Sindh has made computerized fitness mandatory for all vehicles, senior minister Sharjeel Memon announced. Without it, no vehicle can legally run. The move aims to improve road safety and streamline vehicle regulation. Sharjeel Memon said the province’s entire vehicle system is now computerized. Drivers must obtain computerized fitness certificates before using roads. Authorities will strictly […]
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Sindh government orders judicial probe into Gul Plaza fire
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced on Thursday that the provincial government has decided to initiate a judicial inquiry into the Gul Plaza tragedy, which claimed the lives of 80 people. The move aims to ensure accountability and transparency in the investigation. The minister stated that the inquiry will be conducted through a judicial […]
Sindh Cabinet approves Rs1 crore relief for Gul Plaza victims
The Sindh Cabinet approved Rs1 crore compensation per family for those killed in the Gul Plaza tragedy. The decision was announced in a provincial cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah. The government also approved interest-free loans for affected shopkeepers to help them restart their businesses. Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said affected […]
Murad Ali Shah announces fast reconstruction for Gul Plaza
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah announced that Gul Plaza victims will receive rebuilt shops within two months. He said each affected shopkeeper will also get 5 lakh rupees to manage household expenses temporarily. The government will provide a one-crore-rupee loan for reconstruction, with the interest paid by the Sindh government. Speaking to the media […]
Sindh govt to rebuild fire-hit Gul Plaza
KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to reconstruct the fire-hit Gul Plaza in Karachi. The project will be funded through the provincial budget. Authorities aim to complete the new multi-storey building within one year. Officials said the decision was taken to support affected traders and restore commercial activity quickly. Therefore, the government will oversee construction […]
Sindh CM rejects politics over Gul plaza tragedy
Murad Ali Shah has said the Sindh government is still fixing administrative and regulatory problems that existed before the 18th Amendment, rejecting demands to declare Karachi a federal territory after the deadly Gul Plaza fire. Speaking on the floor of the Sindh Assembly, the chief minister stressed that the tragedy was being unnecessarily politicised. He […]
CM Murad greenlights Rs21.5bn Karachi overhaul
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah approved a Rs21.53 billion package for Karachi’s infrastructure upgrades. The package includes Rs13 billion for road repairs and rehabilitation. CM Murad emphasized speedy execution, transparency, and high-quality work for public safety. The decision was made at a meeting attended by Local Government Minister Nasir Shah, Karachi Mayor Murtaza […]
Sindh CM greenlights Rs13bn for Karachi roads
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah approved a Rs13 billion grant for Karachi road rehabilitation. The decision focuses on restoring key city roads. The approval came during a meeting on urban infrastructure. The meeting reviewed widespread damage to Karachi’s road network. Mayor Karachi told officials that 409 roads were in poor condition. He highlighted traffic […]
Sindh ends marks system, adopts modern grading
The Sindh government has officially approved a major education reform by abolishing the traditional marks-based examination system and introducing a new grading framework for matriculation and intermediate students across the province. Sindh Minister for Universities and Boards Ismail Rahoo announced that the decision aligns with national-level reforms approved by the Inter Board Coordination Commission, aiming […]
Rain forecast brings relief across Sindh
Karachi and several districts of Sindh are expected to receive rain and thunderstorms from January 22, as the Meteorological Department forecasts an approaching western weather system entering the province. According to officials, the system may bring light to moderate rainfall with thunder and lightning over Karachi, improving weather conditions while also increasing the risk of […]