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Gone too soon: Fourth-year MBBS student dies of organ failure
Friends of the deceased collect Rs8 million for his treatment in India.
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Family tragedy: Woman, two children shot dead over property dispute
Eight-year-old son of peasant who provided shelter to the woman was also killed.
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Society’s key players come together to share ‘ideas worth spreading’
Eclectic mix of speakers recount stories of overcoming challenges.
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Brushstrokes of watercolours bring Karachi, its saints to life
Abdul Hayee and Sarfraz Musawwir paint their signature styles with watercolours.
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PML-F worker’s murder: Court declares PPP’s MNA Nawab Wassan, 14 others as absconders
A suspect has also been sent to jail for the killing which took place on the day of elections.
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Penny wise?: Employees’ expenses take up lion’s share in police budget proposal
Only a small chunk of it is projected to be used in procuring crime-fighting tools and gear.
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Of handshakes & cold shoulders: ‘It’s too early to say if MQM will join the govt’
Some leaders of the party remain tight-lipped while others concede that this is a real possibility.
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Caught at last: ATC remands Shia lawyers’ alleged killer
The judge remanded the suspect and directed the IO to submit the charge sheet at the next hearing.
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Attacks on Rangers’ picket: Back-to-back attacks leave policeman dead
Police arrest two men allegedly associated with the outlawed TTP.
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Sectarian violence: Police arrest Kauser Saqlain's killer in Karachi
The arrested man is believed to be a member of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
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Man confesses to murder, says deceased staged his own kidnapping
Murder suspect says that the deceased had planned to dupe his father into paying ransom.
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SEF hosts a seminar on Early Childhood Development initiatives
Speakers talk about how to effectively get children through the initial stages of their lives.
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Court asked to declare doctors’ strikes at public hospitals illegal
Petitioner asks SHC to order registration of FIR against doctors at JPMC for death of patients.
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Disgruntled traders: ‘Budget will only overburden the people’
New taxes, including a tax on marriage expenses, will only overburden the common man.
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For informed choices: ITA launches programme to assess schools’ quality
It will gather information to help parents decide which school to send their children to.
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Attack on police in Patel Para: Suspected member of TTP arrested
In the attack, at least two policemen lost their lives and another, Rana Amir, was injured.
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‘Trekkies’ board the Enterprise for journey into darkness
The premiere was well-received as several people were impressed by the acting.
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Pre-budget deliberations: Sindh cabinet ‘divided’ over salary raise
The final approval would be given on June 17 in a pre-budget cabinet meeting.
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MQM’s mourning Day: Karachi comes to a halt for the second time this month
Trade and transport associations resume business after Friday prayers on party’s appeal.
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Hamza Ahmed’s murder case: ‘Trial should be held in ATC’
Police and prosecutor to approach court for submitting final charge sheet in ATC.
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The writing on the wall: Taqi Shaheen shows Karachi the art of ‘dhandli’
The artist uses a combination of images and popular graffiti to make a point.
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Budget criticisms: MQM demands govt withdraw sales tax hike
Sattar says the budget has increased the problems of the poor people instead of providing any kind of relief.
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MQM day of mourning: Business activity resumes after Friday prayers
The party had earlier called for a day of mourning on June 6.
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Mending ties: MQM likely to join Sindh govt, say sources
MQM had earlier decided to sit on the opposition benches.
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Shutdowns: SHC urged to declare strikes ‘illegal’
Petitioner also demands that the police arrest the culprits involved in such killings.
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Violence roundup: MQM unit in-charge among nine killed
Muhammad Asif was missing since April 20.
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Nationalistic stance: JUI sends 22-point agenda to PM
The letter called for implementation of Thar Coal Power project and release of river water to end water shortage.
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JPMC sacked directors reinstated on SHC’s orders till Aug 12
Bench issued notices to secretaries of health, services and general administration, other departments.
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Law and order: CM comes down hard on Pirabad police officers
During surprise visit, Shah fails to find any officer patrolling the area.
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Use of e-learning-based programmes proposed to bridge the skill gap
The seminar was organised by ICWFD to help G77 countries develop a competitive workforce.
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Counting on support: Students of Delhi School still stuck in a limbo
SHC’s order for the school to be denationalised was endorsed by SC in 2007 .
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Social media hype: Girl accuses in-laws of making her fake profile
Pakistan Telecommunications Authority lands in court.
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Researchers say Karachi’s tap water isn’t adequately filtered
Experts gather at Urban Resource Centre to discuss lack of potable water.
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And another gone…: Karachi’s shores bring in dead whale shark
The four tonne animal was chopped up and sold at the harbour .
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Cast(e) aside no more: Hindu representative gets elected for the seventh time
Dr Jeewan, who belongs to the Menghwar caste, has been with the PPP since 1980s.
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Monsoon season: Rain brings relief for some, puddles for others
Chief meteorologist, anticipated light and moderate rainfall in most areas of Karachi and parts of Upper Sindh.
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Well done, Sindh Assembly
Laying DNA evidence aside, when forensic testing is becoming the basis of criminal investigations, would be a travesty
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Abductions and killings: MQM announces day of mourning
Party asks traders and transporters to keep their businesses shut to support day of mourning.
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Respite from heat: Karachi gets its share of rain
Citizens are reportedly travelling to the beach to enjoy the pleasant weather.
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Baldia factory fire: Commission distributing compensation still waiting on funds
SHC issues notice to authorities to file comments by June 17.
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Saving lives: ‘Road safety is the collective responsibility of the society’
Seminar highlights importance of following traffic rules to avoid accidents.
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Power outages: Irate residents call for KESC’s nationalisation
The power utility blames the weather and the kunda system for the breakdown.
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Post-election legalities: SHC issues contempt notice to RO
SHC allowed Sassui Palijo to withdraw her plea challenging the results of the general elections on PS-85.
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One killed in blast in Baldia Town
Blast occurs while man was transferring explosives.
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Misusing powers: Court hears petition against alleged torture by Rangers
The petitioner claims that the Rangers were acting at the behest of his business associate.
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Bureaucratic red tape: Sukkur Barrage rehabilitation and modernisation hits snags
The authorities have been sitting over the survey report for the last six months.
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Residents displaced by circular railway should be settled where they prefer: Arif Hasan
People displaced must be relocated closer to their livelihoods.
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Shahrukh Jatoi’s death sentence : Appeal filed against ATC’s verdict in SHC
Conviction was not justified by the evidence, says lawyer.
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Out-of-turn promotions: 66 police officials to match ranks with their batch mates
Affected policemen vow to file review petition, insist there are more options left.
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Planning ahead: Sindh govt may present budget worth Rs185b
The Sindh government has announced to present the provincial budget for the upcoming year on June 17.