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Hungry survivors block highway, demand food
Hundreds of hungry families blocked the National Highway, between Thatta and Karachi, demanding more food.
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Medical attention, cooking utensils needed
When we entered the camp, we were swarmed by children who snatched biscuits from us. Hunger does that to you.
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Starved mothers in relief camps can’t breastfeed new babies
Health officials fear thousands of babies will be born in flood-affected areas, at severe risk of malnourishment.
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The super flood swept away the hold of the feudal
This flood has jolted the poor hari and he is now preparing to stand up against waderas, who have lost their hold.
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170 people killed in target killings
At least 170 people were killed in various incidents of target killing and shoot-outs across the city in August.
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Yaum-e-Ali (RA) to be observed today
The majlis will emerge from the park and be led by the Botarab Scouts.
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Horror unfolds at Kh-e-Shamsheer
The cars collided at the intersection of Khayaban-e-Shamsheer and Shujaat.
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Minister vows health facilities in flood-hit areas
Facilities are being provided to get people treatment for skin diseases, gastroenteritis and diarrhoea.
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If it bleeds, it doesn’t necessary lead
Current affairs shows account for only seven per cent of television viewership.
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Two boys rescued from clutches of kidnappers
The CPLC and Anti-Violent Crime Cell (AVCC) rescued two kidnapped children from Pak Colony in a joint operation.
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Hotbed of revolution or human stables
In these camps, the stronger men clearly have a better chance of survival.
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Bills that kill
Many people are receiving 'detection bills' claiming that they steal electricity.
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At least 15 more people die of gastroenteritis
Hundreds of patients are also admitted at various hospitals or are being treated at home.
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Cough up some resources, say traffic cops
Traffic policemen lower down the food chain feel that their seniors don’t care for them.
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Thatta remains optimistic
"The floods are a blessing for us. We’ll finally have freshwater to drink.”
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‘NGOs, philanthropists must help in relief efforts’
The Senate flood relief committee for Sindh has called upon all NGOs and philanthropists to extend their support.
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More towns in line of water
A flood warning was issued on Tuesday for the town of Chohar Jamali in Thatta district.
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City government issues price list
These prices will be applicable during Ramazan till Eid.
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Man killed, 2 injured in Lyari clash
A man was killed and two others injured on Monday in a dispute between two rival communities in Lyari.
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SSUET to install warning system
SSUET has proposed to update its Disaster Preparedness Plan by developing and installing a ‘warning system’.
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Benefit held for flood survivors
The Second Floor organised a benefit qavvaali for flood relief, featuring Fareed Ayaz and Brothers.
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Registration? No thanks!
The registration camp was set up to welcome and facilitate people coming from Thatta, Bin Qasim Town DDO said.
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Room for 19,000 more survivors at this camp
There are only 700 people at a relief camp on the outskirts of Karachi even though it has the capacity for 20,000.
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Nationalist party set up camp without builder’s permission
A few thousand flood survivors became the unwitting victims of a political party’s decision to set up a relief camp.
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Expenditures on relief to be audited
The administrator has formed a three-member committee to carry out an audit of expenditures.
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ANP worker accused of target killings held
He is allegedly involved in several incidents of target killings and is also accused of being in the drugs business.
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3 TTP militants arrested
CID officials said that they had received a tip-off about the suspect's location and carried out a raid.
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Thatta spared as flood sweeps Daro
Thatta was saved from flooding after the government plugged a breach along PB embankment near Faqeer jo Goth.
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IDPs reluctant to shift to Karachi
The resting place for the dead has now turned into a source of refuge for the living.
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Sick cattle arrive at Karachi’s slaughterhouses
Cows and buffaloes falling dead in the flood-hit areas are now being brought to Karachi.
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4 brothers killed over Rs30 loan
A gun battle between the Chang and Khan groups over a 30-rupee loan left four brothers dead.
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Students so smart, they break into school databases
A tech-genius kid breaks into the school administration’s network and find questions for exams.
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Tori Bund repairs start
Earlier this month, a breach in the bund wreaked havoc in several areas in Sindh.
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Sunni Tehrik man shot dead in Garden
22-year-old Irfan Qadri was targeted when he emerged after offering his Asr prayers at Aqsa Masjid.
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Sindh set back by Rs438b
Earlier, the government had put the number at Rs550 billion and had warned that it might reach Rs700 billion.
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Uptick in dengue cases
93 cases reported to the government in Sindh so far this year, with up to 20 cases reported directly after the rains.
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Clash over Rs30 loan leaves three dead
A clash between two communities on a Rs30 loan left three brothers dead in Hyderabad.
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CM criticises UN help
Flood survivors have not received a penny from UN agencies, said Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah on Saturday.
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Hashmi in town for rehabilitation
PML-N leader Makhdoom Javed Hashmi has now been shifted to the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) in Karachi.
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Floodwaters diverted to Dadu, Sehwan
Floodwaters were diverted to Sehwan and Dadu on Saturday, after authorities made three breaches near Shahdadkot.
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Thatta’s fate hangs in the balance
Flood waters are rushing towards Sajjawal and officials say it will in all likelihood submerge the city.
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Pucca intention to stay in the kachcha
As waters recede, people who live in the kachcha area are rushing to get back to their homes despite the danger.
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‘Hum in kay khilaaf 302 ka parcha katain gay’
"Our lives were put at risk because some politicians, who wanted to save their lands and crops, breached Tori Bund."
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A ground that can’t be played on
Conditions in the Zamzama ground have made playing football impossible - and much of the blame lies with the CBC.
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Inquiry finds TMA, builder, and architect responsible
An inquiry report into a building collapse has been made public after being ‘buried’ since it was issued on July 13.
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Another relief camp child dies
The total number of flood survivors in Sindh falling victim to various diseases has risen to 41.
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The one place in Pakistan where the water is welcome
For the first time since 1990, freshwater from the Indus is making its way towards Manchar Lake in Dadu district.
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Lawyer gunned down
Brother of Lahore High Court's Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, was gunned down near Bagh Halar.
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Lawyer shot dead in Karachi
The incident occurred when the gunmen opened fire on Advocate Sardar Zulfiqar's vehicle on Nishtar Road.
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CM Sindh visits Thatta, battle continues to save the city
CM Sindh has criticised the fact that not a single penny of international aid has reached the flood victims.