for projects among themselves.
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Hearing adjourned in plea against Zardari’s two positions
The bench said it was ready to hear any case, including the instant case, and then adjourned till September 12.
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Sindh to ask for review of Zakat collection formula
Provincial government to fight for its right to collect Zakat funds at next CCI meeting.
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New firm using cheap labour has no room for old stevedores
Dock workers at Port Qasim have not been paid salaries for the last seven months.
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LG polls to be held soon: Soomro
The local government elections will be held soon with consensus of the coalition partners.
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Public humiliation: Six cops accused of parading couple in custody for 14 days
Police begin investigating the case.
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Dr Aftab Qureshi’s killing: Karachi police defied limits, tribunal told
Former SSP says CPLC, AVCC officers had not informed Hyderabad police of the raid.
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In Sindh’s cities, safe sex sermons have kept HIV/AIDS out of sight
Successful programmes to educate sex workers has worked wonders to keep them safe.
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Local government: Sindh government files appeal against court order to hold elections in 60 days
It is not possible to hold elections at this stage, says govt advocate.
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Defused grenade lobbed on trader’s house in DHA
This is the second such incident to occur in the area within two months
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Extortion reaction: Altaf rakes govt over the coals, asks traders to take up arms
MQM to contribute 0.1m men to protect businessmen.