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Ballot boxes snatched in Karachi on eve of elections

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A presiding officer in Karachi's Saudabad area was robbed at a polling station, with armed robbers snatching valuables and three ballot boxes. The Inspector General of Sindh Police has directed officials to enhance security measures and intelligence interaction ahead of the upcoming general elections on Feb 8.
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Police arrests fake lawyer in Karachi’s City Court

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A fake woman lawyer was arrested by the police at Karachi's city court premises. The accused was found in possession of a lawyer's diary and visiting cards, despite having only completed 8th grade. Wearing a lawyer's black coat, she was apprehended by other lawyers and handed over to the police, leading to her transfer to the women police station.
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Two Lyari gangsters arrested after police encounter in Karachi

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Karachi police arrested two injured culprits, Kashan Patni and Saqib Patni, affiliated with the Lyari gang war after an encounter in the Garden area. They confessed to involvement in extortion and robberies in Karachi. The duo had ties to organized criminal activities and were found with pistols and a motorbike.
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Woman held for ‘selling’ newborns from Karachi

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A woman in Karachi has been arrested for her involvement in selling and purchasing newborns, kidnapped from hospitals and villages. The police recovered an infant kidnapped from Thatta and identified the accused as Fatima. She was caught during patrolling and a case has been registered against her at Kharadar police station.
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Karachi reports six more cases of Covid-19 JN.1 variant

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Six passengers arriving at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi from abroad tested positive for the new Covid-19 variant "JN.1 Omicron." The affected passengers are from different areas in Pakistan. The total cases of the JN.1 variant in Karachi now stand at 15. The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) decided to conduct COVID testing for passengers coming from abroad.
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12 women ‘injured’ as factory’s lift collapses in Karachi

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At least 12 women were injured when a factory lift collapsed in Karachi's Korangi area, with five of them sustaining severe wounds. The injured women were promptly taken to the hospital for medical treatment. Additionally, a separate incident involving a lift accident at an under-construction building resulted in the loss of five lives in Karachi.
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PM Kakar orders completion of Karachi-Chaman Highway

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Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq has directed the completion of work on the Karachi-Chaman Highway to improve the road network across the country. The aim is to facilitate the people of Balochistan and create an alternative corridor for other areas, focusing on ensuring connectivity and development. This direction was given during a review meeting on NHA projects.
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Fire erupts in slums under Karachi’s Teen Hatti bridge

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A fire broke out in Karachi's Teen Hatti slums, affecting over 15 huts. No casualties have been reported, and authorities have the situation under control. Additionally, there was a recent deadly fire at Arshi Shopping Mall, resulting in 5 deaths. The affected building has now been declared safe for residents.
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Spurious Liquor factories raided after death in Karachi

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Spurious liquor factories were raided in Karachi's Defense area by the Excise and Narcotics Department following a death. Two suspects were arrested for selling expensive fake liquor bottles in the city. Thousands of bottles of fake branded liquor were recovered, being sold for Rs 16,000 to Rs 30,000 each. Last week, a man died after consuming fake liquor in the same area. Furthermore, a drug manufacturing lab was discovered in a separate raid earlier, where hashish was being converted into liquid form for use in electric cigarettes, and two persons were arrested.
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Customs seize drugs worth millions at Karachi airport

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Customs authorities at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport seized amphetamine drugs worth Rs 60 million from a passenger bound for Jeddah. The accused was arrested and charged under the Customs and Narcotics Act. In a separate incident, the Anti-Narcotics Force apprehended a passenger at Peshawar's Bacha Khan International Airport carrying heroin worth millions.