The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) held a press conference at its Bahadurabad headquarters, where Opposition Leader in the Sindh Assembly, Ali Khurshidi, along with party members and National Assembly representatives, addressed the media regarding a tragic building collapse in Lyari, Karachi. Khurshidi expressed condolences for the lives lost, praying for their forgiveness, and noted that...
Sindh Minister for Local Government and Chairman of the Greater Karachi Regional Plan 2047 Steering Committee, Saeed Ghani, has emphasized that Karachi currently lacks an approved master plan, leading to disorganization in the city. He stated that a master plan is a cornerstone for any city’s development, and the Greater Karachi Regional Plan 2047 will...
In a recent letter addressed to Sindh Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani, Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab raised serious concerns about the functioning of Town Municipal Administrations (TMAs) in Karachi, accusing them of exceeding their authority and neglecting critical infrastructure responsibilities. According to the mayor, TMAs are overstepping their jurisdiction by carrying out unauthorized road cutting...
Pakistan and China are in advanced discussions to form a new regional body with the mandate to replace the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), which has been inactive since 2014 due to India-Pakistan tensions. The plan aims at increased regional integration, trade, and connectivity in South Asia, with a focus on dealing with...
The federal government of Pakistan has decided to eliminate the Rs. 35 Pakistan Television (PTV) fee charged on electricity bills, offering relief to millions of consumers. The decision, directed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is set to be formally announced soon after a high-level meeting next week. This move aims to ease the financial burden...
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 government is set to revolutionize Karachi’s public transportation system with the introduction of a large fleet of Electric Vehicles (EV) and hybrid buses in the current fiscal year. Senior Minister for Transport and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, revealed that within the next few months, double-decker buses, along with additional buses, will be...
A two-day training workshop on climate governance, titled “Climate-Based Governance: Empowering the Public Sector,” was recently held at the NED University of Engineering & Technology, City Campus, Karachi. The workshop was jointly organized by Climate Action Sindh (CAS) and the Research and Training Wing of the Planning and Development Department, Government of Sindh. Its main...
Cotton, a vital crop for Pakistan’s agricultural industry, faces a severe threat from an unprecedented heatwave sweeping across the majority of the country’s cotton-growing regions. This hike in temperatures is expected to cause a significant 5 to 10 percent drop in per-acre yield, according to industry experts. Ahsan-ul-Haq, the chairman of the Cotton Ginners Forum,...
Sarim Burney, a prominent social worker, has filed his sixth bail application in a case related to alleged forged documents and human trafficking. His latest attempt to secure release comes after rejections from the Magistrate, Sessions Judge, and High Court on five previous accounts. He still remains in jail on judicial remand. The case against...