Karachi’s iconic Empress Market has officially reopened after undergoing an extensive restoration and beautification project aimed at preserving one of the city’s most treasured historical landmarks. The reopening marks a major milestone in Karachi’s urban revival efforts, blending heritage conservation with improved public facilities for residents and tourists. The renovation work focused on restoring the…
The Sindh government has launched a new fuel subsidy programme aimed at providing financial relief to owners of small fishing boats across the province. Under the initiative, eligible fishermen will receive assistance ranging from Rs100,000 to Rs200,000 through Sindh Bank, helping them cope with rising fuel costs and sustain their livelihoods. The announcement was made…
Centre Seeks Rs1.7 Trillion Cut in Provincial NFC Share, Says KP Finance Adviser ISLAMABAD – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Adviser Muzammil Aslam has claimed that the federal government is seeking a reduction of Rs1.7 trillion in the provinces’ share under the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award, while also urging provincial governments to increase tax collection and…
More Sindh Universities Implement Enhanced House Ceiling Allowance for Employees KARACHI – Public-sector universities in Sindh are increasingly adopting the revised House Ceiling Allowance announced by the federal government, providing significant financial relief to teaching and non-teaching employees amid rising living costs. Following the implementation of the revised allowance by NED University of Engineering and…
The Sindh government has officially imposed a ban on the transportation of wheat to other provinces in an effort to protect local food supplies, prevent hoarding, and control rising wheat prices across the province. The decision was approved during a provincial cabinet meeting chaired by Syed Murad Ali Shah. Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated…
The Sindh government has announced the expansion of its free Pink Scooty scheme to Hyderabad after its successful rollout in Sukkur. The initiative, introduced under the leadership of Sharjeel Inam Memon, aims to improve women’s mobility and promote independence across the province. The Pink Scooty scheme is designed to provide women with free scooters along…
Sindh to Give Free Pink Electric Scooters to Women on International Women’s Day On International Women’s Day (March 8), the Government of Sindh will organize a special ceremony to distribute free pink electric scooters to women across the province. This initiative aims to provide women with safe, independent, and environmentally friendly transportation options. By offering…
Mass funeral held in Karachi for protesters killed near US Consulate KARACHI: Thousands of mourners gathered at Numaish on Sunday night to offer funeral prayers for seven protesters who lost their lives during clashes near the US Consulate in Karachi. The deceased were among ten individuals killed when security forces allegedly opened fire during a…
Sindh CM Presides Over 50th PPP Policy Board Meeting; Major Projects Cleared for Education, Transport and Ecotourism KARACHI: Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presided over the 50th meeting of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Policy Board at CM House, approving a wide-ranging set of development initiatives spanning education, transport, ecotourism and industrial growth across Sindh….
