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Poetry by Faraz and Faiz speak of ethnic divide existing in society
Asma Jehangir talks of threats, the judiciary and of militants.
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Shershah, the go-to place for all the missing pieces
Weighing services offered for trucks and cargos is a computerised system which costs Rs70.
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Gems of the trade: India looks forward to more business ventures
PGJDC organised grand jewellery, gems exhibition for first time in Pakistan’s history from June 7 to 10 in Karachi.
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Thousands march for Sindh in Thatta
This war is not against a particular person, language or culture, says Palijo.
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Vice Magazine gets down and dirty in Karachi
Documentary attempts to show a side of the city that flies under the radar of the mainstream media in the west.
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Unmanned war on terror: No longer a covert war
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism reveals how much success and collateral damage drones have caused in Pakistan.
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Nine killed in Karachi violence
Police found three bodies in gunny bags in Liaquatabad and near Mauripur Road area.
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Hollow promises: As Hawksbay scheme lies dormant, LDA plans to add 2,000 acres
With construction yet to begin at residential project, development body sets aside Rs500m for expansion in budget.
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Coalition tensions: MQM rejects new tax on CNG
Party’s deputy parliamentary leader says inflation will rise further with the new tax.
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Freewill couple: ‘Husband’ accuses woman of bigamy
Family claims woman already married.
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Medical complaints: ‘No security, no timely promotions and no monitoring of funds’
PMA asks govt to rescue missing doctors.
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Water woes: Power dues draw a blank in KWSB’s new budget
Water utility proposes Rs29b for 2012-13 with no mention of outstanding electricity bills.
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Bagarji Bello operation: ‘We only want to terrorise the criminals so that they surrender’
SSP Sukkur asserts that police will not resort to killings, only want to establish writ of law.
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Worthy plans?: In first budget after revival, KMC to focus on traffic woes
City administration seeks Rs27b in next budget with Rs12b reserved for development schemes.
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Upcoming floods: UN food agency urges govt to be proactive
Weather patterns show that the monsoon season will be similar to last year.
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Transitions: Ameeran Begum loses battle against cancer as family runs out of money
She started her career as a singer nearly 40 years ago, reportedly came out with more than 150 albums to date.
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PTI jumps to higher judiciary’s defence on Arsalan Iftikhar case
Shafqat Mahmood further explained his party’s stance on the Arsalan Iftikhar bribery case at the Insaf House.
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Identifying ‘third force’: JUI-F blames Blackwater for unrest
Party will not increase security after attack on seminary in Quetta.
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Honour and bullets: Mehsud tribesmen slain for smoking out eve teasers
Peace committee members among six killed as violence wrecks city again.
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To combat crime, Police unveils latest weapon: Police FM radio station
New station will provide reports on traffic jams, accidents, crime, along with interviews of officers.
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Disillusioned sardar: ‘The Bhutto clan is going to part ways with the PPP’
Sardar Aamir Bhutto said that the clan seems to have lost its worth in the eyes of PPP leadership.
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Bureaucratic lethargy: With no funds spent on projects, wither human rights?
Department seeks Rs137 million in new budget, despite failing to spend a single paisa this year.
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Vanishing resources: Experts gather to discuss loss of forest land
Participants say main factor in degradation of forests was lack of availability of irrigation water in riverine system
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Questionable absorptions: SC summons records of officials in govt service
Hundreds of officers brought into Sindh government’s lucrative positions were sent back but a dozen were retained.
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Karachi High School: Founding principal Parveen Kassim passes away at 66
She dedicated an entire lifetime to school, introducing concept of ‘Olympiad’ to educational institutions in Pakistan.
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Assistance for Sindh police: US provides Rs56m for training modules
The police will receive assistance in three phases.
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Earnest request?: For women development, ‘let there be funds in lump sum’
Department submits Rs550 million budget proposal, despite spending only 2% of funds allocated last year.
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Dire Needs: In its first budget, special education dept plans a boost
Department seeks Rs4b for next fiscal year with Rs1.4b set aside for six development projects.
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New year, same problems: This budget too, no relief in sight for minorities
Despite non-utilisation of funds, minorities department wants Rs100m for the upcoming budget.
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Shehla Raza promises to get domestic violence bill approved by assembly
The existing law does not indict jirgas or illegal parallel justice systems which handed out punishments.
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Transitions: Bhutto’s confidant passes away at 82
Muhammad Khan Junejo was an ambassador to Bahrain.
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Law and order: Rangers, police come under fire in Sindh Assembly
Law department asked to report on existence of law on forced conversions.
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Four killed, at least two injured as two gangs clash near Al Asif Square
The two gangs of drug peddlers exchanged heavy fire.
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MQM resolution on law and order passed unanimously in Sindh Assembly
The resolution was moved by MQM MPA Moin Aamir Pirzada.
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Building on II Chundrigar Road catches fire
People inside the building escaped unhurt; fire possibly started due to short circuit.
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1 killed, 5 injured in Karachi violence
Violence in various areas of Karachi claims life of one and injures five.
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Killings and Kidnappings: PMA and MPAs want SHC to help contain crime
The doctors are being specifically targeted as they are considered as ‘soft target’ by criminals.
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Black day: Shah Latif University staff launch protest
Submitted a list of their demands to the Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur acting vice chancellor.
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Murder trial: Witness testifies in Shia leader murder case
Father, Raza Hasan, had complained about the lack of steps taken to solve his son’s murder.
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Police and govt departments refuse to budge from schools for children with learning disabilities
The encroachers have been given several notices.
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Disqualification: Petitions against Gilani, Fehmida Mirza disposed of
SHC says matter already pending before the Supreme Court.
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Sindh Assembly: Bill to revive development bodies deferred
MPAs support the bill but hope for tangible results.
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The BackBencher: Fine dining comes to the Sindh Assembly
Anger on the attack on Awami Tehreek’s rally was brimming at the surface, especially among some of the PPP's...
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Homeland: Dehydrated deportees from Oman land up in hospital
The men made their way to Karachi after a three-day boat trip.
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Standing up: Oil tanker owners form new body to secure rights
They say that the leaders of the association that they quit used to pursue their own interests.
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Extortion and ransom: Updates of ATCs’ cases
A police officer testified in an alleged case of kidnapping being heard by the ATC I on Tuesday.
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Green economy: Cutting down trees increases pollution in Pakistan
Pakistan lloses approximately Rs365billion a year due to pollution caused by the cutting down of trees.
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Matters of the heart: Three new institutes on the cards, says KMC
The announcement comes while KIHD employees protest over not receiving salaries on time.
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Sons of the soil: Sindhi nationalists compare Zulfikarabad to One-Unit System
JSM, JSQM, STP and civil society are fired up for not letting the government proceed.
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KMC sets up task force to ensure safety measures are taken in road designs
Officials from the organisation will also ask the public to help locate hot-spots for accidents.