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2nd May, 2013
Jail inmates to exercise their right to vote
For the first time in history, 1,170 of the total 60,000 prisoners in different jails of the Punjab have been allowed to vote, it has been learnt.
For the first time in history, 1,170 of the total 60,000 prisoners in different jails of the Punjab have been allowed to vote, it has been learnt.
30th April, 2013
Five of a family gunned down in Karachi’s DHA Phase IV
Bullet-ridden bodies of five members of a family, including children, were found in a bungalow on 3rd Commercial street in DHA Phase IV area of Karachi.
Bullet-ridden bodies of five members of a family, including children, were found in a bungalow on 3rd Commercial street in DHA Phase IV area of Karachi.
29th April, 2013
How did the attack on Sarabjit Singh actually play out?
Sources say the attack, which has left chances of the Indian spy's survival low, was planned by the inmates.
Sources say the attack, which has left chances of the Indian spy's survival low, was planned by the inmates.
21st April, 2013
Taliban attacks kill nine people in Afghanistan
Insurgents shot six police officers dead whereas a suicide bomber killed three civilians at a shopping bazaar in Afghanistan on Sunday.
Insurgents shot six police officers dead whereas a suicide bomber killed three civilians at a shopping bazaar in Afghanistan on Sunday.
16th April, 2013
House of PPP election candidate attacked in Peshawar
Police personnel and Zulfiqar Afghani said that the bomb exploded on the third floor of the house with a big bang creating panic in the area.
Police personnel and Zulfiqar Afghani said that the bomb exploded on the third floor of the house with a big bang creating panic in the area.
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.
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.
11th April, 2013
Bomb kills two soldiers, wounds six in south Thailand
More than 5,000 people have been killed in Thailand's three southernmost provinces since an Islamist insurgency erupted in 2004.
More than 5,000 people have been killed in Thailand's three southernmost provinces since an Islamist insurgency erupted in 2004.
9th April, 2013
Gunman kills 13 relatives and neighbours in Serb village
A gunman shot dead 13 people, including his mother, son and a baby, in an early-morning rampage through a small Serbian village.
A gunman shot dead 13 people, including his mother, son and a baby, in an early-morning rampage through a small Serbian village.
8th April, 2013
Blast targeting Nadra office in Kharan injures four
Unknown motorcyclists lobbed a hand grenade at the Nadra office leaving four injured and partially damaging the building.
Unknown motorcyclists lobbed a hand grenade at the Nadra office leaving four injured and partially damaging the building.
6th April, 2013
Taliban commander killed in Karachi
During targeted operations carried out by Rangers and police in various areas of the city fifty men, belonging to banned outfits were arrested.
During targeted operations carried out by Rangers and police in various areas of the city fifty men, belonging to banned outfits were arrested.
2nd April, 2013
Two traffic policemen shot dead, one hurt
A traffic police officer and a constable were killed in a gun attack on a traffic police post near the Lasbela intersection that also left their two colleagues wounded, officials said.
A traffic police officer and a constable were killed in a gun attack on a traffic police post near the Lasbela intersection that also left their two colleagues wounded, officials said.
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?
1st April, 2013
Accomplice of wanted man held
A close associate of a suspect wanted in dozens of targeted killing and extortion cases was arrested by the counter-terrorism wing of the CID during a raid.
A close associate of a suspect wanted in dozens of targeted killing and extortion cases was arrested by the counter-terrorism wing of the CID during a raid.
27th March, 2013
Musharraf to enjoy full security
As former president Pervez Musharraf is expected to arrive in Islamabad on March 28, security forces have begun making arrangements for his time in the city.
As former president Pervez Musharraf is expected to arrive in Islamabad on March 28, security forces have begun making arrangements for his time in the city.
25th March, 2013
Man killed, two bodies found
A man was shot dead after a brief altercation over parking of a vehicle in Mahmoodabad area and two bodies were found in Lines Area and Haji Camp areas.
A man was shot dead after a brief altercation over parking of a vehicle in Mahmoodabad area and two bodies were found in Lines Area and Haji Camp areas.
25th March, 2013
Security for ex-PMs: Police officers refuse to lead squads
Police officers selected to head security squads for Gilani and Ashraf have refused to join, saying it was unlawful.
Police officers selected to head security squads for Gilani and Ashraf have refused to join, saying it was unlawful.
11th March, 2013
Blast in Karachi’s Landhi area kills two
Bomb disposal officials said initial investigations showed the bomb was planted under a motorcycle near a cigarette shop and detonated with a timer.
Bomb disposal officials said initial investigations showed the bomb was planted under a motorcycle near a cigarette shop and detonated with a timer.
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.
24th February, 2013
50 LJ men detained in Punjab
Police have so far detained 50 members of defunct Lashkar-i-Jhanvi in a crackdown across the province in the last few days.
Police have so far detained 50 members of defunct Lashkar-i-Jhanvi in a crackdown across the province in the last few days.
