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Karachi violence claims eight lives
At least eight people were killed in separate firing incidents in Karachi on Monday.
At least eight people were killed in separate firing incidents in Karachi on Monday.
11th May, 2013
Several blasts take place in Karachi
A blast took place near the New Nazimabad gate; however, the police said that the exact nature of the blast is yet to be ascertained.
A blast took place near the New Nazimabad gate; however, the police said that the exact nature of the blast is yet to be ascertained.
11th May, 2013
Election-day violence claims 13 lives in Karachi
At least 11 people were killed in an explosion in Karachi’s Quaidabad. The explosion occurred near the polling station.
At least 11 people were killed in an explosion in Karachi’s Quaidabad. The explosion occurred near the polling station.
10th May, 2013
Independent candidate among three people killed in Landhi firing
Shakil Ahmed, an independent candidate from PS95, was killed after firing between two groups in Landhi.
Shakil Ahmed, an independent candidate from PS95, was killed after firing between two groups in Landhi.
4th May, 2013
Firing in Orangi Town, kills five
At least five people were killed including three women and a child in a firing incident in Karachi’s Orangi Town area on Saturday.
At least five people were killed including three women and a child in a firing incident in Karachi’s Orangi Town area on Saturday.
2nd May, 2013
PN man among five shot dead in city
Five people, including a Pakistan Navy man, were shot dead in separate incidents in the city on Wednesday, police said.
Five people, including a Pakistan Navy man, were shot dead in separate incidents in the city on Wednesday, police said.
1st May, 2013
Two PPP workers shot dead in Lyari
Two young workers of the PPP were killed in Lyari on Tuesday while they were busy making arrangements for a corner meeting in the area
Two young workers of the PPP were killed in Lyari on Tuesday while they were busy making arrangements for a corner meeting in the area
29th April, 2013
‘Motorcycle bomb’ seized in Karachi’s Landhi area
According to police, they received information that some criminals were making a ‘motorcycle bomb’ at a warehouse in the Rice Godown area in Sector 89, Landhi.
According to police, they received information that some criminals were making a ‘motorcycle bomb’ at a warehouse in the Rice Godown area in Sector 89, Landhi.
27th April, 2013
Third strike in four days in Karachi; 11 die in blast at ANP meeting
TTP claimed responsibility for the attack which killed 11 people and injured 50 others. The ANP announced a peaceful day of mourning on Saturday.
TTP claimed responsibility for the attack which killed 11 people and injured 50 others. The ANP announced a peaceful day of mourning on Saturday.
26th April, 2013
Second shut down in Karachi over terror attacks on MQM
Schools, businesses, shops and petrol stations were closed in the city and public transport was scarce.
Schools, businesses, shops and petrol stations were closed in the city and public transport was scarce.
24th April, 2013
Three ‘gangsters’, passerby killed in Lyari shootout
Three suspected gangsters and a woman passer-by were killed and a Rangers official was wounded in an exchange of gunfire in Lyari.
Three suspected gangsters and a woman passer-by were killed and a Rangers official was wounded in an exchange of gunfire in Lyari.
16th April, 2013
ASI killed in one of three attacks on policemen
An assistant sub-inspector was gunned down and two other police officials were wounded in separate incidents of firing.
An assistant sub-inspector was gunned down and two other police officials were wounded in separate incidents of firing.
12th April, 2013
Three city wardens among dozen killed
Nearly a dozen people, including three city wardens and a senior worker of the MQM, were killed in separate incidents.
Nearly a dozen people, including three city wardens and a senior worker of the MQM, were killed in separate incidents.
10th April, 2013
Two policemen among five killed in Karachi violence
Meanwhile, CID of Sindh Police has made public the arrest of local chieftain of banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Bashir Mehsud.
Meanwhile, CID of Sindh Police has made public the arrest of local chieftain of banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Bashir Mehsud.
30th March, 2013
Combating terrorists, outlaws: Karachi police demoralised, admit officials
Karachi police admitted in the SC that their men lacked the ‘will’ to combat the growing number of militants because of sluggish follow-up of the cases of their colleagues who had been killed by criminals.
Karachi police admitted in the SC that their men lacked the ‘will’ to combat the growing number of militants because of sluggish follow-up of the cases of their colleagues who had been killed by criminals.
23rd March, 2013
Violence claims seven lives in Karachi
The incidents were reported from the city's Lyari, Liaquatabad, Korangi and Nazimabad areas, DawnNews reported.
The incidents were reported from the city's Lyari, Liaquatabad, Korangi and Nazimabad areas, DawnNews reported.
16th March, 2013
Rangers conduct operation in Karachi’s Taiser Town
Meanwhile, two people were killed in incidents of violence in different areas of Karachi late Friday.
Meanwhile, two people were killed in incidents of violence in different areas of Karachi late Friday.
14th March, 2013
Abbas Town bombing culprits arrested in Karachi, says police
Police claimed to have arrested six Pakistani Taliban militants and recovered a large quantity of explosives from their possession.
Police claimed to have arrested six Pakistani Taliban militants and recovered a large quantity of explosives from their possession.
14th March, 2013
TTP ‘commander’ Qari Bilal killed in Karachi’s Manghopir area
Qari Bilal was involved in Wednesday's murder of prominent Karachi social worker Parveen Rehman, said a senior police official.
Qari Bilal was involved in Wednesday's murder of prominent Karachi social worker Parveen Rehman, said a senior police official.
13th March, 2013
Orangi Pilot Project director among eight killed in Karachi
Meanwhile, CID police claimed to have arrested three alleged militants of banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during a raid in Manghopir Colony.
Meanwhile, CID police claimed to have arrested three alleged militants of banned Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during a raid in Manghopir Colony.
