PPP reiterates demand for fresh elections in countryon September 14, 2019The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has demanded fresh elections in the country in the thick of tensions with the federal government over administrative affairs of Karachi.While addressing a press conference on Friday, former Senate chairman Mian Raza Rabbani and Sindh Minister for Information Saeed Ghani said that after the approval of the 18th Amendment, the provincial autonomy could not be … [Read more...] about PPP reiterates demand for fresh elections in country
Sindh govt tends to the restoration of historic templeson September 11, 2019Pakistan's Sindh has a rich history of housing several creeds despite that fact that the country gained independence on the ideology of Islam. Out of all other religions, Jainism has an extensive heritage and history even though the religion is practised very less in Pakistan. Tharparkar has the most number of ancient sites. The Department of Culture, Tourism & Antiquities, after a long time … [Read more...] about Sindh govt tends to the restoration of historic temples
The Umarkot Fort is in government’s consideration to be preservedon August 29, 2019Pakistan is blessed with numerous natural, geographical and historical sites. Sindh only has a 5,000-year-old history with one of three precious forts, namely Umarkot Fort that is internationally recognised with plethora of tourists coming to see it every year.Daily Times learnt that in supervision of Antiquities & Archaeology Department, the fort is being in the positive consideration to … [Read more...] about The Umarkot Fort is in government’s consideration to be preserved
FBR sends taxes notices to 6,324 educational institutions in cityon August 21, 2019Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has started nabbing tax evaders, and a campaign has been initiated against persons running multiple educational campuses but under-declaring their revenues.The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), the Broadening of Tax Base (BTB) Zone, the Regional Tax Officer (RTO-II) Karachi conducted surveys of schools / educational institutions in order to verify their … [Read more...] about FBR sends taxes notices to 6,324 educational institutions in city
PPP’s Nasir Hussain Shah resigns from ministrieson July 2, 2019Pakistan People's Party (PPP) stalwart and senior minister of Sindh, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, on Monday tendered his resignation from his posts.According to sources, Nasir Hussain Shah, on the order of party leadership, resigned from the ministries to run a political campaign in by-election on July 18 in NA-205 Ghotki.Nasir Shah said that he accepts every decision of the leadership, adding … [Read more...] about PPP’s Nasir Hussain Shah resigns from ministries
MQM-P, not PPP, developed Karachi: ministeron June 22, 2019Federal Minister for Information Technology Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said on Friday that most of the development work in Karachi had been carried out by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan's (MQM-Pakistan).Talking to the media, Maqbool Siddiqui criticised the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari for taking credit for the development of Karachi during his speech in the … [Read more...] about MQM-P, not PPP, developed Karachi: minister
MQM-Pakistan weakened due to internal riftson June 19, 2019The Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) faces strong internal challenges. Lately, a new group of 'silent rebels' has emerged in the party who are unsatisfied with the current leadership. "Instead of being run by ideological leaders, the MQM-Pakistan is under the grip of inexperienced men. This has further widened the gulf between the workers and the leaders," party sources said."Due to … [Read more...] about MQM-Pakistan weakened due to internal rifts
PPP to swarm roads of Karachi in protest todayon June 11, 2019The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Sindh and People's Youth Wing Sindh are set to stage protests in Karachi today (Tuesday) over the rejection of a plea seeking an extension in the interim bail granted to former president Asif Ali Zardari and his sister Faryal Talpur.The ex-president was arrested over his alleged involvement in a money laundering case after his interim bail expired and the … [Read more...] about PPP to swarm roads of Karachi in protest today
Sindh Education Dept suffering from IT system outage for 20 dayson May 28, 2019Sindh Education and Literacy Department has become a battleground as rifts between Secretary Education, Qazi Shahid Parvez and former IT in-charge Shahid Hussain Abro become critical.The two are at loggerheads over the issuance of fake salary to employees while no such data is found in the system.Daily Times has learnt that the data system has been turned off since the last 20 days with … [Read more...] about Sindh Education Dept suffering from IT system outage for 20 days
Afaq Ahmed attends MQM-Pakistan Iftar dinneron May 26, 2019Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H) chief Afaq Ahmed attended an Iftaar dinner hosted by Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) late on Friday.In a viral photo of the event, MQM-Pakistan's Amir Khan is seen welcoming Afaq Ahmed.Sources said that MQM-P was facing internal challenges. "Before this, Amir and Afaq had also held meetings, but they were kept secret. The MQM-P spokesperson … [Read more...] about Afaq Ahmed attends MQM-Pakistan Iftar dinner
