Mayor Sukkur and Spokesperson for the Government of Sindh, Barrister Arslan Islam Sheikh, stated that the baseless allegations, negative propaganda, and irresponsible statements made by certain political figures ahead of the Gilgit-Baltistan elections reflect a lack of public support and political uncertainty. He said that the people of Gilgit-Baltistan are politically aware and will make […]
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Sindh announces matric and intermediate result dates
The Sindh government has announced timelines for the release of matriculation and intermediate examination results, aiming to ensure that students receive their results in time for admissions to higher educational institutions. Read More: Sindh announces matric and inter exam dates The decision was made during a meeting of all educational boards chaired by Sindh Minister for Universities and Boards Ismail […]
Karachi declares holiday for Abdullah Shah Ghazi Urs
The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has announced a local public holiday on June 8 in observance of the annual Urs of the revered Sufi saint Hazrat Abdullah Shah Ghazi. Read More: Acting governor inaugurates urs of Abdullah Shah Ghazi According to an official notification issued by KMC’s Human Resource Management Department, the holiday will be observed on […]
OGDCL discovers new oil and gas reserves in Sindh
State-owned Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced a new oil and gas discovery in Sanghar district, Sindh, marking another addition to Pakistan’s domestic energy resources. Read More: OGDCL makes 19 oil, gas discoveries since 2023 The discovery was made at the Bobi Deep-1 exploratory well located within the Bobi and Dhamraki Mining Lease […]
Heavy rain, strong winds and hailstorms claim three lives across Pakistan
Heavy rain, strong winds and hailstorms swept across several regions of Pakistan on Wednesday, leaving at least three people dead and seven others injured while disrupting electricity and communication services in multiple cities. Read More: PMD issues nationwide thunderstorm alert The severe weather affected parts of Sindh, Balochistan, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Jammu and […]
University of Karachi exam boycott leaves thousands of students uncertain
Thousands of students at University of Karachi are facing uncertainty as a teachers’ boycott of semester examinations entered its fourth week, disrupting academic schedules and raising concerns about further delays to the university calendar. Read More: KU students develop eco-friendly solution for city’s waste crisis The boycott, which began on May 5, was launched by […]
NAB probes alleged illegal marriage halls approvals in Karachi
The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has launched an inquiry into the alleged illegal issuance of no-objection certificates (NOCs) for marriage halls and marquees in Karachi, seeking a detailed report from the Sindh Building Control Authority over suspected violations and possible financial losses to the national exchequer. Read More: SC orders demolition of all illegal marriage halls in […]
Hot, dry weather forecast for Sindh
Pakistan Meteorological Department on Sunday forecast hot and dry weather in most districts of the Sindh province during the next 24 hours. However, partly cloudy in southeastern districts with rain wind or thunderstorm is likely at isolated places in Shaheed Banazirabad, Dadu, Larkana, Jacobabad and Surroundings. Mainly, hot and dry weather is likely to prevail […]
Sindh ramps up Ebola prevention measures at Karachi airport
The Sindh Health Department has tightened Ebola prevention measures at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport amid growing global concerns over the deadly virus. A high-level emergency meeting chaired by Special Secretary Health Fawad Ghaffar Soomro reviewed preparedness measures at the airport, including surveillance, rapid response systems and isolation ward arrangements, it emerged on Tuesday. Health Sindh […]
Sindh home minister orders heightened Eid security measures
Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar has directed authorities to adopt extraordinary security measures at central mosques, imambargahs and open grounds for Eid al-Adha prayers across the province. According to an official statement issued on Tuesday, the Sindh Home Minister also ordered stricter police patrolling on routes leading to and from cattle markets to ensure public […]