Posts tagged as: Karachi

Counting begins as voting process concluded

The counting of vote is in progress across the country after conclusion of the polling process at 6:00 Saturday evening.   However‚ the voters present within the premises of the polling stations were allowed to cast their vote.   After completion of the counting process‚ the Election Commission will announce unofficial results.   In all […]

Troops deployed at Karachi for election security

Hundreds of troops were deployed in several sensitive areas of Karachi on Friday as part of Pakistan Army plan to deploy nearly 70‚000 troops for election-related duties.   The Election Commission of Pakistan had sought army’s help in aid of the authorities to ensure peaceful and smooth polling on May 11.   Army sources said […]

Miscreants torch Jamaat-e-Islami office in Karachi

Unknown miscreants Saturday set ablaze in office of Jamaat-e-Islami in Nazimabad area of Karachi, the party leaders said.   Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi Muhammad Hussain Mehnati has condemned the incident and demanded of the caretaker Chief Minister Sindh and Election Commission to take notice of it.   Meanwhile Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Syed Munawar Hasan has urged the […]

5.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Pakistan

A 5.4-magnitude earthquake was felt in most parts of Pakistan and neighbouring countries on Tuesday, the metrological department said.   The earthquake was felt in parts of Pakistan, India, UAE and the epicenter is reported to be Iran. The magnitude of the earthquake in Iran was reported to be 8.0 in Iran.   The tremors […]

Musharraf loses election appeal in Karachi

Former military leader, Pervez Musharraf, Monday lost his appeal against rejection of nomination paper for a Karachi National Assembly seat.   The election tribunal rejected Musharraf’s appeal to review the rejection of his nomination papers in NA-250 Karachi.   His nomination papers for NA-250 Karachi were rejected on charges of violating the constitution and sacking […]

PTI launches election manifesto

              Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Tuesday announced its manifesto, making a pledge to end difference between the rich and the poor.   Imran Khan was the chief guest while the party spokesman highlighted salient features of the document at a press conference in Islamabad. The PTI manifesto stated that the […]

The U.S.-funded Entrepreneurs Project in Pakistan spurs entrepreneurial growth among low-income communities to address a growing need for economic opportunity.   This project provides skills and improves the business know-how of low-income women with home businesses. Through this project, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) provides female artisans with the skills to improve […]

MQM tops in target killers’ list: police report

The Mutahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), led by self-exiled leader, Altaf Hussain, tops the list of target killers and extortionists in Karachi, a police report revealed on Thursday.   The report presented before the Supreme Court by the Inspector General Police Sindh says that 224 target killers and extortionists (bhatta khur) have been arrested since 2011. […]

Enjoy perks, then change loyalty: Gabol joins MQM

As a new tradition to enjoy perks and privileges for years and then change loyalties, senior PPP leader and Nabil Gabol, ex-MNA, joined the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Sunday.   Most regrettably the MQM also embraced a man, ignoring its own claim of clean politics but accepting vested interest for political motives.   Gabol […]

Forces kill TTP commander in Karachi

Authorities in Karachi claimed on Thursday the killing of a Taliban leader, who was also thought to be involved in a deadly bomb attack this month which had killed nearly 50 people.   Police said the commander of the banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Qari Bilal was killed in a shootout with security forces in Karachi’s […]

Shahrukh Jatoi is 19-year old: report

A new medical report has suggested that Shahrukh Jatoi, involved in the murder of Shahzeb Khan, is adult and 19 years old.   A seven-member team of doctors was assigned to determine the age of the prime suspect in the Shahzeb Khan murder case. Sources said that the report has finalized its finding and found […]

Elections should be held timely

One doesn’t know who is at Tahirul Qadri’s back. His support for the role of army and judiciary in setting up of the Election Commission and the caretaker setup had raised many eyebrows.   As the SC has all along maintained that the elections must be held on time, it is generally understood that it […]

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