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25th May, 2013
No end to Lyariites’ ordeal as police, Rangers fail to stem violence
Intense firing, power shortage forced many people out, while fear of being caught in the crossfire kept others indoors.
Intense firing, power shortage forced many people out, while fear of being caught in the crossfire kept others indoors.
1st May, 2013
Two PPP workers shot dead in Lyari
Two young workers of the PPP were killed in Lyari on Tuesday while they were busy making arrangements for a corner meeting in the area
Two young workers of the PPP were killed in Lyari on Tuesday while they were busy making arrangements for a corner meeting in the area
24th April, 2013
Three ‘gangsters’, passerby killed in Lyari shootout
Three suspected gangsters and a woman passer-by were killed and a Rangers official was wounded in an exchange of gunfire in Lyari.
Three suspected gangsters and a woman passer-by were killed and a Rangers official was wounded in an exchange of gunfire in Lyari.
23rd April, 2013
Rich man’s game
Ask anyone, and the mood seems the same: there is little excitement about the May 11 election.
Ask anyone, and the mood seems the same: there is little excitement about the May 11 election.
19th April, 2013
‘The daughter of Lyari’
Born and raised in Lyari, Saniya Naz is the first female to contest elections on a PPP ticket for a general seat in the area.
Born and raised in Lyari, Saniya Naz is the first female to contest elections on a PPP ticket for a general seat in the area.
15th April, 2013
From Saeein to Bhai
He may be hated in his old constituency of Lyari, but Nabeel Gabol doesn’t seem to care.
He may be hated in his old constituency of Lyari, but Nabeel Gabol doesn’t seem to care.
4th April, 2013
Arshad Pappu case: arrests spark protests in Lyari
Police claimed to have arrested two suspects wanted in a case pertaining to the gruesome murder of Lyari ‘gangster’ Arshad Pappu.
Police claimed to have arrested two suspects wanted in a case pertaining to the gruesome murder of Lyari ‘gangster’ Arshad Pappu.
29th March, 2013
Arshad Pappu murder case: Police given the go-ahead to grill UTP
An anti-terrorism court allowed police to take custody of an undertrial prisoner (UTP) for interrogation in the Arshad Pappu murder case.
An anti-terrorism court allowed police to take custody of an undertrial prisoner (UTP) for interrogation in the Arshad Pappu murder case.
27th March, 2013
Lyari: From party politics to gang warfare
The gangs of Lyari had no say in electoral politics till 2002. Until then, PPP workers were in control as they had been for decades. Now, in 2013, it's a different ballgame.
The gangs of Lyari had no say in electoral politics till 2002. Until then, PPP workers were in control as they had been for decades. Now, in 2013, it's a different ballgame.
24th March, 2013
Young couple among eight shot dead in city
Eight people, including a young couple, were shot dead in different city areas of Karachi, police said.
Eight people, including a young couple, were shot dead in different city areas of Karachi, police said.
21st March, 2013
MQM man among five shot dead in city
Five people, including a worker of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement and a police informer, were gunned down in the city.
Five people, including a worker of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement and a police informer, were gunned down in the city.
19th March, 2013
Fears of spike in Lyari violence when celebrations end
As celebrations over Gabol's departure and Pappu's slaying continue, political activists believe Lyari is set for more chaos.
As celebrations over Gabol's departure and Pappu's slaying continue, political activists believe Lyari is set for more chaos.
17th March, 2013
Arshad Pappu killed in Karachi’s Lyari area
Central character of the Lyari gangwar, Arshad Pappu was killed along with his brother and an associate early on Sunday, DawnNews reported.
Central character of the Lyari gangwar, Arshad Pappu was killed along with his brother and an associate early on Sunday, DawnNews reported.
11th March, 2013
In Lyari, jiyalas find their worth in old photos
The growing presence of People’s Aman Committee leader Uzair Baloch in Lyari has made most political activists disappointed with the Pakistan People’s Party.
The growing presence of People’s Aman Committee leader Uzair Baloch in Lyari has made most political activists disappointed with the Pakistan People’s Party.
7th March, 2013
Operation launched in Lyari as kidnapped Rangers found dead
Rangers launched an intensive targeted operation in Karachi's Lyari, hours after tortured bodies of two personnel were recovered from Mewa Shah Graveyard.
Rangers launched an intensive targeted operation in Karachi's Lyari, hours after tortured bodies of two personnel were recovered from Mewa Shah Graveyard.
21st February, 2013
Malir, Lyari stronghold of PPP: Qaim
The chief minister said that if the PPP comes to power again after winning the coming general elections, more development would be carried out to serve the people of Malir.
The chief minister said that if the PPP comes to power again after winning the coming general elections, more development would be carried out to serve the people of Malir.
17th February, 2013
Assemblies to be dissolved on March 16, says Kaira
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah said names for caretaker government would be finalised in a week and elections would be held in May.
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah said names for caretaker government would be finalised in a week and elections would be held in May.
25th October, 2012
Killings continue unabated in Karachi
Ten people lost their lives in separate incidents while LEAs continued with operations in various parts of the city, DawnNews reported.
Ten people lost their lives in separate incidents while LEAs continued with operations in various parts of the city, DawnNews reported.
3rd October, 2012
Assets of Uzair Baloch to be confiscated: Karachi court
The court also declared banned People’s Aman Committee leader Uzair Baloch and his associate Baba Ladla as absconders.
The court also declared banned People’s Aman Committee leader Uzair Baloch and his associate Baba Ladla as absconders.
27th August, 2012
Violence in Karachi claims five lives
Authorities have tighten up the security in the volatile areas. Extra Rangers and Police troops have been deployed there.
Authorities have tighten up the security in the volatile areas. Extra Rangers and Police troops have been deployed there.
