The Sindh government has taken some steps in the right direction to empower local government bodies (LBs), but the proposed measures fall short of the fiscal, administrative and legislative autonomy the civic bodies need to manage their functions efficiently and independently. Things
KARACHI: Sindh High Court has directed the prosecutor general of Sindh to submit a report about the preparation of guidelines for interrogation reports in criminal cases. The direction came on the bail application of a man who is involved in a robbery
The apocalyptic 2022 floods were a wakeup call for Pakistani authorities. Understanding the gravity of the situation, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination (MoCC&EC) led by Senator Sherry Rehman has taken several commendable steps to help the country brace the
The recently released Global Hunger Index has once again put the spotlight on Pakistan’s persistent struggle with hunger. Ranking a dismal 99th out of 121 countries, the nation’s hunger level is deemed serious. According to the GHI-2022 report, Pakistan’s hunger situation has worsened
ISLAMABAD: As the impacts of climate change are getting more intense, people are increasingly turning to courts to combat the crisis, according to a new report. The “Global Climate Litigation Report, 2023 Status Review”, published by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP),
Custodial torture is endemic in Pakistan. In November 2022, Pakistan reached a significant milestone when it passed the Torture and Custodial Death (Prevention and Punishment) Act 2022 (Anti-Torture Act). The purpose of the Anti-Torture Act is to “provide protection to a person
July 28 is marked as World Hepatitis Day and the WHO’s theme for this year is ‘One Life, One Liver’, highlighting how hepatitis leads to potentially fatal health problems. This specific date was chosen for the day as it is the birthday
THE PDM government, much like the PTI government before it, has proven that our politicians have little interest in protecting civil liberties if there is something to be gained from surrendering them. Two bills, aimed at bringing under state control online media
The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday ordered the activation of the provincial and district public safety and police complaint commissions, and meaningful consultation with the inspector general of police (IGP) in matters pertaining to police administration, appointments and postings of police
KARACHI: The Sindh Government’s College Education Department has unveiled a comprehensive “Student Guidebook”, poised to revolutionise the educational journey of students. This resource empowers students with vital information, facilitating seamless navigation to the nearest college through the integration of Google Maps. Moreover, the