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Report:2012
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January - 1 
According to January 1 media report of Daily Times, the year 2011 was one of the deadliest years for the residents of Karachi. 1,354 people were reportedly killed in terrorist attacks and target killing incidents throughout the year. Target killing incidents escalated in the third quarter of 2011 an
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According to January 1 media report of Daily Times, the year 2011 was one of the deadliest years for the residents of Karachi. 1,354 people were reportedly killed in terrorist attacks and target killing incidents throughout the year. Target killing incidents escalated in the third quarter of 2011 and some 602 people were targeted on political or ethnic grounds. July and August remained the deadliest months of 2011 as some 552 citizens were killed, including 301 in July and 251 in August. Some 50 people were killed in September, 44 in October, 28 in November and 31 in December.
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January - 4 
Over 200 containers carrying supplies for NATO forces in Afghanistan started returning to Karachi from the border town of Chaman in Qilla Abdullah District on January 4, reported Daily Times. Official sources confirmed the return of NATO containers to Karachi, and added that they were not allowed to
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Over 200 containers carrying supplies for NATO forces in Afghanistan started returning to Karachi from the border town of Chaman in Qilla Abdullah District on January 4, reported Daily Times. Official sources confirmed the return of NATO containers to Karachi, and added that they were not allowed to enter Afghanistan through Chaman border gate following the November 26, 2011 attack on Salala border post that killed 26 soldiers. The return of the NATO containers back to Karachi has come as relief for over 600 workers, including drivers, cleaners and helpers. “We were in a tense mental state as we had to stay at Chaman NATO terminal for the past few days,” a driver said.
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January - 26 
On January 26, Daily Times reported that after two months into Pakistan's blockade of NATO supplies crossing into Afghanistan, thousands of trucks are crowding the port in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, where drivers, fed up with waiting, are starting to desert. For a month, Directors of
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On January 26, Daily Times reported that after two months into Pakistan's blockade of NATO supplies crossing into Afghanistan, thousands of trucks are crowding the port in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, where drivers, fed up with waiting, are starting to desert. For a month, Directors of transport companies, drivers and their helpers hung around patiently, buoyed by rumors of an imminent reopening of the border, shut after United States (US) air strikes on November 26, 2011 that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers. Pakistan is still reviewing the relationship and no one knows when the border will reopen, through which passes 25 percent of the supplies needed by the 130,000 foreign troops in Afghanistan. Fed up, running out of money and missing their families, many of the drivers have since abandoned their trucks and returned to their homes. "They had no more money in the end so they left one helper with their vehicle for security and care, and went back to their families," All Pakistan Oil Tankers Association Vice Chairman Muhammad Saleh Afridi said, adding, that more than a thousand trucks were stranded in Karachi. There are about 5,000 containers and military vehicles, according to a count provided by the authorities in early January this year. Since then, more have arrived by boat, while hundreds of oil tankers are filling huge car parks by the sea. "Most of the tankers are loaded with fuel, so helpers have to look after them to avoid looting," Afridi said.
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January - 27 
A huge crowd comprising mostly of youngsters with majority of them in a uniform dress code from different seminaries across Sindh gathered at the first major show of political prowess of the Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam-Fazlur Rahman (JUI-F) at Bagh-e-Quaid on M.A Jinnah Road in Karachi on January 27, repo
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A huge crowd comprising mostly of youngsters with majority of them in a uniform dress code from different seminaries across Sindh gathered at the first major show of political prowess of the Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam-Fazlur Rahman (JUI-F) at Bagh-e-Quaid on M.A Jinnah Road in Karachi on January 27, reported Dawn. Rahman said that an unjust economic system and getting the country involved in an American-led war had fostered extremism. The gathering rejected subservience to any external force and cautioned the rulers against mortgaging national sovereignty for their narrow vested interests. The Maulana warned that people were getting disappointed with democracy because of interventions and if complete transparency was not maintained, from preparing electoral lists to announcement of results, the consequences could be disastrous. He said that instead of an Islamic welfare state, the country had been turned into a security state by the establishment which was gobbling up 60 per cent of resources. Maulana said his party believed that an economic revolution required that the poor be made real masters of resources. He urged people to reject those who were responsible for the economic imbalance. He said even those who raised the slogan of ‘roti, kapra aur makan’ had failed to improve the life of the poor. Holding black and white party flags, the supporters had a variety of slogans but common thoughts to share. “We don’t want any secular and liberal party to rule Pakistan,” said Haseebullah, a second-year student of Dars-i-Nizami, who accompanied his more than 500 seminary students from Korangi town at the rally. “People have witnessed those who are allied with the United States,” said Shiraz Khan, in his mid-20s, and enrolled with a Clifton seminary. “As the slogan of this rally [Islam Zindabad Conference] reflects the emotion motivating this huge crowd, it also shows people’s loyalty to religious parties and we are hopeful about positive poll results even in Karachi if they are held in a transparent manner.” “If the MMA (Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal) is revived and the Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) gives up its stance of a solo flight, the power of the religious parties will be felt across the country as well as Karachi,” said Mohammad Shamshad, a Baldia town resident.
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February - 2 
Reports that the Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed has kept the guessing game on about his reported political ambitions. At a press conference on Januaru 31, 2011 in Karachi, he parried questions on whether the JuD would declare itself a political party and participate in elections.
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Reports that the Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed has kept the guessing game on about his reported political ambitions. At a press conference on Januaru 31, 2011 in Karachi, he parried questions on whether the JuD would declare itself a political party and participate in elections. There is speculation that Saeed plans to contest upcoming elections either to the Punjab Assembly or the National Assembly, the lower house of Parliament. He said it was a "misconception" to not consider JuD a political party, as its activities were of political nature
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February - 12 
Sources privy to investigations revealed to The Express Tribune on February 12 that the planners of 26/11 Mumbai attacks watched the terror unfold live at a rented house in the North Nazimabad neighbourhood of Karachi. The planners not only watched the terror unfold via cameras carried by the attack
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Sources privy to investigations revealed to The Express Tribune on February 12 that the planners of 26/11 Mumbai attacks watched the terror unfold live at a rented house in the North Nazimabad neighbourhood of Karachi. The planners not only watched the terror unfold via cameras carried by the attackers, they provided them live instructions to engage Indian security personnel and inflict maximum damage, sources added. Pakistani and Indian investigation agencies have found as many as 35 people to be involved in the siege in Mumbai while Indian authorities have been able to trace the exact location of the ‘base camp’ of the attack in Karachi, sources added, while discussing a Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) report on the attacks. According to the report, available with The Express Tribune, these terror suspects provided logistic and financial support to the gunmen who carried out the attack. The extensive report includes names of the captain and crew of boats that carried the attackers to Mumbai, financers of the operation, the facilitators in Karachi and those who provided logistical support and technology. The attackers were purportedly trained at sea near Thatta and had even made preparatory trips to Mumbai, unnoticed by the Indian navy, sources added. The investigations, however, refute claims made by Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley, one of the leading planners of the Mumbai attacks. Headley had testified earlier that Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) had coordinated with each other for the attack. The ISI provided military and moral support to the group, he had alleged.
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February - 22 
Judicial Commission, constituted under the Supreme Court’s directives for monitoring the target killings in Karachi, submitted its preliminary report of the incidents that occurred in 2011 to the provincial Government. The details of the report will be published and submitted to all political partie
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Judicial Commission, constituted under the Supreme Court’s directives for monitoring the target killings in Karachi, submitted its preliminary report of the incidents that occurred in 2011 to the provincial Government. The details of the report will be published and submitted to all political parties.
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March - 9 
A refresher course in criminal law will focus mainly on the Protection of Women Act 2006, Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2010 on sexual harassment, Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act 2010, Prevention of Anti-Women Practices (Amendment) Act 2011, Acid Control and Acid Crime Pre
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A refresher course in criminal law will focus mainly on the Protection of Women Act 2006, Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2010 on sexual harassment, Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Act 2010, Prevention of Anti-Women Practices (Amendment) Act 2011, Acid Control and Acid Crime Prevention Acts of 2010, among others. The force will also be trained to counter violence against women, child rights, handling of juvenile offenders, police powers of arrests, entering a situation, searching suspects, seizing weapons or other things and questioning and the role of women police officers.
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March - 18 
Interior Minister Rehman Malik on March 18 said that Police have arrested around 31 extortionists from Karachi in the last two days, reported Daily Times. Extortion has been existent for 15 years, however, the situation has been improving ever since the present Government took measures against it, M
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Interior Minister Rehman Malik on March 18 said that Police have arrested around 31 extortionists from Karachi in the last two days, reported Daily Times. Extortion has been existent for 15 years, however, the situation has been improving ever since the present Government took measures against it, Malik stated. Malik said that target killings in Karachi have been curbed but extortion still lives.
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April - 3 
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) said that the ethnic, sectarian and politically-linked violence in Karachi has claimed at least 300 lives so far in 2012. Parts of the city have become battlegrounds in the last week; with authorities unable to prevent spiraling violence blamed on activists
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Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) said that the ethnic, sectarian and politically-linked violence in Karachi has claimed at least 300 lives so far in 2012. Parts of the city have become battlegrounds in the last week; with authorities unable to prevent spiraling violence blamed on activists from political parties representing competing ethnic groups. "About 300 people have been the victims of violent shootings in the last three months," HRCP Chairwoman Zahra Yusuf said. "The figures compiled by our staff and the death toll for the last three months confirmed by the police shows the number of victims of violence was not less than 300," she said. The figures include the assassination of 49 political activists, while the rest of the victims were people with no political affiliations, the HRCP statement read. The HRCP previously said 1,715 people were killed in 2011 in sudden flare-ups of violence in city.
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April - 18 
a Judicial Commission report identified the three suspects for the January 2, 2012, murder of Professor (Retired) Bashir Ahmed Channar’s in Jamshoro District, reports Express Tribune. According to the report, the three suspects identified as Bachal Narejo, Meenhal Rajjar and Hamza Ali Chandio belong
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a Judicial Commission report identified the three suspects for the January 2, 2012, murder of Professor (Retired) Bashir Ahmed Channar’s in Jamshoro District, reports Express Tribune. According to the report, the three suspects identified as Bachal Narejo, Meenhal Rajjar and Hamza Ali Chandio belonged to the Muslim Students Federation (MSF), the student wing of the Pakistan Muslim League-Functional (PML-F). The report identified the allocation of admission seats as the motive behind the murder. It is based on several testimonies.
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April - 30 
Chief of Police announced that the fight to clear Lyari of criminals will take about three days, acknowledging that the force had no idea how much resistance it would face. On day four of the Police operation, Police morale was low despite the Inspector General’s (IG) assessment that the troubled ne
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Chief of Police announced that the fight to clear Lyari of criminals will take about three days, acknowledging that the force had no idea how much resistance it would face. On day four of the Police operation, Police morale was low despite the Inspector General’s (IG) assessment that the troubled neighbourhood had been cleared about 60% of gangsters. IG Mushtaq Shah told the media that around 20 criminals have been arrested and up to seven suspects killed. Some of the suspects have escaped and taken refuge in Malir area of the District. There were rumours circulating on the streets of Lyari, especially among the Policemen, that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) were fighting for the gangsters. Some of the suspects were identified as having links to the BLA, the report added.
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May - 2 
It was reported that the ongoing Lyari operation is proving to be a financial burden for the Sindh Government, with daily costs running into hundreds of thousands of rupees. According to estimates, bullets worth PKR 5 million have been used, so far. For the operation, around 2,000 personnel have bee
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It was reported that the ongoing Lyari operation is proving to be a financial burden for the Sindh Government, with daily costs running into hundreds of thousands of rupees. According to estimates, bullets worth PKR 5 million have been used, so far. For the operation, around 2,000 personnel have been deployed around Lee Market, Cheel Chowk and other surrounding areas.
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May - 5 
After the chaotic eight days of gun battle between the Police and Lyari gangsters, life was finally seen progressing toward normalcy on May 5, reported Daily Times. The residents of Lyari, who remained huddled in their homes for over a week, finally felt ease as markets, schools, colleges and hospit
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After the chaotic eight days of gun battle between the Police and Lyari gangsters, life was finally seen progressing toward normalcy on May 5, reported Daily Times. The residents of Lyari, who remained huddled in their homes for over a week, finally felt ease as markets, schools, colleges and hospitals began opening. According to Police sources, the Sindh Police spent PKR 0.4 million daily on midday and night meals of some 1,400 law enforcers. In totality, sources said that the Sindh Government spent PKR 3.2 million only on meals during the weeklong operation. Despite spending huge amount on the operation, the Sindh Police provided a financial shock of PKR 15 million to the exchequer as some 20 vehicles, including armoured personnel carriers and police mobiles, were disfigured by the gangsters.
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May - 13 
Criminal gangs of Lyari continue to commit kidnapping-for-ransom, brutal killings, extortion and other sorts of crime after their successful weeklong gun battle with the Law Enforcement Agencies that left at least 40 people dead besides injuring hundred others. “We have fulfilled the commitment of r
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Criminal gangs of Lyari continue to commit kidnapping-for-ransom, brutal killings, extortion and other sorts of crime after their successful weeklong gun battle with the Law Enforcement Agencies that left at least 40 people dead besides injuring hundred others. “We have fulfilled the commitment of restoring peace in Lyari”, the Federal Minister for Interior Rehman Malik said when his official 48-hour ultimatum ended.
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May - 13 
The retaliation of gangsters resulted in a defeat to the law enforcers besides compelling them to retreat from the battleground where 40 people and six of their personnel were killed. Such a defeat to the Police and Frontier Constabulary (FC) boosted up the morale of criminals who rule the densely p
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The retaliation of gangsters resulted in a defeat to the law enforcers besides compelling them to retreat from the battleground where 40 people and six of their personnel were killed. Such a defeat to the Police and Frontier Constabulary (FC) boosted up the morale of criminals who rule the densely populated areas of Lyari. The feared residents who have lost their last hope of seeing a crime-free Lyari say that they sought to see the bodies of gangsters in a pool of blood but not even a single one was hurt in the whole gun fight.
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May - 18 
According to the information available, the Punjabi Taliban will pick up important people and foreigners in the first phase of the attacks. Sources said that the Punjabi Taliban was planning these attacks in order to get arrested members released. It was also indicated in the letter that the Punjabi
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According to the information available, the Punjabi Taliban will pick up important people and foreigners in the first phase of the attacks. Sources said that the Punjabi Taliban was planning these attacks in order to get arrested members released. It was also indicated in the letter that the Punjabi Taliban’s mastermind, Aslam, along with his accomplices had reached Karachi to carry out the attacks, while a militant named, Faragh was said to have been present in the city already.
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June - 6 
At least 740 people have been slain in targeted killings between January 1 and May 31, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) said on June 6 reports Central Asia Online. Zohra Yusuf, chairwoman of the HRCP, said 107 political activists were among the dead. In 2011, 1,715 people were killed i
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At least 740 people have been slain in targeted killings between January 1 and May 31, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) said on June 6 reports Central Asia Online. Zohra Yusuf, chairwoman of the HRCP, said 107 political activists were among the dead. In 2011, 1,715 people were killed in violent incidents in the city. If the January-May pace holds, this year’s total will be higher, about 1,750. Zohra said people were being killed with impunity while the government seemed to have little control over the situation
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June - 24 
At least 170 complaints of extortion reported within a short span of six months have made the role of law enforcement agencies (LEAs) dubious, as Karachites are presently suspecting them for being pressurised by different political groups and remaining innocuous against extortion mafias, reports Dai
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At least 170 complaints of extortion reported within a short span of six months have made the role of law enforcement agencies (LEAs) dubious, as Karachites are presently suspecting them for being pressurised by different political groups and remaining innocuous against extortion mafias, reports Daily Times. The growing number of extortion cases that has presently become a matter of concern for every citizen in general and business fraternity in particular has exposed the performance of LEAs. There is a massive increase in the extortion cases after the failure of LEAs in Lyari operation. According to official statistics made exclusively available to this scribe, some 39 cases of extortion were reported in January, 21 in February, 35 in March, 17 in April, 37 in May while 23 cases have been reported in June so far. The report said that extortion cases were reported from all zones, including Old City, Central, East, Malir, South and West with the Old City area remaining most affected in the last six months.
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July - 1 
In the unending incidents of bloodshed, 180 innocent people lost their lives during the month of June and many were injured in Karachi, as target killers have a free hand to strike at the place of their liking. A significant number among them were first kidnapped, tortured and then their body bags w
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In the unending incidents of bloodshed, 180 innocent people lost their lives during the month of June and many were injured in Karachi, as target killers have a free hand to strike at the place of their liking. A significant number among them were first kidnapped, tortured and then their body bags were thrown on roads. According to reports in the first ten days of June, 63 people were shot, including 32 who were kidnapped, tortured and then shot dead. From June 11 to 20, another 72 people lost their lives, including 27, who were kidnapped. In the last ten days of June, the situation did not change and 45 more citizens were killed. Dead bodies of seven members of banned organisations were recovered from Memon Goth, Gadap and Manghopir area. Eight policemen also lost their lives during the month including a traffic police constable.
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July - 7 
According to HRCP report, a total of 972 people were targeted killed, of them 135 gunned down were political activists, 27 shot dead in sectarian killings, 84 in Lyari gang war, 160 abducted and killed, two burnt to death, 42 killed by robbers, 87 killed due to enmity, 39 dead bodies found, seven se
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According to HRCP report, a total of 972 people were targeted killed, of them 135 gunned down were political activists, 27 shot dead in sectarian killings, 84 in Lyari gang war, 160 abducted and killed, two burnt to death, 42 killed by robbers, 87 killed due to enmity, 39 dead bodies found, seven security guards killed on duty, four died in prisons, eight in bomb blasts and 11 in Karo-Kari (honour killing). Of total 972 targeted killings, the HRCP figure shows that 366 people with no political affiliation were killed this year in first six months while 250 killings were reported during the corresponding period of the last year.
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July - 7 
Despite tall claims of Government and Police, there is no respite in the targeted killings in Karachi, as according to the data of Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), targeted killings and other crimes have claimed at least 1,257 lives in Karachi during last six months, reports Daily Times.
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Despite tall claims of Government and Police, there is no respite in the targeted killings in Karachi, as according to the data of Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), targeted killings and other crimes have claimed at least 1,257 lives in Karachi during last six months, reports Daily Times. According to statistics compiled by the HRCP Karachi chapter, a total of 1,257 people were killed in the city during first six months of 2012, with 972 fall prey to targeted killings, which is 77 percent of the total killings, on different grounds, including sectarian, personal enmities, bomb blasts, Lyari gang war and abduction. While during first six months of 2011, the figure was 1,138.
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July - 7 
Of the 64 children killed in different incidents, 11 killed by stray bullets, seven targeted killings, seven falling into canal/drains, five abducted and killed, six abducted, raped and killed, four Lyari gang war, five by robbers, five on grounds of personal enmity, seven newborn dumped, two killed
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Of the 64 children killed in different incidents, 11 killed by stray bullets, seven targeted killings, seven falling into canal/drains, five abducted and killed, six abducted, raped and killed, four Lyari gang war, five by robbers, five on grounds of personal enmity, seven newborn dumped, two killed after ransom payment, two on railway track while one by soldier/paramilitary. While those killed for other reasons include 16 after drinking toxic wine, 12 men killed on railway track, nine by stray bullets and five drug addicts (found dead) taking the toll to 42 people.
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July - 12 
Police on July 12 claimed to have apprehended 39 suspects in connection with the bomb blast that hit the vehicle of Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) on July 11, The Nation reports. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amir Farooqi said that the law enforcement agencie
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Police on July 12 claimed to have apprehended 39 suspects in connection with the bomb blast that hit the vehicle of Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) on July 11, The Nation reports. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amir Farooqi said that the law enforcement agencies (LEAs) conducted several raids in Saeedabad, Mochko and Mawach Goth areas of Karachi and detained at least 39 suspects belonging to various sectarian, nationalist and other parties.
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August - 5 
Daily Times reported that the recent trend of grenade attacks of shops and markets that refuse extortion terrorised local traders and businessmen, besides totally blackened the chances of further investment in Karachi. All Pakistan Organization of Small Traders and Cottage Industries (APOSTCI) Karac
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Daily Times reported that the recent trend of grenade attacks of shops and markets that refuse extortion terrorised local traders and businessmen, besides totally blackened the chances of further investment in Karachi. All Pakistan Organization of Small Traders and Cottage Industries (APOSTCI) Karachi Chapter President Mehmood Hamid said in past the extortionists backed by the ruling parties used to send bullets wrapped in extortion demand chits to Karachi traders, but embolden by covet backing from the corridors of power, now these mafia men are hurling grenades on shops and markets that refuse or delay Bhatta. He said extortion mafia is collecting forces fitra and zakat at the rate of PKR 3,000 to PKR 5,000 per shop in Karachi, but the Police and administration are playing the role of silent spectator. He said small traders are the worst affected segment of society due to Karachi lawlessness and a lot of small trades and cottage industries have closed their doors for good due to lack of business. He demanded of the Government to realise the gravity of the situation as the ongoing ‘Bhatta war’ in Karachi, which is hitting hard the economy of not only Karachi but also the whole country.
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August - 16 
one The Express Tribune report said that Karachi, it seems, didn’t turn out to be a safe retreat for pro-government Pashtun leaders seeking to escape the vengeful Taliban in Swat and tribal areas – refugee-militants have begun targeting Awami National Party workers in the metropolis. The most recent
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one The Express Tribune report said that Karachi, it seems, didn’t turn out to be a safe retreat for pro-government Pashtun leaders seeking to escape the vengeful Taliban in Swat and tribal areas – refugee-militants have begun targeting Awami National Party workers in the metropolis. The most recent attack was on ANP Sindh central working committee member Amir Sardar, who hailed from Thana, Malakand. Sardar (55), who was associated with the ANP for over 30 years, was shot dead, along with two other ANP Sindh activists, near his home in SITE Town, Karachi, on August 13. The Malakand chapter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the killings, claiming Sardar was punished for his assistance to the Police in arresting TTP men. Sher Shah Khan, an elected representative from Swat in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, told The Express Tribune that over 65 people hailing from Swat have been killed in Karachi in target killings, mostly at the hands of the TTP. According to Sher Shah, militants fled to Karachi when the Pakistan Army and paramilitary forces launched an operation in Swat against the Maulana Fazalullah-led militants in 2009. “For a year, they abandoned their activities and remained underground, but later, they started killing pro-government leaders and those who were associated with peace committees in Swat or supported security forces,” he said.
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August - 20 
Police sources on August 20 disclosed the suspected involvement of one group in incidents of violence in Karachi, reports Dawn. A preliminary report of investigation into the killings was submitted to the Inspector General (IG) Sindh Police. The report said that a group comprising of six armed perso
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Police sources on August 20 disclosed the suspected involvement of one group in incidents of violence in Karachi, reports Dawn. A preliminary report of investigation into the killings was submitted to the Inspector General (IG) Sindh Police. The report said that a group comprising of six armed persons on three motorcycles was involved in all the incidents. Similar weapons and ammunition was used in all three incidents, added the report. The report further said that the involvement of a banned outfit was suspected in the killings.
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September - 4 
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) in its latest report, “Killings in Karachi – January to August 2012”, revealed that of the 1,725 people killed in Karachi during the first eight months of the year, 1,345 were victims of targeted killings and 227 of the targeted killing victims were politic
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Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) in its latest report, “Killings in Karachi – January to August 2012”, revealed that of the 1,725 people killed in Karachi during the first eight months of the year, 1,345 were victims of targeted killings and 227 of the targeted killing victims were political activists, reports Central Asia Online. The reports further added, Karachi Police, in their ongoing crackdown against criminals, arrested 113 suspects the first three days of September. Police busted 10 gangs of alleged criminals and recovered large amounts of ammunition and weapons in that period, the HRCP statement said.
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November - 20 
A Police report prepared in compliance of the apex court’s directives in a suo moto case on the target killings in Karachi revealed that Taliban-linked militants have recently stepped up their activities in 15 “identified” areas of the city, reported The News. “There are certain indications of their
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A Police report prepared in compliance of the apex court’s directives in a suo moto case on the target killings in Karachi revealed that Taliban-linked militants have recently stepped up their activities in 15 “identified” areas of the city, reported The News. “There are certain indications of their [the arrested militants’] involvement with the hardcore Taliban in the tribal areas, be it in the form of fundraising for them or training with those jihadists,” it was stated in the report. “These elements were definitely influenced by the ‘basic teachings of extremism’.” It was pointed out that these elements had a “background of criminal activities” and were involved in “extortion, kidnapping-for-ransom and bank robberies”. In the report, the police admitted that the extremist elements were present in the city for a long time. However, they added that the Sindh police, especially the Karachi’s law enforcers, were fighting against these elements. The Counter-Terrorism Unit of the Crime Investigation Department (CID), which is working against the militants, has to face the brunt of their backlash in the form of suicide attacks – some examples including the strikes on the CID Civil Lines office and the house of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Muhammad Aslam Khan. Besides, Police officials were murdered in some of the 15 areas that have been pointed out. It was also disclosed that 50 militants were arrested in the city this year.
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