The Sindh High Court has ordered to form a committee for the restoration and promotion of heritage sites and to restore the colonial era clock towers of Sukkur, Hyderabad and Shikarpur. A single bench consisting of Justice Salahuddin Panhwar issued important orders
In response to directives from the apex court aimed at assisting families displaced during a demolition drive along major drains in Karachi two years ago, the caretaker Sindh Chief Minister, Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar, chaired a meeting to address the issue. During
As Pakistan gears up for the 2024 general elections, an observable yet concerning trend emerges concerning female political representation. Although there’s been a rise in women filing nomination papers compared to past elections, the significant gap between male and female candidates highlights
Daily Dawn editorial published on December 28, 2023, highlights the surge in underreported domestic violence during the Covid-19 pandemic in Pakistan, emphasizing the urgent need for a national response beyond inconsistent laws. It says “DOMESTIC violence — often hidden and underreported —
Sindh Statistics 2022, formally known as Development Statistics (DS), provides comprehensive data on Climate, Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry & Livestock, Mining & Quarrying, Manufacturing, Electricity, Gas, Population, Labour Force, Public Finance, Banking & Financial Institutions, Transport & Communication, Housing, Public Sector Education, Public
ACCORDING to Pakistan’s 2023 census, our country’s population has officially surpassed the 240 million mark — an increase of 33.8m people since the previous census in 2017. The growth rate jumped from 2.4 per cent in 2017 to 2.55pc in 2023, which is
Extensive swarms of mosquitoes have thrived due to poor sanitation and drainage conditions, affecting nearly the entire province this year. Over 555,000 people fell ill with malaria, resulting in two fatalities, according to recent disclosures. According to a report by Daily Dawn
The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has partnered with Legal Aid Society (LAS) for consultation with relevant administrative departments to address the issue of child marriage and to discuss a comprehensive plan for its eradication. The collaborative consultation, led by the caretaker
What happens when an accused is brought before the magistrate who sends him/her to physical or judicial custody? S/he faces torture or physical punishment while the investigation is being conducted. On top of it, the burden of social stigma associated with being
“National Infographic Report on Justice for/with Children” provides data on initiatives taken in Pakistan from December 2017 to September 2021 to establish justice for/with children in line with international standards. It outlines the legal framework for child rights in Pakistan based on