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Another shrine attacked
Eight killed, 65 injured in blast at Abdullah Shah Ghazi's shrine; TTP claims responsibility.
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Arts Council’s internal fight not a pretty picture
Students protest the suspension of electricity and water supply to their institute allegedly by the Arts Council.
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SHC questions certain FIA authorities
Assistant director of the FIA with its banking crimes unit is ordered into custody.
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Blood and oranges
The squished fruit looks like something else. Apples, bananas, grapes, oranges. Blood.
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10 drown as boat capsizes
Ten members of a family drown and two survive when a boat carrying 12 people overturns in the Nara Canal.
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Centre, Sindh sorting out drug administration: FHS tells court
In case of conviction, the court concerned is supposed to cancel the license of the druggist.
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4 men gunned down near Rohri
Four people belonging to the Jatoi clan are gunned down by unidentified men near Rohri.
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Colorectal cancer: younger and younger patients
Doctors notice a rise in colorectal cancer among young adults between the ages 22 to 24 years.
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KESC signs deal for circular railway revival
The KCR will be revived as a modern commuter system for a city that desperately needs public transport.
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The end of an era, older residents reminisce
Back in the 1970s and 80s, people in Sukkur were mad about books but now there are only two libraries left.
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Closed-circuit TV cameras yet to switch back on
Cameras put up all over the city to monitor traffic violations and suspicious activity have been switched off.
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SHC summons officials over bus terminal dispute
EDO Revenue CDGK is ordered to appear before a bench of the SHC.
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Leaders of tomorrow, debaters today
Youngsters from the suburbs march to the stage and stand at the dais at the 6th All Karachi Speech Competition.
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Flood tax needed to generate funds for rehabilitation, explains Wahab
“We need Rs500 billion. Where will we get it from?” says Wahab, explaining that tax is necessary to generate funds.
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If the country pays, then we pay, says ABAD delegation
President is informed of reservations the builders’ community have over imposition of flood tax in Sindh alone.
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Clerics call for strike today to protest murder
Sunni Wahdat Council calls for strike in reaction to killing of one of its leaders Maulvi Muhammad Ameen.
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Unannounced loadshedding hinders trade in Sindh
SC orders the Ministry of Water and Power and Pepco to present data on electricity production for the year 2009.
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Jamia Binoria cleric gunned down in Karachi
Teacher of the seminary gunned down by unidentified bike riders at Naurus Chorangi.
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Mirza urges better coordination
Sindh Home Minister instructs IGP Sindh to submit a report on the rising crime rate.
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Losses to sites discussed
Promotions of culture department officials are approved in a meeting chaired by Culture Minister.
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BoR officials to face prosecution for issuing fake documents
A fake claim to ownership of more than 80 acres of land incurrs the wrath of the court.
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Rickshaw driver buried, protests continue
The driver was killed in crossfire between police and bandits in Liaquatabad No. 10.
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300,000 Watan cards already issued to IDPs
Nadra's deputy chairman says 225,000 families have drawn Rs2.5 billion so far.
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Teachers boycott classes in SALU, other universities
World Teachers Day is teacher-less as educators across Sindh boycott duties to protest cuts in HEC funds.
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Educators honoured across the province
NICE marka World Teachers Day by holding a seminar highlighting that teachers should get better salaries.
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Ask your ‘trophy wife’ to get ‘Botox’ and wear ‘kitten’
Oxford University Press launches the eight edition of the dictionary, making words more familiar, less intimidating.
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UNDP to launch $120m relief project in Sindh
Country representative says low-cost houses will be constructed in collaboration with govt of Sindh.
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Rs1.9m bank heist in DHA
This is the third bank robbery in the first five days of October.
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‘Underworld’ contract killers arrested
The two are allegedly involved in crimes including murder of Advocate Sardar Zulfiqar and several kidnapping cases.
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SHC to hear challenge to Tori Bund commission
Petitioner maintains proceedings of commission are being kept a closely guarded secret.
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Full US visa services to begin in Karachi
Visa service will start from Karachi as soon as we move into the new consulate building, says US Counsel General.
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KESC knows who’s been naughty and who’s been nice
Karachi's residents who pay their bills suffer because of those who don’t.
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Seven killed in latest wave of violence in Karachi
Unrest returned to Karachi as seven people were killed in firing incidents late on Monday night.
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SHC asks why police failed to probe alleged fake encounter
Police officials had to explain under what authority they superseded the orders of the Provincial Police Officer.
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Preparations for Eidul Azha begin
Auction for plots in the Super Highway animal market will take place on October 8 after Zuhr prayers.
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Sindh’s lawyers threaten strike on Friday
Lawyers in Sindh will go on strike on if action is not taken against police who beat lawyers in Lahore.
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‘Mental challenges do not necessarily challenge one’s skill’
Razia Pathan feels that mentally challenged people can be taught to become an industrious part of the system.
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Introducing new dentistry procedures
Workshops held at the 4th Annual Symposium focus on orthodontics.
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In the land of the poor, the destitute justify taking what’s meant for flood survivors
Poverty drives women to the general post office in Sukkur, where compensation of Rs4,000 is being distributed.
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Expatriate doctors reach out to flood survivors
Pakistani doctors working in America join flood relief efforts in Sindh.
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The average Pakistani spends just 5.7 years on education
Statistics are discussed as part of a seminar on “Financing quality basic education in Pakistan” in Karachi.
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KGS parents, students submit petition
Petition states concerns about security and traffic congestion if construction of commercial building is permitted.
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Gas line leak leads to explosion inside Civil hospital laboratory
The Sui gas line passing through the lab developed a leak one week ago.
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SHC sends second notice to Mly estate office, cantt
Residents allege that the CBC and DHA violated environmental laws in the construction of the flyover.
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85 environmental cases against factories withdrawn
Sepa withdraws cases against 85 factories as it is unsatisfied with the investigation process.
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Sindh government approves flood tax
The Sindh government has approved the imposition of a one-time flood tax in the province.
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Transporters celebrate productive traffic jam
Furqan, the manager of a transport company, was kidnapped from Kharadar, but released several hours later.
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Six bandits held after shootout
Six bandits, including three women, are arrested after a shootout with the police in Shah Faisal Colony.
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Wasi Haider’s work at Jharoka
Known for his mastered usage of the pointillism technique, Wasi has worked with many different mediums.
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My brain tells me to exercise and my body laughs at the idea
Gorging greasy food, chain smoking, drinking alcohol, not exercising and stewing in stress are reasons for diseases.