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Sindh government trumpets ‘achievements’ for minorities
Finance dept’s secretary says no money in ADP spent on development projects.
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Flood-aid distribution: Minorities complain of bias in aid distribution
Leaders say Muslims were given priority in the emergency phase by relief organisations.
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Beware of dognappers: In this crime-infested city, even your pet is not safe
Instances of tamed cats and dogs being stolen or snatched rising in city.
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Protest over extortion: Traders go on strike after another killing in Shershah
Muttahida Qaumi Movement says it will back the strike.
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Strike: Schools to remain closed, intermediate, exams postponed
Exams at Federal Urdu University, Jinnah University for Women slated for Wednesday also postponed.
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Seven extortionists arrested in Karachi
Police arrest seven extortionists in separate raids, recover weapons and Rs 10,000.
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MQM leader's brother killed in Karachi
Brothers of MQM leader were at their shop when unidentified men demanded extortion from them, shot them on refusal.
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Govt fails to complete projects promised in last year’s budget
Sindh govt had decided to undertake feasibility study identifying route to divert floodwater along river Indus.
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Judges appointment: SHC turns down decision of parliamentary committee
Two additional judges declared as confirmed judges.
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Karachi vice: Sindh gets 7,500 new police jobs
Securing Sindh will cost the government an estimated Rs46 billion in the next financial year.
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A good 8.4% increase in health spending, but with no district control
Percentage allocated for ADPs stays at 5%.
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Politicking: New budget bids adieu to district govts?
Local bodies’ funds reduced by half as government looks to take control provincially.
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With all nearing completion, ‘special projects’ get no new funds
Development packages are set to complete by June next year and govt plans to carry forward funds unspent this year.
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Budget: With election on horizon, Sindh unveils populist budget
Development and education outlays get a massive boost of 48.2% and 66.48%.
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Development budget heavy on political spending
Politicians get more discretionary allocations at the expense of infrastructure and public safety.
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Stop conspiring against MQM: Altaf Hussain
Warns rulers of repeating mistakes made in the run up to creation of Bangladesh.
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Transitions: PML-Q Sindh leader Junejo passes away
He was 58 years old. Junejo was shifted to the Aga Khan University Hospital, where he breathed his last.
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‘Corruption, apathy’ force stalwart to part ways with PPP
Asghar Shah says leaders’ indifferent attitude towards party activists led to decision.
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Target killings: Three people gunned down, two bodies found
Around six people were injured in the crossfire between two groups and two vehicles were also set on fire.
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NCDH employees get Khursheed Shah’s support
Dozens of NCHD employees reportedly gathered at the Sukkur airport on Saturday to welcome the minister.
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JI rally: ‘Establishment trying to divide people’
Munawar Hasan says people should not expect rose petals after giving their vote to the looters.
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PPP working out plans for Benazir’s birthday on June 21
Shaheed Benazir Bhutto chair at Karachi University will organise an international conference on June 21.
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Withering heights: In the wake of balconies’ collapse, CBF stirs to life
Authority to survey all buildings within jurisdiction to catalogue list of structures dangerous for living.
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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.