Four more killed in Karachi

As per details, a political worker Aqeel was targeted by unidentified miscreants near Shumail Homes, Malir. Tension spread in the area after the killing.

Muntazir Ali, an employee of a private bank, was shot dead near City Station. A man was shot dead in North Nazimabad. Police recovered a body from Miran Naka, Lyari.

Death toll in Syria Friday protests rise to 44-group

AMMAN: Syrian security forces shot dead at least 44 civilians in attacks on pro democracy demonstrations that had erupted across Syria on Friday, the Syrian National Organisation for Human Rights said on Saturday.

Prominent rights campaigner Ammar Qurabi, who heads of the organisation, said more than half were killed in the northwest province of Idlib, where tanks deployed on Friday to crush large demonstrations against autocratic rule.

Three shot dead in Kohlo, Balochistan

Staff Report

QUETTA/KOHLO: Three people were shot dead and three others hurt in firing by unknown gunmen in Kohlo on Monday.

Gunmen shot dead workers of a private company in Mandha area of Kohlo. Abdul Qadar, Allah Nazar and Karim Khan died on the spot while Akhtar Khan, Ali Shah and an unknown were wounded.

A company truck was also set on fire by the miscreants.

On the other hand, an employee of Assistant Commissioner Mastung was shot dead. The reason of killing is not known. SAMAA

Three gunned down in Quetta

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QUETTA: Three people were shot dead, and one wounded in Hazar Ganji area of Quetta, SAMAA learnt Tuesday.

According to sources, unknown gunmen opened fire on vegetables carts, killed three people and injured one.

The deceased were shifted to Bolan Medical Complex, while the injured was taken to Civil Hospital, Quetta.

Police has cordoned off the area after the incident and started preliminary investigations. SAMAA

Three gunned down in Quetta

Staff Report

QUETTA: Three people were shot dead, and one wounded in Hazar Ganji area of Quetta, SAMAA learnt Tuesday.

According to sources, unknown gunmen opened fire on vegetables carts, killed three people and injured one.

The deceased were shifted to Bolan Medical Complex, while the injured was taken to Civil Hospital, Quetta.

Police has cordoned off the area after the incident and started preliminary investigations. SAMAA

Five including a doctor killed in Karachi

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KARACHI: Five people including a doctor have been shot dead in the city, SAMAA reported Saturday evening.

According to police, unknown miscreants shot dead Arshad, 20, and injured Wazir near Sunni Apartment area of Gulistan-e Jauhar.

Khursheed Anwar was targeted in Orangi Town’s sector 11. Khursheed was a resident of North Karachi.

Armed men killed police head constable Khalid Maqsood in Baloch Parra, Orangi Town.

Iqbal Shah, 40, has been shot dead in Khada Market, Lyari.

Unknown men targeted Shahid in Gulshan-e-Hadeed. SAMAA

ICC may probe suspicious Sydney Test

LONDON: The International Cricket Council admits the current investigation into ‘spot-fixing’ allegations against three Pakistan players could be extended to cover the country’s dramatic collapse against Australia in Sydney earlier this year.

Australia held an 80-run lead with only two wickets in hand at the start of day four of the Test in January before Mike Hussey hit an unbeaten 134 to set Pakistan a victory target of 176. Spinner Nathan Hauritz then tore through the tourists’ batting line-up to seal a 36-run win for Australia in a match which at one point looked destined to give Pakistan a comprehensive victory.

Sir Ronnie Flanagan, chairman of the ICC’s anti-corruption and security unit, said on Friday any evidence brought to the governing body linking the Sydney Test to the ‘spot-fixing’ investigation would be examined thoroughly.

“We will be examining

One killed in Quetta firing

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QUETTA: One man was shot dead at Suriyab road, Quetta, SAMAA reported Saturday.

Some unknown gunmen opened fire at a man identified as Asad Awan, as a result, he sustained injuries.

Awan was immediately taken to Civil Hospital where he succumbed to injuries.

Police has lodged an FIR and started investigation of the incident. SAMAA

MQM chief want high-level probe

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain called for a high-level probe into the murder of Raza Haider, the MQM member Sindh Assembly who was shot dead here on Monday evening.

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Karachi: 6th Build Asia Exhibition from Tue

KARACHI: The Sixth Build Asia 2010 International Exhibition and Conference will commence from July 27 at the Karachi Expo Centre.

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