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Two Rangers men killed in attack near border check post
Eight alleged outlaws also killed.
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Altaf’s arrest: Imran expresses concern over Karachi’s situation
PTI chief says MQM needs to show patience and not punish people of Pakistan for actions taken by British govt.
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Transfers: Six senior police officials reshuffled
A notification was issued with immediate effect.
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The aftermath: Courts remain deserted
The unavailability of public transport contributed to the inactivity in the courtrooms.
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Joint venture: BTBU, MUET sign memorandum of understanding
The varsities will collaborate on educational and research activities.
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Out of jurisdiction: SHC calls jail roll of three court-martialed civilians
A division bench directed the standing counsel to submit such documents by June 18.
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Come what may: Students hitchhike their way to Cambridge exams
Semester exams at the public and private universities across the city were announced to be deferred to a later date.
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Needing an uplift: Lack of strict building rules elevate into a full blown crisis
Lax laws mean building maintenance unions are getting away with murder.
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Crackdown to begin: All hands on deck to improve city’s traffic problems
Commissioner office to join hands with naval, traffic and district police.
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LEAs ready to do their job if traders ready to do theirs
The law enforcers held meetings with traders and transporters.
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Consultative workshop: ‘Water crisis could turn out to be similar to the energy crisis’
Participants say resolving issues between Pakistan, India is a solution.
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No work to show: Even with funds, Sindh govt fails to deliver development schemes
More than 100 schemes in the health and education sectors await the release of funds.
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Changing directions: Khayaban-e-Shujaat, Shaheen in DHA made one way
The re-routing was part of the Phase VIII master plan, claims DHA.
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Short supply: No food or fuel as city remains shut
Traders still unclear if businesses, petrol pumps will open on Thursday.
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Leopard geckos fetch good money for hunters as trade continues to destroy ecosystem
It is still unclear whether the geckos are being exported or being used in the country for medicine.
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Targeted: Three young men killed in Karachi
Young man who has yet to be identified shot dead in Shah Baig Lane area of Baghdadi, Lyari.
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Guns for all: Arms licences to be provided to religious, political leaders
Sindh CM says govt would also provide compensation to families of victims whose breadwinners have been killed.
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Weighing in: Political leaders offer sympathy to MQM
Govt ‘ready to provide legal and moral support’, PM says.
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Investigation demanded: HRCP fears for Sindh’s future
Commission condemns killing of JSMM activist Muneer Cholyani.
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Security at British High Commission increased as backlash feared
Traffic was being diverted from Park Towers and from the Do Talwaar roundabout.
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Special souvenirs: Instead of postcards, take polio cards on your way out of Pakistan
All those travelling from country, regardless of duration of stay, must get immunisation certificates.
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Sulaiman Lashari murder case: Court orders IO to submit report by June 10
The defence complained to the judge about the delay.
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Blood drive: PPP to invite Guinness World Records for BB’s birthday
A target of 30,000 blood pints has been set for the campaign.
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Security plan: Police have it under control says city police chief
The most sensitive areas, in terms of the security arrangements, are located in district South.
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Technical fault: Four people killed in PAF plane crash
Victims included the two pilots who were manning the aircraft.
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Matter of minutes: City panics after arrest made 6,000km away
All traffic rules forgotten as vehicles create massive gridlocks on most major arteries.
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Frenzied workers, cautious leaders pray for MQM chief’s safety
The workers had poured into the offices in large numbers on hearing that Altaf had been arrested.
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Assist them: 'Help with Karachi-Lahore Motorway construction'
The motorway is being constructed to provide an international standard road network between the two megacities.
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Armed dispute: Six people killed, three injured in tribal clash
According to the villagers five people were also kidnapped by armed persons.
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Four dead including two pilots as PAF training aircraft crashes in Karachi
Nine others were also injured as a result of the crash.
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Public safety: Fine imposed on unauthorised CNG kits bothers transporters
Traffic police are issuing the drivers of the minibuses and coaches a fine of Rs2,000.
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Illegal detention: Bailiff rescues man detained in former police check post
Other detainees at the post were whisked away by the captors in two police vans.
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Analysis: As government shifts focus to public transport, projects must be viable, farsighted
Most visible manifestation of on-going urban governance crisis is in the transportation sector.
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Forging alliance: Former bureaucrats join MQM
The party’s ministers greeted the two new members as activists welcomed them with rose petals.
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Illegal occupation: SHC official to inspect encroachment
Resident pleaded the court order an inspection of the site
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For fairer representation: FAFEN urges political parties to discuss electoral reforms
The primary purpose of the changes should be to establish an ‘independent’ election commission.
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Under treatment: MQM-H chief Afaq Ahmed suffers angina attack
Ahmed was due to fly to London on Monday night but has now postponed the trip.
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Karachi bleeds some more: Ten bodies found, four men shot dead
Seven of them were found bearing torture marks from a deserted area in Manghopir.
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Samples discovered: Traces of polio found in city’s drainage lines
Samples from the drainage lines are collected by the health authorities twice a month.
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Unfair bargain: Tomato growers unable to earn stable return as govt yet to provide storage
As the produce rots quickly, it must be sold straight away and often at a cheap rate.
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Tooting his own horn: Newly appointed DIG shows off police achievements
DIG Javed Alam Odho wants civilians to place more trust in the force.
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Targeted deaths: Police commando shot in suspected honour killing
Wife and toddlers strangled in the attack.
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Dropping uplift projects: Sindh PA to pass resolution against Centre
Memon says resolution will be passed to condemn federal govt’s decision of rejecting 11 key development projects.
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The city bleeds: Five killed in separate acts of violence
Mother of five tortured to death by her husband over a dispute.
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Rights activists observe token hunger strike
Rally round support for Lateef Johar who is on hunger strike for the last 40 days.
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Journalism ethics: Experts back code of conduct for media
According to Jabbar, live transmission is full of hate speech and requires proper editorial judgment.
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Voicing concerns: Sindh Education Foundation schools struggle to survive after funding squeeze
"The government has only released 25 per cent of the government allocated funds" explained Kabani.
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A safer tomorrow: Chief minister wants support of legal fraternity and civil society for operation
Syed Qaim Ali Shah also promises better compensation for slain enforcers to improve morale.
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After repairs: Three dozen green buses to make a comeback next week
These will ply across two routes: from Surjani Town to Tower and from Surjani Town to Korangi.
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A strange act: Police register murder FIR against 8, including victim
Tribesmen block road, demand action against police.