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CTD arrests TTP operative in Karachi

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CTD arrested a TTP operative, Wali Rehman, in Karachi's Manghopir area with hand grenades. Rehman was involved in several attacks in Pakistan, including against security forces. He fled Dubai in 2009 and was arrested upon his return. Earlier, 17 militants linked with TTP, including a key commander, were also arrested in Karachi.
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Karachi: Fire extinguished at eatery near Cantt railway station

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A fire at a restaurant near Karachi’s Cantt railway station was extinguished by the fire brigade. No loss of life was immediately reported. The cause of the fire could not be determined, but it may have been caused by drug addicts smoking at the eatery. A previous fire in December resulted in four deaths and two injuries.
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Karachi hot weather will continue for next three days: official

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Karachi will experience hot weather for the next three days, according to a meteorologist. This is due to dry winds from Rajasthan. However, a westerly weather system is expected to enter Pakistan on March 21, bringing milder temperatures to Karachi. Restoration of sea winds is also predicted, keeping the weather pleasant. No heat waves are anticipated.
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Karachi: Trader bumps into police officer; gets killed on spot

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A Karachi businessman, Abbas, was fatally shot after a minor dispute with a police officer, Mustafa, outside a mosque in Golimar. The altercation resulted in Abbas's death and injuries to two others. The main accused and five others involved in the shooting were arrested by the police, and a pistol was recovered from the suspect.
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Karachi fishermen become millionaires after catching rare fish

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Karachi fishermen struck gold by catching over 300 rare Sowa fish near Keti Bandar, with prices reaching millions. Similarly, Gwadar fishermen were amazed to catch a rare 2-tonne Sun Fish. A Balochistan fisherman also landed a valuable 26kg Sowa fish, making it the third lucrative catch within a short period.
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Karachi tea stall owner thwarts robbery attempt

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Tea stall owner in Karachi thwarts a robbery attempt, gaining attention on social media. CCTV footage captures him pulling out a licensed pistol and firing at armed robbers, forcing them to flee. His courageous act prevented any harm to customers. One suspect has been arrested, with a case registered at Gulshan-e-Iqbal police station.
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Online delivery boy shot dead in Karachi

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Online delivery boy shot and killed near Karachi University by three assailants on a motorbike. The incident was not linked to a robbery. The deceased, a resident of Sohrab Goth, was identified by the police. The Citizens Police Liaison Committee reported an increase in street crime incidents in the first seven months of 2023, including over 80 fatalities related to robbery resistance.
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Rainfall expected in Karachi from February 29

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Torrential rainfall expected in Karachi and Sindh from Feb 29 to Mar 1, with windstorms, flash floods, and traffic disruptions likely. Similar conditions forecasted for multiple regions in Pakistan till March 12, with landslides and damage to structures anticipated. PMD advises caution to travelers and farmers.
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PTI independents in Karachi challenge election results

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PTI-supported runner-up candidates in Karachi have filed petitions challenging election results in Sindh High Court, claiming discrepancies in Form 45 and seeking suspension of winning candidates' notifications. The victories of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan's candidates were also challenged in court. Additionally, the Election Commission of Pakistan has ordered re-polling in certain polling stations.
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Election 2024: 90-year-old woman casts her vote in NA-237 Karachi

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A 90-year-old woman cast her vote in NA-237 Karachi as Pakistan kick-starts election 2024, with 128 million voters participating. Handicapped and elderly individuals across different regions also exercised their right. Prominent figures like Nawaz Sharif and Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari were seen casting their votes in Model Town Lahore and NA-207 Nawabshah, respectively.