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Discussing governance: Saddar parking plaza to open July 5
The committee decided to open the plaza to avoid the rush of buyers and vehicles in the month of Ramazan.
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Raising voices: MWM protests against sectarian killings
Protesters shouted slogans against the perpetrators of the deadly blast at Madrassa Hussaini in Peshawar.
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Empowering the marginalised: ‘Land distribution helps women scale social ladder’
Speakers press government to initiate third phase of land distribution.
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Shahzeb Khan case: Shahrukh’s older brother gets interim pre-arrest bail in FIA case
Nawab Ali’s lawyer said his client travelled using legal documents.
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With $387m, USAID hopes to improve maternal, child health
This programme is a five-decade-old tradition of US support to Pakistan.
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170 children went missing in 2012: SPARC
SPARC report highlights deteriorating living conditions for minors.
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Poetic art woos visitors at Jumma Hafta Bazaar
Exhibition allows art admirers, students to view and purchase intricate paintings and pottery among other things.
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Please stop shutting down the whole city, CM asks MQM
CM Shah points out that frequent strike calls cause losses worth Rs15 billion every day.
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Lal Shahbaz Qalandar’s 761st urs: When Sehwan calls, thousands of devotees answer
Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan inaugurated the three-day event on Friday.
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Karachi violence kills 4, injures 8
Firing incident creates panic in Kharadar, business activities come to a halt.
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CCTV cameras in Karachi’s red zone out of order
No footage could be obtained of the deadly bomb attack on Sindh High Court Justice Maqbool Baqar.
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Car dealership owner shot dead
Raza was received six bullet wounds in his chest and arm.
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Inhumane crimes: Policeman’s tortured body found
The police identified the body as Ghulam Mujadid Soomro, 45, a special branch policeman from Larkana.
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Discussing economics: CM meets US ambassador
The CM told the US ambassador that enormous investment opportunities exist in different sectors in Sindh.
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Re-election results: PML-F’s Jam Madad Ali wins PS-81 re-polls
He defeated his opponent Junaid Junejo of Pakistan Peoples Party.
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Melody of life: Arts Council’s first graduate brings together music and art
Nazar Haidri plans to show his works in Lahore and Dubai in the near future.
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Education for all: 36 young fellows start journey to teach Pakistan
Teach for Pakistan is a three-year-old initiative to teach underprivileged school children.
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Terror continues: SHC lawyer succumbs to injuries a week after attack
Six killed in violence across the city.
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United for a cause: Judges, lawyers boycott courts across province
President KBA Naeem Qureshi demands permission for lawyers to carry licenced weapons.
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Poor public policy: Social protection will bring an end to lawlessness, say experts
PILER organises conference on social protection for social justice.
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Minorities’ rights: MPA seeks help evacuate Hindu Gymkhana
MPA Dr Khatu Mal Jeewan said many temples had also been encroached but no action was taken against the perpetrators.
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In session: PPP accuses MQM of harbouring criminals
The speeches were in retaliation to accusations by the MQM MPAs against Lyari’s ‘gangs’.
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Law and order: Commissioners to get magisterial powers, says SHC
The deputy commissioners can now order the arrest of violators and impose fines on them.
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Aftermath of Burnes Road attack: IG admits most CCTV cameras don’t work
SHC CJ meets LEAs, chief secretary to discuss judges’ security.
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SHC CJ wants authorities to make security arrangements for judges
Justice Alam, while presiding over a meeting over law and order, deliberated on security situation for judges.
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In the line of fire: Prison official receiving death threats, says DIG
The central jail is home to high-risk inmates such as the terrorists involved in the Daniel Pearl murder case.
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Taking control: Locals attack suspect after Karachi explosion injures 6
The suspect is in a daze and not in his senses, says Express News correspondent.
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Vacant ministries: Cabinet door open for MQM, says CM Shah
Says it’s up to the party if it wants to join the govt.
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Tales of bravery: Justice Baqar lost faithful guard in attack
Deceased guard used to pray for judge’s life everyday inside the chamber.
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Attack on judge: Lawyers across the country to boycott courts today
Following the attack, high court, subordinate courts across the city wore deserted look as lawyers did not turn up.
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Last rites: Funeral prayers held, compensation announced
The funeral prayers of the two Rangers men were offered at Bhittai Rangers Headquarters at Malir Halt.
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Security lapse?: ‘12 high court judges without police escorts’
CJ Mushir Alam says govt is expected to provide bulletproof vehicles to SHC judges.
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Time to recover: ‘Despite two surgeries, Justice Baqar is in high spirits’
Doctors performed two surgeries on the judge on Wednesday, say he is out of danger now.
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Analysis: Karachi’s red zone turned the same colour on Wednesday
Judge’s convoy came under attack in an area supposed to be on high alert.
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Bloodshed in Karachi: Blast targeting SHC judge kills nine
Six policemen, two rangers and Justice Baqar’s driver were killed in the high-intensity blast
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Ps-81 re-elections: Re-polling held peacefully under army’s watch
Both the candidates of the PPP and PML-F had leveled rigging allegations against each other.
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Averting crises: ‘Illegal’ constructions on riverbeds cause floods, says DC
The DCs have been directed to close down the roads on the embankment before monsoon.
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MPAs question why Larkana, Benazirabad given Rs5b but a billion less for the rest of Sindh
Minorities issues also surface during the session, MPAs demand law against forced conversions.
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Performance report: Rangers occupying city property, say Sindh lawmakers
The lawmakers also adopted a unanimous resolution condemning the attack on Justice Baqar.
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Education budget lacks vision and direction, say officials
No new development project was announced for the next fiscal year.
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Rs320m set aside for railway, buses projects
Last year, Rs850million were allocated for the project.
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Plan of action: KMC unveils a surplus budget of over Rs35 billion
The engineering department has been given the lion’s share of Rs9.5 billion.
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With a 63% rise, public health in the city gets a stimulus
Nearly 13 per cent of the total development budget has been apportioned to health services this time.
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'Mystery blast': Police clue less over blast in DHA
Police sources confirmed that a blast had taken place but could not determine the nature of the explosion.
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Re-polling: PML-F leads PS-81, Sanghar
PPP's Asghar Junejo lagged behind.
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Displaced: IDPs in Karachi reluctant to go back home
Say situation in South Waziristan not conducive for repatriation.
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Development projects: Norwegian delegation visits chief secretary
The project’s deadline was March 2014 but the chief secretary suggested extending the deadline till December 2014.
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Abusing power?: SHC orders inquiry against PPP-supported Bijaranis
Larkana DIG appointed as inquiry officer to investigate case in ‘transparent’ manner.
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Notices issued: Women denied voting rights head to court
Petitioners demanded SHC tell election commission to hold re-polls at 14 stations.
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First-of-its-kind: Nationalist party backs premier’s decision to try Musharraf
STPP chairperson requests the trial of Musharraf at open courts.