SUKKUR: The Sukkur IBA University, in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs, and Crime (UNODC), National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) and with funding from the European Union, concluded the final conference of the project titled “Prevention of Violent Extremism through
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed concern over the shrinking space for human rights defence work in the country, saying the rights body faced series of “arbitrary, illegal and unjustified actions”. “In the past few months, HRCP has faced
A judicial magistrate on 01-July-2025 sent a suspect to prison on judicial remand in a case pertaining to setting his wife on fire. The suspect, Rab Rakhio, has been booked by Saeedabad police on charge of attempted murder. The investigating officer produced
KARACHI: Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah said on 1st July that the education department had completed a large recruitment drive by hiring over 93,000 teachers, including 31,075 women, to ensure that no functional school remains closed due to a shortage
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has dismissed the bail application of a man in a kidnapping and rape case. The applicant, Adnan, was arrested by police for kidnapping a minor girl and committing rape in the Surjani Town area. According to the
KARACHI: The provincial health department on 28th June reported fourth death from Naegleria fowleri in Sindh. According to officials, a 17-year-old student reportedly suddenly developed fever, body aches and vomiting on June 25. A day later, he was admitted to the Aga
Assignment of dual charge of BSEK and BIEK to one officer triggers administrative chaos KARACHI: The Sindh government’s decision to assign dual charge of two major educational boards in the metropolitan city to one officer has resulted in administrative chaos, leaving the
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on 27-June-2025 announced Rs 400 million in financial assistance for persons with disabilities (PWDs). Addressing the cheque distribution event organised by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPD) at the CM’s office, Shah
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has observed that it is inhumane and cruel to deny parole to under-trial prisoners (UTPs) who have not been convicted of any crime on marriages and funeral of their loved ones. The observation came on a petition
KARACHI: International donors and development agencies have formally committed to partnering with the Sindh government on its vital social protection programmes. This collaboration extends to critical areas, including funding, human resources, and technical assistance, signalling a significant boost for the province’s most