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YouTube video of the day: Barefoot basketball in Badin
Villagers who had never played or seen basketball before are filmed playing the sport.
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3 injured in Hyderabad explosion
Explosion took place as a result of inflammable substance stored at house.
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Two injured in Quaidabad grenade attack
Two injured in a grenade attack on a gambling den, media persons attacked as they tried covering the incident.
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Karachi violence claims two more lives
One person shot dead, body found in gunny bag.
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Shershah killing: MQM walks out of Sindh Assembly
MQM members return to assembly shortly after. Subzwari says Shershah killing not isolated incident.
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Sindh cabinet: Sharjeel Memon replaces Marri
Memon resigned as information minister over 6 months ago after a fall-out with his party.
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After peaceful strike, trading activities resume from today
The streets wore a deserted look as transporters kept their vehicles off the road.
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India and Pakistan up the nuclear ante
A recent surge of missile tests by the neighbours rings alarm bells in the West
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Out of bounds: Police break teen’s ankle
Ghotki SSP orders DSP Mirpur Mathelo to conduct an inquiry and submit a report.
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Separate province: Seraikistan Qaumi Ittehad to organise train march
‘Our culture is more than 5,000 years old and we have our own land’.
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Disappeared: Another doctor kidnapped
Dr Shakil Palh, was abducted from Hyderabad, less than a month after the murder of Dr Aftab Qureshi.
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Meeting goals: Experts give suggestions for reducing maternal mortality
Government pledged to reduce rate the of mortality by three quarters till 2015.
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Water shortage or not, DHA residents warned not to use suction pumps
CBC officials estimate at least 30 per cent of residents are engaged in the ‘illegal’ activity.
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How to save a life: Be a hero, simply donate blood
Giving blood is actually very beneficial for the donor’s health.
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Call from the special education minister, makes position-holders’ day
Students also offered jobs in the special education dept in recognition of their achievements.
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PPP allies on board with Sindh government for the budget
Sindh Minister Faisal Subzwari believes that the budget is a continuation of the federal budget.
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Girl claiming to be Raees Raisani’s fiancé names him in FIR
After being threatened Mahnoor retorted back about her relationship with Raees Raisani.
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Transitions: Politicians react to Mehdi Hassan’s death
MQM chief Altaf Hussain said that Mehdi Hassan was the ‘most towering personality in the field of ghazal singing.
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Bidding adieu: Mehdi Hassan to be buried at namesake park on Friday
Family, disciples, politicians and members of the media pour in for condolence.
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Oil transporters to suspend supply unless income tax increase reversed
APOTCA demands reversal of income tax increases.
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Sharjeel Memon re-appointed Sindh information minister
Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad administered oath to Memon during a ceremony at Governor House.
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Traders call off Karachi strike, markets to reopen after 5pm
Petrol pumps, shops to reopen by 5pm today.
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Summertime: Saving lives at the beach
Aman Foundation and Pakistan Life Saving launch rescue service.
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Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University: Only months into classes, ‘politicised’ allegations emerge
VC Arshad Saleem Arain’s appointment late February was met with protests by the faculty.
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Corruption charges: SHC puts off Khursheed Shah’s petition
Minister challenges accountability court’s order to file NAB reference.
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Special achievements: Visually-challenged students disheartened by no appreciation
Ansari and Afsar have not even received a congratulatory phone call from their department.
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Murders: Two shot dead; two bodies found
The trussed up body of a KRC activist, identified as Moosa, was found near the Kharadar Jamaatkhana.
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Terror alert?: Central jail budget cut by 16%
Despite growing threats, funds for both major prisons in city reduced.
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Catering to all: Govt allots Rs769.4m for shelter homes to be built by 2015
Homes that would accommodate women, senior citizens, physically challenged people, street children by the year 2015.
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With Rs394m for environment, all ‘green’ for govt
Climate change study among five other development projects planned.
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Sindh government trumpets ‘achievements’ for minorities
Finance dept’s secretary says no money in ADP spent on development projects.
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Flood-aid distribution: Minorities complain of bias in aid distribution
Leaders say Muslims were given priority in the emergency phase by relief organisations.
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Beware of dognappers: In this crime-infested city, even your pet is not safe
Instances of tamed cats and dogs being stolen or snatched rising in city.
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Protest over extortion: Traders go on strike after another killing in Shershah
Muttahida Qaumi Movement says it will back the strike.
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Strike: Schools to remain closed, intermediate, exams postponed
Exams at Federal Urdu University, Jinnah University for Women slated for Wednesday also postponed.
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Seven extortionists arrested in Karachi
Police arrest seven extortionists in separate raids, recover weapons and Rs 10,000.
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MQM leader's brother killed in Karachi
Brothers of MQM leader were at their shop when unidentified men demanded extortion from them, shot them on refusal.
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Govt fails to complete projects promised in last year’s budget
Sindh govt had decided to undertake feasibility study identifying route to divert floodwater along river Indus.
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Judges appointment: SHC turns down decision of parliamentary committee
Two additional judges declared as confirmed judges.
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Karachi vice: Sindh gets 7,500 new police jobs
Securing Sindh will cost the government an estimated Rs46 billion in the next financial year.
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A good 8.4% increase in health spending, but with no district control
Percentage allocated for ADPs stays at 5%.
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Politicking: New budget bids adieu to district govts?
Local bodies’ funds reduced by half as government looks to take control provincially.
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With all nearing completion, ‘special projects’ get no new funds
Development packages are set to complete by June next year and govt plans to carry forward funds unspent this year.
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Budget: With election on horizon, Sindh unveils populist budget
Development and education outlays get a massive boost of 48.2% and 66.48%.
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Development budget heavy on political spending
Politicians get more discretionary allocations at the expense of infrastructure and public safety.
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Stop conspiring against MQM: Altaf Hussain
Warns rulers of repeating mistakes made in the run up to creation of Bangladesh.
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Transitions: PML-Q Sindh leader Junejo passes away
He was 58 years old. Junejo was shifted to the Aga Khan University Hospital, where he breathed his last.
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‘Corruption, apathy’ force stalwart to part ways with PPP
Asghar Shah says leaders’ indifferent attitude towards party activists led to decision.
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Target killings: Three people gunned down, two bodies found
Around six people were injured in the crossfire between two groups and two vehicles were also set on fire.
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NCDH employees get Khursheed Shah’s support
Dozens of NCHD employees reportedly gathered at the Sukkur airport on Saturday to welcome the minister.