Foul stench permeates parts of city after marine plants decayon October 11, 2018Several residents have complained of a foul odor in the metropolis since Tuesday evening.A foul stench permeated several parts of the city including Defence Housing Authority (DHA), Clifton, Shireen Jinnah Colony and parts of Keamari late on Tuesday evening and lingered on till Wednesday evening. "I went to Malir to see my ailing sister , but when I returned I smelt some very strange smell … [Read more...] about Foul stench permeates parts of city after marine plants decay
‘Sindh faces a shortfall of Rs 59bn in federal transfers’on October 1, 2018KARACHI: Sindh Assembly finally passed the budget for the fiscal year 2018-19 on Sunday after a six-day-long debate.A session of the Sindh Assembly was summoned on Sunday since the Sindh government had earlier announced that it would pass the budget by September 30. Addressing the budget conclusion session, Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah said that the Sindh government had … [Read more...] about ‘Sindh faces a shortfall of Rs 59bn in federal transfers’
Mayor Karachi failed to attend Global Climate Action Summit in San Franciscoon September 26, 2018SAN FRANCISCO: Pakistan’s biggest city and commercial hub, Karachi which is also victim to extreme weather events including deadliest heat waves, lost an opportunity to showcase its problems to world community and also failed to make any commitments to cut emissions, as Karachi Mayor Waseem Akhtar could not attend an international summit where over 70 mayors of world’s great cities commit to bold … [Read more...] about Mayor Karachi failed to attend Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco
27 cities reached Peak Greenhouse Gas Emissions as populations increase, economies growon September 14, 2018SAN FRANCISCO: 27 of the world’s greatest cities, representing 54 million urban citizens and $6 trillion in GDP have peaked their greenhouse gas emissions.New analysis reveals that the cities have seen emissions fall over a five year period, and are now at least 10 percent lower than their peak. City halls around the world have achieved this crucial milestone, whilst population numbers have … [Read more...] about 27 cities reached Peak Greenhouse Gas Emissions as populations increase, economies grow
Michael R. Bloomberg, Commissioner Arias Cañete join hands to step up Europe’s clean energy ambitionson September 13, 2018SAN FRANCISCO: On the second day of the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco, UN Special Envoy for Climate Action and Bloomberg Philanthropies founder Michael R. Bloomberg and European Commissioner for Energy and Climate Action Miguel Arias Cañete pledged to join efforts to manage the global transition away from coal.Bloomberg and Arias Cañete announce a new partnership to step up … [Read more...] about Michael R. Bloomberg, Commissioner Arias Cañete join hands to step up Europe’s clean energy ambitions
South Asia’s largest public sector autism centre inaugurated in the metropolison September 9, 2018KARACHI: "It is our responsibility to support children who are differently abled," said Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah while inaugurating Karachi's first ever Center of Autism Rehabilitation and Training (C-ART) in Gulistan-e-Jauhar.While addressing the inaugural ceremony of C-ART, Chief Minister (CM) Murad Ali Shah said that to him autism or disability was not a disease but a problem … [Read more...] about South Asia’s largest public sector autism centre inaugurated in the metropolis
Sindh to take up Karachi’s water share the in next CCI meetingon September 7, 2018KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to take all the pending issues of the province on the agenda of the upcoming meeting of Council of Common Interests (CCI).Council of Common Interests (CCI) is an inter-provincial body that has representation from all provinces. The CCI was reconstituted after the formation of the new government following the 2018 general election. The 39th meeting of … [Read more...] about Sindh to take up Karachi’s water share the in next CCI meeting
Four more ministers inducted in Sindh cabineton September 6, 2018KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah, on Wednesday, inducted four new ministers in his cabinet.With the induction of four more ministers, the number of provincial cabinet members has gone up to 12. In addition to the 12 ministers, two advisors are also members of CM Murad's cabinet.The newly inducted ministers include Mukhesh Kumar Chawla, Imtiaz Ahmed Shaikh, Syed Nasir … [Read more...] about Four more ministers inducted in Sindh cabinet
All set for presidential election in Sindh Assemblyon September 4, 2018KARACHI: All arrangements have been finalised for presidential voting which will commence today in the Sindh Assembly.Sindh High Court (SHC) chief justice will preside over the polling process which will begin sharp at ten in the morning and continue till four in the evening.The 168 seats in the provincial assembly of Sindh include 130 general seats, 29 reserved seats for women and 9 seats … [Read more...] about All set for presidential election in Sindh Assembly
Laboratory report says Sharjeel Memon’s blood samples didn’t contain alcoholon September 4, 2018Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Sharjeel Memon's blood samples did not contain any alcohol, results of the lab reports revealed.Sharjeel Inam Memon's blood samples were drawn and sent to hospital for testing after the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) found bottles allegedly containing alcohol in his hospital room which had been previously declared as a 'sub-jail'. A copy of the report of … [Read more...] about Laboratory report says Sharjeel Memon’s blood samples didn’t contain alcohol
