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Reactive lawyers: Proceedings remain at standstill as legal fraternity stages protest
Members of different associations of tribunals and courts also poured in to show support.
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Differing views: JI declines MQM invitation to solidarity rally
Terrorism is an issue but it is also important to know its root cause, says Hafiz Naeemur Rehman.
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To greener pastures: With parched throats, Badin residents migrate in search of water
Farmers have been forced to delay sowing seeds.
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‘Mishandled’ explosion: Suspects killed in Saddar blast were nationalists say Investigators
The suspects belonged to Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz.
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Caught red-handed: Student threatens KU teacher for not letting him cheat
Rangers withdrew their security because their demand to allow one student to cheat were not met, says teacher.
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Two police officers, four suspected militants killed on Saturday
Rangers had raided two localities in Pirabad and Metroville area of the city on Saturday.
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Rangers to remove encroachments
If govt is seriously committed to reclaiming its land, it must ensure it takes back from its ‘dedicated’ task force.
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MQM invites JI to their solidarity rally
JI chief says that they do not support the military operation.
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Police say both men killed in Karachi explosion were terrorists
Investigators failed to establish the terrorists' target.
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Bomb goes off near mosque, two dead
Police investigators, BDS believe the bomb was planted on a motorcycle, which exploded after the ‘unplanned’ collision
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Healthcare: KIHD briefs patients about prescribed medicines
A monthly follow-up call is also part of this service.
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‘Extra-judicial’ killing: Court adjourns hearing of Zeeshan murder trial
Two separate cases have been filed on this murder.
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H2O: Karachi’s islands have cleaner water than the bottled one
From having no water at all, residents of Baba and Bhit Islands now have an unlimited supply.
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‘Age-old’ controversy: SHC wants to see KMC administrator’s education records to determine his age
Board of Secondary Education, Karachi, secretary to submit replies by August 13.
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Extrajudicial actions: Comments of Rangers, police sought in illegal detention case
The petitioner claims that the law enforcers are demanding money to release the three men.
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Extortion and wrongful confinement: ATC sends case against Rangers official to regular court, says issue out of its jurisdiction
It rules that the alleged crime does not fall under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997.
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Unhappy hosts: 12 nationalist parties to prevent IDPs from entering Sindh
Save Sindh Movement will also stage protests against incoming refugees.
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Shot dead: Three people killed, six arrested in separate incidents
An unidentified man was found dead in Lyari within the limits of the Sher Shah police station .
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CM’s pledge: Businessmen get assurance
Two reconstructed concrete roads made from the financial package of Rs270 million inaugurated.
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Killings and violence: Report on violence in first half of 2014 paints a bleak picture
The total death toll of people with no political affiliations was 403.
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Through the roof: ‘Nothing’s going to stop shopkeepers from overcharging customers’
Commissioner says they will continue to carry on raids against illegal profiteers.
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Another attack: Fifth blast at courier office takes place in Korangi
The explosives weighted around 500 grammes.
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Police assault: Lawyers call strike after assault
The KBA and the Malir Bar Association (MBA) have announced the strike against the police behaviour.
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Retirement plan: Senior citizens bill ages as assembly delays legislation
Parliamentary affairs minister says draft has errors that must be fixed.
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Federal govt proposes three names for IG Sindh
Mir Zubair, Rafique Hasan and Khan Baig have been proposed for the post.
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Firing in Karachi kills one police official
The incident takes place in the Gulshan-e-Maymar area of the city.
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Development schemes: Rs45b allocated for Malir Motorway
'Cantonment areas falling along the motorway are an impediment to the development process,' says Sindh chief minister.
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Preventing ‘extra-judicial’ killings: SHC wants operation to have viable mechanism
AG promises to submit report by July 14.
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Disaster averted: Police defuse 10kg bomb in Manghopir
Manghopir SHO Inspector Muhammad Ali Niazi said the bomb intended to target police and Ranger patrols.
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Gunned down: Two men killed in separate incidents
Muhammad Naeem, 30, was killed by unidentified motorcyclists in Rahim Shah Colony, Orangi Town
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Family ties: CM visits former home minister
Shah had gone to inquire about Mirza’s health as he has been ill for more than a year.
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No decision: ATC reserves verdict on Rangers official’s bail plea
The suspects allegedly took Rs100,000 to help recover four men kidnapped for ransom.
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Prime property: Lawyers oppose renting out high court premises
The SHC ran advertisements calling for bids from those interested in running the cafeteria.
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Displaced residents: IDPs continue to enter Sindh, mostly unchecked
No thorough checks for trains while police let travellers through at check posts.
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ATC defers verdict in extrajudicial killing case
The court, however, has not announced the judgment, fixing the next hearing date as July 8.
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Over the poverty line: With the right bait, struggling Kamber woman opens fish farm
Technical and financial help from non-profits give poor field workers breathing space.
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Lost in communication: KU students’ careers at stake due to misunderstanding
The university’s board had failed to communicate the changes in admissions policy to the faculty.
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Traffic police unhappy that government gave certification authority to transport department
Sindh Assembly passed a bill that transfers authority of issuing fitness certificates.
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Time to change: Sindh to get new IG after only 2 months
Govt has reportedly written a letter to federal govt, saying they don’t need Iqbal Mehmood’s services.
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I pray for Pakistan to be free of terrorists soon: Altaf
MQM invites Musharraf June 6 rally.
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ISI to file contempt plea against Sindh govt
Contempt petition to be filed for not transferring 10 acres of state land to the spy agency for residential purposes.
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Action to be taken: Rangers to help recover encroached lands
Of the total 59,800 acres of encroached land, 2,864 acres has been recovered so far.
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Mineral water: Sindh govt starts RO plants
Several of these areas are suffering from a severe water crisis since the pipelines have broken down.
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Supply closure: CNG association, transporters give govt 7 days to reverse decision
The purpose of the federal govt’s decision is to deprive Sindh of its rights, they claim.
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Not maintainable: SHC dismisses contempt plea against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif
The premier had allegedly made defamatory remarks against Karachi-based judges.
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Missing student: SHC wants to know procedure of 90-day Rangers’ detention
The hearing was adjourned till July 9.
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Cleaning up: Four alleged militants, three others killed in encounters
Four suspected criminals also arrested by the police.
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Not enough evidence: Two alleged extortionists acquitted
The judge observed the complainant never appeared to testify against the suspects.
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KE raid: Electricity theft worth Rs5.5m caught
The inspection revealed that electricity theft was being carried out through kundas (illegal hook connections).
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Monsoon arrangements: Commissioner calls for a ‘rescue vehicle system’ to cope with rains
The system will also help ease out the traffic flow, said the traffic DIG.