Sindh Caretaker Chief Minister Justice (Retd) Maqbool Baqar suggests that universities can enhance their infrastructure, faculty quality, and research capabilities through increased government funding and public-private partnerships. He shared his thoughts during a visit to Habib University on Wednesday. Habib University’s President Wasif
The Sindh High Court has directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to take concrete steps to prevent and remove objectionable content from social media platforms. A two-judge bench, led by Chief Justice Ageel Ahmed Abbasi, issued the directive on Wednesday, putting the
In a historic ruling, a Karachi sessions court sentenced two men to life in jail for the gang rape of a 17-year-old girl. Muhammad Shakir and Hafeez were found guilty by the court of the horrible crime, which happened in September 2022
In a move to address the growing mental health challenges in the country, the Sindh government has launched the first-ever Sindh Mental Health Policy. The policy outlines a comprehensive plan to establish a sustainable and effective system to improve mental health services
The Sindh High Court has criticized the education department for failing to provide quality education to children in the province. The court noted that millions of children in backward areas are denied the opportunity to attend school due to a lack of
Representatives of minority organizations in Mirpurkhas have brought to light the struggles faced by their communities in accessing basic facilities. The lack of access to computerized national identity cards and registration of marriages has made life even more difficult for Hindu children
In a move to enhance the safety and security of minority communities, the Sindh Police Department is set to establish a special police force dedicated to protecting religious minorities and their places of worship. This initiative comes in response to the Supreme
A move aimed to enhance transparency and accountability in wage disbursements. The caretaker Sindh government has issued directives to industrialists, urging them to ensure the online disbursement of salaries for industrial workers, along with the strict implementation of labour rights and relevant
Pakistan is facing a staggering education crisis, with a whopping 26.2 million out-of-school children (OSC), according to a recent report by the Pakistan Institute of Education in collaboration with UNESCO. This number represents a disturbing 40% increase from 2021 to 2022, with
The Chief Secretary office Sindh notified the Provincial Steering Committee on Business and Human Rights on December 18, 2023, to monitor the effective implementation of the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights in Sindh. Chairperson Sindh Human Rights Commission, Iqbal