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13 development projects approved
Development projects worth Rs5,984 get approval from provincial development working party.
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Afghan samawars, turbans shown at Frere Hall
Consulate General of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan organises exhibition.
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Farewells and a welcome: ‘No one returned empty-handed from Sarmad Jalal Osmany’s court’
Bar and bench pay tribute to justices Osmany and Muslim.
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Target killings: Retired armyman held for smuggling arms
According to DSP Qureshi, the suspects confessed to their involvement in murder, attempt to murder and arson.
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Karachi reports over 5,000 crimes in January
More than 100 people lose lives in target killings, 100 others were injured in firing incidents during the month.
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In search of the Jews of Karachi
The Jewish community has faded into obscurity, with nothing but a few landmarks left to remind us of its existence.
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Encroachment: Court disposes of Liaquat Jatoi’s petition
Sindh High Court disposes petition filed gainst alleged encroachment on cultivated land in Mahar.
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Downsizing: Court orders security for KESC against protesters
KESC had approached the SHC against four labour unions.
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'Sepco officials are corrupt, give us our electricity back’
Sepco's decision to disconnect Kachcha Bunder residents sparked a protest.
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Karo Kari: Husband kills wife and young 'lover'
A young man and a woman were shot on the pretext of karo kari in Raman Khoso village.
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Literature festival: German author and musician in Karachi
Peter Pannke, a German author and musician, will be taking part in the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF).
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Thermal power station in Sukkur closed since 2005
The thermal power station in Sukkur has had a fitful life.
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Karachi’s crime ‘less than’ major world cities
Administrator Fazlur Rahman has said that Karachi is the heart of Pakistan.
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Forex scam: Where are the Rs56b, asks petitioner
Where is this money now, asked a man who made this question the subject of a petition.
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Missing persons: Intelligence agencies ordered to file comments
ISI and the Military Intelligence asked for the second time to file comments in a missing persons’ case.
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ISEO concludes: Crazy hats, awards and dance mark the end of the talent Olympiad
Loony hats, eager beavers and a huge round of applause marked the end of the ISEO.
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Rs5 billion to be handed over within a few days: CM
Govt approves Rs5 billion for the restoration of the irrigation system and repairs of embankments in Sindh.
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In the city of lights, an orphaned boy from Bahawalpur becomes a star
Saquib Sumeer knew that choosing acting over a business degree would be a tough call.
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Chlorine not enough to purify water, says NED expert
Residents of Karachi have complained of non-chlorinated and reeky water over the last week.
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SC orders city to remove all squatters from parks
SC orders that all encroachments on Karachi’s public parks be demolished within 30 days.
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‘Now more than 30 licences can be issued every day’
To get rid of fake arms licences, home department and Nadra have installed a computerised licence management system.
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Karachi park encroachments to be removed in 30 days: CDGK
City government assures Supreme Court of operations against illegal encroachment in the city's public parks.
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Gori jo Mandar: Desert rose
Whipped by desert sands for over 300 years, the Gori jo Mandar or Temple of Gori stands alone and abandoned...
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Replacing kunda system: Power utility starts anti-theft project in Keamari
The areal bundle cable project makes it impossible to steal electricity.
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Mysterious disease: Over 170 peacocks die in two days in Tharparkar
The unknown disease was reported in Kehri, Peloro, Sarangho, Sohrab, Wasatipoto, Sayon and other villages.
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Creating bookworms: KU organises book fair to encourage reading
More than 50 stalls at fair which present huge variety of books on topics related to science, arts and commerce.
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Guilty as charged: Revenue officials told to get their act together
The CM suggested that the old status of the board be revived.
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Teacher training: Govt to prepare teachers for new qualification
Secretary Education Nahid Shah Durrani said that ADE will replace the existing CT, PTC courses by 2012.
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Cutting mangroves: Minister attends meeting to show his love, believes he doesn’t need to do anything else
Two alleged land grabbers identified, yet no one takes action: residents.
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Wildlife minister blames fishermen using toxic chemical for dolphin deaths
Minister blames end of contract system.
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For NADRA’s database, two’s a crowd
Officials believe Waseem already has an ID card.
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School first, fish later: Little fishermen now getting an education
Parents send children to school despite the fact they earn Rs 800 a day.
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Competition: CNG station goes to court over rival
Restraining order issued over alleged circumvention of ban on new licences.
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Two is a Company: Leached colour and newspaper planes
Jamal uses charcoal whereas Madiha uses books to convey interpretations.
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Stealing from trees: Gum illegally extracted, transported to Karachi
Experts say conservators are ignoring the resources present in the area.
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ISEO Day Five: Three participating schools undaunted by low turnout
Judge blames parents, schools for not encouraging students to take part.
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Nepra petition: KESC learns what goes up, still stays down
Increase of one paisa can not be added to bills due to stay order from Sindh High Court.
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KESC increases power tariff by 96 paisas
NEPRA allows increase in power tariff. Second rental power ship arrives from Turkey.
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Shershah carnage case: Judge orders ID parade as witnesses come forward
Judge passed the orders on an application moved by Inspector Mir Aslam, the investigating officer (IO) in the case.
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23th death anniversary: Poets remember Bacha Khan’s philosophy
The Pakhtoon Thinkers Forum organised a multilingual Aman Mushaira on Sunday night at the Arts Council.
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Raid in Rohri: Medicines worth Rs5m found by police
Looted medicines worth Rs5 million were recovered during a raid on a godown in Rajab Dayo village.
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Smi college founder: Book on Hassanally Effendi launched
Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh, has written a book on Khan Bahadur Hassanally Effendi.
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Wrong call: Two kidnappers remanded into custody of AVCC
Two alleged kidnappers were remanded into the custody of the Anti-Violent Crime Cell (AVCC) till February 7.
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Violence-free Pakistan Campaign: Text of CPNE declaration
The first All Parties Conference unanimously accepted the text declaration issued by the CPNE.
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Parade: 450 cadets graduate
The passing-out parade of cadets who joined the Pakistan Army on a special quota for Sindh was held in Hyderabad.
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Missing person’s case: SHC elicits comments from DG Rangers, IGP
SHC issues notices to Pakistan Rangers DG, Sindh IGP and others for February 4 in a missing person’s case.
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Post-flood: A life of uncertainty on a roadside
Six months after the floods, a farming village in Sindh, its residents still live in limbo on a roadside.
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ISEO theatre competition: Judges less than impressed by the talent
Only original plays were admissible and each team was allowed to utilise a maximum of three props.
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High achievers: On top of the (Cambridge) world
The University of Cambridge International Examinations announces winners of Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards.
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‘Illegal’ detention: Police given a week to complete investigations
SHC directs the AVCC, Karachi, to complete investigations against a man, allegedly in illegal detention.