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22nd March, 2013
Three Marines reported dead at US base shooting
A US Marine shot and killed two colleagues before apparently turning the gun on himself at a military base in Virginia, US media reported early on Friday.
A US Marine shot and killed two colleagues before apparently turning the gun on himself at a military base in Virginia, US media reported early on Friday.
28th February, 2013
Police find three bodies in Chaman
Deputy Commissioner Killa Abdullah, Bashir Ahmed Bangulzai said police found three dead bodies in Boghra road area of Chaman.
Deputy Commissioner Killa Abdullah, Bashir Ahmed Bangulzai said police found three dead bodies in Boghra road area of Chaman.
28th January, 2013
Violence in Karachi claims 13 lives
At least thirteen people were killed and several others injured in various incidents of violence in Karachi, DawnNews reported.
At least thirteen people were killed and several others injured in various incidents of violence in Karachi, DawnNews reported.
13th January, 2013
Protests against Quetta carnage continue across the country
PM Raja Pervez Ashraf flew to Quetta on Sunday to address the protestors' concerns while Governor Balochistan Zulfiqar Magsi summoned a meeting of the provincial assembly for Jan 15.
PM Raja Pervez Ashraf flew to Quetta on Sunday to address the protestors' concerns while Governor Balochistan Zulfiqar Magsi summoned a meeting of the provincial assembly for Jan 15.
13th December, 2012
MQM activist, two officials among nine killed in city
Nearly a dozen people, including a policeman, a customs official and a MQM activist, were shot dead in different areas, while an assistant director of the KDA vwas wounded along with his driver in a gun attack.
Nearly a dozen people, including a policeman, a customs official and a MQM activist, were shot dead in different areas, while an assistant director of the KDA vwas wounded along with his driver in a gun attack.
4th November, 2012
Gunmen kill three in Turbat
The unidentified victims, all hailing from Punjab, were were allegedly trying to travel to Europe illegally via Iran, DawnNews reported.
The unidentified victims, all hailing from Punjab, were were allegedly trying to travel to Europe illegally via Iran, DawnNews reported.
29th October, 2012
Three killed, five injured in Karachi violence
Incidents of firing also injured five persons early on Monday whereas Rangers and police conducted a targeted operation in Dalmia area of Karachi.
Incidents of firing also injured five persons early on Monday whereas Rangers and police conducted a targeted operation in Dalmia area of Karachi.
28th October, 2012
Peace envoy still optimistic despite Eid massacre
Diplomats said Syria ceasefire will not stop the UN-Arab League envoy from making a new bid to halt the conflict.
Diplomats said Syria ceasefire will not stop the UN-Arab League envoy from making a new bid to halt the conflict.
19th October, 2012
FC constable, two policemen among 10 killed in city
Ten people — among them an FC constable, two police officials, a Pakistan Qaumi Razakar volunteer and a PPP activist — fell prey to targeted attacks in different areas of the city on Thursday.
Ten people — among them an FC constable, two police officials, a Pakistan Qaumi Razakar volunteer and a PPP activist — fell prey to targeted attacks in different areas of the city on Thursday.
17th October, 2012
Ten killed in Karachi violence: 30 suspects arrested
Police and Rangers conducted targeted operations in various parts of Karachi on Tuesday, arresting more than 30 suspects, DawnNews reported.
Police and Rangers conducted targeted operations in various parts of Karachi on Tuesday, arresting more than 30 suspects, DawnNews reported.
17th October, 2012
Vaccinator killed in Quetta attack
President of the All Pakistan Paramedical Staff Federation reminded the government of its responsibility to provide security to teams engaged in anti-polio campaigns.
President of the All Pakistan Paramedical Staff Federation reminded the government of its responsibility to provide security to teams engaged in anti-polio campaigns.
7th October, 2012
Violence in Karachi claims 15 lives
A clash between two rival gangs on Saturday killed five people including a wanted gangster Rashid Bengali, who carried a Rs500,000 bounty on his head.
A clash between two rival gangs on Saturday killed five people including a wanted gangster Rashid Bengali, who carried a Rs500,000 bounty on his head.
16th September, 2012
Dropping like dominoes
Over the past few decades Karachi has witnessed a vicious cycle of sectarian strife, with a visible surge in the sectarian driven targeted killing of late.
Over the past few decades Karachi has witnessed a vicious cycle of sectarian strife, with a visible surge in the sectarian driven targeted killing of late.
9th September, 2012
Local PML-Q leader killed in Gujrat
Unknown gunmen killed a former chairman of Gujrat municipal committee, Chaudhry Tufail, belonging to the PML-Q, along with his body guard.
Unknown gunmen killed a former chairman of Gujrat municipal committee, Chaudhry Tufail, belonging to the PML-Q, along with his body guard.
9th September, 2012
Illegal arms, vehicles: Permits cancelled, crackdown within three days ordered
“We honour the working of the country’s intelligence agencies but there is a certain boundary and nobody should cross these limits,” the chief justice said.
“We honour the working of the country’s intelligence agencies but there is a certain boundary and nobody should cross these limits,” the chief justice said.
8th September, 2012
Six killed; Four arrested in Karachi violence
Six people were killed in firing incidents in various area's of Karachi, while police claim to have arrested four persons in connection with street crime.
Six people were killed in firing incidents in various area's of Karachi, while police claim to have arrested four persons in connection with street crime.
4th September, 2012
CJ summons concerned secrataries for next Balochistan hearing
Chief Justice Iftikhar expressed his displeasure over the AG's absence from the hearing and remarked that the federation and the AG were not interested in the issue.
Chief Justice Iftikhar expressed his displeasure over the AG's absence from the hearing and remarked that the federation and the AG were not interested in the issue.
2nd September, 2012
Violence claims eight lives in Karachi
The killing of a KRC member near Native Jetty bridge sparked protests that led to the closure of Mauripur Road in Karachi.
The killing of a KRC member near Native Jetty bridge sparked protests that led to the closure of Mauripur Road in Karachi.
2nd September, 2012
MQM chief slams state institutions for inaction
The MQM chief asked the Supreme Court to hold accountable the judges of sessions courts and high courts “who were releasing known killers of innocent citizens”.
The MQM chief asked the Supreme Court to hold accountable the judges of sessions courts and high courts “who were releasing known killers of innocent citizens”.
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.
