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Dark Eid in Sukkur despite new power company
The people of Sukkur were forced to spend a dark Ramazan this year...
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90 people kidnapped in 8 months
Ninety people have been kidnapped across Karachi so far this year.
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Is white the new black?
Incidents of violence against minorities make it difficult to argue that such acts are not linked to faith.
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Turning sewage into drinking water
System turns sewage water into safe drinking water within seconds, is being experimented with in Sindh.
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‘Your husband has dumped you’ and other insults
Where is your man, taunt woman at a relief camp. “Tera mard kahan hay?” they ask...
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The story of the text
As soon as the Eid moon is sighted on Chaand Raat, 23-year-old Waliya reaches for her mobile phone.
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Broke towns can’t even clean up the city
municipal administrations (TMAs) of the city are facing a severe financial crisis following continuous deductions.
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14,000 police deployed
Police have deployed more than 14,000 officials across KArachi under contingency plan to counter any act of terrorism.
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Sindh Assembly tops verified degree table
Assembly has established its reputation as the legislature with the most authenticated educational credentials.
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When it rains, it pours
A fresh spell of rain of the eve of Eid exacerbates an already difficult situation for those displaced by the floods.
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PIA plane makes emergency landing in Karachi
A Lahore bound PIA flight made an emergency landing after a bird hit its engine.
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Curious patients come to check up on Chinese doctors
The mobile hospital in Thatta set up by a team of 60 volunteers from China is treating about 700 patients daily.
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Help in a Box team wraps up first phase of project
Help in a Box team was undeterred in its efforts to continue work for the flood survivors.
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Catholic Association condemns burning plan
President of the Catholic Association has strongly condemned Pastor Terry Jones and his followers.
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As funding goes to flood survivors, charities are forced to cut back
Charities are wondering how they will sustain their work as more and more money is being diverted for flood relief.
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When you’re feeding thousands, it all boils down to business
As flood survivors continue to pour into the city, one group sees the influx as a blessing in disguise.
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Poverty, not just death, drives boys to orphanage in Sukkur
If it were not for the only orphanage in Sukkur, poor families in the city would have nowhere to turn to.
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Couple, two children found dead in flat
Police said that four bodies have been recovered from a flat in Clifton.
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Agitated parents unite against new campus in SITE
The Generation’s School’s plans to expand have been met by resistance from some parents.
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Retired Navy officer’s body found
The body of a retired Navy petty officer, who ran a bakery, was found in Surjani Town on Wednesday.
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Is LEW’s design being altered, court asks AAG
SHC asked the AAG Sindh to submit a report to clarify whether the design of the Lyari Expressway has been altered.
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Unaffected growers may have to pay more taxes
Growers whose land was unaffected by the floods, may have to pay more taxes to help government overcome its losses.
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Kids soak up new technology
Supplying clean water to flood survivors is a priority for all relief organisations.
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‘Destroyed schools will cause more poverty’
Schools destroyed by floods have forced more than 1.6 million children out of the classroom.
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City administrator cancels Eid holidays for CDGK staff
Holidays of City District Government Karachi officers who were deputed to work in relief camps have been cancelled.
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When trouble hits, Karachi residents are needed close to home
Volunteers from Karachi aren’t heading to the camps closest to home.
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Desperate flood survivors turn to vandalism
Furious over a delay in the government’s Eid grant, flood survivors vented their anger during a violent protest.
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Indus in high flood at Kotri
River Indus continued to flow in high flood at Kotri Barrage on Wednesday, threatening more areas in Sindh.
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Flood tax committee formed in Sindh
The committee, comprising of Sindh government official, is to present a report on flood tax within a week.
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Ahle Sunnat spokesman gunned down
Maulana Ahsanullah Farooqi was killed in the Guru Mander area of Karachi.
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KU’s research journal receives acclaim
KU department of mass communications printed a new issue of its research journal last month.
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US sets up helicopter centre at Pano Aqil airbase
US has expanded its rescue and flood relief operations by establishing a new “helicopter operations centre”.
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First special Eid train leaves for Lahore
Officials confirmed that a committee was formed to improve travel facilities for passengers going to celebrate Eid.
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CM can’t convert forests into revenue land: petitioner
SHC sought BoR member's comments on a petition filed against the destruction of forestland.
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75% of breaches in Tori Bund repaired
Seventy-five per cent of the breaches in Tori Bund have been repaired and workers are trying to wrap up their work.
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A ‘sore-ful’ existence
Children have open sores all over their bodies, which grow worse every day as they are not getting any treatment.
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‘Rehman Malik unfit for his post’
According to the petitioner, Malik was a member of the FIA, where he was accused of abusing his powers.
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Together in suffering and celebration
The delegation of 68 Malaysians have found a reason to be happy in the middle of their relief efforts.
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Toddler dies, pakwan house owner, cook get bail
A cook and owner of Mezban Pakwan House were arrested after a toddler died from eating their food in a relief camp.
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Going, going, gone
The small group of people who practice and promote organic farming, also point out that it is the healthier option
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‘V Need U’ is there where it is needed most
V Need U went to Sindh to improve its infrastructure and health facilities but the floods shifted its focus.
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Governor House turns into Santa’s factory
Governor House has been turned into a relief goods donation spot for hundreds of students from different institutes.
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PAF regiment pays respects to Jinnah
PAF Risalpur regiment took charge of the Mazar-e-Quaid to commemorate the Defence Day.
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Man kills brother in Malir courts premises
A man shot his younger brother and injured a prosecution official on the premises of the Malir District Courts.
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A room with a view
People suffering from psychiatric conditions will have access to a residential facility in Karachi from Nov 1.
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Three bodies fished out of floodwater
Bodies were found in the floodwater near Mirpur Buriro town near Thul on Monday
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TTP militant escapes cell
A suspected terrorist managed to open his handcuffs and escape from the ATC in Garden Headquarters.
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Bakhtawar advised not to visit flood-hit areas
Bakhtawar Bhutto, wanted to visit flood-hit areas in Sindh but has been advised against it due to security fears.
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‘Therapy? Are you crazy?’
Only crazy people need it and that’s why it’s called psychotherapy - with the emphasis on psycho!
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Floodwaters surge towards Dadu and Johi
Authorities on Monday were racing to protect Johi town and Dadu city and 360,000 residents from surging floods.