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Big boat! Take me home...
Millions displaced. Thousands of homes destroyed. Standing crops swept away by floodwater. How worse can it get?
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Youm al Quds observed amid tight security
The suicide attack in Quetta on Friday did not deter the people of Karachi from observing Youm al Quds.
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Squatters pose as IDPs
Survivors alleged that land grabbers were robbing survivors living in relief camps.
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Terror suspects in Karachi attack referred to ATC
A judicial magistrate in Karachi has refused to give remand of those arrested in the Karachi procession attack.
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127 Saudi doctors arrive to help
A team of Saudi Arabian doctors and paramedics arrived in Karachi to help with relief efforts in Sindh.
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SHC warns of contempt proceedings against KBCA
Notice issued to chief controller of buildings for KBCA asking for an explanation of his disobedience of court orders.
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Seven people killed in tribal clash
At least seven people were killed in a clash between the Lund and Shar tribes in Deharki tehsil, Ghotki.
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A forgotten village
The flood descended like a nightmare upon the residents of Rasool Bukhsh Solangi.
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Counsel granted 14 days in harassment case
SHC granted counsel two weeks while hearing the petition filed by former navy employees against alleged harassment.
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Health workers play the blame game
More than 500 children in camps are suffering from skin diseases while 1,000 children were diagnosed with diarrhoea.
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Sughra passes away
I stand up to see what is going on. Women are beating their heads and walking towards the ‘professor’s’ shack.
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Rs1.5m bail for young driver who killed pedestrians
A young man, who was arrested in an accident that killed four people, was released on bail worth Rs1.5 million.
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Black coats and white coats unite
Lawyers and doctors have joined hands to provide medical relief to flood survivors across the country.
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Zamzama hit by burqa-clad thieves
Groups of burqa-clad women with men and children in tow have been shoplifting the length and breadth of Zamazama.
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Three killed in Karachi
Three people were killed in the areas of Sahara-e-Noor Jehan, Khokarapar and Gulshan-e-Iqbal.
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1 dies in road accident in Karachi
Two other cars involved in the crash caught fire and a cleaner in the other car was burnt alive.
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SHC declares KBCA negligent
SHC said KBCA and the city government are responsible for illegal construction all over the city.
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Administrator suspends 16 arms licence officials
Fazlur Rehman suspended 14 officials of the arms licence branch on charges of corruption and negligence of duties.
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Retired DSP’s murder suspect identified
Three men accused of target killings in the city were identified by witnesses in separate courts on Wednesday.
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IDPs in SITE complain about relief services
IDPS staying at a government college complained about the supply of unhygienic food, which is causing health problems.
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Karachi’s mean streets turn generous for these urchins
Raju, Abdul Majeed and Akram may not know how old they are but they do know that they are “too young to fast”.
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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.