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Three diplomats attacked in Karachi
Pakistani police confirmed an attempted robbery on a Qatari mission vehicle.
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Breaking the silence: Doctors, dancers unite to raise awareness
Midwives, nurses, surgeons and physicians attended the final day of the Regional Fistula Conference.
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Policeman attacks fellow officers, kills one
According to sources, the constable who fired shots at his fellow policemen is mentally ill.
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‘Bill converts Quaid’s mazar into a tikka shop’
No trade on public land, decry protesters.
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Jamia Muhammadia Trust founder, son killed
Maulana Madni was Sipah-e-Sahaba Karachi president 11 years ago: officials.
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Curable disease deemed terminal
The condition is ‘very preventable’ if patients are not embarrassed.
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Your child is not lazy, he might be dyslexic
Although it cannot be overcome, READ teachers help students cope with the disorder.
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Bomb goes off two days too early
CID claims suspects are Sindhi nationalist activists planning an attack on March 7.
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Brother of Sipah-e-Sahaba leader killed in Karachi
Madni was the Nazim of Jamia Mehmodia, which is one of the centres in the city for the proscribed organisation.
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Blast in Korangi area of Karachi, 1 dead
IG Sindh confirmed in his address to the media that the house belonged to Sindhu Liberation Army.
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WWF centre opens in Chotiari, Sanghar
The WWF has set up eight information centres, four of which are in Sindh alone. press release.
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Come out if you care about Karachi
A new bill threatens city’s parks and playgrounds.
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Doctors want 6% increase in budget
The under-five mortality rate is 95.2 deaths per 1,000 children while for neonates the rate is 65 per 1,000.
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Court throws out intervention plea
Counsel questioned the right of Karachi transporters to go on strike.
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Baby kidnapping case: Family might be involved as couple married for love
Four workers suspended, health secretary says they weren’t involved.
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Sindh condemns Shahbaz Bhatti’s assassination
‘Bhatti told the govt about threats but he was still not given protection’.
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Road to Bilawal House will take 2 months to complete
The city district government has given the contract to an outsider to build the road.
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CAS puts a little ‘gut’ effort into learning Deutsch
School adds a little flavour to learning a new language.
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Post-colonial film discovery shows dying days of the Raj
The footage comes from a 9.5mm film shot by an unknown soldier stationed in the city.
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‘Resizing is a rumour’
I do not intervene in govt matters, says Faryal Talpur.
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Karachi Transport Union calls off strike
Strike called off after government opts to decrease petroleum prices across Pakistan.
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Indian authorities release 14 fishermen
The fishermen handed over at Wagah border on March 1, they reached Karachi after travelling for three days.
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Violations: Court wants changes to building law done soon
SHC directs Sindh Law secretary to file a compliance report within four weeks.
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Karachi Bar Association: CJ to administer oath Saturday
CJP will administer the oath for the newly elected members of the Karachi Bar Association (KBA).
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World Book Day: And the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize 2011 goes to…
The Regional Commonwealth Writers’ Prize 2011 was celebrated by many at IVSAA on World Book Day.
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Watan cards: Flood survivors petition against ‘discrimination’
Politicians and residents of Thatta go to court, saying govt ignored them during Watan card distribution.
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Pillion riders, rickshaws and minibuses step up
Strike call by Karachi Transport Ittehad fails to reach rickshaws and minibuses which step up to help out residents.
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Supreme Court orders: Libraries a litmus test for demolition squads ahead of mosques in parks
City government goes about complying with court’s orders to clear out 164 sites in Khan’s presence.
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Obstetric fistula: Some call for exorcisms for this condition, but surgeons say they have the magic cure
Doctors said that according to a rough estimate, 4,000 to 6,000 women develop fistulas every year.
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‘Jago Pakistan’: Southshore wins Foundation Public inter-school drama competition
The Arts Council theatre drew its curtains to allow students from six different schools to use their wit.
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White Corolla gang: Alleged serial rapist applies for bail on Monday
Ali Hajano says he was arrested to exact revenge from his high-profile father.
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MQM skirts crisis over fuel price hikes
The MQM had sharply criticised the latest price increase, raising fears it would quit again.
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Transporters observe strike throughout Karachi
Transporters and the Oil Tankers Association are observing a strike to protest the increase in petroleum prices.
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Govt ordered to promote 11,000 MBBS doctors
SHC Sukkur Bench orders the government to promote 11,000 MBBS doctors and increase their pay within three months.
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‘Skyscrapers on CDGK land can earn money’
The city government can generate more income by building skyscrapers on its land, especially the coastal belt.
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Fraud: NAB investigating 55 housing schemes
In 2007, a complaint was received by NAB Sindh against the management of the Sindh Govt.
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Petrol prices: Lawyer goes to court against strikes
Public transporters taken to court for announcing strikes every time the government increases petrol prices.
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Illegal connections : KWSB makes exceptions for people in power
20 illegal electricity consumers to stay connected out of security concerns.
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Conserving heritage: 120-year-old No. 3/19 Sarai Quarters saved
Antiquities dept ordered to repair the building and reuse it for education.
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Transporters join the mass transit bandwagon
Association representatives want in on the project, promise support.
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KESC’s GM suggests making the most of cows
‘Gas recovered from cow manure in Landhi and Korangi can be very useful’.
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ASI caught trying to force girl into marriage
Gul Bibi was kidnapped from Thatta 13 days ago.
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Sindh’s Hindus throng Clifton temple to remember the lord of destruction
Visitors go to Sri Ratneswar Mahadev Temple to celebrate Shivratri.
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Intermediate boards: A’ Level students still need equivalence certificate
Cambridge International Examinations should print raw marks.
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Bugti woman’s nose cut off because of sister’s job
A young woman’s nose was chopped off because she was mistaken for her sister.
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‘Women in Swat don’t have proper rights to land’
Some acknowledge women should get a share of inherited land as granted by religion, but others think it as a disgrace.
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Load-shedding: New schedule confuses people
People think that the duration of loadshedding has been lengthened but KESC says the timings have merely changed.
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Three hostages freed after encounter
The Ghotki police rescues three kidnapped men after a fight near Qadirpur.
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Lahore-based artist uses Lollywood reality to put a spin on life
There is a deep-seated connection between Lahoris and their Lollywood culture.
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Labourer files petition against unsafe buses
Muhammad Ramzan says road-fitness certificates for most buses and other public transport have long expired.