In a landmark move, Sindh’s Education Department has given the green light to Pakistan’s first-ever Transgender Education Policy. This pioneering draft policy, soon to be presented to the provincial cabinet for legal approval, aims to address the educational inequities faced by the
KARACHI: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) drew on November 18 urgent attention to deteriorating human rights and weakening democracy. The HRCP noted that instead of fortifying democratic norms and safeguarding fundamental rights, the state has increasingly prioritised consolidating authority. “Where
Harassment-free environment assured for trans-children Karachi Pakistan’s first-ever Transgender Education Policy draft was approved in a meeting chaired by Sindh’s Minister for Education Sardar Ali Shah on November 13. The policy proposes adding a separate category for transgender children in admission forms
BAHAWALPUR: The Sindh Blind Cricket team won the 8th Pakistan Blind Cricket Super League tournament by defeating the Punjab blind team in the final match at the Dring stadium here on 28th October. The Sindh team scored 219 runs for the loss
Meeting highlights importance of brands complying with safety protocols KARACHI: The National Trade Union Federation (NTUF) held a consultative session on October 27 with affiliates from the Industrial ALL Global Union textile and garment sector to discuss the implementation of workplace safety
Despite hundreds of sports arenas available across city, majority are accessible only to the fee-paying elite KARACHI: “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” The following adage is often used to highlight the importance of physical activity and recreation
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sindh Rural Support Programme (SRSP) , Muhammad Dital Kalhoro has said that SRSO is committed to empowering rural women socially and economically through supporting the foundation and strengthening of women-led communities institutions and increasing their access to
Home minister says protesters should have respected Section 144 KARACHI: Home Minister Ziaul Hasan Lanjar has announced action against the police officials involved in the arrest and torture of the women protesters and journalists in Karachi on Sunday. An investigation has been
THE provinces of Sindh and Punjab have, with the assistance of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), prepared draft labour codes. These new codes refashion the current fragmented labour laws. The codes are designed to comply with international labour standards by extending protection to all people who
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $400 million concessional loan to support the reconstruction of houses and community infrastructure in Sindh, which was damaged by the devastating floods in 2022. According to an ADB announcement on Friday, the Sindh