Speaker Sindh Assembly, Syed Awais Qadir Shah, called on Chairman PPP, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, at Bilawal House Karachi. During the meeting, Speaker Syed Awais Qadir Shah briefed Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on the legislative performance of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh, the upcoming International CPA Regional Conference 2026 being hosted by the Sindh Branch in […]
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Sindh Assembly former speaker Durrai passes away
Former Speaker of the Sindh Assembly and senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Agha Siraj Durrani passed away at a private hospital in Karachi after a prolonged illness. The late leader was known as a loyal member of the PPP and a close associate of the late former premier Benazir Bhutto. Agha Siraj Durrani had […]
Sindh Assembly approves salary, allowance boost for members
Karachi: The Sindh Assembly unanimously approved a bill to increase the salaries and allowances of its members. The bill was presented by the Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Zia ul Hasan Lanjari, during the recent session chaired by Speaker Syed Owais Qadir Shah. Members from both government and opposition supported the bill, which passed with […]
Sindh assembly passes Rs 3.45 trillion budget with focus on health and education
The Sindh Assembly has officially passed the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025–26. The budget session began on June 13, during which Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah presented the detailed financial plan. This budget aims to boost social sectors and improve public services across the province. The total budget is Rs 3.451 trillion, reflecting […]
SHC accepts plea against arrest of Haleem Adil Shaikh for hearing
On Thursday, the Sindh High Court approved a request for an immediate hearing regarding the arrest of the PTI leader and opposition leader in the Sindh Assembly, Haleem Adil Shaikh. The petition will be heard by a high court panel of two judges, led by Justice Iqbal Kalhoro. PTI leader’s lawyer Malik Altaf Javed said […]
Opposition brings charpoy in Sindh Assembly, terms it ‘democracy’s coffin’
KARACHI: Opposition lawmakers on Monday brought a charpoy in the Sindh Assembly while terming it a coffin of democracy as the proceedings once again witnessed a rumpus. According to the visuals captured during the provincial assembly proceedings, Opposition Leader Haleem Adil Shaikh could be seen leading the PTI lawmakers from the entrance of the assembly […]
Sindh budget 2021-22: Rs1.47 trillion outlay for current FY laid amidst opposition ruckus
The Sindh government is currently announcing its budget for the fiscal year 2021-22 with an outlay of over Rs 1.47 trillion in the provincial assembly. It is a no-tax budget presented in the provincial legislature, announced by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in his budget speech. “Budget making is always a daunting task when […]
PTI lawmakers stage protest against not being allowed to table resolution on water shortage
KARACHI: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf members of the Sindh Assembly on Friday staged a protest when they were not given permission to table a resolution against ‘artificial shortage’ of water in the province. The protesters led by opposition leader Haleem Adil Sheikh also raised slogans against the ‘artificial’ water shortage. Addressing on the occasion, Haleem Sheikh […]
You can’t remain single once you’re 18+
Marriage is going to be no longer a personal choice if the Sindh Assembly approves a private memeber’s bill. The private bill aims to make marriage compulsory for all above the age of 18. The parents will have to pay fine if the bill, the Sindh Compulsory Marriage Act, 2021, gets the assembly nod. The […]
Sindh Assembly condemns terrorism in Balochistan and Sri Lanka
The Provincial Assembly of Sindh unanimously adopted four resolutions condemning the incidents of terrorism in Balochistan and Sri Lanka, and death of a child in Karachi due to medical negligence, observed Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) in its Daily Factsheet on Monday. The House met for four hours and 19 minutes. However, the proceedings […]