KARACHI: Heavy rains, described as “unprecedented” by the Met Office, paralysed life in Karachi on 19th August and submerged many areas mainly due to clogged drains that could not handle the rainwater flow. The rain also exposed the ill-maintained transmission and distribution system
KARACHI: The Sindh government has dispatched a water filtration plant to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and 10 trucks loaded with ration bags and other essential food items for the flood-affected families, a statement said. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah also held a telephonic
In the wake of the recent collapse of a residential building in Lyari, the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has declared 590 buildings across Karachi “dangerous”, prompting serious concern over public safety and the condition of ageing infrastructure in the city. The
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued notices to the provincial social welfare department, Pakistan Federation of Business Women Organization and others on a petition against misusing the retired women hostel’s premises in Clifton for unauthorised commercial purposes. The petitioner, Zar Nigar,
A tragic incident occurred in the Khadda Market area of Lyari where the roof of the fifth floor of a residential building collapsed during repair work causing the roof of the fourth floor to cave in as well. As a result, two
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on 01-July-2025 convened a top-level cabinet meeting with provincial ministers, advisers, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah and relevant secretaries to deliberate on the province’s budget proposals for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26. The meeting underscored
SUKKUR: The Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has urged the establishment of remand homes, women and children police stations and shelter homes for senior citizens in Sukkur to help pave the way for a more inclusive and supportive society. SHRC chairperson Iqbal
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said on 20-May-2025 the remarkable efforts of the Sindh government for flood victims have set an example not only for Pakistan but for the entire world. The goal of building 2.1 million homes for millions of
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on April 17 met with an IFC delegation led by Ms Linda Rudo Munyengeterwa, director for public-private partnerships (PPPs), Privatizations & Corporate Finance Advisory, IFC’s Global, to discuss urban mobility, water, and sanitation projects, and
In recognition of the enduring collaboration between the government and SOS Children’s Villages, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has announced the provision of land in Karachi, Khairpur and Jamshoro along with a financial commitment of Rs437 million for the development