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Awaz Apni  KARACHI: Sindh Assembly session witnessed rousing tumult, as the members hailing from Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) staged a walkout in protest against harsh speeches by Sindh Home Minister Zulfiqar Mirza and Local Bodies Minister Siraj Durrani, Geo News reported Tuesday. Both the leaders delivered emotionally charged speeches at the floor; but, the MQM members were not allowed to respond. Reacting to this, the MQM members went out of the house in protest. Sindh Health Minister Dr Sagheer Ahmed of MQM tried to give his statement in reaction to the fiery speeches by the Home Minister and the LB minister; but, he was stopped short by Acting Speaker Shehla Raza, saying she is running the House in accordance with the rules. Dr Sagheer said his party condemns the killings of 125 party workers in one year, adding the Speaker is showing partiality. Later on, Muttahida members raised slogans and walked out of the House. The session has been paused for the moment, as Sen...

CNews KARACHI: The 19.5 Km long signal-free corridor-II having five flyovers, constructed at a cost of Rs 4 billion, was opened for traffic on Thursday evening after its formal inauguration by Governor of Sindh, Dr Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan.The Governor, alongwith City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal and Naib Nazim Nasrin Jalil, inaugurated this longest signal-free corridor stretching from Sharea Faisal to Surjani Town by cutting ribbons of five different colours at Nagan Chowrangi flyover.Speaking as chief guest at the inauguration of signal-free corridor-II, the governor said City District Government Karachi (CDGK) has rapidly completed the development projects and thus added a new chapter in the country's history. The Governor described this project as a successful experiment towards ensuring the smooth flow of traffic. He pointed out that the process of the development of this metropolis would continue. Dr. Ishrat stated that the development of Karachi tantamount to the development of Pakis...

CNews KARACHI: The people of Karachi are being witnessed under the grip of fear and panic, as at least six blasts ripped through various parts of Karachi on Monday evening.People here are quite panicked as there are rumours regarding more imminent blasts in the city.After the blast at Banaras Chawk, people took to violence and started disruptive activities like pelting stones. The firing sounds are also being intermittently heard here.According to various reports, the angry people took to aerial firing in various areas.Soon after the blasts, the police have been put on red alert throughout the country. The Rangers have been ordered to be on persistent patrol in the city.Police have cordoned of the blast sites. Massive traffic jams are being witnessed on vital arteries of the city.The City District Government of Karachi (CDGK) has set up an emergency centre at its Central Office Civic Centre for at least two days.