KARACHI: City Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab and his deputy Salman Abdullah Murad on Saturday conducted a series of visits to various areas to assess the efficacy of water drainage systems and issued instructions to initiate drainage operations. The Sindh Solid Waste Management Board
A petroleum company has taken a significant step towards reducing plastic waste and promoting environmentally friendly practices by introducing a plastic-infused road in Karachi. In a statement released on Monday, Shell Pakistan announced its collaboration with start-up BRR Enterprises and the local
KARACHI: Eight prisoners were released from different jails of the province after the Sindh government announced a remission of 120 days, or four months, in the sentence of all convicted prisoners on account of Eidul Azha on Wednesday, officials said. They said
Mr. Arif Hasan, an Urban Planner, explains the basic problems of drainage in Karachi city. From heavy monsoon rains leading to widespread flooding, to poorly-maintained infrastructure and a lack of investment in flood prevention measures, Karachi faces a number of challenges when
In this video, the Member Judicial-I, Mr. Arshad Noor Khan, sheds light on the devastating impact of the floods of 2022 on the socio-economic situation in the affected areas of Sindh. He highlighted the lack of basic necessities such as food, shelter,
Karachi’s Urban Flooding is a report by Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) in which they debated about the different solutions to stop flooding in Karachi. This report does not include the perspectives of the political parties active in the city, nor does
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the Safe City Project goes beyond the installation of sensitive closed-circuit cameras, as it encompasses a comprehensive IT package empowered with artificial intelligence. The chief minister made these remarks while presiding over
KARACHI: In a significant move aimed at enhancing commuter convenience, Sindh Transport Minister, Sharjeel Memon, officially introduced a mobile application for the Peoples Bus Service on Thursday. Addressing the launching ceremony held in Karachi, Sharjeel Memon stated that the primary objective behind
Sindh unveils Rs2.2tr development-oriented budget The Sindh government on Saturday presented a Rs2.2 trillion budget, with a deficit of Rs37.79 billion for the financial year 2023-24. An amount of Rs700.1 billion has been allocated for development projects, focusing especially on rehabilitation of
WITH the monsoons approaching, there is reason to feel concerned. Preoccupied with the political melodrama, few of us recall the plight of the millions of flood-affected. Their tribulations after last year’s calamitous deluge, especially in Sindh, have not ended and the rainy