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14th April, 2013
Singer Ali Haider’s father receives extortion calls
The father of well-known singer Ali Haider received extortion phone calls demanding one million rupees and bomb threats in case of non-payment.
The father of well-known singer Ali Haider received extortion phone calls demanding one million rupees and bomb threats in case of non-payment.
1st April, 2013
Creeping threat: Taliban in Karachi
What can be done to counter their growing presence? If the police isn’t willing to do the dirty work, who is?
What can be done to counter their growing presence? If the police isn’t willing to do the dirty work, who is?
5th March, 2013
Whitney Houston’s FBI files show fan letters, possible extortion
The FBI files were released through a Freedom of Information Act request.
The FBI files were released through a Freedom of Information Act request.
28th October, 2012
FPCCI delay strike call for 15 days
After being given assurance by Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ibad that the problems of extortion will be dealt with, members of the business community said that they will delay their call for a strike.
After being given assurance by Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ibad that the problems of extortion will be dealt with, members of the business community said that they will delay their call for a strike.
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20th September, 2012
A nation of extortion
Before Pakistanis can make any attempts to please the God above, they must please the “gods” down here, writes Khuda Bux Abro.
Before Pakistanis can make any attempts to please the God above, they must please the “gods” down here, writes Khuda Bux Abro.
29th August, 2012
Violence claims 10 lives in Karachi
The CID police claimed to have arrested in Karachi, an extortionist linked to the outlawed Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, DawnNews reported.
The CID police claimed to have arrested in Karachi, an extortionist linked to the outlawed Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, DawnNews reported.
24th August, 2012
Violence claims eight more lives in Karachi
Incidents of violence continued unabated in Karachi claiming eight lives during the past twenty four hours, DawnNews reported.
Incidents of violence continued unabated in Karachi claiming eight lives during the past twenty four hours, DawnNews reported.
15th August, 2012
Karachi violence claims seven lives
Seven people lost their lives and five others were injured in Karachi in various incidents of violence whereas police claimed arresting two extortionists.
Seven people lost their lives and five others were injured in Karachi in various incidents of violence whereas police claimed arresting two extortionists.
12th August, 2012
Six killed in Karachi violence
Police claimed to have arrested seven suspected extortionists, whereas the SIU released the names and photographs of 10 ‘most wanted extortionists’.
Police claimed to have arrested seven suspected extortionists, whereas the SIU released the names and photographs of 10 ‘most wanted extortionists’.
17th June, 2012
Karachi killings claim 17 lives; ‘shoot on sight’ orders issued
The series of targeted killings continued in Karachi and seventeen people lost their lives in the last 36 hours whereas many others were injured.
The series of targeted killings continued in Karachi and seventeen people lost their lives in the last 36 hours whereas many others were injured.
14th June, 2012
MQM delegation meets with president
Zardari instructed the Sindh Government to control law and order situation in Karachi and to immediately submit a report on the recent spate of violence.
Zardari instructed the Sindh Government to control law and order situation in Karachi and to immediately submit a report on the recent spate of violence.
29th April, 2012
Lyari: a virtual war zone
Violence seems to have become a permanent feature of life in Lyari.
Violence seems to have become a permanent feature of life in Lyari.
27th March, 2012
Malik vows to bring peace to Karachi in 24 hours.
Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Tuesday said that he will come to Karachi and analyze the security situation of the city, DawnNews reported.
Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Tuesday said that he will come to Karachi and analyze the security situation of the city, DawnNews reported.
19th March, 2012
President summons special meeting over Karachi law and order situation
The meeting would be attended by Governor Sindh Ishratul Ibad, Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah, both the federal and provincial interior ministers and other top government officials.
The meeting would be attended by Governor Sindh Ishratul Ibad, Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah, both the federal and provincial interior ministers and other top government officials.
18th March, 2012
Business shutdown costs billions
KARACHI, March 17: Production activities in almost all the industrial estates came to a halt on Saturday as the city observed complete shutdown on the call of business community to protest alarming rise in street crimes, cases of extortion and kidnapping for ransom.
KARACHI, March 17: Production activities in almost all the industrial estates came to a halt on Saturday as the city observed complete shutdown on the call of business community to protest alarming rise in street crimes, cases of extortion and kidnapping for ransom.
18th March, 2012
MQM-backed shutdown across Karachi against extortion
KARACHI, March 17: As life came to a grinding halt in Karachi on Saturday in the wake of a strike call given by a trader federation and actively supported by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement and some other political parties, trader representatives warned the authorities to rid the city of the growing extortion menace within three days or face a countrywide shutdown.
KARACHI, March 17: As life came to a grinding halt in Karachi on Saturday in the wake of a strike call given by a trader federation and actively supported by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement and some other political parties, trader representatives warned the authorities to rid the city of the growing extortion menace within three days or face a countrywide shutdown.
17th March, 2012
Karachi braces for shutdown
KARACHI, March 16: The city braced for a complete shutdown on Saturday as the strike announced by traders on Friday to mark a ‘black day’ against extortion threats won support from political parties including the key Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM).
KARACHI, March 16: The city braced for a complete shutdown on Saturday as the strike announced by traders on Friday to mark a ‘black day’ against extortion threats won support from political parties including the key Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM).
15th March, 2012
Marble units announce shutdown
KARACHI, March 14: Marble factories in Manghopir area have decided to close down their units on March 17 to protest against rising incidents of extortion (bhatta), kidnapping and killing for ransom, etc.
KARACHI, March 14: Marble factories in Manghopir area have decided to close down their units on March 17 to protest against rising incidents of extortion (bhatta), kidnapping and killing for ransom, etc.
11th March, 2012
KCCI seeks security steps
KARACHI, March 10: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has expressed its grave concern over the deteriorating law and order situation and the threats businessmen and industrialists are recieving from
KARACHI, March 10: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has expressed its grave concern over the deteriorating law and order situation and the threats businessmen and industrialists are recieving from
23rd August, 2011
‘Surgical operation’ in Karachi on cards
KARACHI: As the wave of violence gripping Karachi for a almost a week continued unabated and at least 12 lives were lost on Monday,…
KARACHI: As the wave of violence gripping Karachi for a almost a week continued unabated and at least 12 lives were lost on Monday,…
