The Sindh Government reaffirmed its commitment to tackle Karachi’s pressing issues at a meeting with an International Finance Corporation (IFC) delegation. On Thursday, officials discussed urban mobility, water, and sanitation challenges in the city. Karachi, with a population of 20 million, struggles with inadequate infrastructure. Last year, experts declared it “unliveable” due to pollution and […]
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Heatwave alert issued for Sindh province: Extreme temperatures expected
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a heatwave alert for Sindh province, lasting until April 18. Reports suggest that districts like Dadu, Shaheed Benazirabad, Jacobabad, Larkana, and Sukkur will see temperatures 6 to 8°C above normal. Badin, Tharparkar, Umerkot, and Hyderabad could experience temperatures exceeding the normal range by 4 to 6°C. Additionally, the […]
Sindh protests opening of TP link canal amid water crisis
Sindh is facing a severe water crisis with a 50% shortage from the Indus River. Despite this situation, authorities have opened the controversial Taunsa-Panjnad (TP) link canal. This decision has sparked a strong protest from the Sindh government. They argue that this action will worsen the water scarcity in the region. The Sindh government has […]
Karachi fire rages for 18 days, Sindh government seeks U.S. expertise
A large fire has been raging for 18 days near an oil refinery in Korangi, Karachi, and it shows no indication of diminishing. The fire broke out on March 28 during drilling for a housing project. It is believed that too many chemicals were present, triggering the blaze. In response, the Sindh government is consulting […]
Sindh CM vows to protect province’s water rights amid canal controversy
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has committed to defending Sindh’s interests regarding six proposed canals on the Indus River. This commitment comes after Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Army Chief Gen Asim Munir launched the Cholistan project on February 15. The $3.3 billion Green Pakistan Initiative aims to irrigate south Punjab lands […]
Sindh objects to Rs436 billion punjab motorway, seeks equal funding
Sindh has raised concerns about the federal government’s decision to fund a Rs436 billion motorway focused on Punjab, bypassing the Sukkur-Hyderabad motorway. The new project is part of the Lahore-Sahiwal-Bahawalnagar motorway and has been approved by the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec). However, Sindh Minister Saeed Ghani argued that this move ignores […]
Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah vows to protect province’s interests at any cost
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has stated that we have the power to ensure that no project goes ahead that is against the interests of Sindh, and that he will demonstrate this power when the time comes. Speaking to senior journalists in Karachi, Murad Ali Shah said that the most important issue in […]
Sindh declares March 28 holiday for educational institutions on Shab-e-Qadr
The Sindh government has officially declared a public holiday for all educational institutions across the province on March 28. This holiday has been declared in observance of Shab-e-Qadr, a significant night in the Islamic calendar, which falls during the last days of Ramadan. A notification issued by the Sindh School Education and Literacy Department confirmed […]
Sindh approves grace marks for Karachi science students after poor exam results
The Sindh Assembly’s parliamentary committee has approved grace marks for first-year science students in Karachi. This decision comes after concerns about poor performance in science subjects. Students will receive an additional 15% marks in Physics and Mathematics and 20% in Chemistry. Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Shah announced this measure during a press conference on […]
Sindh announces public holiday to honor Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s 46th death anniversary
The Sindh government has announced a public holiday on Friday, April 4, to mark the 46th death anniversary of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, the founder of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and former prime minister. This decision was confirmed through a notification issued by Sindh Chief Secretary Asif Haider Shah. All provincial government offices, along with […]