6 d. ago Sindh Budget 2025: Salary, Pensions and Adhoc Relief Update for Govt employees

KARACHI – Sigh of relief for government employees, as Chief Minister of Sindh announced a considerable increase in salaries and

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6 d. ago Govt aims to transform Sindh into regional economic hub: spokesperson

The Sindh Government is actively implementing a series of high-impact development and investment initiatives aimed at transforming the province into a regional economic hub. According to Mustafa Abdullah Baloch, Spokesperson for the Sindh Government, these efforts are being carried out under the progressive economic vision of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. Several flagship projects are […]

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1 week ago Sindh govt colleges to enroll XI students based on class IX results

KARACHI – The Sindh College Education Department (SCED) has approved a new admission policy allowing government colleges to enroll students in 11th grade based on their 9th-grade results. This step aims to simplify the admission process and avoid delays. Under the new system, the department will form committees and establish help centers through the Sindh […]

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1 week ago Sindh govt approves new traffic rules with fines up to Rs300,000

A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Sindh Minister for Law and Home, Zia Ul Hassan Lanjar, to discuss amendments to the Motor Vehicles Rules. The session featured comprehensive discussions, consultations, and proposals, resulting in effective and practical decisions. Key decisions included mandatory fitness certification for both commercial and non-commercial vehicles, outsourcing vehicle fitness […]

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1 week ago Karachi moves to ban rickshaws, enforce heavy fines on traffic violations

The Sindh government has approved major changes to traffic rules in Karachi, including a complete ban on four-seater rickshaws and strict penalties for traffic violations. The decision was made in a meeting chaired by Sindh Interior and Law Minister Zia Lanjar, with top officials from the police, transport, and legal departments in attendance. According to […]

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1 week ago International travel ban, hefty fines: New measures approved to curb traffic violation

KARACHI – In response to increasing traffic violations in Karachi, the Sindh government has approved a draft of the most

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3 w. ago Thames water fined record £123m for sewage pollution and dividend violations

LONDON – Thames Water has been hit with a record-breaking £123 million fine by the UK’s water regulator, Ofwat, after serious failures in handling sewage and breaking dividend rules. The fine includes a £104 million environmental penalty and an additional £18.2 million for distributing dividends despite poor performance. The regulator confirmed that the fine will […]

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3 w. ago Thames water slammed with record £123m fine for sewage pollution failures

In a historic move, UK water regulator Ofwat has fined Thames Water a record £123 million over serious sewage pollution and financial misconduct. The penalty includes a £104 million environmental fine and an £18.2 million punishment for breaking rules on dividend payments. Ofwat confirmed that investors, not customers, will bear the cost of the sanctions. […]

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3 w. ago Sindh govt approves over 2,700 scholarships for university students

The Sindh government has approved scholarships for 2,723 students pursuing higher education. The decision was made during a board meeting of the Sindh Education Endowment Fund Trust (SEEF), chaired by Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah. The scholarships, approved for the academic year 2023-24, are intended for students from Sindh currently enrolled in universities […]

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3 w. ago Sindh, federal govt push motorway projects to boost trade links

In a major push to improve trade routes and port access, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and Federal Communication Minister Aleem Khan led a high-level meeting to fast-track key road projects. The focus was on speeding up the long-delayed M-6 Motorway, launching the proposed M-10 freight corridor, and resolving traffic bottlenecks that are affecting […]

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3 w. ago Sindh govt to distribute electric scooters among women next month

The Sindh government has decided to hold a balloting next month to distribute electric scooters to women. In the first phase of the project, 1,000 women will receive electric scooters, and all necessary arrangements have been finalized. A high-level meeting was held in Karachi, chaired by Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, […]

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3 w. ago PHMA urges govt intervention as Sindh protests disrupt exports

Raising serious concerns over the ongoing unrest and repeated protests across Sindh, the Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PHMA) has strongly urged the federal and provincial governments to take immediate and effective measures to restore law and order, ensure safe passage of export consignments, and prevent any disruption or potential looting of goods in […]

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3 w. ago Sindh govt to introduce help desk to facilitate women framers

KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced the creation of a dedicated help desk within the Agriculture Department to support women farmers and boost their involvement in the agricultural sector. This initiative aims to promote gender-inclusive growth in rural areas. Sindh’s Agriculture Minister, Sardar Muhammad Bakhsh Mehr, shared the plan during a seminar in Karachi. He […]

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3 w. ago Sindh govt to launch smart surveillance system to reduce environmental pollution

KARACHI: The Sindh government plans to launch a Smart Surveillance System to monitor and reduce environmental pollution, said Agha Shah Nawaz, Secretary of the Environment, Climate Change and Coastal Development Department. The automated system, expected within a year, will identify old, smoke-emitting vehicles and issue e-challans in coordination with traffic police. At a meeting on […]

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