Tag: Sindh government
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‘Crime is part of life’; Astonishing statement by Sindh home minister
Sindh Home Minister Zia ul Hasan Lanjar has said that Karachi’s law and order situation is being “exaggerated”. In a press briefing held on Sunday, he said “Street crime exists in Karachi, however, it has been exaggerated in media.” On March 13, the provincial cabinet was informed that nearly 16,000 street crimes had been recorded…
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Rao Anwar targets Asif Zardari in new interview
The controversial former Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Malir, Rao Anwar, has targeted former President and co-chairman of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Asif Ali Zardari in an interview, offering details of alleged corruption within the Sindh government. Talking to SAMAA, Rao Anwar claimed that Asif Ali Zardari was involved in corruption of RS 700 billion,…
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Sindh government allots 52,000 acres for corporate farming, Geo reports
The interim Sindh government has alloted 52,000 acres of state land for corporate cultural farming, disclose official documents. As per a report filed by Geo’s Benazir Shah and Rasheed Memon, the caretaker government of Sindh gave ultimate approval last week to allot 52,713 acres of state land for the project, out of which 28,000 acres…
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Sindh High Court sets deadline for investigation report on Sakrand Village killings
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has instructed the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Shaheed Benazirabad police to oversee the ongoing investigation into the killing of four villagers during a law enforcement raid in Sakrand. The court has set December 1 as the deadline for the submission of the investigation report. Headed by Justice Naimatullah Phulpoto,…
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Chutti Manao, Diwali Hai
The caretaker Sindh government has declared November 13 a public holiday for the Hindu community, marking the vibrant festival of Diwali. A notification issued by the provincial government confirmed the holiday, stating, “The Government of Sindh declares 13th November, 2023 (Monday) as Holiday for Hindu Community on the occasion of DIWALI for all Government offices,…
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Election Commission takes notice of violations in Sindh
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a directive instructing the Chief Secretary of Sindh to immediately withdraw security, privileges and protocols from former members of the provincial cabinet and government officials. The decision follows the conclusion of the provincial government’s tenure and the upcoming general elections scheduled for the beginning of next year,…
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Inquiry launched into killing of four villagers during operation in Sakrand
Caretaker Chief Minister of Sindh, Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar, has on Saturday initiated an inquiry into the tragic incident in Sakrand, where four villagers lost their lives during a law enforcement operation. The CM has called for a comprehensive report on the incident within four days. The operation, carried out by law enforcement agencies, aimed…
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Sindh government initiates training women to drive pink buses
The Sindh government has decided to start a programme to train women to drive its pink buses, The News has reported. In the 10th board meeting of the Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA) on Wednesday, provincial minister for Information and Transport Sharjeel Inam Memon approved the decision to train women to drive the pink buses…
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Sindh govt allocates Rs10 billion for buying 500 hybrid buses
The Sindh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, has taken a significant step towards enhancing the public transportation system by allocating a substantial amount of Rs10 billion in the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2023-24. This allocation is specifically aimed at procuring 500 hybrid buses, which are known for their…
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Sindh becomes the first province to introduce teaching license policy
In a historical move, Sindh has become the first province to introduce a teaching license policy for instructors from the public and private sector. Under this policy, two teacher training insitutes will be established under the Sindh Teacher’s Education Development Authority (STEDA) and a board will be set up to oversee teacher trainings as well…