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
The decision by the Sindh government to cancel the tender that auctioned off 5,000 acres of Karoonjhar Mountains in Tharparkar district is undoubtedly a victory for heritage and nature. It reflects the power of collective voices that swayed the government to acknowledge
Earlier this month, on July 11, the world commemorated World Population Day. To mark the occasion, the Supreme Court hosted a conference to underscore the importance of population as a public policy agenda. This was the second in the series, the first
KARACHI: It is well-established that digitalisation and better digital inclusivity lead to greater economic growth and development. Better digital connectivity results not only in more opportunities for citizens to access different services such as health and financial services but also increases the ability
50 Years of Sindh in Statistics is a report that provides an overview of various socio-economic indicators of the province of Sindh, Pakistan, over the past 50 years from 2017 to 2021. It covers statistical data on wide range of topics, including
KARACHI: Amid a very thin attendance of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, the Sindh Assembly on Thursday unanimously approved several important amendments to the Sindh Local Government Act, giving more powers to mayors and chairmen of municipal corporations. The Sindh
KARACHI: After years of extensive discussions and persistent demands from diverse stakeholders, the Sindh cabinet has, at last, greenlit the establishment of the Provincial Finance Commission (PFC). This decision comes in the wake of the 18th Constitutional Amendment, which devolved powers to the
PAKISTAN faced its worst floods in 2022. More than 33 million people were affected. According to a World Bank report, cities in lower-income countries contribute around 14 per cent to global carbon emissions yet they are more vulnerable to climate-induced disasters. Irrespective
THE Economist Intelligence Unit’s rating of Karachi as one of the world’s least livable cities is not surprising. Five categories were reviewed to arrive at this conclusion: stability, healthcare, education, culture and environment, and infrastructure. Karachi’s ranking was an abysmal 169th out
Is Sindh Falling Through the Cracks? is a fact-finding report by Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP). The report’s findings reflect how deep must the efforts for improving human rights in Sindh must go for the poor and marginalized to feel they