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IGP for strict security of anti-polio campaign

KARACHI: Inspector General of Police Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon issued instructions to police officers regarding security of a week-long anti-polio campaign in province. He said security measures should be ensured under strong linkages at police statio...

Dr Azra says to engage private providers for immunization, preventative healthcare

Karachi: Sindh Minister for Health and Population Welfare Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho in a meeting with Aga Khan University’s senior project lead, Dr. Shehla Zaidi discuss how to better engage private providers in immunisation as well as preventativ...

Karachiites face agonising electricity loadshedding of up to 14 hours

KARACHI: Duration of electricity in Karachi has exceeded from four hours to 14 hours, making lives miserable for Karachiites. Citizens living in exempted areas are also suffering prolonged power outages. After every three hours, load shedding duratio...

Indian plane lands at Karachi Airport

KARACHI: An airplane from India landed at Jinnah International Airport (JIAP) Karachi with a dozen passengers on board, reports told. It said that special flight departed from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad, India landed at Karachi A...

Sindh Info deptt brings out special magazine on Diamond Jubilee of Independence

KARACHI: To commemorate Diamond Jubilee of independence, Sindh Information Department has published a special magazine. Magazine contained articles on Father of Nation Muhammad Ali Jinnah, freedom movement, difficulties and challenges faced in Pakist...

We should work for progress of country, says Rotary Club member Sarfaraz

Karachi: Sartoriyadi Ambassador Sarfraz Akbar congratulated people of Pakistan and conveyed message of peace and brotherhood. Sartoriyadi Ambassador, Board of Member Rotary Club Platinum Sarfaraz Akbar In a video statement on occasion of Independence...

Imtiaz Shaikh says Thar coal energy generation to be game changer

KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Imtiaz Shaikh said that Sindh government was trying to bring Thar coal to work to meet energy needs of country so that country could be saved from economic crisis by saving huge amount of money spent on importing oil an...

CM Murad launches province wide anti-polio drive

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister  Murad Ali Shah  launched province-wide anti-polio campaign at National Institute of Child Health (NICH). Minister Health Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, Aziz Memon, Secretary Health Zulfiqar Shah, Commissioner Karachi...

Hamdard Pakistan celebrates 75th Independence Day with fervor

KARACHI: Hamdard Pakistan celebrated Pakistan’s 75th Independence Day with national fervor and enthusiasm yesterday. Cake-cutting event held at Hamdard’s Corporate Head Office. Sadia Rashid Chief Mutawallia attended event as chief guest....

We got Pakistan after many sacrifices: Wahab

KARACHI: Administrator Murtaza Wahab said that entire nation is celebrating Independence Day of Pakistan in a grand manner. “We got Pakistan after many sacrifices, our future depends on this country and we have to take it on path of development...

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Govt offering ‘bribes of up to Rs1bn’ for amendment support: Omar Ayub

Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Omar Ayub has claimed that government is offering up to Rs 1 billion to individuals in an alleged attempt to secure support for constitutional amendment bill. Speaking to media, Omar alleged that senators ar...

KP govt approves universal life insurance among seven key projects

Peshawar: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved seven major flagship projects, including life insurance for entire population of province. Meeting chaired by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur attended by Finance Advisor Muzammil Aslam and admini...

Constitutional courts ‘dropped’ from proposed amendments

ISLAMABAD: In a significant development regarding judicial reforms in Pakistan, constitutional courts have been excluded from the proposed 26th constitutional amendment. Sources indicate that the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) and the Pakistan M...

Urdu University campuses shut down amid staff protests

KARACHI: Teachers at both campuses of Federal Urdu University have boycotted classes, while non-teaching staff also snubbed office work in protest against reversal of salary increase implemented by federal government and suspension of upcoming salary...
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