Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah has announced a financial assistance package of Rs. 400 million for persons with disabilities, reaffirming the provincial government’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and empowered society. The announcement was made during a ceremony organized by the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPD) at the Chief Minister’s...
The Sindh Extended Program of Immunization (EPI) has increased field monitoring activities in different districts to ensure effective and timely preparations for the upcoming important vaccination campaigns. These include the “Big Catch Up” campaign, the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign, and the Measles vaccination campaign. The main target of these visits is to monitor ongoing...
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) formally launched its annual report, “State of Human Rights in 2024,” in the Karachi Press Club on Tuesday, 24 June 2025. The report highlighted the deteriorating situation of human rights throughout the country, raising serious concerns over civil liberties and the state of law and order. It points...
The Sindh Health Department has officially set the minimum monthly wage at Rs. 37,000. Employees hired during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019 will also have a monthly salary of Rs. 37,000. Formal orders have been issued, ensuring that all nursing staff recruited during the pandemic will receive this revised salary starting from July 2025. The...
ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder impacting an individual’s ability to perform in different aspects of their life, such as in school, with friends, and even at home. As the name suggests, this disorder involves a lack of attention and hyperactive behavior. In Pakistan, the percentage of kids affected with ADHD...