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Discrimination, not fear, keeps Pakhtun voters away
Lack of education adds to Pakhtun political disenfranchisement and awareness.
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While the kites soared, the black ribbons fluttered
MQM voters come out in force, 'peaceful protest' by the ANP.
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‘Not even America can control target killings’
Zulfiqar Mirza says no one can control “target killings” - even if contract given to US it would fail to ensure peace.
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28 dead in Karachi violence, polling closes
Tension prevails in Karachi, as elections come to an end; Orangi town, Kati Pahari and Gulshan-e-Iqbal affected.
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Coalition break-up unlikely
MQM considers severing its ties with the PPP, but Zardari rejects Governor Sindh's resignation.
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Medicine man, Hakeem Said’s 12th death anniversary today
Hakeem Said is the name behind Hamdard Dawakhana, Hamdard University, Madinat-al Hikmah among other things.
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Policemen get bail in murder case
SI Nasir Ahmed and ASI Naseer Ahmed were arrested a few months back for killing Abdul Sattar, a drug peddler.
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Survivor claims she was assaulted ‘time to time’
Student of Khairpur, allegedly raped by lecturer, tells court that teacher used to assault her from “time to...
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Clifton resident takes KBCA to court for ‘illegal construction’
Petitioner challenges construction of high-rise building on a residential plot.
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KBA warns govt against any judicial misadventure
KBA says language used by two federal ministers against judiciary clear indication of a deep-rooted conspiracy.
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Female doctors demand govt jobs
Female doctors who passed the Provincial Public Service Commission examination in 2007 demand jobs.
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Terrorists may target PS-94 in Orangi, warn officials
Thousands of law-enforcement men will be out to ensure peace in Karachi.
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Hitting out at PPP, ANP pulls out of PS-94
The Awami National Party (ANP) has decided to boycott the elections for PS-94 Orangi Town, Karachi.
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SNP derides Punjab, condemns Kalabagh
Hundreds of Sindh National Party (SNP) activists held a demonstration to protest the Kalabagh Dam project.
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Death toll in Karachi killings rises to 5
A man was shot dead in Korangi in the latest incident of killings bringing the death toll since Friday to 5.
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Car taken at gunpoint outside minister’s house
MQM minister was not present inside the car when it was snatched from outside his residence.
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Bringing ghosts to life
Miniature artist Murad Khan Mumtaz paints the near-extinction of the native Americans.
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Hindus lose heart as kidnappings rise
At least eight children of the same family kidnapped since the beginning of this year.
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Turkey to provide $150 million for Sindh livestock
Turkish delegation says govt would cooperate in rehabilitation process in SiNdh.
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Students in danger of missing an academic year
Government must relocate IDPs before the end of October: EDO education.
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Rs1.6m scam suspected at KU
Director finance to submit report within three days, directs Pro-VC.
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‘Kh-e-Shamsheer accident case mishandled’
The accused was released on Rs1.5 million bail, families claim they were forced to settle.
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‘Stricter punishment for drug-dealers’
Federal and provincial health departments have failed to act on SC orders.
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Preparing for polls
The PS-94 by-election has inspired fear among many residents of Orangi Town.
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Sindh says cabinet members not responsible for breach
Sindh govt labels charges as politically motivated.
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MQM says ‘political forces’ behind killings
Farooq Sattar says criminal elements from Lyari gang wars are involved in the killing and abduction of MQM workers.
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Ombudsman registers 13 cases against power company
Federal ombudsman registers Sepco following complaints of overcharging filed by residents of Sukkur.
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Families of Airblue crash victims form group
Group aims to provide a platform for all affected families to gather and raise their concerns and to share their pain.
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‘Cancel our debt to help flood survivors’
Hundreds of people from the coastal areas of the city took to the streets to demand the cancellation of foreign debt.
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Govt orders inquiry into student’s rape by lecturer
The woman was allegedly raped by her lecturer when she went to college to get her Intermediate certificate.
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10 projects to strengthen River Indus embankments
Projects to strengthen the River Indus embankments and canals have been approved by the Indus River Commission.
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DUHS programme for the corporate world
DUHS has started a Dow Health Screening Programme with mobile and in-house executive check-up programme for employees.
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Police contacts Waziristan political administration for investigation
Police are investigation the identity of the alleged suicide bomber responsible for the Karachi blasts.
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Soft loans for flood-hit farmers: Farooqui
Should be a set of guidelines for banks that help devise a concessional agricultural financing scheme, says Farooqi.
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SHC puts president on notice
Petition filed by Rasheed A Akhund named as respondents the president of Pakistan and the chairman NAB.
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Sepa says Khayaban-e-Saadi should be made residential again
Decision to commercialise Khayaban-e-Saadi should be revised, says Sindh Environmental Protection Agency.
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Four MQM workers gunned down
Bodies of three MQM workers were found in a car in Malir Halt, Karachi.
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Sindh govt asks army for help
Sindh govt requests Headquarters Five Corps of army to ensure security arrangements for PS-94 by-poll elections.
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ANP demands rangers presence for by-polls
Shahi Syed says rangers need to be deployed at all polling stations ahead of the 17th October by-polls in Karachi.
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Six killed in Karachi
Police recover three bullet ridden bodies near Karachi Airport, another man killed in Pirabad.
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Bomber identified
Photograph and ID card copy of Badshah Khan, one of the alleged suicide bombers of the Karachi attack released.
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Gold medalist sprinter joins Korangi school
Winner of a gold medal for the 100-metre flat race at the last Asian Games, Nasim Hamid, will now be teaching sports.
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A sea that’s got the blues
Clifton beach's once blue waters have turned a dark, grimy colour, stench from rotting seashells adds to ugliness.
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SHC irritated by ‘inept’ KBCA lawyers
SHC perturbed by lack of cooperation, delaying tactics and inaction against illegal constructions all over the city.
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Secretary Defence asked to file affidavit
MoD directed “to swear an affidavit” regarding the whereabouts of missing Baloch leader Abdul Ghaffar Lango.
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Fowl play: 2 men arrested for smuggling
Sukkur Wildlife Department arrests two men for trying to smuggle 23 rare birds.
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Double tragedy as conjoined twins die
Mohabbat and Sohbat Bukhsh drew their last breath at the National Institute of Child Health.
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Palming death off on us
Many Pakistanis use palm oil in their homes despite it being banned in other countries for being a health hazard.
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CEC wants army deployed for PS-94 polls
Army should be deployed to ensure the PS-94 by-poll elections are carried out safely, says Justice (retd) Mirza.
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Sharmila Farooqi: Miss Information
Sharmila Farooqi, adviser to the chief minister without a portfolio, is given charge of the information dept.