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Karachi Circular Railway: Revival Gets 1-Step Closer?
2008-10-04 10:29:00 Owais MughalThe ?Good?:A small news item appeared recently in Dawn which captured the imagination of quite a few people. The Central Development Working Party (CDWP), a constituent of Government of Pakistan, on September 17, 2008, approved 51 development projects and among them was also included the approval for Karachi Circular Railway.The ?Bad?:On September 23, 2008 another news made it to Dawn that put reality back to the forefront that project still needs approval of Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) and so far it is not even on their agenda to discuss.Despite this hurdle, I am still staying positive because this project was all but dead since 2006. Atleast we have now moved a step forward.and The ?Ugly?:Many of our readers may know the Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) had been in operation since 1969 and got closed down in 1999 after running into huge losses. Numerous paper and political statements have been made since then for the revival of this proje...
By: Light Within
The Best Planned Localities of Pakistan: North Nazimabad, Karachi
2008-06-28 05:55:00 Owais MughalIn April 2008, we had a post on Eight Bazaars of Faisalabad, and we presented it as one of the best examples of town planning in Pakistan. We would like to develop this topic into a whole new series about the best planned localities of Pakistan. Among many examples of fine town planning in Pakistan are North Nazimabad Karachi, Model Town Lahore, Faisalabad?s 8 bazaars, Federal-B-Area Karachi, Islamabad Master Plan, Wah Cantonment, and many more in other cities. In today?s post we will cover North Nazimabad, Karachi.The satellite image below shows North Nazimabad?s 20 residential blocks bound in red polygon. East of NN is Federal-B-Area where as North of NN is North Karachi and Buffer Zone.Whenever the aesthetics of Civil Engineering and Town Planning Projects is considered; it is an accpetable fact that curves and gradiants are considered more natural than squares or rectangles. Cities planned in rectangular grids, though easy to navigate, don?t have same aesthtics as br...
By: Light Within
Mystery behind burning the robbers in Karachi.
2008-05-20 13:05:00 Two confirmed incidents of robbers being burnt alive came to our knowledge. The video clip of one incident is also available. read more
By: BuzzVines
Three robbers burnt alive in Karachi
2008-05-16 12:39:00 Three robbers burnt alive in Karachi. This is what happens when people see no hope in the Justice System. Take Care Dr.Irfan Zafar irfanzafar@msn.com
By: BuzzVines
Karachi : People Fight Back, Burn Robbers
2008-05-15 17:46:00 When the people see that there is no supremacy of law and constitution in the country, they start taking cue from the tribal laws. They start giving punishment themselves. When people see that no dictator was ever punished for hijacking the mandate of the people, and when people see that a policemen is dragging chief ...
Karachi: Four die in Lyari firing
2008-05-08 19:32:00 CNews KARACHI: Four persons were killed in gang war in Lyari area of Karachi as the armed men of Rehman Dakait and Arshad Pappu gangs were engaged in skirmishes in the locality, CNews News reported.A hand grenade was also lobbed at policemen during the skirmishes. According to reports some dead bodies were laying near the Lyari General Hospital but not being allowed to be taken from the scene. Police launched operation today against the criminal gangs involved in gang war in Lyari area of Karachi.About 150 policemen along with armored carriers and mobiles launched the drive against criminal gangs in the locality, town police officer Lyari said.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
Stocks take nose dive to close at 14,673
2008-05-06 00:32:00 CNews KARACHI: Stocks at Karachi Stock Exchange plunged across the board on Monday with the benchmark KSE-100 Index sliding by 284 points to 14,673.The trade volume stood low at 180 million shares.Investors at the Karachi Stock Exchange have had a testing time adjusting to new realities such as higher charges for futures contracts and looming taxes in the upcoming budget.But they say that news from the political front proved to be the tipping point today, forcing foreign and local stakeholders alike, to square their positions.Investors were also disturbed by news of an imminent fraud case against former officials of blue chip stock, Bank of Punjab.But experts are quick to point out that this was far from being the only reason for today's sell-off.And given the uncertainty that is prevailing on all fronts small investors are being advised to exercise extreme caution.KSE-30 Index plunged by 361 points to finish at 17,650.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
Frequenct Fire Incidents in Karachi
2008-04-29 04:00:00 The day which goes without any fire incident in Karachi is a lucky day for some months. Strangely enough these fire incidents are on rise, and they are becoming a routine. Since the past six months many incidents have been reported. PNSC Building Hashmi Plaza, Electronics Market, Saddar. Shop 33, Service Sultan Building, Block 6, PECHS Carpet Shop at ...
MQM condemns suicide by youth over harassment by bank staff
2008-04-29 01:36:00 Cnews KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement has strongly condemned the act of suicide by a youth over manhandling by bank staff.According to a statement of MQM Raabta Committee, those who take loans worth billions of rupees get their loans written-off and no action is taken against them. MQM Raabta Committee urged the government to take notice of the suicide and manhandling of youth?s family members by bank recovery staff. It also demanded that private banks be ordered to deal credit borrowers according to law.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
Tussle of Nazim Karachi and PPP
2008-04-26 12:00:00 Karachi Water and Sewerage Board and the Karachi Building Control Authority were built during the tenure of city nazim Niamatullah Khan, and during that time the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) was part of the then provincial government. The two institutes were devolved at the town level to ease the administrative problems and to bring more efficiency ...
Kamal no more chairman of KWSB, KBCA
2008-04-24 22:27:00 CNews Karachi:City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal is no more a chairman of the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) and Karachi Building Control Authority (KBCA).According to sources the Sindh government on Thursday terminated office of the city nazim as chairman of the two major city institutions, a development which sources said is likely to give a fresh setback to the ongoing reconciliation process between the ruling Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM).They said the PPP-led Sindh government dissolved the administrative Board and Authority of the KWSB and KBCA, of which the Karachi Nazim was a chairman.They said Agha Siraj Khan Durrani, Provincial Minister for Local Government, would take over chairmanship of the two institutions.When contacted spokesman of Sindh Information Department said his office had nor received any notification and officials in Chief Minister House were may confirm the development.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
Firing on Bilawal House Karachi
2008-04-19 15:21:00 According to the private T.V channels, unidentified gunmen who were riding a car fired on the Bilawal House Karachi and then ran away when police back fired at them. The fire exchange remained for few minutes and then the firing men sped away in the car towards the Kharkar Chowrangi. Thankfully no one was injured ...
Filmstar Lehri admitted to hospital?s ICU
2008-04-17 20:18:00 CNews KARACHI: Pakistan?s renowned comedian of silver screen in the sixties and the seventies, Lehri is waiting in a local hospital for getting attention of the government officials.Safirullah, known as Lehri is being treated at the intensive care unit of a hospital in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi for a few days.Doctors say that film artist Lehri was admitted to hospital due to suffering from respiratory problem and pneumonia.However, his condition is much better now but he is lying unconscious because of weakness.Lehri?s son-in-law said that the great film artist of his time is presently facing financial problems.He said that funds have been announced by the government time and again but now its silence on this matter is disappointing.On the other side, according to sources, hospital management is demanding to deposit Rs.50,000 on account of Lehri?s medical treatment.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
Hashoo Foundation, From Karachi to Washington, D.C
2008-04-16 06:00:00 Washington, D.C, Mr. Sadruddin Hashwani, the Chairman Orient Petroleum Inc, and his daughter Sarah Hashwani, Chairman Hashoo Foundation, introduced Hashoo Foundation and other associate organs to the dozen of guests at the beautiful mansion of well known Pakistani-American couple names Ms. Shaista and Rafat Mahmood. Having observed many successful Pakistani-Americans arranging socio-political events at their ...
Ghulam Sarwar Theebo appointed as DIG Investigation
2008-04-15 05:11:00 Sindh Government has appointed Ghulam Sarwar Theebo as DIG Investigation. According to Sindh Government?s order of transfers and postings, the Department of Works and Services, senior officer Ali Azhar Khan as Secretary Cooperation. Senior officer Shoiab Siddiqui has been appointed Director Mega City, Pervez Ahmed DCO Tando Allahyar, Iqbal Memon DCO Khairpur, Siddique Memon Special ...
Sher Afgan?s Popularity in Karachi
2008-04-12 14:22:00 I didn’t know, for the life of me, that Dr. Sher Afgan Khan Niazi was that much popular and beloved in the megapolis of Karachi, and the Karachiites were so touchy about this man from Mianwali, who was defeated from Mianwali in this election ignominiously. It was a revelation which has stunned many. The way Karachi ...
karachi on fire once again
2008-04-10 10:29:00 Once again karachi on fire...In city court karachi bar assocaition's meeting was in process while some people wearing black blazers attacked meeting. After a while they were joined by dozens of armed personale...5 lawyers burnt alive and hundered vehicals alongwith 5 bulidings and 5 coaches. read more
By: BuzzVines
Eleven killed in riots after lawyers clash in Karachi
2008-04-10 00:00:00 KARACHI: The number of deceased in the Karachi violence has risen to eleven on Wednesday night, following the armed clashes erupted outside Malir Bar, where two groups entered into gun battle. At least seven injured including a child have been brought to Civil Hospital, according to media on Wednesday afternoon. Over ...
By: Pakistan News
MQM calls for measures to maintain tranquility in metropolis
2008-04-09 20:00:00 CNews Karachi: Deputy Convener, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Rabita Committee, Dr. Farooq Sattar on Wednesday called upon the government to employee all resources to maintain tranquility in metropolis.Addressing a press conference at nine zero here, he assured full support on behalf of MQM to the government in maintaining law and order in the city.He said violent disturbance in Lahore and metropolis are the conspiracies against the country and democracy.He said that violent incidents in Karachi are attempts to derail democracy and against the process of national reconciliation.Dr. Farooq strongly deplored the violence against the MQM lawyers near at City Courts here and called it as a brutal act.MQM lawyers were subjected to severe torture while they were returning after a peaceful protest against the manhandling of former federal minister, Dr. Sher Afghan Niazi, he apprised.He said that 12 lawyers including a woman lawyer, Shagufta Yasmeen and Naeem Khanzada received wounds in t...
At least eight killed, scores injured in Karachi clashes
2008-04-09 19:56:00 CNews Karachi: Eight people were killed Wednesday in Karachi - including five who were burnt alive in a downtown building - during clashes between two groups of lawyers. The troubles were part of a countrywide protest against the manhandling of Sher Afgan Niazi, a former parliamentary affairs minister, by a crowd of lawyers in Lahore Tuesday evening.In Karachi the violence swept when late Wednesday afternoon two lawyers group clashed at Malir Bar offices over Tuesday's attack.Mobs set dozens of vehicles and some buildings on fire, gutting at least two buildings, including the offices of a bar association in Malir neighbourhood. Five charred bodies were recovered from Tahir Plaza that houses several law offices.Civil Hospital confirmed seven bodies had been brought, including the five completely burnt bodies including a woman. The hospital also confirmed 15 injured as armed groups exchanged gun fire in the streets.But local media reports said eight were killed and over 40 cars were ...
Karachi incidents work of conspirators: Zardari
2008-04-09 19:51:00 CNews Karachi: Senator Asif Ali Zardari, Co-Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party has said a series of incidents right from the Sindh Assembly building to Wednesday's Karachi incidents are being directed from a dark room of the conspirators, who want Pakistani people's quest for democracy and strong federation to be derailed.In a statement issued here, he condemned the engineered riots in Karachi and expressed his sympathies with the victims and said that no body would be allowed to take the law into his hands and peace and tranquility could not be allowed to be held hostage by a handful few."Democracy is the best revenge and all other acts being engineered, directed and portrayed as revenge are the plots of dictatorial forces, which would be unearthed dealt strongly with the law of the land," Senator Asif Ali Zardari who arrived at Sukkur Airport from Dubai today evening said in a press statement.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
Milac Branded Outlets in Karachi
2008-04-06 15:01:00 When Halla, a Lahore based dairy company launched its polypack fresh milk, it also came out with the idea os unpacked mil, which we Pakistanis are very much used to (thanks to the traditional milkmen). read more
Zardari, Altaf urge national reconciliation for country?s stability
2008-04-03 10:54:00 CNews KARACHI: The PPP and MQM leaders announced that they were willing to forgive and forget the ill will of the past and start anew to foster peace and democracy in Sindh and Pakistan. In a stirring address outside MQM headquarters Nine-Zero, Pakistan People?s Party (PPP) Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, after being accorded a rousing welcome earlier, promised a brighter future for the coming generations of the province and the nation. Prior to Zardari?s speech, Altaf Hussain, in his address, said that the two parties had started a new journey together.Altaf Hussain said none of lot of blood has been shed and there will be no more fight between these two parties.He said that with this goodwill gesture PPP and MQM would launch a joint struggle for the prosperity and stability of Pakistan and Sindh.Altaf also gave special thanks to Rehman Malik for his efforts to bring the PPP and the MQM together. The urban-rural divide in Sindh, said Altaf, will come to an end for the prosperity of t...
Karachi?s Winter Days By Sehba Sarwar
2008-04-03 07:43:00 I’ve been living in Houston for some time, but I often return to Pakistan to visit my parents. In December, when I arrived in Karachi with my 3-year-old daughter, Minal, the city was spinning with more than the usual winter weddings, parties and reunions. President Musharraf had issued emergency rule to hold back a possible ...
By: MicroPakistan
Photo Album: HEROES happen {here} - 2008 Launch Wave (Karachi)
2008-03-23 20:03:00 HEROES happen {here} - 2008 Launch Wave (Karachi)HEROES happen {here}HEROES happen {here} (1)HEROES happen {here} launch kitHEROES happen {here} launch kit (1)HEROES Desk Calender 2008 (3)My Cardfree copy of Windows Vista UltimateEvaluation copy of Visual Studio 2008HEROES happen {here} invitation card (1)HEROES happen {here} launch kit (2)More Photos...
Karachi deciphered
2008-03-22 20:03:00 Too many people, too many races, too many languages. Such is the problem with the financial hub of Pakistan. On its own, Karachi is inhabited by a majority of Urdu-speaking people, ancestrally Indian immigrants. Despite their aversion towards their Indian neighbors, these people are not willing to give up their ancestral heritage. It is natural ...
HEROES happened at {karachi} - 2008 Launch Wave!
2008-03-17 19:00:00 Today at Sheraton Hotel Karachi, Microsoft launched their three flagship products(Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 & SQL Server 2008) as part of their 2008 launch wave. I was fortunate enough to witness the biggest launch of Microsoft and am proud to be a part of history. One of the things I like about such events is the goodies you get for just attending the event so this one was no exceptional: I got free copy of Windows Vista Ultimate and Evaluation copies of all the three newly launched products i.e. Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 & SQL Server 2008. Here is a short video showing all the items contained in the launch kit (requires Microsoft Silverlight) Additionally, pictures can also be seen here(Windows Live Spaces) or here(Flickr). Taimur Asad (The Microsoft "Wow" Blog!)
MQM decides to join opposition in NA
2008-03-16 18:07:00 CNews KARACHI, March 15: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement will be part of a Pakistan Muslim League-Q-led combined opposition in the inaugural session of the National Assembly.Party sources told Dawn on Saturday that a decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of MQM?s coordination committee held simultaneously in London and Karachi on Friday night.The sources, however, said that no decision had been taken about the party?s future role in the Sindh Assembly.The sources said that the meeting, which was presided over by convener Dr Imran Farooq, reviewed the political situation with special reference to the March 17 National Assembly session and the election of speaker and deputy speaker.The MQM?s parliamentary leader-designate in the National Assembly, Dr Farooq Sattar, briefed the coordination committee about details and the outcome of the meeting.The sources said that all participants unanimously backed the decision to sit with combined opposition parties in the National Assembly. ...
Enlightened Moderation: The Second Part (Karachi American School)
2008-03-11 14:43:00 Our President is the introducer of this term ?Enlightened Moderation?. He must have used it in good faith (God knows the reality) but the sense it has given to us is the wrong one. We had been put on the wrong track especially our new generation. This wrong interpretation may be seen on different stage of ...
JOB OPENING IN AN ISP, KARACHI ;Pakistan
2008-03-11 05:23:00 We Urgently need a person for a vacancy in an ISP ( KARACHI ;Pakistan ) Must be BS(Computer Sciences) Fresh Graduate or about 6 months experience would be a plus point Knowledge of Data Networks i.e IP addressing, Subnetting, ISDN, DSL etc. Job Title would be SUPPORT ENGINEER Please send me the CV at (asimalir@gmail.com)
By: JOB-HUNT
KESC, Karachi and the Power Outages
2008-03-07 18:37:00 Owais Mughal and Adil Najam The photo to the right shows Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC) staff fixing something on the electric pole in Saddar area of Karachi in one of their daily dare devil stunts. This photo appears in the Daily Jang of March 6, 2008. This photograph, however, is a metaphor for much more ...
Power restored in some areas of Karachi, after major breakdown
2008-03-06 22:01:00 CNews: Power has been restored in some areas of Karachi after a major power outage on Thursday when Wapda cut the supply because the city's power company had not paid its bills, an official said."At around 8 a.m. (0300 GMT) Wapda cut its 300 MW supplies to us and as a result the entire system tripped," said Syed Sultan Hasan, spokesman for the Karachi Electric Supply Co, which supplies power to Karachi.The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda), is Pakistan's main state power utility.A spokesman for the Pakistan Electric Power Co., which manages Wapda's power wing, said supplies were cut because dues had not been paid."KESC owes 34.80 billion rupees ($554 million) to us and we have been writing to them every week to make at least some payments," said the spokesman, Tahir Basharat Cheema."But let alone making payments, they're not even replying to our letters," he said.KESC's Hasan said the company was in contact with Wapda to ensure restoration of supplies."They have res...
Forgetting past friends no MQM tradition: Altaf
2008-03-02 20:10:00 CNews KARACHI: Muttehadda Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain said that there is a relation of friendship and love with PML (Q) and this is not the tradition of the MQM to forget its past friends.He said this while talking on telephone at Nine Zero with PML (Q) chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, senator Mushahid Hussain and president PML (Q) NWFP Ameer Muqam.Welcoming the PML (Q) leaders, Altaf Hussain said that the MQM has longer relations with the PML (Q) and there is a relation of love and friendship which will stand long.Altaf Hussain said that the MQM is a democracy-loving party and it would play its role in promotion of security, survival and democracy in the country whether it would remain in the opposition or be the part of a coalition government.He prayed to Allah for providing Pakistan stability and a rule on it by good and true people and also free the country and the nation from dacoits and looters.Chaudhry Shjaat Hussain while talking on this occasion with Altaf Hussain sai...
Two passengers killed in Qasba Colony firing
2008-03-02 20:07:00 CNews KARACHI: Two passengers were killed as a result of firing on a bush after violence, which erupted in Qasba Colony on Sunday.The violence erupted in Qasba Colony after the death of a youth reportedly involved in street crime, the sources said.Looting was also reported the said area, however, the Rangers and Police have arrived in the area to control the situation.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
Milk powder per ton price down by $1000
2008-02-19 16:32:00 CNews KARACHI: International market milk powder per ton price has dropped down by $1000 during the last few days.Following this fall in price, milk powder in the international market was available at $3000 per ton as against previously at $4000. Importers said that the milk powder hiking price showed declining trend, as some of the countries in the milk powder manufacturing world boosted up their production. International market milk powder price during the past three months recorded sharp decline by $2000.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
President fulfilled his commitment: Halepota
2008-02-19 12:15:00 CNews KARACHI: The interim Chief Minister of Sindh Justice (Retd) Abdul Qadir Halepota has said that President Pervez Musharraf has fulfilled his promise of holding free, fair, impartial and peaceful elections in the country.According to a press release issued here on Tuesday, Halepota expressed his satisfaction over the performance of Police and Rangers to maintain law and order on 18th February in the province and thanked people and political parties for extending cooperation in this regard. The Sindh CM said nation was now back in democratic process and hoped that all contesting parties would accept election results and steer the country to the path of progress.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
Police arrests 6 members of banned outfit
2008-02-18 07:48:00 CNews KARACHI: Police arrested Sunday six activists of a banned outfit when they were affixing posters on street walls and recovered a large number of posters.The arrested were identified as Ghulam Ali, Rizwan Ali, Abdul Samad, Talha, Sharafat Ali, and Muhammad Sajid.The posters read ?the present democracy cannot bring about any positive change.. it is necessary to enforce a system of Khilafat to bring the needed change?, police said.Police is conducting raids to arrest other members of the grip.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
No ban on private TV channels on Election day: PEMRA
2008-02-16 20:35:00 CNews KARACHI: Clarifying allegations leveled by Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists, Chairman Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has dispelled the impression created about alleged blackout of some TV Channels on Election day. In a press release issued from Islamabad on Saturday, terming it as unfounded and baseless, he said PEMRA has received no directions from any quarter to restrain private media from covering the election campaign. PEMRA has always worked unequivocally for facilitation and growth of free, independent and responsible private electronic media as an impartial regulator, he stated. He advised the private TV channels to abide by mutually agreed Code of Conduct between PEMRA and Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) in letter and spirit. He said the election telecast and programmes should strictly be in line with the directions issued by Election Commission of Pakistan from time to time, the Chairman said.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
ANP Vice-President Killed in Karachi : Riots Started to Erupt
2008-02-06 14:12:00 Update: According to Dawn news, on Tariq road, some people, traveling in a car, fired at the shops, and soon after that market was closed down, and area became deserted. The unfortunate city of Karachi is once again closing the day with starting riots in various parts of the city, as some terrorists killed Awami National ...
Sindh High Court orders compensation for Karachi riot victims
2008-02-04 12:16:00 The Sindh High Court (SHC) today decreed that all surviving victims of the riots that took place in Karachi on May 12 last year should be compensated. In a short but precise order, the court discharged all petitions relating to May 12. The five-member larger Bench headed by the Chief Justice, Justice Afzal Somroo, comprised of Justice Munib Ahmad, Justice Nadim Azhar Siddiqui, Justice Abdul Rahman Farooq Pirzada and Justice Dr. Rana Muhammad Shamim. SHC short order asked all those affectees, who have not yet received compensations, to contact Sindh government immediately. Earlier, SHC another full Bench had discharged two petitions relating to the May 12 contempt of court against the former chief minister, Dr. Arbab Ghulam Rahim. The court in its last hearing had deferred the decision on the main reference made out in the petitions of Pakistan International Human Rights Organization and the report of SHC Registrar due to the absence of a member of the Bench Justice Abdur Rahman Far...
By: B4U India
600 suicide bombers in Karachi, claims Jundullah
2008-02-04 12:16:00 There are at least 600 suicide bombers present in Karachi, and there is a possibility of either of them planning a major attack in the city, claimed Jundullah activists Qasim Toori and Danish alias Talha while being interrogated by law-enforcement officials here. They said that a majority of the suicide bombers were former students of Islamabad’s Lal Masjid. The two militants, who were captured along with women and children during a raid here on January 29, have been handed over to the Anti-Violent Crime Unit (AVCU), reports the Daily Times. A third militant, who was killed during the raid, has been identified as Gohar Muhammad alias Abrar Keamari Wallah. Jundullah or the Army of God is a Sunni terrorist organization with links to al-Qaeda] that is based in Balochistan. Jundullah is made up of Pakistani Islamists who turned against their ISI patrons' efforts to block actions against the West. In 2004, Jundullah operatives attempted to assassinate the commander of the K...
By: B4U India
Police Encounters Terrorists in Karachi : Qasim Toori Arrested
2008-01-29 15:09:00 Update: Police have completed the operation and have arrested some terrorists and have captured huge quantity of ammo, and equipment used in suicide bombing. Update: Police has cleared the first floor and have discovered heavy ammo from the first floor which includes rocket launchers, and heavy guns. Police is moving upwards. Police has recovered 5 ladies ...
100 Index manages to close positive with 24 points
2008-01-28 19:57:00 CNews KARACHI: The local capital market witnessed a mixed trend on Monday, as KSE-100 Index after moving both sides of the fence managed to gain 24 points to close at 13881.Total trade volume stood at 171.64 million shares.The broader market witnessed mixed activity with shares of 150 companies registering gains while prices of 151 scrips suffering losses.KSE-30 Index declined by 39 points to finish at 16477.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
Karachi Terror Plot
2008-01-20 10:13:00 The ninth and 10th of Muharram are the days when people of Pakistan really become worried and uncertain. Life comes to standstill, and people either mourn or remain at home praying that things pass off peacefully. Media reported that Karachi police has averted a potential bloody disaster by arresting at least five suspected militants armed with ...
Pindi, Karachi blasts suspects arrested: Hamid Nawaz
2008-01-15 19:16:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: The interior minister has announced progress in investigations with arrest of suspects involved in bombings in Rawalpindi, Karachi and other attacks across the country.Caretaker Interior Minister, Hamid Nawaz Khan talking to media while inauguration of a police station here, said eight suicide bombers have been detained along with key suspect of recent suicide attacks. He said total 8 suspects have been picked up by the police from Sargodha and Mianwali with explosives. Five would be suicide attackers have been detained from Sargodha with 37-kilogram explosives, while three others arrested from Mianwali with 30 KG explosive material, the minister further said. Commenting on the Scotland Yard probe, the interior minister said that the team has been given 30 days to complete their investigation into Benazir Bhutto's assassination. Four British detectives would remain in Pakistan till the probe is completed, while others would arrive and return back home according to ...
Landhi blast case registered under ATA
2008-01-15 19:06:00 CNews ISLAMABAD: The police have registered a case of Quaidabad blast under Anti-Terrorist Act against the unidentified miscreants for causing carnage in the industrial area of Landhi.The blast occurred in Karachi industrial area of Quaidabad near a crossing in Landhi Town killing eleven and injuring over 50 people, according to the local media. The case of Landhi blast has been registered under Anti-Terrorist Act PPC Clause 33, 427, 324, 302, ¾ with SHO Inspector Huzoor Bux Solangi as complainant."The death toll has risen to 10, and there are about 50injured people," Akhtar Zamin, Sindh home minister said. "This is the work of people who want to destabilise the country going towards holding of peaceful elections," Zamin said.The bomb disposal squad said that the one and half kilo heavy bomb was indigenously made nails and ball bearings used in it. The culprits used time device for blast.Another injured Jamil s/o Abdus Sattar 16, who was a resident of Quaidabad Muzzaffarabad Colony,...
Quaidabad blast case registered against unidentified miscreants
2008-01-15 18:30:00 CNews KARACHI: The police have registered a case of Quaidabad blast, which left at least ten people killed and at least 50 were injured, against the unidentified miscreants.The blast occurred in Karachi industrial area of Quaidabad near Gul Ahmed Chawrangi in Landhi Town."The death toll has risen to 10 and there are about 50 injured people," Akhtar Zamin, the home minister for southern Sindh province, of which Karachi is the capital said. "This is the work of people who want to destabilise the country going towards holding of peaceful elections," Zamin said. Musharraf and caretaker premier Mohammedmian Soomro condemned the blast and expressed their grief for the loss of life.Powered by: Awaz apni Baat apni
Karachi retailers fearing penalty stop selling flours
2008-01-15 06:44:00 CNews KARACHI: The shopkeepers here have stopped selling flours in order to avoid penalty for charging rate higher than the official one, while the utility stores, due to lingering power outage, are failing to arrange flour supply meeting the demand.Karachi Retail Grocers Association?s president, Muhammad Farid Quraishi told CNews News that the flourmills were supplying flour at Rs17.50 per kg, which could be sold in the retail market minimum at Rs18.00 to Rs18.50 per kg, but the government has fixed the price at Rs17.50, leaving no alternative for the retailers, but to stop selling flours, triggering acute shortage. They said that if the government fixes the ex-mill and retail prices, then the situation could improve.On the other hand, Utility Stores? Regional Manager, Kamal Mustafa said that the supply of 20,000 bags of 10 kg flour through the utility stores has been planned, but due to the disruption in power supply, flourmills appear to be unable to provide flour bags in the req...
10+ Dead in Karachi Blast: Aaj aisa nahin, aisa nahin honay daina
2008-01-14 19:39:00 Adil Najam Having to write regular posts of ATP can sometimes become a heavy burden. Not because of the workload. But because of the pain and hurt that can come with following the daily struggles for survival. Today, once again, too many did not survive those struggles. The News reports from Karachi: Death toll in the bomb blast ... |
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