Tag: Sindh
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Sindh government will start testing for drugs in schools
Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon has announced that children in educational institutions will undergo drug tests, with positive results reported only to their parents. Memon highlighted that President Asif Ali Zardari, upon taking office, had directed officials to combat drug abuse, reflecting his concern over the rising trend of drug abuse. At the inaugural meeting…
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Monsoon spells to be unleashed all over country
The meteorological department has predicted rain in different cities today. Rain may occur in some parts of Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Gujarat, Faisalabad, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today, as per the weather department. Battered with heat, Karachi is expected to receive rain this evening. Drizzling is expected in other areas of Sindh, such as Umarkot, Tharparkar,…
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30 peacocks die in Thar’s extreme heat; many unwell
More than 15 peacocks have reportedly died in neighbouring villages of Tehsil Islamkot of Tharparkar district. Similarly, 15 more peacocks have died in Morano village, Seringho, Kehri Morani, while many others are sick. Jang reports that residents of the area state that the wildlife department has informed the authorities via a video, yet teams have…
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Town Chairman Mirpur Mathilo suspended in Nasrullah Gadani murder case
Shahbaz Ahmed Khan Lund, accused in the murder of journalist Nasrullah Gadani, and the Municipal Chairman of Mirpur Mathelo, has been suspended. The Sindh government suspended him under the Sindh Local Government Ordinance, and the notification has been issued accordingly. Journalist Nasrullah Gadani was killed in an attack by armed men on May 25 in…
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Dead camel, with all four legs amputated, found in Umarkot
A dead camel, with all four legs amputated, was found near Kunari Tehsil in Umarkot District of Sindh Province. According to the owner, Abdul Rasheed Kapri, the camel had been ill for some time and had gone to graze with other camels yesterday. The incident came to light in the morning after villagers found the…
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Provinces intensify security protocols ahead of Muharram
With Muharram approaching, security concerns loom large, exacerbated by recent terrorist activities across the country. Provincial governments have formulated plans to ensure peace. Punjab The Punjab Home Department has issued security guidelines that enforce Section 144 throughout the province. 502 locations have been identified as sensitive, with deployment of army and Rangers personnel at these…
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No load shedding from 10pm to 6am in Sindh, Nasir Shah orders
Energy Minister in Sindh, Nasir Hussain Shah, has told K-Electric, Hyderabad-Electric, and Sukkhur-Electric that load shedding is unacceptable between 10pm and 6am in the province, adding that it will help citizens reduce their burden during crucial hours. He stressed that all power companies need to take initiatives to reduce load shedding. However, the minister said…
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Sindh Chief Minister is going to solarise govt institutions
Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah chaired a meeting on energy where he instructed the Energy Minister to initiate the process of solarising government institutions. According to a spokesperson, Shah emphasised that solarising government buildings would reduce electricity bills. Energy Minister Nasir Shah pledged to expedite solarisation efforts in the new financial year. The Chief…
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Karachi commissioner refutes heatstroke fatality toll
Karachi Commissioner Syed Hasan Naqvi has denied the reported death toll of the heatwave that has engulfed the coastal city, asserting that the actual number of deaths is lower than claimed and remains unconfirmed by officials. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, the commissioner disclosed that ten people had succumbed to heatstroke over the…
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Witnesses name PPP MNA, two sons in Nasrullah Gadani murder case
The case of the murder case of journalist Nasrullah Gadani has been taken to court. During the last hearing, witnesses named a local MNA of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and two of his sons for planning the assassination. The journalist’s brother and cousin Yaqoob Gadani and Salah Gadani recorded their statements under Section 164…