Revenue authorities relocate 38 acres in Malir despite SC orders on January 26, 2017KARACHI: Despite clear restraining orders on mutation of state land by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, the Sindh government has relocated at least 38 acres of land from a small goth to Malir district, Daily Times has learnt. According to sources, the authorities at the Board of Revenue, Government of Sindh has relocated the bigger […]
Mayor reveals shortage of funds on January 25, 2017Sukkur: With repeated complaints by the Karachi Mayor about a shortage of funds, the youngest ever Mayor of Sukkur Municipal Corporation has come up before his superior authorities – Chief Minister Sindh – complaining to him on paucity of funds, non-provision of OZT share, it is reliably learnt. The issue of shortage of funds, non […]
KE disconnects power supply to 838 schools on January 20, 2017KARACHI: As many as 838 government schools in the metropolis have gone dark as the electricity provider – the Karachi Electric (KE) – has disconnected the power supply to these schools following outstanding dues worth Rs 20 million, Daily Times has learnt. “The dues have been pending since long that has compelled the K.E to […]
Sindh plans Rs 40 million for NGOs instead of reopening 6000 schools on January 19, 2017KARACHI: After its failure to implement the self set goals of formal education in the province, the Sindh government has devised a parallel strategy of introducing non-formal education that aims at opening more than 100 new schools with the help of non-profit organizations (NGOs) at a cost of Rs 40 million, Daily Times has learnt. […]
Sindh points out dual national MD at OGDCL on January 18, 2017KARACHI: The Sindh government has expressed grave concerns over the appointment of a dual nationality holder as Managing Director of Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) on an acting charge basis which is clear violation of the recruitment policy. The concerns were communicated to Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Shahid Khaqan Abbasi […]
28,038 enumerators, supervisors to perform Census duties in Sindh on January 17, 2017KARACHI: As many as 28,038 enumerators and supervisors will conduct the upcoming census in the province.”In this regard, the employees of the Provincial Education Department, Revenue, Local Government, Population Welfare and other departments would be appointed. The appointment of the staff has started”, Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah was informed at a crucial cabinet […]
International University of Sufism yet to start on January 14, 2017KARACHI: Despite passage of more than five years, the Sindh government seems least concerned to establish the International University of Peace, Sufism and Modern Sciences at Bhitshah, district Matiyari, even after the passage of five years it is learnt. The International University of Peace and Sufism (IUPS) was inaugurated by Dr. Nazir A. Mughal, Vice […]
Benazir Bhutto’s statue in shabby condition, becomes victim of negligence on January 12, 2017KARACHI: Statue of slain leader of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed mounted in Boat Basin area has become a victim of negligence on the part of district administration as well as her party’s leadership, Daily Times has learnt. The statue was imported from Italy at a cost of Rs25 million. It was […]
Cellular service at Gorakh Hills refused on January 9, 2017KARACHI: Though the cellular companies are earning billions of rupees revenue, they have refused to bring the province’s prime tourist site – Gorakh Hills – into their network coverage citing lame excuses, it has emerged. Gorakh Hills is a hill station in Sindh located on an elevation of 6000 feet. The hill station is 93 […]
Sindh CM orders fresh inquiry into excessive appointments of 7,670 teachers on January 6, 2017KARACHI: While suspecting nepotism and favoritism in all the past inquiries conducted by Sindh’s education department regarding excessive appointments of teachers particularly of the Sindhi Language Teachers (SLTs), Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah has ordered a fresh inquiry into the matter, Daily Times has learnt. According to the sources, the chief minister undertook […]