Another woman falls prey to karo-kari in Sindh on October 20, 2019A man killed his wife over the notorious tradition of karo-kari in village Waris Dino Machhi near Ratodero on Saturday. Saeed Brohi opened fire on his wife, Zar Khatoon, aged 45, and a man, Salah Brohi, aged 46, over the notorious tradition of karo-kari in village Waris Dino Machhi near Ratodero in district Larkana, leaving […]
Governor contacts MQM Pakistan on October 14, 2019The Sindh Governor Imran Ismail contacted Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan and Federal Minister Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui on the directions of Prime Minister (PK) Imran Khan. The governor conveyed the message of the PM to Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui that there is a relation of mutual respect between Pakistan Tehreek-e Insaf (PTI) and MQM. […]
Sindh CM suggests collection of garbage through contractors on October 13, 2019Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed the local government department to seek proposal from DMCs for undertaking door-to-door garbage collection through local contractors. He issued these directives on Saturday while presiding over a meeting to review progress of the month-long garbage lifting drive. He said the actual issue is door-to-door collection of […]
Pak-Iran freight train service suspended due to flash floods on October 8, 2019The freight train service between Pakistan and Iran has been suspended after flash floods damaged the railway track in certain areas of Dalbandin. According to a report quoting official sources, the dips on eight to ten sites near Dalbandin, Peeshuk and surrounding areas have been swept away by heavy floods. Pakistan Railways workers have started […]
15 dead in Balochistan road accidents on October 6, 2019As many as 15 persons died, while 47 others were injured in different traffic accidents in Balochistan on Saturday. A speeding Karachi-bound passenger coach coming from Pasni overturned near Bazi Top on the Coastal Highway, said Levies sources. Resultantly, 11 passengers including women and children died while 11 others sustained injuries. On being informed, Pakistan […]
SHC dismisses three petitions seeking recounting of votes on October 5, 2019The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday announced its judgement on three petitions seeking recounting of votes in one National Assembly and two provincial assembly constituencies. A two-member bench of the SHC heard the pleas and announced its decision consists of 18 pages. The court dismissed Shehbaz Sharif’s petition against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA-elect Faisal […]
SHC orders NAB to file reference against Lanjar by 7th Nov on October 4, 2019The Sindh High Court (SHC) directed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to file reference against former provincial law minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar on Thursday and it also extended his interim bail till the 7th November. A two-member bench of the SHC heard the interim bail plea of Lanjar. At the outset of hearing, a NAB prosecutor […]
162 more dengue cases in Karachi in single day on October 4, 2019At least 162 more dengue fever cases were reported in Karachi city in a day, taking the reported cases’ toll to 3,451 since January 1, 2019. According to the weekly report issued by the Prevention and Control Program for Dengue (PCPD) Sindh, as many as 176 more dengue fever cases were detected across the Sindh […]
KCCI stresses setting up Promo Councils on October 4, 2019Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan sought suggestions from the business and industrial community on how to improve exports of the country, for which Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry KCCI stressed upon the need to establish Promo Councils in order to effectively promote the exports of surgical goods, fruits and vegetables, marbles, gems & jewelry […]
Sindh freezes 65 properties of four banned outfits, CM tells US team on October 3, 2019Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that his government had seized 65 properties of four banned organisations under UNSC Act 1948 and UNSC Freezing & Seizure Order 2019. This he said while discussing measures taken by his government to deter terror financing with an American delegation comprising US Congressman Jim Himes, Sean […]