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Amid spike in Karachi street crimes, 85 police mobiles seized by officials

KARACHI: Despite an increase in street crimes , several vehicles of city’s police stations have been seized, whereas petrol supply to them has also been closed for a month. While street crimes and other criminal offences are on rise in Karachi,...

Sharjeel says over 7,000 flood victims back homes from relief camps

KARACHI: Sindh government’s points-man for flood relief Sharjeel Memon said that relief and rehabilitation activities have been in full swing in province. “Flood relief will continue till rehabilitation of all affected persons,” he...

Arrangements to celebrate 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal underway: Taha

KARACHI: Deputy Commissioner and Administrator District Central Taha Salim said that lovers of Prophet (PBUH) are working day and night in providing all municipal facilities. Along with this, special attention is also being paid to improving means of...

Acting VCs SMBBMU appointment challenged in SHC

KARACHI: Appointment of Professor Dr. Hakim Ali Abro as interim Vice-Chancellor in Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University (SMBBMU) of Larkana has been challenged by senior professor Dr. Ali Akbar Bhand in Sindh High Court here. Professor...

Street criminals involved in over 500 robberies arrested

KARACHI: Pakistan Rangers Sindh and police in a joint intelligence-based operation arrested two alleged street criminals involved in over 500 robberies and recovered weapons used in accused crimes. Accused were identified as Mast Ali Siraj, leader of...

PIA issues clarification after being slammed over cabin crew's dress code announcement

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) issued clarification after being called out for announcing a dress code for cabin crew and air hostesses. “Despite fact that spirit behind advisory was to ensure proper dress code, however, standar...

Shahid Khaqan terms NAB law ‘draconian’

KARACHI: PML-N senior leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi terming NAB law a black law said those holding accountable consider themselves above law.   It should be asked from NAB it had framed false cases at whose behest. If letter can be shown to minist...

FIA arrests two suspects over blackmailing women in Karachi

KARACHI: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) apprehended two suspect involved in harassing, blackmailing women in two separate actions. As per details, captured suspects were involved in blackmailing applicant women through their obscene pictures and...

Acting Gov Sindh condoles death of Yusuf Masti Khan to sons

Karachi: Acting Governor Sindh Agha Siraj Durrani expressed condolence to sons Khurram Masti Khan and Balaj Masti Khan of Yusuf Masti Khan. He said that Yusuf Masti Khan was a principled politician, he fought for promotion and supremacy of democracy...

Tent city established in Malir for flood victims: Murtaza Wahab

KARACHI: Sindh government established tent city in District Malir to accommodate flood victims. Taking to Twitter, Sindh government spokesperson Murtaza Wahab said a new tent city has been established in Malir with 1,300 tents to house flood-affected...

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Govt offering ‘bribes of up to Rs1bn’ for amendment support: Omar Ayub

Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Omar Ayub has claimed that government is offering up to Rs 1 billion to individuals in an alleged attempt to secure support for constitutional amendment bill. Speaking to media, Omar alleged that senators ar...

KP govt approves universal life insurance among seven key projects

Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved seven major flagship projects, including life insurance for entire population of province. Meeting chaired by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur attended by Finance Advisor Muzammil Aslam and admini...

Constitutional courts ‘dropped’ from proposed amendments

ISLAMABAD: In a significant development regarding judicial reforms in Pakistan, constitutional courts have been excluded from the proposed 26th constitutional amendment. Sources indicate that the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) and the Pakistan M...

Urdu University campuses shut down amid staff protests

KARACHI: Teachers at both campuses of Federal Urdu University have boycotted classes, while non-teaching staff also snubbed office work in protest against reversal of salary increase implemented by federal government and suspension of upcoming salary...
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