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Maqsoods’ success rate
The Maqsoods have won hundreds of cases, most of them against the National Logistics Carrier (NLC).
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Realities of reporting: ‘For journalists, tackling sources and safety are key’
Media practitioners discuss security, ratings, sources and responsible journalism.
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Solid waste management: Need for a cohesive approach to make up for failed attempts
Two separate projects, launched in the 1990s, were abandoned because of poor planning.
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On the defensive: Two years on, NSUSC MD’s appointment sparks controversy
Sources claim that the MD does not possess required qualifications and is overage.
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Unrest continues: Two suspects killed in Lyari gang war, another dies in encounter
The volatile neighbourhood echoed with sounds of gunfire and explosions.
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Remembering a pioneer: A lawyer who fought his whole life to get compensation for others
Advocate Maqsood Ahmed fought several cases to get money for families of traffic accident victims.
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Gangs in arms: Cornered in the labyrinths of Lyari
Groups of Baba Ladla and Uzair Baloch can only fight from within Lyari, say law enforcers .
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KGS beats Aitchison to win All Pakistan under 19 Debating Competition
KGS debated in favour of forming a coalition government with the Taliban.
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LG polls: PPP, ANP ally to 'see real Karachi mandate' emerge
Sardar Qadir Patel Patel had earlier suggested PPP should form grand alliance excluding the MQM.
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50 dead in first 10 days of Karachi's dark November
Lyari remains epi-centre of bloodshed; Baba Ladla and Uzair Baloch gangs continue kidnappings.
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Local govt elections: Amid chaos, ECP finalises poll supervisors
Returning officers will start receiving nomination forms in Sindh and Punjab from Monday.
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Delaying LB polls: Sindh govt summons assembly session
Issue of LG elections and delimitation of the union councils is the main agenda.
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Postponing elections: ‘SC should respect resolution’
Senator Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri was addressing a press conference in Madrassa Hamadia Manzil Gah Sukkur.
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Caught red-handed: Narcotics seized from inmates in Malir prison
“The drugs were found hidden in their clothes and other belongings.”
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Unfulfilled promises: Transporters’ strike continues for third day
The government is backing out of its promises, claim protesters.
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Migrating out: Lyari forces its Christians residents to move out
Slaughter House, a compound for the minorities, empties as residents relocate.
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Preaching co-existence: Pakistanis urged to follow Sufi teachings of tolerance
The Sufi teachings of peace, love and tolerance are still evident in graffiti today.
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‘Umeed-e-Nau’: ANF claims to have seized large cache of narcotics
The force has started an awareness campaign to make addicts realise drugs’ harmful effects.
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Fraudulent dealings: SHC calls for marriage fund distribution details
Ministry claims fund of Rs1.66 million has been wrongfully appropriated.
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Catch of the season: For fishermen of Keti Bunder, crabs bring ‘enhanced strength’
More community members turn to catching crabs as it takes less time and resources.
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Objections To Be Addressed: Delimitation hearings comes to an end
In district Central, 131 complaints were received from the representatives of both political parties.
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17 days to local bodies election: Candidates go back without nomination forms
Staff at election offices in Hyderabad and Sukkur advise candidates to download forms.
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Cyber-crime: PIA official arrested for threatening emails
The official has been serving at the PIA from the last 21 years and is a grade-17 officer.
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‘Empowering’ through education: 42% public schools in the city without power
KESC disconnects electricity supply to over 1,500 schools for not paying bills.
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New recruits: MQM signs up PML-N's Malik Shahnawaz Awan among others
Shabbir Mughal and Musharraf Gujjar among ten people to join the MQM.
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Law And Order: Karachi operation to continue indefinitely, says PM
The premier dispelled impressions that the ongoing operation is aimed at any political party.
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Criminal’s confessions: ATC remands target killer to jail custody
The police produced Zaidi before Judge Bashir Ahmed Khoso under tight security.
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Fighting crime: Police arrest three alleged extortionists
SIU Chief SP Farooq Awan said that the suspects were involved in a number of extortion cases.
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In PTI’s support: JI calls for PM to speak against drones
A delegation of PTI led by its Sindh chief Nadir Akmal Leghari visited the JI headquarters, Idara Noor-e-Haq.
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Unfair standards: Students challenge NED University’s admissions policy
40 per cent of the seats are given to the children of the varsity’s employees, protest students.
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(Over)charged parking: Fake receipts, corrupt employees scam people out of millions
KMC employees take home over Rs15 million by charging people double the amount.
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Italian cultural week: Food festival to tantalise Karachi’s taste buds
Italian chef Giancarlo Piccarreta will be bringing the main ingredients from Italy.
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Irreparable loss: Hopes of starting a family crushed as man loses wife to a quack
Mounting social pressure forces a lot of partners to seek the help of quacks.
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Celebrating diversity: ‘Instead of reclaiming the past, a new multicultural Karachi can be found’
Speakers at Aga Khan Hospital emphasise on deweaponising the city.
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Telling figures: Targeted killings drop, deaths by law enforcers go up
HRCP compares criminal activities during targeted operation with rest of the year.
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Security challenges: Wali Babar murder trial to be heard in Kandhkot now
Sindh govt made the request to SHC CJ after threats to witness, prosecutor.
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Pushing it further: Sindh asks SC to allow LG elections on Dec 7
The petition reiterates the govt’s commitment to honour the court’s ruling to hold elections as soon as possible.
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Karachi operation: MQM welcomes monitoring committee
Farooq Sattar says the committee will consist only of well-reputed representatives from the metropolis.
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Delay in LG polls: Sindh to file review petition against election schedule
The province seeks a one-week to ten-day delay in the election date.
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Delayed for no reason: Hindu Panchayat demands completion of projects
The building of government schools were completed, while the furniture is lying idle, said the secretary-general.
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Commissioners as tribunal heads: Govt yet to respond to plea by former MPA
Respondents had failed to submit responses to earlier petitions.
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Delimitation hearings: Complaints pile up as date for local bodies elections nears
“The government has drawn boundaries in a way to divide the votes of its political opponents,” says Jala Mehmood...
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Lost cause: ‘Poor public education will lead to a bloody revolution’
Survey reveals the sorry state of affairs of public sector education.
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The feudal lordship: ‘Land reforms for economic and social development’
Speakers claim feudal lords trying to inhibit progress by depriving peasants of education.
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Succumbing to pressure? 12,000 LG employees back on their jobs
Durrani denies his involvement in the appointments during his tenure.
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Mama Parsi students go around the world
The event, which marked the school’s 95th anniversary, aimed to promote different cultures.
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Wildlife researcher passes away at the age of 58
Hussain Bakhsh Baghat was known for his work on Indus Blind Dolphin.
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For a ‘Pursukoon Karachi’, say no to toy guns
Toys were collected from students in Shireen Jinnah Colony, Neelam Colony and DHA.
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Need for proof: Without Hindu marriage law, women struggle for rights
Situation is slightly better in Larkana where marriage certificates are issued.
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Gang war: Baba Ladla's aide killed in Lyari
Nasir Khan is the third of Baba's aides killed since yesterday.