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Alternative energy: In Jhimpir lies the future of wind farming
The Gharo-Keti Bandar Wind Corridor has a potential to generate up to 50,000MW.
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The bigger picture: Jinnah hospital shooting points to underground turf wars
The death toll of Friday’s clash at Empress Market climbs to five as two wounded men die.
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Revamp the system: ‘A’ Level schools have become factories for good grades’
Experts say extracurricular activities need to be included during regular school hours.
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Conspiracies being hatched against Sindh: Sharjeel Memon
Says appointment of an election commissioner from Punjab not acceptable.
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Political worker accused of raping Hindu girl
Since the suspect belongs to an influential family, the victim’s family fails to receive proper shelter.
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Lady health workers demand protection
Say that killing of five polio workers in Karachi and Peshawar shows government’s failure.
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Mob lynching in Dadu: Villagers, politician protest against arrests made by police
Dadu SSP Usman Ghani says around 39 suspects have been arrested so far in the case.
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Hoodbhoy feels restructuring better than saving old HEC
Physicist Pervez Hoodbhoy points out flaws within the existing structure.
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ANP leader was killed over arrangement of pushcarts
Law enforcers have apprehended two men involved in the shooting at Jinnah hospital.
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Voter verification: No letter sent to interior ministry yet for Army’s help
Rehman Malik speaks about election commission, alliances, Indian visit.
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When vultures die, rabies and anthrax are born
IUCN members support trophy hunting, say it helps protect threatened species.
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PTI chief Imran Khan gears up youth for ‘naya’ Pakistan
Encourages youngsters to become exceptional leaders and not use the country’s ‘corrupt’ politicians as ideals.
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Singer Jawad Ahmed to dedicate his latest song to Baldia’s victims
The video will feature families of the men who lost their lives in the fire.
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Measles outbreak in Sindh: More than 30 children died in 20 days
Some villagers refuse vaccinations in the belief that the sickness symbolises a Hindu goddess’ visit.
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For a good cause: Students of Haque Academy take on truck art
Proceeds from works on display to go to True Worth Foundation.
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Encroachment: Roadside cabins to be removed within 3 weeks
The city government passed a resolution allowing temporary cabins in 2004.
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Court call: KWSB barred from hiring ‘more’ audit firms
A company has gone to the Sindh High Court claiming it has already been shortlisted.
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Sparc workshop: ‘Increase age limit for recruitment in the army to 18’
MPA Syeda Marvi Rashidi from PML-F says political parties are playing their part in implementing laws on children.
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Pride and the province: Political rivals dance with one another to celebrate Sindh Culture Day
Two media organisations have announced festivities for two separate dates.
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Criminals beware: Month-long police operation in Sanghar to start from next week
Around 2,600 policemen, including 400 police commandos, are expected to take part in the operation.
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Dhabeji pump inaugurated: Governor hints KWSB may outsource bill collection
City to receive an additional 50m gallons per day.
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21st anniversary: DHA Library celebrates with literary musings and book fair
Three-day book fair will end today with a mushaira scheduled at 8pm.
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DHA decision challenged: Authority wants seminaries, hostels in DHA shut down
Residential blocks inside mosques violate by-laws, DHA secretary told the court.
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Overstepping jurisdictions: DHA challenges stamp duty on land allotments, transfers
Authority asks court to declare imposition by the Sindh board of revenue as illegal.
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Holding a grudge: Fight between two groups follows them to JPMC
The scuffle began in Saddar and ended up in the hospital.
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Lyari Cheel Chowk: Catastrophe averted after 11kg bomb defused
Residents and shopkeepers were evacuated from the area while BDS officials worked.
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Slain polio workers: Govt pays compensation
Rs0.5 million on behalf of President given to heirs of slain volunteers, Rs0.2 million given to injured workers.
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Karachi voters' list: Door-to-door verification to begin from Jan 5
The process is expected to be completed in 69 days.
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SHC questions KMC for delay in hospital for lawyers
Court questions KMC's reluctance in allowing Sindh Bar Council to establish a hospital for its members.
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Rising from the ashes: Capri cinema opens with a [Da]bangg!
Nishat and Prince still struggling.
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Maps for lost voters
Map displays how the constituency boundaries are drawn. PS-112 and PS-129 are two examples of how they were changed.
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Cantonment board: ‘Demolish illegal constructions or face contempt’
Ashraf Ali Butt, the lawyer of the cantonment board, assured judges that illegal constructions would be demolished.
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Under the flyovers: Court seeks report on removal of encroachment
The bench granted lawyer two weeks time to submit the city administration’s version.
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Public Accounts Committee: Losing patience, PAC decides to tell on BoR
CM had ordered an inquiry into the department after corruption allegations.
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Stay-at-home workers: Activists and unionists stress on legislation for female workers
Speakers say the task force made for formulation of a national policy has been slow.
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‘Will India and Pakistan move on if their economic interests match’
Two-day conference on ‘Stabilising South Asia’ at IoBM ended on Wednesday.
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Baldia factory fire: Court calls for report on forensic tests
Factory workers and human rights organisations have taken the owners to court.
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Party politics : PML-F ‘formally’ picks up Nusrat Seher Abbasi to lead opposition
She may become the first ever female opposition leader in the history of Sindh Assembly.
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Drive-by shootings: Political, religious activists gunned down
Two more men were shot dead in the city.
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Curbing guns : New weapon policy says no more than four
Home dept to restrict the number of licences issued to individuals.
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Killing of polio workers: Four brave women who dared to offer others a better life
Families mourn the death of health workers who were gunned down on Tuesday.
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Across Sindh, anti-polio drive comes to a halt
Sindh govt decides to postpone the campaign, which started on Monday, indefinitely.
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Marketing gimmicks: Clifton monuments draped in Ajraks to celebrate culture
KMC administrator says he will order their removal.
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Lyari grenade attack: Suspect charged with attempted murder
Zulfiqar, alias Abu, was charged with attempted murder, rioting.
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Target killings: Compensation given to heirs of 700 victims
Commission announces free education for children of the deceased.
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Fake acquittal orders: Investigation reveals three kidnappers freed from Sukkur jail
Jacobabad police register case against five suspects.
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City courts’ parks: Seeking solace, bickering couples find guns, prying eyes instead
Three parks inside the court premises serve everyone except the intended people.
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Stabilising South Asia: ‘Asian monetary fund can help this region’
Experts discuss conflict resolution at IoBM’s international peace conference.
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Dr Aafia’s case: Final notice sent to man seeking trial of Musharraf
Anwarul Haq wrote a letter to SHC but failed to file a written statement.
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Women’s rights in Pakistan: NGOs compile report to show the ‘real’ picture
Govt also prepared similar report, but it only covered positive things, claim NGOs.