Spokesperson Sindh government Senator Murtaza Wahab has said that at least 2.5 million families affected due flooding after torrential rains in the province. Addressing a press conference in Karachi, Senator Murtaza Wahab said Relief operations are underway in rain-affected areas. He said PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto himself is visiting the affected areas. 20 districts have … Read more
Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) convener Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has said that in Sindh, there is nothing but a linguistic appointment of an administrator. According to the details, while addressing a press conference Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan convener Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said Pakistan’s prosperity is directly linked to Karachi’s prosperity. He demanded that Hyderabad, Larkana, Sukkur … Read more
Provincial Education Minister Sindh Saeed Ghani has announced to reopen schools from September 15 with strict implementations of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Sindh Education Minister Saeed Ghani said all educational institutes were to open between September 15 and 30. All classes starting Grade 9 and up, as well as all universities, … Read more
KARACHI: The PDMA has issued an alert warning of major floods in Sindh. According to the details, Provincial Disaster Management Sindh has issued a major flood alert saying that major floodwaters are coming to Sindh after the destruction of super monsoon rains. The PDMA wrote a letter to the DDMA and all the Deputy Commissioners, … Read more
Sukkur: A crocodile attacked children near Saleh Pat in Sukkur district of Sindh. According to details, the 4-foot-long crocodile attacked the children playing around the Nara Canal, but fortunately, the children narrowly escaped the attack. Residents say the children are safe and the crocodile has been caught and released into the Nara Canal. On August 14, … Read more
Upon expiry of four years term of the Local councils, the government of Sindh has issued a notification to cease operation of all offices of the Mayors, Deputy Mayors, Chairmen, Vice-Chairmen, and all elected and nominated representatives within this system. According to the notification the aforementioned elected and nominated people shall be responsible to settle … Read more
During the sixth spell of monsoon in different parts of Sindh including Karachi, flood conditions have been created due to record-breaking heavy rainfall and 7 more people including children have been killed. In Karachi, six people drowned and one died due to electrocution while several more people are feared to have drowned. According to the … Read more
The city of lights, Karachi that now looks not different than Venice; is struggling to stay afloat after two days of rain; however more is predicted till Thursday. Despite of declared rain emergency; people wade through a flooded street with submerged vehicles. The Lath and Thaddo dams in Karachi have overflowed after a day of … Read more
Pakistan Army and Rangers helped the city administration in rescue operations as the heavy rain lashed parts of Karachi on Tuesday. According to the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) More than 70 Army and Pakistan Rangers Sindh rescue and relief teams are assisting civil administration to provide relief to affected population. ISPR said in its … Read more
Karachi has seen an abundance of rain this monsoon after which the 36-year-old record for rainfall has been broken. According to the Meteorological Department, the highest rainfall of 298.4 mm was recorded in Faisal Base in 1984 while 345 mm of rainfall has been recorded in Faisal Base so far this month. The meteorological department report said … Read more
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has declared a rain emergency in the province. According to the details, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah reviewed the situation after the rain on Faisal Main Street at the nursery and directed to call the Chief Secretary and issue a notification for implementation of Rain Emergency. … Read more
As another spell of heavy rain lashed the port city of Karachi, streets and homes were flooded with sewage water in Karachi, where the drainage and sewage systems are outdated. Wreaking more havoc on the metropolis, rain related incidents took lives of three children in the city. A 13-year-old boy drowned in a pond created … Read more
As heavy rains lashed Karachi city on Monday, resident suffered yet another day of prolonged power outages, flooded streets and traffic jams. Since 7 am Tuesday Morning, parts of Karachi started receiving heavy to light rain that lead to traffic jams and difficulties for motorcyclists. Malir, Korangi, Landhi, Shah Faisal Colony, Gulshan-e-Hadeed, Saadi Town, Liaquatabad, Federal … Read more
Mayor Karachi Waseem Akhtar on Monday alleged that the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party PPP does not want Sindh and Karachi to prosper. According to the details, Mayor Karachi Waseem Akhtar in his press conference appealed to the Supreme Court to take notice of the actions of the provincial government. “These wadera-minded people do not want … Read more
Rescue operation of boat capsize incident in Keenjhar Lake has been completed. According to details, the rescue operation to be carried out after the boat capsized in Keenjhar Lake has been completed. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”four-persons-killed-in-karachi-during-rain-due-to-accidents”] Rescue officials say four of the 14 people have been rescued and 10 have died. Survivors include three women and … Read more
Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that separating Karachi from Sindh would be illegal and unconstitutional. According to details, PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said in a statement that the provinces should get their share under the NFC, the issue of waste in the province is not to get full rights from … Read more
Pakistan Army and Navy are conducting relief operations in flood-affected areas in Dadu. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Pakistan Army and Navy in Dadu are conducting relief operations in the flood-hit areas and helicopters have been deployed to rescue women, children and the elderly. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”pakistan-army-starts-relief-operation-after-fourth-spell-of-rain-hit-karachi-ispr”] The … Read more
The Sindh government has decided to maintain the ban on pillion riding. According to details, the Sindh Chief Minister’s spokesman said in a statement that the ban on pillion riding would remain in force due to Muharram. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”sindh-lifts-lockdown-schools-marriage-halls-closed-till-sep-15″] The Sindh Chief Minister’s Spokesperson further said that after Muharram, a review of security would … Read more
Sindh Government on Monday lifted the lockdown allowing all business sectors except marriage halls and educational institutes to operate under safety measures outlined. According to the details, Sindh Home Department has also issued a notification in this regard. According to the notification, beauty parlors, restaurants, cinemas, Gyms, and all kinds of business activities allowed to … Read more
Heavy rainfall in Sindh has disrupted lives as more than 350 villages have been inundated in Dadu district. Sources said that at least 50 villages and hundreds of solar tube wells were submerged in water. In addition to this, more than 200 clay houses have been collapsed due to heavy downpour. [embedpost slug=”met-office-forecasts-rain-wind-thunderstorm-in-upper-areas-today”] Pakistan Army, … Read more
Chairman All Karachi Traders Union Atiq Mir has announced to open all shopping malls till 9 pm. According to details, Chairman All Karachi Traders Union Atiq Mir said in a statement that from Monday, August 10, all shopping malls in Karachi will remain open till 9 pm. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”punjab-govt-issues-sops-for-reopening-of-cinemas-theaters”] In his statement, Atiq Mir … Read more
A brother shot his sister in Clifton area of Karachi on Saturday (Aug 8). According to the sources of police, a boy shot and killed his sister for honour in the city today. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”heartless-sons-killed-the-mother”] The sources also said that the suspect, Hasnain Qamar, shot his 19-year-old sister, Noorul Huda Shah, in the city’s … Read more
Pakistan Army teams have reached rain-hit Dadu district. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistan Army teams have reached the rain-hit Dadu district. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”ispr-pays-homage-to-the-bravery-selfless-devotion-of-major-tufail-mohammad-shaheed”] According to ISPR, rains in Dadu have damaged Nai Gaj Dam, but 12 districts of Dadu have been badly affected by the breach of flood protection dams. ISPR said … Read more
Heartless sons kill mother in Karachi and Rajanpur. In Jampur area of Rajanpur district of Punjab, a tyrant son shot and killed his mother. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”mother-forgives-son-who-brutally-beat-her-over-property-dispute”] According to police, a case has been registered against the accused and he has been arrested. On the other hand, a young man killed his mother with an … Read more
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has said that the number of corona patients in Sindh has reached 121,486. According to the latest statistics released by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, another patient died in Sindh within 24 hours. The death toll from Corona in Sindh has risen to 2224. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”murad-ali-shah-urge-masses-to-make-anti-polio-drive-successful”] According … Read more
The Sindh government has extended the Eid-ul-Adha holiday by one more day. According to details, after the approval of the Sindh Chief Minister, the Sindh government issued a notification to extend the Eid-ul-Adha holidays by one day. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”what-did-railway-minister-sheikh-rashid-buy-for-sacrifice”] According to the notification issued by the Sindh government, August 3 will also be a … Read more
The Sindh Government Headquarters Corps 5, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Frontier Work Organization (FWO) have decided to assign the task of cleaning three major drains in Karachi to the FWO. At a high-level meeting in Karachi, it was decided that the provincial government, with the help of institutions, would eliminate encroachments … Read more
Pakistan Army has been called for civil administration in Karachi. A press release has been issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stating that the Pakistan Army has been called for civil administration in Karachi. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”karachi-electrocution-incidents-kill-15-as-rain-pounds-many-areas”] ISPR said that the army has been called in to deal with the situation of urban flooding … Read more
