A provincial anti-corruption court in Karachi has sent former official Zamir Abbasi to judicial custody in the alleged Rs8.5 billion corruption case linked to the city’s BRT Yellow Line project. Read More: Former BRT Yellow Line Project Director Arrested Over Alleged Rs8 billion financial irregularity The court ordered that Abbasi be transferred to Karachi Central Jail […]
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Sindh receives Rs 85bn less than due in federal transfers: CM Murad
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday said that under the revised budget estimates, Sindh was expected to receive Rs175 billion from the federal government by the end of June; however, only Rs 91 billion was released, resulting in a shortfall of Rs 85 billion. He said this while talking to the media […]
Sindh implementing uplift projects for public welfare: Memon
Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, has said that the Sindh government is implementing historic development projects across the province under its vision of public welfare. Projects related to roads, transport, health, education, irrigation, energy, and urban infrastructure are being completed at a rapid pace in […]
Sindh CM orders crackdown against wheat hoarding
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed the food department and district administration to launch a strict crackdown on wheat hoarding and profiteering, warning that artificial shortages and market manipulation would not be tolerated as the province prepares for its wheat requirements for the remainder of the year. Presiding over a high-level meeting […]
Home minister touts cut in Sindh crime ratio by 40%
Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hasan Lanjar has said that, owing to the Sindh Government’s effective strategy, the professional capabilities of the Sindh Police, and close coordination among law enforcement agencies, the overall law and order situation across the province has improved significantly. He stated that overall crime has declined by 40 percent, while terrorism incidents have […]
Light drizzle expected in Karachi over the next 24 hours
Karachi is expected to experience humid weather, partly cloudy skies and light drizzle at isolated locations during the morning and night over the next 24 hours, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The weather department said sea breezes are continuing to blow across the city at a speed of around 15 kilometres per hour, […]
Sindh government has established its 100% writ in riverine area, says home minister
Sindh Provincial Minister for Home Affairs Zia Lanjar reviewed the security situation of the 9th Tazia procession in Rohri and later spoke to the media. Sindh Assembly Speaker Owais Shah, Kumail Shah, and other leaders were also present with the provincial minister. The minister said processions and majalis are being held across the province with […]
Opposition backs Sindh on NFC, water rights issues
Karachi: Opposition Leader of Tehreek Tahaffuz-i-Ayeen Pakistan (TTAP) have voiced support for Sindh position on key federal-provincial issues, rejecting any proposed changes to the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award and warning against projects they say could affect the province’s water rights. The remarks were made during a joint press conference at the Karachi Press Club […]
Sindh announces public holidays for Ashura on June 25 and 26
The Sindh government has declared public holidays on June 25 and 26, 2026, in connection with Ashura, according to an official notification issued on Monday. The announcement was shared by the Sindh Information Department on the social media platform X, confirming that the holidays will be observed across the province on Thursday and Friday, corresponding […]
Sindh has prioritised Karachi in development budget, says Memon
Sindh Senior Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that the Sindh government has allocated substantial funds for the development of Karachi in the budget for the financial year 2026-27, which will serve as a significant milestone for the city’s progress and public welfare. In a statement, Senior Minister Sharjeel […]