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Lyari operation — what now?
It is now time for arrests, negotiations & a vow to practise politics without enlisting the aid of hardened criminals.
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Petition filed: Lyari operation challenged in court
Court issues notices to federal, provincial governments, IG police, DIG Karachi, SSP Chaudhry Aslam, others for May 8.
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Crushed residents fighting police, not gangsters
'I am not alone, there are many others like me & we will continue to fight till we are sure the police have left.'
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Battlefield Cheel Chowk: Alpha-Charlie-Jheengu, hold 91, over and out
Lyari’s fighters don’t need cell phones and weren’t affected by the blackout.
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Baba, the ladla of Lyari’s fighters, wanted to be a cop
Rehman aka Dakait’s right-hand man is a formidable figure in the neighbourhood
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Suspension or stalemate: Police call a 3-day breather
Uzair Baloch asked to surrender, arrests declared were made previously.
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At least two injured in fresh grenade attack near Lyari
One grenade explodes near a bus injuring two, another explodes near a police station.
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Lyari violence: No compromise on Karachi situation, says president
President meets Sindh cabinet members and Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah to discuss Karachi situation.
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We apologise for the inconvenience Lyari, say MPAs
PPP MPAs are still sticking to the stance only a few misguided folks were responsible for the violence in Lyari.
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I’ve been to Gaza & Iraq but am being shut out of Lyari: Edhi
The HRCP and PMA back the social worker.
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Week-long Showdown: Lyari op is over, says IG, but little else
Inspector General vows that Uzair Baloch will be arrested later.
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Lyari Violence: Malik issues 72 hour deadline for criminals to surrender
After a passage of 72 hours, any house from which a rocket is fired, or gunfire emanates, will be burnt down.
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Lyari violence: Uzair Baloch agrees to surrender to Rangers conditionally
PAC leader says he will surrender to Rangers if they investigate themselves.
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Lyari operation: Rangers called in for final assault
Nine people killed on Wednesday.
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Civic duty: Committee formed to assess Lyari damage
Compensation for victims of Lyari violence announced.
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Out in the cold: For now, Lyari residents backing Uzair Baloch sour against PPP for abandoning them
Protest held against MPA’s announcements money would solve the problem.
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As the operation continues, Lyari looks for the doctor
Why has Dr Zulfiqar Mirza, not said anything so far?
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Rangers to be deployed in Lyari: Qaim Ali Shah
Qaim Ali Shah says Taliban among other groups including BLA fighting in Lyari. Rs2million compensation for dead cops.
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Fraternal support: PMA Sindh donates rations for Lyari
Donated 100 bags of rations, including flour, pulses, dry milk, which Edhi foundation will transport to the area.
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Day 5: 18 injured as Lyari sweep continues
A police commando and an alleged gangster were killed and over 18 others were wounded on Tuesday.
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Violence 101: A primer to the Lyari gang war
The Express Tribune traces its history and explains the current operation and its possible outcomes.
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‘Rs10,000 to Rs12,000 will make the people of Lyari forget everything’
Archives minister says it’s time Rangers came too.
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Joint call to end operation: Political parties, activists and Baloch protest
Govt sets up relief camps but police stops other organisations from entering the area.
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We will contest the elections against Bilawal, says banned Peoples Amn Committee head Uzair Baloch
Lyari has become a battleground not just for bullets, but the ballot.
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Lyari battle: Rs5m bullets used, police devour Rs0.4m food daily
Lyari operation costs Sindh hundreds of thousands of rupees everyday.
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Lyari operation - day 5: Sindh govt offers olive branch to gangs
Marri says government ready to negotiate with gangs that surrender and lay down arms.
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The answer for a bullet cannot be a bullet, says MPA Sassui Palijo
Pir Mazharul Haq files privilege motion against MPA Marvi Rashdi for levelling ‘false allegations’.
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White flag: PPP MPAs ask criminals to surrender before the courts or media
Engineer said that the operation is not against one ethnic or religious group.
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‘Targeted’ operation: Karachi’s Baloch residents storm out to support Lyari brethren
People in Shaheed Benazirabad, Sanghar, Mirpurkhas, Tandojam also protest.
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Unexpected resistance: Lyari fight will take up to 3 days, says IG
60% area cleared, BLA men caught, police jittery.
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Continuing Lyari violence
For political parties to disassociate themselves from the armed gangs that roam the city is the only way out.
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Lyari operation - Day 4: Over 20 gangwar suspects arrested
Over 20 killed during last four days in Lyari, residents continue to move out of the area.
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In line of duty: Family remembers SHO Fawad as ‘jiyala of Sindh police’
He loved his work and fighting crime, say friends and family.
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Karachi violence: For police, Lyari gangsters prove a hard nut to crack
Amidst mounting casualties, police push ahead with the operation.
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Sleepless in Lyari: Kutchi families and other residents opt to move across the road
Amid fears for their lives and food shortages, residents pack up and leave.
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Baloch solidarity: ‘Ek Lyari sab per bhari’, chant protesters
Residents of Baloch Colony protest against the ongoing operation in Lyari .
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Battlefield Lyari: Young ‘collaborators’ guide the police through narrow lanes
There are rumours that they are Arshad Pappu’s men or belong to KRC.
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Pitched battle: Residents protest against operation in Lyari
A protest was organised on Sunday by the Baloch Ittehad in front of the press club
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Battleground Lyari: 20 dead as operation enters third day
Fearful of escalating violence and deprived of food, residents migrating to safer places.
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Lyari operation: How, when, what?
Dateline shows Lyari incidents for the whole month of April.
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Operation against gangsters: SHO among 11 killed as Lyari battles heat up
Three dozen people have been killed since April 2 when the operation started.
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Tedious battle: Tired of unending strife, people begin to leave Lyari
About 100 people, including 18 policemen, have been injured so far.
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Lyari operation: Arrest warrants for Uzair Jan Baloch among 8 issued
SSP Chaudhry Aslam says area will be cleared in a couple of days, CID to hold press conference to disclose details.
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Battling it out : Rangers want in on Lyari too
Seven killed and more than two dozen injured.
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Burial rites: PPP activist laid to rest under a cloud of bullets
MNA Nabeel Gabol claims he was attacked, the police disagrees.
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Lyari violence: Nabil Gabol escapes attack
Operation being conducted in search of around 30 wanted criminals in Lyari.
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Gangs of Lyari: Encounter ends in policeman’s death and an arrest
Police say that they went into Lyari around 3am to catch Rashid Bengali, an alleged PAC member.
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Tragedy in Lyari: Long-time PPP activist killed as he protested for his party
Khan was a former deputy mayor of Lyari Town, had applied for MPA ticket in 2008.
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Karachi violence: PPP worker killed, 5 injured in different incidents
Protesters block National Highway till Steel Town after PPP worker dies, burn tyres on roads.
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While Karachi remains at risk, its machinery is unprepared for climate change
‘Climate migration’ adds to city’s burden, women and children most vulnerable.