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Order returns without a shot fired by Rangers
Karachi returns to normalcy, search operation continues.
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Karachi violence: Edhi calls for the army to take over
Edhi called for the army chief Ashfaq Pervez Kayani to take charge of the country for a limited period of time.
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PML-N stance: ‘This regime has converted Karachi into Beirut’
Party teams to distribute food and water to violence-hit areas.
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Killings: Violence erupts in ‘Jesus town’
Not enough policemen deployed in dangerous areas of the city.
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The commission-er-what?: Blinking away the gunsmoke, people find a new city waiting
The system will devolve the local govt, leading to major administrative changes.
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Weekly review: Worsening law and order takes its toll on bourse
KSE-100 index drops 0.8% after a fresh spate of violence in Karachi.
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The death of governance in Karachi
Paramilitaries failed before because the solution to Karachi’s problems lies in political compromises not more guns.
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What needs to be done in Karachi
The country as a whole suffers since the city has a vital position in Pakistan’s economy.
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Karachi violence: Action to continue till peace is restored, says Malik
Malik says government responsible for actions of law enforcement agencies. Pir Pagara supports deployment of army.
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Is foreign ‘concern’ over a domestic issue warranted?
US envoy’s statement on Karachi violence termed a violation of diplomatic norms.
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Mounting body count: Malik points to Taliban presence in the city
Govt calls in 1,000 extra policemen from other parts of Sindh as MQM marks a day of mourning.
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Karachi violence: With 100 dead, govt seeks institutional shakeup
City to be governed by a hybrid of elected local govt and commissioner system.
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Karachi violence: Karachi killing condemned by WPP, ex-senator
The WPP said the MQM must take responsibility given its overarching role in Karachi over the past two decades.
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Day 4 of violence: Some families flee, while others remain locked in their homes
People from one party replenish food rations in Qasba Colony on Thursday night.
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Blood and nerves: It takes a lot of guts for these young doctors to work in Karachi's A&E wards
At Civil hospital, older staffers worry that the less experienced doctors are overwhelmed.
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Confessions of an economic hitman: Why is Orangi the last battleground for Karachi?
Natural resources and creating eternal demand for guns are somewhat to blame, say experts.
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Karachi's nine lives: ‘The injured men just keep reciting the Kalima’
From Bheempura to Juna market an apocalyptic madness has descended on the city.
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Karachi violence, over 100 dead
At least 100 people have been killed in four days of violence. Rangers begins targeted operation in Kati Pahari.
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Stock market mirrors city’s deserted look
Trading levels fell to ten-month low.
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City of death
Karachi has been used as a theatre to play out political power games; people have been reduced mere pawns.
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Violence in Karachi: 89 suspects arrested, says Rehman Malik
Interior Minister Malik said that it is obvious that a "third element" is involved in violence in Karachi.
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Death toll in Karachi violence rises: 33 more
Rehman Malik says 1,000 FC personnel to be brought into Karachi; shoot-at-sight orders given to law-enforcers.
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Karachi violence: Children find themselves on the wrong end of the gun
Orangi is the 'last battleground' for two political parties, alleges SP.
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Targeted action to be taken against miscreants: Rehman Malik
All parties to be taken on board to establish peace in the city.
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Karachi violence, over 66 dead
Three-day wave of violence claims at least 60 lives in Karachi. Citizens panic as MQM announces protest.
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Karachi violence: MQM calls urgent internal meeting
The session was summoned in the backdrop of relentless bloodshed in the city.
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Violence continues: At least 18 more killed in Karachi target killings
Violence began in Orangi and quickly spread to other parts of the city.
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Police say there’s less violence when parties intervene
10-point code of conduct discussed at CM House.
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MQM to hold emergency Rabita committee session over Karachi violence
Blames police, rangers over in-action against criminals.
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Karachi violence: Death toll from target killings rises to 25
Five bullet riddled bodies were found in a bus in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area.
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Karachi in chaos: Altaf warns govt of ‘strike-to-the-finish’
MQM chief says party being punished for ditching the coalition.
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HRCP report indicates rise in killings this year
490 people killed in target killings since the beginning of the year, with Lyari and Orangi the worst affected areas.
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Violence in Karachi
Political parties that should be more sensitive to igniting sectarian tensions have instead been fanning the flames.
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Calls for jihad against Mohajirs raised from Orangi: MQM
Party is strong enough to retaliate with full force: Qasim Ali Raza.
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Coalition partners begin removal of party flags, wall-chalking in Karachi
Leaders of the ANP, MQM and PPP gather to remove party flags, wall-chalking from Regal Chowk and Empress Market areas.
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Political violence: Talks kick in as body count ‘stabilises’
At Chief Minister House, coalition partners dredge up 10-point code of conduct.
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Rioters in Saddar attack fire brigade station overnight
Firing continued till morning and caused an uproar in Saddar.
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MQM complains Karachi neglected in the budget, surprisingly PPP agrees
Outcry over Rana Sanaullah’s statement, target killings discussed.
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Karachi violence: Five more killed, death toll rises to 40
Violence claims more lives across the city, death toll rises to 40 in four days.
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Target killings: Lawyers protest leaves courts deserted
KBA and MBA boycotted all court proceedings following the killing of Zia Alam Advocate on Monday night.
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Target killings: Violence in Orangi continues on day two
Two ANP men, an MQM activist among five killed.
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Target killings: MQM walks out of Assembly as death toll climbs to 18
MQM protests target killings as 16 men are gunned down, nearly half a dozen injured in Orangi.
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Riots in Orangi after ‘ANP man’ shot dead
Police believe the victim was killed due to personal enmity, not ethnicity.
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Target Killing: DIG Sanaullah Abbasi to head lawyer’s murder inquiry
DIG directed to submit report within two weeks.
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Six people killed across Karachi in target killings
'Incidents of violence are inevitable in a big city like Karachi': Rehman Malik
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Red lines
The Baloch question is treated with condescension, conscientious responsible citizens feel compelled to intercede.
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From expensive bullets to walks, lawmakers suggest deweaponisation of Sindh
Engineers of Guddu and Sukkur barrages still working despite Tori Bund report: MPA.
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Politics on YouTube: For the men of 100s of ‘hits’, a like/dislike cyber fight unfolds
The confessional interrogation videos of target killers uploaded online are propaganda, says the MQM.
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‘Sectarian target killer’ to be hospitalised in custody, orders court
CID accused of torture, refused physical custody.
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Target killings: Lawyers demand removal of CM, Malik
Extend protest by two more days, say CM Shah ignored them.