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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.
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In a time of Cholera, a vaccine is delayed over red tape
Doctors and senior officials are wondering why government has so far refused a Korean company to supply the vaccine.
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Free meal proves costly
A case of mass food poisoning took place at a camp for flood survivors in Ibrahim Hyderi on Monday.
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Circle of life
Having had a kidney transplant and heart surgery three years ago at the age of 12, Saeed is now a healthy young boy.
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Member of banned outfit gunned down in Karachi
Enraged residents of the area attacked a police mobile van, and blocked the road.
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Only three toilets for 5,000 people
Lack of toilets is a major problem for flood survivors housed in camps.
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Crossing borders and language barriers
In morbid circumstances, medical camp set up byChinese doctors at Makli Police Lines, Thatta comes as a blessing.
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Stranger in one’s own land
Mohammed Adil has been planning to build his house, but each time he makes an investment, he gets unlucky.
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Around 70,000 survivors at CDGK camps
CDGK said that the number of flood survivors in its camp has reached around 70,000 and is still rising.
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Sindh farm losses estimated at Rs82b
Initial agricultural loss assessments are in for Sindh, known for its rice belt, cotton and sugarcane.
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Rural artisans exhibit their skills
Exhibition displaying works of people from rural areas in Sindh and Balochistan was held
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Encroachments obstructed flow of water
We would be foolish not to take responsibility for the mark we leave on the environment.
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ANP’s new unit office set on fire
Office of the Awami National Party at Korangi Crossing in Bhittai Colony was attacked and set on fire on Sunday.
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Altaf Hussain willing to return for 'revolution'
MQM chief speaks of ‘a revolution’ and says all those who got loans waived should be hanged in public.
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Rising Manchar major scare for Dadu, Sehwan
The nightmare is not over for people of Dadu and Sehwan, as rising water levels of Manchar Lake mean bad news.
















































