Sindh government will allocate funds for electric taxis, scooters, and more electric buses in the 2025-26 budget. The decision came during a meeting chaired by Transport Minister Sharjeel Memon. Key officials, including the Transport Secretary and heads of transit authorities, also attended. The meeting reviewed current projects like Peoples Bus Service and EV scooters, and […]
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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 […]
Sindh shuts down for Eid-ul-Adha with four-day holiday announcement
The Sindh government has announced a four-day public holiday for Eid-ul-Adha from Friday, June 6, to Monday, June 9, 2025. The decision was made official through a notification issued by the Services, General Administration and Coordination Department. These holidays will apply to all government offices, autonomous bodies, corporations, and local councils under the provincial administration. […]
Sindh approves Karachi’s first silicon valley-style tech zone in education city
The Sindh government has officially received approval to establish the province’s first Special Technology Zone (STZ) on a 500-acre site in Karachi Education City, located in Gadap. The zone, modeled after Silicon Valley, is expected to become a major center for innovation and technology. Pakistan’s Special Technology Zone Authority granted the approval, marking a significant […]
Malir jail meltdown: Top officials suspended after mass prison escape
In response to a major security breach at Malir District Jail, the Sindh government has suspended top prison officials, including the Inspector General of Prisons Qazi Nazir Ahmed, following the escape of over 200 inmates during a panic triggered by earthquake tremors. Sindh’s Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon confirmed the suspensions, which also include Deputy […]
Malir jail break: Sindh CM says no dangerous criminals escaped
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah spoke about the recent escape of 216 prisoners from Malir Jail in Karachi. He said no dangerous or foreign criminals fled during the incident. The escape happened after a small earthquake shook the area. Prisoners were taken out of their barracks because of this, which the Chief Minister called […]
Sindh budget 2025-26: Boost for flood recovery, public transport & solar power
KARACHI – The Sindh government announced plans to launch new mega development projects in the upcoming 2025–26 budget. Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah chaired a cabinet meeting on Saturday to discuss the province’s budget proposals. The meeting included key ministers, advisers, and the Chief Secretary. The CM said he wanted all members to help shape […]
Sindh government clarifies causes behind 4 COVID-19 related deaths in Karachi
The Sindh government has issued a detailed clarification regarding the recent four deaths in Karachi linked to COVID-19. Miran Yusuf, Media Coordinator for Sindh Health Department, stated that these deaths were not caused solely by COVID-19. All four patients were elderly, over 60 years old, and were suffering from other serious pre-existing health conditions such […]
Sindh launches massive anti-polio drive to vaccinate over 10 million children
The Sindh government has announced the launch of a five-day anti-polio vaccination campaign starting on May 26, 2025, aiming to immunize over 10.6 million children under the age of five across all 30 districts of the province. This large-scale drive will involve more than 80,000 trained polio workers who will visit homes door-to-door, with support […]
Emergency declared in all Sindh hospitals after indian air strikes
In response to India’s recent air strikes, the Sindh government has declared a health emergency across all hospitals in the province. The Department of Health has also canceled all leaves for medical staff and ordered round-the-clock attendance in all public health facilities. According to the official notification, all emergency response units have been directed to […]