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PCFR delegation mets with Gov Sindh

Karachi: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori has said that Pakistan’s role in war against terrorism is of key importance, whole world is aware of Pakistan’s sacrifices in this regard. He expressed these views during a meeting with delegation of...

CCB seeks objections sans showing increase in property tax

KARACHI: “We private sector retirees are treated as children of a lesser god despite fact that we do not have deep pockets like privileged class around us. It is most appropriate to increase your tax base rather than taxing already traumatised...

Murad approves Rs46.3bn for construction of 71 damaged roads by floods

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah approved overhauling and reconstruction of 71 roads damaged by heavy rains/floods at Rs 46.3 billion so that works could start at earliest. "Overhauling of damaged roads, particularly small ones connecting...

Driving License Branch Nazimabad moving towards digitalisation: DSP Aijaz

KARACHI: In order to full comply with the traffic rules and regulations, it is vital that being a responsible citizen every person should have complete documentation in form of license at the time of driving and with an intent to avoid any hassle dur...

District Central Police nabs drug peddlers, street criminals in combined operation

District Central Police Gulberg, North Nazimabad and Hyderi in limit of Kachiabadi block 12 FB area near Naam Hotel in a combined operation nabbed drug paddlers and street criminals. Operation was supervised by SP Gulberg Division on instructions of...

CTD arrests suspected terrorist, foils attack on Hyderabad-based Chinese dentist

Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested a suspected member of an outlawed outfit, possibly foiling a plot to murder a Chinese dentist in Hyderabad. Accused, Muhammad Afzal Loond also known as Aafi was picked up in CTD operation near Kamran Chaura...

District Central joint operation, investigation held

Karachi: A joint operation and investigation meeting under SSP District Central and SP Investigation gave strict instructions to officials to tackle street crimes and drugs trade. ASP Gulberg Division, SP New Karachi Division, ASP Liaquatabad, SDPO S...

Breast cancer awareness session held at HEC

KARACHI: Month October is an opportunity to elevate awareness about impact of breast cancer. In this regard, an awareness session was organised at Higher Education Commission (HEC) Secretariat to educate women employees about importance of self-care,...

Sindh Minister Nasir Shah announces compensation, jobs to heirs of KWSB’s martyred official

KARACHI: Sindh Minister Local Government and Chairman KWSB Nasir Hussain Shah announced compensation of Rs 2.5 million to next of kin of martyred Furqan Akhtar and family members of Furqan Akhtar will also be given permanent government jobs. Supervis...

Despite multiple challenges Sindh govt contributes lot for development: CM Sindh

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said that during last 12 years, government was facing multiples challenges such as worst law and order, floods of 2010 and 2011, Coid-19 and now floods of 2022 despite fact that government had contributed...

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Bilawal vows to approve constitutional amendment with two-third majority

Hyderabad: Pakistan Peoples’ Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari vowed that he will ensure approval of constitutional amendment with two-thirds majority. Addressing public gathering here, he said, “Maulana Fazlur Rehman can take Pakista...

Orders inquiry into Rawadari March incident, observes Karsaz tragedy loss

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah lauded Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman for acting as bridge on matter of proposed constitutional amendment. Speaking to media at Karsaz (site where as many as 170 people were killed u...

PM Shehbaz urges Biden to pardon Dr Aafia on humanitarian grounds

Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has requested US President Joe Biden to pardon and release jailed Pakistani Dr Aafia Siddiqui, who was awarded an 86-year sentence for allegedly attacking US personnel in Afghanistan, it emerged. In letter, he...

Ziauddin University’s call to break silence on breast cancer

KARACHI: “Breast cancer is not just battle fought within hospital walls, it’s war against silence that surrounds it, stigma that keeps it hidden and ignorance that costs lives. We must break through these barriers, challenge cultural tab...
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