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Govt seeks Japanese assistance for Karachi
Federal investment minister hopes govt, Japanese agency would address the problems of Karachi.
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After two years: For some flood survivors, their past life is a closed chapter
Many people were glad to leave the shackles of forced labour.
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213 new HIV+,10 Aids cases reported in Sindh
This has taken the tally to a total of 4,927 HIV/Aids cases in the province till the end of June.
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Entrance test for medical colleges on October 7, decides health dept
The officials met to finalise a uniform admission policy for the next academic session for the colleges.
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PMA for registration of dental institute with Sindh Medical University
The medical body argues that DUHS already has a dental college.
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Bilawal House security: Police ordered to return shipping firm’s containers
Sindh High Court directs authorities to also compensate the owner
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Karachi’s O’ Level students brace for Cambridge results expected August 13
Parents plan with them on A’ Level options across the city.
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PAWS working to establish 24-hour ambulance service for animals in Karachi
Despite a lack of resources, the society is also trying to establish a medical facility.
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For the people: Govt to legislate on minorities
According to Sindh senior minister Syed Sardar Ahmed, the federal government is planning to present a bill in the NA.
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Targeted attacks: Three political activists among seven shot dead
A police constable also died as he was trying to save a boy from being crushed by a train.
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Relics or dummies? Culture dept to decide fate of Gandhara artefacts
Sassui Palijo says authenticity of seized sculptures will be determined in a week.
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PPP lawmakers raise voice against judiciary, CJ
This is judicial martial law, says Sindh Information Minister.
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Pillion riding to be banned in Karachi from August 8 to 11
The government has also banned pillion riding in Hyderabad on Ramazan 20 to Ramazan 22 (August 9 to August 11).
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Environment reporting: As journalism celebrated, businesses pressed to be more open
Awards held to encourage reporting on environmental degradation.
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Taliban involved in ‘bhatta’ collection in Karachi, says Sindh CM
Malik warned the target killers,‘bhatta khors’ and the ‘perchi mafia’ of fierce action.
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Extortion: Taliban also getting a piece of the Karachi pie, meeting told
CDR facility made available as CM Sindh urges cooperation between public, law enforcement forces for effective action.
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Seeking justice: Farmers move court against water project
The Farmers Association has alleged that WISP officials, contractors distributed funds for projects among themselves.
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Hearing adjourned in plea against Zardari’s two positions
The bench said it was ready to hear any case, including the instant case, and then adjourned till September 12.
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Sindh to ask for review of Zakat collection formula
Provincial government to fight for its right to collect Zakat funds at next CCI meeting.
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New firm using cheap labour has no room for old stevedores
Dock workers at Port Qasim have not been paid salaries for the last seven months.
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LG polls to be held soon: Soomro
The local government elections will be held soon with consensus of the coalition partners.
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Public humiliation: Six cops accused of parading couple in custody for 14 days
Police begin investigating the case.
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Dr Aftab Qureshi’s killing: Karachi police defied limits, tribunal told
Former SSP says CPLC, AVCC officers had not informed Hyderabad police of the raid.
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In Sindh’s cities, safe sex sermons have kept HIV/AIDS out of sight
Successful programmes to educate sex workers has worked wonders to keep them safe.
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Local government: Sindh government files appeal against court order to hold elections in 60 days
It is not possible to hold elections at this stage, says govt advocate.
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Defused grenade lobbed on trader’s house in DHA
This is the second such incident to occur in the area within two months
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Extortion reaction: Altaf rakes govt over the coals, asks traders to take up arms
MQM to contribute 0.1m men to protect businessmen.
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Extortion: Trader's residence targeted in Karachi
Trader, Mian Naseer, had refused to pay extortion money when he was approached by a few men.
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Celebrating Paksat-1R: Pakistani drones - a dream or reality?
Local UAV manufacturers say there is a long way to go.
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Zulfikarabad Oil Terminal: KMC asks companies to pay their share
Project has been pending since work started in 2010.
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PPP & PAC: MQM to protest if banned group reconciled
Party leaders say they will take up the issue with ruling party if reports confirmed.
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Wind power: The whir of turbines to come
Govt has allotted a total of around 39,000 acres to all projects, biggest of which involves NBT Wind Energy Pakistan.
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Karachi back to being a reservoir for polio, as WHO discovers virus in sewage in Gadap
Violence in the city takes its toll on the polio eradication campaign in the city.
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Fundraiser for radiation robot raises the bar and hopes
CyberKnife to start working at Jinnah hospital after mid-September.
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SHO, three cops arrested for parading couple naked in Gambat
SHO Samejo is notorious for using brutal and extrajudicial methods against suspects.
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KESC blames high humidity for massive power outage
Karachiites have been largely spared from twelve-hour power outages since Abraaj Capital took over KESC.
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Power supply restored to 60% of affected areas: KESC
Parts of Karachi city faced power outages soon after Iftar on August 4 as some KESC’s transmission lines tripped
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Policeman who paraded couple naked suspended
Video clip reveals law enforcers, led by SHO Samejo, paraded man, woman naked while escorting them to police station.
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Rare outage plunges Karachi into darkness
Two 220 KV lines and three 132 kV lines stopped working.
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Court Staff Protest: Rejection of bail plea leaves lawyer enraged
Karachi Bar Association took exception to the strike by the judicial staff.
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Rabid nuisance: Forty people bit by stray dogs in Khipro in July
Stray dogs are wandering about in the towns but the municipal administration has not taken steps yet.
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Breastfeeding Week: Do what’s best for your baby, say docs
Doctors oppose artificial feeding and highlight its negative aspects.
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Dancing to the tune of truth: Devotees head to Sachal Sarmast’s 191st Urs
Sufi Raag, Adabi Conference and Malakhra are among the most anticipated events at the Urs.
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For a village in Sehwan, new ‘pul’ ends a partition
The IRC helps villagers build a bridge over a canal they had to swim across.
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Contempt law: Sharjeel questions SC’s judgment
Minister claims decision aimed at creating anarchy.
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Sisters not only preach good deeds, but lead by example
The missionaries celebrated 75 years of service on July 28.
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Peacock deaths: Fudged figures are being reported in media, say wildlife officials
WWF members also cast doubt on the authenticity of the numbers reported.
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Water under the Lyari bridge: Faryal brings Lyari rebels back into the PPP fold
Promises to withdraw cases, pay compensation.
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Major power breakdown plunges south Karachi in darkness
Two 220 kilovolt (KV), three 132 KV lines stopped working, disrupting power at 20 of KESC’s 60 grid stations.
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Pakistan resumes Nato supplies...again
Pakistan had temporarily shut the supply route over security concerns after a truck driver had been killed on July 24.