Author Archives: S. Raza Hassan
26th April, 2013
Day of mourning in Sindh today, traders to keep businesses shut
The acts of terror claimed at least eight lives in Sindh and Balochistan, casting a pall of gloom over election activities across the country.
The acts of terror claimed at least eight lives in Sindh and Balochistan, casting a pall of gloom over election activities across the country.
24th April, 2013
Altaf appeals for closure of business across Sindh
Soon after the attack, MQM chief Altaf Hussain asked leaders of his party to shut all election offices and announced a day of mourning across Sindh on Wednesday.
Soon after the attack, MQM chief Altaf Hussain asked leaders of his party to shut all election offices and announced a day of mourning across Sindh on Wednesday.
11th April, 2013
Two more police officials shot dead
KARACHI, April 10: Two more policemen were gunned down in the city only a day after a station house officer had been killed in Saddar and a CID police official had come under a gun attack in the Gulbahar area, officials
KARACHI, April 10: Two more policemen were gunned down in the city only a day after a station house officer had been killed in Saddar and a CID police official had come under a gun attack in the Gulbahar area, officials
4th April, 2013
Karachi action’s blowback Four die in bomb attack on Rangers
KARACHI, April 3: At least four Rangers personnel were killed and three others injured when an improvised explosive device went off at the entrance of their offices in Korangi No 5 on Wednesday night.
KARACHI, April 3: At least four Rangers personnel were killed and three others injured when an improvised explosive device went off at the entrance of their offices in Korangi No 5 on Wednesday night.
29th March, 2013
Gun seized from ‘TTP man’ used in Rahman’s killing
KARACHI, March 28: Ballistic tests have showed that the gun seized from a suspected Taliban leader after he was killed in a shootout with police had been used in the murder of noted social activist Parween Rahman two weeks ago, it emerged on Thursday.
KARACHI, March 28: Ballistic tests have showed that the gun seized from a suspected Taliban leader after he was killed in a shootout with police had been used in the murder of noted social activist Parween Rahman two weeks ago, it emerged on Thursday.
6th March, 2013
Police gain access to blast site 48 hours after attack
KARACHI, March 5: Some 48 hours after Sunday’s massive bombing at Abbas Town, police were finally allowed on Tuesday by area people to visit the scene of the bombing.
KARACHI, March 5: Some 48 hours after Sunday’s massive bombing at Abbas Town, police were finally allowed on Tuesday by area people to visit the scene of the bombing.
5th March, 2013
Karachi shuts to mourn its dead: Shooting and arson keep city on edge
Violence accompanied by firing, arson attacks and exchange of heavy gunfire along the Superhighway after the burial of Abbas Town victims, left two men dead and 12 wounded.
Violence accompanied by firing, arson attacks and exchange of heavy gunfire along the Superhighway after the burial of Abbas Town victims, left two men dead and 12 wounded.
28th February, 2013
Navy officer injured in targeted attack
KARACHI, Feb 27: A lieutenant commander of the Pakistan Navy was injured in a targeted attack in Keamari area of the city on Wednesday morning.
KARACHI, Feb 27: A lieutenant commander of the Pakistan Navy was injured in a targeted attack in Keamari area of the city on Wednesday morning.
11th February, 2013
Man, son among nine gunned down in city
Nine people, including a man and his teenaged son, were gunned down in the city in acts of violence on Sunday, police said
Nine people, including a man and his teenaged son, were gunned down in the city in acts of violence on Sunday, police said
6th February, 2013
Counter-terrorism police unit being used for escorts
KARACHI, Feb 5: A special police unit meant to function exclusively as a counter-terrorism strike force set up in 2009 has ended up providing ‘gunmen’ and escorts to anyone who enjoys political clout, it emerged on Tuesday.
KARACHI, Feb 5: A special police unit meant to function exclusively as a counter-terrorism strike force set up in 2009 has ended up providing ‘gunmen’ and escorts to anyone who enjoys political clout, it emerged on Tuesday.
31st January, 2013
Three die in Karachi bomb blast
KARACHI, Jan 30: At least three people were killed and a number of others injured as the Sohrab Goth area continued to witness acts of terrorism for the second day on Wednesday.
KARACHI, Jan 30: At least three people were killed and a number of others injured as the Sohrab Goth area continued to witness acts of terrorism for the second day on Wednesday.
30th January, 2013
Attack on police station leaves head constable dead
KARACHI, Jan 29: A policeman was killed and two others were wounded in a brazen attack launched by suspected militants on the Sohrab Goth police station on Tuesday evening, police said
KARACHI, Jan 29: A policeman was killed and two others were wounded in a brazen attack launched by suspected militants on the Sohrab Goth police station on Tuesday evening, police said
25th January, 2013
DSP, ASI among four dead in Karachi blasts
KARACHI, Jan 24: Two blasts in a span of several minutes left four people, a DSP and an ASI among them, dead and 12 others, five of them policemen, injured in the Sherpao Colony of the city’s Landhi area on Thursday night.
KARACHI, Jan 24: Two blasts in a span of several minutes left four people, a DSP and an ASI among them, dead and 12 others, five of them policemen, injured in the Sherpao Colony of the city’s Landhi area on Thursday night.
18th January, 2013
Killing of MQM legislator shuts down Karachi
KARACHI, Jan 17: A member of the Sindh Assembly belonging to the Muttahida Qaumi Movement was killed along with three guards here on Thursday.
KARACHI, Jan 17: A member of the Sindh Assembly belonging to the Muttahida Qaumi Movement was killed along with three guards here on Thursday.
14th January, 2013
Sit-ins bring city to a standstill
KARACHI, Jan 13: Almost the entire city was paralysed on Sunday evening because of sit-ins and protests in many areas by people expressing solidarity with the Shia and Hazara communities in Quetta.
KARACHI, Jan 13: Almost the entire city was paralysed on Sunday evening because of sit-ins and protests in many areas by people expressing solidarity with the Shia and Hazara communities in Quetta.
10th January, 2013
Shahzeb murder suspect Shahrukh Jatoi traced in Dubai
Dubai police might arrest Shahrukh Jatoi in a few hours if there was proper coordination between the two governments, sources said.
Dubai police might arrest Shahrukh Jatoi in a few hours if there was proper coordination between the two governments, sources said.
5th January, 2013
Policeman among 10 killed across Karachi
KARACHI, Jan 4: In what appeared to be a surge in killings after a one-day gap, at least 10 people, including a police inspector and a political party activist, were killed in different parts of the city on Friday
KARACHI, Jan 4: In what appeared to be a surge in killings after a one-day gap, at least 10 people, including a police inspector and a political party activist, were killed in different parts of the city on Friday
2nd January, 2013
Blast kills four going home after MQM rally
KARACHI, Jan 1: At least four people were killed and 45 men and two women injured in a bomb attack not far from the venue of a large public meeting organised by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement and addressed by Dr Tahirul Qadri on Tuesday
KARACHI, Jan 1: At least four people were killed and 45 men and two women injured in a bomb attack not far from the venue of a large public meeting organised by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement and addressed by Dr Tahirul Qadri on Tuesday
29th December, 2012
‘Sectarian attack averted’: Cellphone service suspension irks Karachiites
KARACHI, Dec 28: Cellphone service was abruptly suspended in the city on Friday morning for more than seven hours by the government, citing a terrorist threat aimed at fomenting sectarian unrest.
KARACHI, Dec 28: Cellphone service was abruptly suspended in the city on Friday morning for more than seven hours by the government, citing a terrorist threat aimed at fomenting sectarian unrest.
17th December, 2012
Forged pay order is a new tool in fraudsters’ hands
KARACHI, Dec 16: Fraudsters are increasingly using forged pay orders, once considered a secure mode of payment, to swindle people out of their valuable belongings, particularly vehicles, it emerged on Sunday.
KARACHI, Dec 16: Fraudsters are increasingly using forged pay orders, once considered a secure mode of payment, to swindle people out of their valuable belongings, particularly vehicles, it emerged on Sunday.
