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Daily Archives: June 2, 2013

Citizens have the right to know

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KARACHI: General Secretary of Shehri-Citizens for a Better Environment (CBE) Amber Alibhai urged for an informed and pro-active role of the citizenry in seeking protection of their fundamental rights as enshrined in the legislations of all state institutions. She was addressing a workshop on ‘Right to Information – RTI’ organised by Shehri-CBE, here on Saturday. […]


Breaking the chains: Women take charge across political landscape

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KARACHI: In retrospect, May 11 was far from perfect. Yet, May 11 was also about newfound optimism, clearly illustrated by the unprecedented number of urban women who voted, campaigned and volunteered, despite the gross mismanagement, the uncooperative weather and the risky business of being part of what are being seen as the country’s most important […]


Violent protests over girl’s suicide: Father accuses agitators of hijacking daughter’s funeral

HYDERABAD: Father of the girl whose suicide triggered violent street protests in unit No11 of Latifabad late last night, culminating in attack on police station and torching of a number of vehicles, has distanced himself from the agitators and accused them of having hijacked his daughter’s funeral. Akbar Khan told Dawn on Friday that Latifabad […]