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Terrorists more powerful than govt, say Sindh legislators
PPP to hold multi-party conference to discuss law and order in the city.
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Award-winning filmmaker arrested for murder of banker in Clifton
Mansoor Mujahid, of Seedlings fame, was on drugs and allegedly shot the victim twice.
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‘Better access to information does little to help women in Pakistan’
Aurat Foundation says no specific law in the Pakistan Penal Code covers domestic violence.
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By planting 750,000 mangroves, Pakistan claims new world record
Around 300 volunteers achieved the feat in Kharo Chan village.
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Sindh Assembly: Government criticised for 'incompetent' display
MQM MPAs express dismay as opposition members criticise government. PPP suggests holding APC to resolve issue.
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Grenade attack at Central Jail in Karachi injures two policemen
A large contingent of police, Rangers have gathered in and around the blast site while the main gate has been sealed.
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Mourning: MQM to carry out peaceful demonstrations all over the city, overseas
Siddiqui announces MQM will pay tribute to martyrs by lighting candles near Quaid-i-Azam’s mausoleum at 7pm Sunday.
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Sindh's only Hindu MPA insists on strict implementation of laws to protect minorities
Dr Malani fears exodus of Hindus to other neighbouring countries like India amid sense of fear and insecurity.
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Day of mourning: Shops re-open at 4pm
The decision to open shops and markets was made after an approval from MQM’s Rabita committee.
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Unrest: One killed in Karachi gun-bomb attack
Man killed and twelve injured in firing and blast in Karachi's Bilal Colony
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Abducted SBP deputy director recovered
Three kidnappers were killed in the operation, while one AVCC official was also injured.
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Unabated violence: MQM legislator, son killed in targeted attack
Taliban claim responsibility; MQM announces three-day mourning.
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SC recalls bail given to jailer involved in releasing criminals
Police had claimed that Qalandar Bux was releasing criminals from the prison.
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Ajmal Baig’s death: Family approaches court for compensation, FIR against LEAs
The Lawyers submitted that the Rangers personnel had taken away Ajmal while he was offering Maghrib prayers
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Heightened concerns: Edhi undergoes medical check-up
Social networking websites were abuzz with tweets and posts on Twitter and Facebook, praying for the health of Edhi.
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Rangers’ raids: Key accused in Arshad Pappu murder case arrested
In a separate raid, three abductees were rescued from Singu Lane on Friday.
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Nostalgic reel: ‘We have to embrace cinema to celebrate it’
Filmmaker Satish Anand traces the evolution of the film industry in Pakistan.
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Of ends and new beginnings: Students of The City School graduate with flying colours
The ceremony for the school’s PAF chapter branch was held on Thursday.
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Violence round-up: Two ASWJ men among 11 killed
Two milkmen sprayed with bullets in their cattle farm in Bhains Colony.
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BB’s birth anniversary: PPP pays tribute to its slain leader
PPP chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari marked the day in Dubai.
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Unhygienic practices: In 35 days, diarrhoea takes 12 lives in Sindh
Over 19,000 people afflicted with the waterborne disease have been hospitalised.
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Action and reaction: Streets deserted after MPA’s killing
MQM announces three-day mourning period, businesses to remain closed today.
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Explosion after firing near imambargah in Karachi kills one
Armed men first fired at men outside the Imambargah. When rescue officials arrived, low-intensity explosive detonated.
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Lyari operation: 20 gang war suspects arrested
The suspects were also shown on television with bags covering their faces.
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Timely action: Police seize heroin from bus
A case has been registered against the accused at the Kandhkot police station.
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Good governance: WB delegates call on chief secretary
Revenue generation, excise and taxation and public-private partnerships discussed.
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Illegal appointment?: KU VC issued notice for hiring retired employees
Petitioner alleges that the varsity’s management was illegally hiring retired employees.
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Violence round-up: MQM man among six killed
Peon of DIG East office gunned down in Kharadar.
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Bhutto’s birthday: President Zardari visits Garhi Khuda Bux
Zardari laid floral wreath and offered Fateha.
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British Council Pakistan drives home the important role of counsellors
The event included a discussion on how to improve the ailing education system.
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Superman ‘steels’ the show at Atrium Cinemas
Enthusiastic children turn up to see Clark Kent take out the villains on the big screen.
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The bench against the bar: Lawyers abstain from courts in most parts of Sindh
The SHC issued a circular directing all judicial officers to disregard the boycott.
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Lawyer goes to court against ‘negligence’ of wildlife officials
Says more than 50 peacocks have died in the last two weeks in Sindh.
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Filling Up Seats: Sindh govt allots portfolios to ministers
A total number of eight cabinet members have been given portfolios up till now.
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As mangroves vanish coastline, Karachi finds itself vulnerable to dangers from the sea
Fishermen, who suffer from the vanishing green cover, blame the land and timber mafias.
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Sindh Assembly: Budget speeches fail to capture MPAs’ attention
MQM walks out of the session in protest of alleged abductions of its workers.
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Out-of-turn promotions: 66 officials wait for their turn to be reviewed
Sindh government constitutes committee to review the demotion of police officials as directed by the SC.
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Targeted killing: Van driver killed in sectarian violence
MQM supporter, Farhan Ismail, was found dead near Lyari River, Machar Colony.
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Voicing their grievance: Private institutions decry new taxation proposals
Dr Wahab informed the media that govt plans to levy a 5% advance tax on fee exceeding Rs200,000.
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Tough criticism from former partners: Budget biased against Karachi, claims opposition leader
PPP senior minister Khuhro says the amount allocated in the last govt was almost the same.
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VM Art gallery: Talented artists from across Pakistan emerge
The 11th Emerging Talent exhibition showcases works of students from 18 universities.
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Challenging acquittals: SHC issues notice on rape survivor’s appeal
Lawyers contest that trial court completely ignored the importance of the medical evidence.
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Civil hospital issues: LUMHS shifts responsibility to health dept
The hospital is going through a period of administrative and financial crisis.
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A year in the States: By saying ‘YES’, students embark on new experiences
Students from Sindh spent one year in the US under the exchange and study programme.
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Saving lives: To keep swimmers at bay, rescue centre opens along river Indus
The additional DC Sukkur says the project is funded by the district govt.
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Protesting killings: MQM MNAs walk out of National Assembly session
The MQM MNAs returned to the house after registering the protest.
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Preventive measures: Hyd commissioner inspects LBOD embankments
The commissioner had inspected the LBOD and Dhoro Puran in Badin and Mirpurkhas.
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Cultural exchange: Students to tour Turkey
Turkish consul general, Murat M Onart, visits Greenwich University.
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Cell phones seized from Karachi jail prisoners destroyed
Prison administration seizes as many as five hundred cell phones and drugs from inmates.
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Protecting lives: SHC seeks record of targeted killings
Sindh High Court directs the Sindh police’s law officer to appear before the judges on June 28.