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SC announces verdict on Karachi unrest case
Chief Justice Iftikhar said that if target killings continued in Karachi, it would be difficult for the government to remain in power.

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scp_khi_registery-150 SC reserves verdict on Karachi violence
A special bench of the Supreme Court reserved its verdict on the suo motu case over the violence.
iftikharchaudhryonline150 CJ invokes martial law sceptre
The Chief Justice said only adhering to constitutional provisions can control the situation in Karachi.
cj_reut150 AG presents ’92 operation report
Suo motu case hearing on the Karachi killings by the Supreme Court's special bench was underway.
rangers-pehlawn-goth-ppi-150 Arms seized during targeted action
Pakistan Rangers Sindh recovered arms during targeted action in different areas in Karachi.
Issue of Karachi violence must be resolved, says CJ
Chief Justice Iftikhar said the court wanted to get to the bottom of the unrest that has plagued the metropolis.
Wasan lauds role of police, Rangers in Karachi operation
Wasan the operation was indiscriminate and that the authorities would act wherever "terrorists, extortionists and target killers" take shelter.
PM satisfied with interior ministry’s role on Karachi
In a telephonic conversation with Rehman Malik, Prime Minister Gilani expressed satisfaction on the role of the interior ministry.
CM duty bound to protect citizens, says CJ
The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing of the suo motu case on bloodshed in Karachi to September 5, DawnNews reported.
SC rejects govt report on Karachi
  KARACHI: The Supreme Court rejected on Monday the government`s report on targets killings in Karachi and asked the attorney…
karachi-ethnic_fault_lines_150 Ethnic fault lines of Karachi
With over 1,400 killings mostly on ethnic and political grounds this year, political parties agree that the city is fast dividing along ethnic lines.

analysis

karachi1-killings-150 Karachi — political or military solution?
Disappointed by a political government, some have asked for a military operation in Karachi.
khi-op-150 ‘De-weaponisation of Karachi a must’
While the respite from the killings seems temporary, many are wondering as to what lies ahead.
zulfikar-mirza-150 Of messiahs and all
The initial hailing of a relieved public fattened Ayub’s messiah complex, that had lost touch with reality by the late 1960s.
zulfiqar-mirza-150 Timing of outburst: coincidence?
Dr Mirza's choice to speak at length on the killings is a question of coincidence or a well-thought out move.

features

lyari-baloch-1510 ‘I am a Baloch from Lyari, not a gangster’
Many in Lyari felt that their voices were not being heard by the politicians and the media.
150insecure Insecure feelings force Pakhtuns to leave Karachi
The worsening situation in the port city forced many people of the KP to leave behind their properties, jobs and business.
hrcp-150targeted Targeted killing claimed 490 lives in six months: HRCP
KARACHI: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed its grave concern over the deteriorating law and order situation,…

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