Tue, 21-Oct-2025

President Raisi arrives in Karachi on third leg of official visit

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KARACHI: President of Iran Dr Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi along with his delegation arrived in Karachi on the third leg of his three-day official visit to Pakistan.

Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah, Governor Kamran Tessori and others welcomed the Iranian president and other members of the visiting delegation at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi.

President Asif Ali Zardari’s daughter, First Lady Aseefa Bhutto, was also present at the airport to welcome the visiting dignitaries.

Strict security arrangements were made at the airport and its surrounding areas to avoid any untoward incident.

Later, Iranian President Raisi visited Quaid’s mausoleum and paid his respects to the founder of Pakistan.

The Iranian president will also meet the provincial cabinet. In recognition of his services the University of Karachi will confer an honorary PhD degree on the Iranian president.

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Governor expresses concern over surge in street crimes in Karachi

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KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori has expressed concern over the increase in street crimes in Karachi.

Governor Sindh said that the day before yesterday “I made a statement against street crime, the reply was that you should keep your work, Interior Minister Sindh made a statement that where there is business, there will be crime, but this is not the case in the world”.

The Sindh Governor said that he has written a letter to the Sindh Chief Minister requesting him to take notice of increasing incidents of street crimes in Karachi. He further said dacoit groups are also getting stronger Kacha area of interior Sindh.

Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori also said that the principles of Madinah State have been implemented in the Governor House and now he is arranging an IT university for 50,000 students.

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Governor Sindh rejects pardon appeal of Chairman BIEK   

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KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori rejected the appeal against the punishment of Chairman Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) involved in sexual harassment.

According to the spokesperson, Professor Naseem Memon had appealed to the Governor of Sindh to pardon the sentence against the decision, but the Governor of Sindh has ordered an inquiry into the matter while maintaining the sentence.

Despite the reinstatement of the sentence by the Governor, Chairman Inter Board Naseem Memon is still working.

It should be noted that the provincial ombudsman had sentenced Professor Naseem Memon to dismissal and fined for harassing a female teacher, while the caretaker chief minister had dismissed Naseem Memon from the Larkana board on the decision of the provincial ombudsman.

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Nation celebrates 147th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam with zeal

Quaid-e-Azam 147th Birthday

The 147th birth anniversary of the founder of Pakistan, Quad-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. The day began with a cannon salute in the federal and provincial capitals, and a grand changing of the guards’ ceremony was held at the Quaid’s mausoleum in Karachi on the birth anniversary … Read more

Protection of equal human rights is the basic responsibility of every state. Governor Sindh

Governor Sindh human rights

International Human Rights Day is being observed throughout the globe. Society can develop only by providing human rights without discrimination. India and Israel are violating human rights. Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori has said that the protection of equal human rights is the basic responsibility of every state. On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, … Read more

Efforts underway to bring investment under joint-ventures: President

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  • He said business community could make Pakistan economically strong.
  • President congratulated REAP for its journey from exports of $300m to $3b.
  • Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori said rice was second best export of country.

KARACHI: President Dr. Arif Alvi said that efforts were being made to bring foreign investment under joint-ventures to improve the economy of the country.

He said that improving the ease of doing business and timely decision-making played a vital role in putting the country on the path to economic stability.

While addressing the 15th Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP)’s Recognition Ceremony, also attended by the Sindh Governor Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori, at a local hotel here, the President said that the business community could make Pakistan economically strong.

Alvi said that Pakistan had tremendous potential, which could be tapped by taking responsibility.

He congratulated REAP for its journey from the exports of $300 million to $3 billion.

The President asked REAP members to move towards joint-ventures and focus on value-added rice items.

He said that ‘Briyani Festival’ was a good idea and it was an example of value-addition. He also invited REAP to organize the festival at the President House.  Alvi said that the Rice research insstitutions should be revived to further grab the international market. He, on the demand of REAP, said that market-oriented institutions should be jointly established by the gevernment and REAP.

The President said that women must be employed in companies to empower them financially and enable them to play their role in the economy of the country. He said that we had to impart education to our children to cope with the challenges being faced by the country.

Sindh’s Governor, Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori, while addressing the ceremony said that rice was the second best export of the country and deplored that it had not been recoganized as an industry so far.

Talking about the Palestinians, he said that the world should raise its voice for the Palestinians and against Israeli brutalities.

REAP Chairman Chela Ram Kewlani addressing the ceremony said that REAP was the backbone of the country’s economy. He said that the Rice of Pakistan had become a brand at international level.

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Kamran Tessori announces holy war against Israel

Kamran Tessori holy war

A ceremony was held at Governor House Karachi regarding the Palestine issue. A large number of citizens from different sectors participated. The ceremony ended with prayers for the martyrs of Palestine.  Karachi: The Sindh Governor, Kamran Tessori, announced holy war against Israel and said that he is going to Egypt with aid supplies for the … Read more

Governor Sindh introduces information and complaint whatsapp   

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  • He said peasants and woman can also lodge complains.
  • Governor  said 5500 citizens’ problems were solved.
  • He 10,000 applications were received through “Bell of Hope”.

KARACHI:  Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori has introduced an information and complaint WhatsApp number to address problems of citizens.

While addressing a press conference in Karachi, Kamran Tessori said that 10,000 applications were received on “Bell of Hope” out of which 5500 citizens’ problems were solved.

He said that now not only Karachi but also from interior Sindh can launch their complains. He said peasants and woman can also lodge complains.

Governor Sindh said that any citizen can submit complain from home through WhatsApp. The complaints against NADRA, police, traffic, K-Electricity, water board, gas or municipal problems can be registered. The QR codes will be placed at airports, police stations and important locations in the city.

He said that in this province “I am fulfilling the responsibility of the constitution and the law”.  He directed the illegal immigrants to leave Pakistan before deadline October 31.

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Governor Sindh returns another bill to Sindh Assembly 

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  • Governor returned Sindh Social Protection Authority (Amendment) Bill 2023.
  • He raised objections to bill using powers conferred under Section 116(2)(b).
  • Governor Sindh Kaman Tessori said that this matter should be reviewed.

KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori has sent back the Sindh Social Protection Authority (Amendment) Bill 2023 raising objections.

According to the details, another bill of the previous government was sent back by Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori after objecting. The governor returned the Sindh Social Protection Authority (Amendment) Bill 2023.

He raised objections to the bill using the powers conferred under Section 116(2)(b) of the Constitution.

The Sindh Governor objected and said that in the amendment made in Section (3), education, experience, and tenure were not mentioned in nominating the Vice-Chairperson by the Chief Minister. It would be improper practice.

Kamran Tessori further said that extending the fixed term of 4 years to an indefinite term in Section 9 and extending it by another 2 years is against the pre-defined transparent appointment procedure.

He said that reducing the experience of the Chief Executive Officer from 20 years to 15 years and changing the post from 20 grade to 19/20 grade will make a difference in the performance of the said officer.

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MQM leader Kunwar Naveed Jameel passes away

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  • Kunwar Naveed Jameel under treatment in private hospital.
  • He was undergoing treatment in ICUof hospital.
  • Governor and MQM leaders have expressed their grief.

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) senior leader Kunwar Naveed Jameel passed away after a prolonged illness.

According to Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan spokesperson, MQM leader Kunwar Naveed Jameel passed away. Kunwar Naveed Jameel was under treatment in a private hospital for several months due to a brain hemorrhage. But he was again admitted to a private hospital on Stadium Road.

Kunwar Naveed was undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit(ICU) of the hospital.

Kunwar Naveed Jameel Born on March 15 1964 . He did LLB from Jinnah Law College Hyderabad and BSc from Government Degree College.

Kunwar Naveed Jameel was elected as Hyderabad district administrator in 2005, Member of the National Assembly in 1990 and 2013.
Kunwar Naveed Jameel was elected Member of Sindh Assembly in 2002 in 2018.

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Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar takes oath as Caretaker CM   

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  • Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori administered oath.
  • Outgoing CM Murad Ali Shah and others attendant ceremony.
  • Diplomats, businessmen and military officials also participated.

KARACHI: Caretaker Chief Minister of Sindh Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar took oath of office on Thursday.

Governor Khan Kamran Tessori administered oath to the caretaker Chief Minister of Sindh.

Political leaders including Murad Ali Shah, former ministers of Pakistan People’s Party(PPP), Muttahida Qaumi Movement(MQM) and Grand Democratic Alliance(GDA) participated in the ceremony at Governor House Sindh.

Foreign diplomats, businessmen and military officials also participated in the ceremony.

Who is Caretaker Chief Minister Justice Maqbool Baqar

Justice (Retd) Maqbool Baqar Born in 1957 and belongs to Karachi.  Maqbool Baqar completed his LLB from University of Karachi and joined the Bar in 1981.

Maqbool Baqar was appointed as a judge of Sindh High Court in 2002 and then as Chief Justice of Sindh High Court in 2013.

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Karachiites to get ‘Roti’ for Rs2 only

Karachi Rs2 roti

Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori to establish around 300 tandoors. The government has taken steps to alleviate the burden on the people. Tessori pledged to distribute ration bags to one hundred thousand deserving families in the city. Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori has recently announced a significant program aimed at providing support to the disadvantaged population in … Read more

Governor Sindh condoles with Begum Sehba, son over Musharraf’s demise

Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori

Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori offered his condolence to Begum Sehba Musharraf and son Bilal Musharraf over the demise of former President General Pervez Musharraf on Friday. The Governor Sindh visited the residence of former army chief and met the deceased’s family in Karachi. Tessori prayed, “May Allah Almighty rest the departed soul in eternal … Read more

Jamia Ghazali Karachi gets University status

Jamia Ghazali
  • Educational institution will playimportant role in future.
  • University will authorise to teach of BBA, MBA and others.
  • Institution will equip students with religious and worldly education.

KARACHI: The Jamia Ghazali campus of Jamiat-ul-Rashid, a well-known seminary of Karachi has been granted university status.

Journalists from print and electric media were given a study tour of various departments of Jamia Ghazali University.

The Jamia Ghazali university will be authorised to teach and issue degrees of BBA, MBA, B.Ed, M.Ed., and LLB under the Faculty of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Education, and Faculty of Law. While in the future medical and engineering departments will also be established in the university.

Regarding the future planning of Jamia Ghazali after Pakistan’s famous Jamia Al-Rashid located in the Gulshan e Maymar area of Karachi, the experts of Jamia Ghazali have said that in the coming days, this educational institution will play an important role in the leadership, economy and all fields.

Experts said that according to the policy of the Sindh government to inculcate the Madaris across Sindh into the mainstream education system, Jamia Ghazali is the first of its kind in Sindh, which has been given the status of a university, which will now equip students with religious and worldly education as well.

Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori signed the charter after the approval of the Al-Ghazali University Charter, a unique educational institution of its kind.

Maulana Ayaz Shah while visiting the various departments of Jamia Al-Rashid and Jamia Ghazali told the journalists that this institution is important from the religious and worldly point of view, and its basic philosophy starts from the Nizami circle, however, keeping in mind the modern trends, experts in other fields including digital media, information technology, and economy are now present in these two universities. The students of Jamia Al Rashid have achieved outstanding performances in several national competitions.

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‘The original music of Pakistan is Qawwali’ says Kamran Tessori

Kamran Tessori

The world’s first Qawwali Academy, was officially inaugurated on January 24th. Governor Tesori highlighted the importance of creating institutions for the youth. It is also an important step in providing opportunities for the youth.   KARACHI, Pakistan – The world’s first Qawwali Academy, the Afzal Sabri Sufi Music Academy, was officially inaugurated on January 24th … Read more

Governor Sindh lauds role of CPSP in promotion of medical education

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  • Governor said CPSP’s role in promoting higher medical education is commendable.
  • He also lauded the close cooperation of CPSP with UK in various medical fields.
  • Kamran Tessori assured that problems faced by institutions will be resolved

Karachi: Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori has assured that problems faced by educational institutions will be resolved on priority basis.

He was talking to Vice- President College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) Prof Khalid Ahmed Ashrafi who called on him in Karachi Saturday.

Governor and Prof Khalid Ahmed Ashrafi discussed issues including the promotion of medical education, the role of the College of Physicians and Surgeons in the training of doctors.

Governor Sindh said CPSP’s role in promoting higher medical education is commendable.

Kamran Tessori further said CPSP trained medical experts are making Pakistan famous all over the world. He also lauded the close cooperation of CPSP with UK and other countries in various medical fields.

He said award of Brain Gain for CPSP is a matter of honor for the country when the doctors return after completing the training. He assured that problems faced by educational institutions will be solved on a priority basis.

The Governor Sindh lauded the role of College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan in promoting higher education in medical field.

On the other hand, Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has expressed grave concern over demise of twelve persons of same family from mysterious disease in the area of Rahim Yar Khan.

He sought a report from Secretary Health and Commission Bahawlapur.

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Sindh Governor meets Afaq Ahmed, says MQM will not boycott LG polls

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Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori met Afaq Ahmed Tessori said he was on a mission to reunite MQM factions He said MQM will not boycott LG polls   KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori on Friday held a meeting with Chairman of Muhajir Qaumi Movement (MQM) Afaq Ahmed. The governor was warmly welcomed upon his arrival … Read more

MQM reunification: Governor Sindh Tessori meets Dr Farooq Sattar

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Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori met Dr Farooq Sattar Tessori is playing a key role in merger of MQM factions He has met with Pak Sarzameen Party chief Mustafa Kamal KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori met estranged Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) leader Dr Farooq Sattar as part of ongoing efforts to reunite the party factions. Tessori … Read more

KMDC students rendered outstanding services in medical field: Governor     

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  • Addressing the 8th convocation of KMDC held in the city .
  • Kamran Tessori said youth is a guarantee of a bright future.
  • He said students should realize the sacrifices of their parents.

KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori has said youth is a guarantee of a bright future of the country and expressed hope that they will bring good name for the motherland in the world.

Addressing the 8th convocation of Karachi Dental and Medical College (KMDC) in Karachi on Saturday, he said that steps are being taken to provide maximum opportunities to youth in every field.

He said that higher education in the country is being promoted so that youth can compete with the world in different fields.

Governor Sindh said along with the students, their parents also deserve congratulations. He said students should realize the sacrifices of their parents. He said KMDC has rendered outstanding services in the field of medicine in this college since 1991.

Chairman Governing Body KMDC Dr. Syed Saifur Rehman, Municipal Commissioner Shujaat Hussain, Principal Prof Dr. Nargis Anjum are also present.

 

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MQM factions: Sindh Governor invites PSP chief for unification

Governor meets PSP for unification of MQM factions The meeting was held at the Pakistan House Mustafa Kamal aggreed for unification KARACHI: In a late-night development, Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori meets the Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Chief Mustafa Kamal and offered to unite all factions of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on a single platform for … Read more

Muhajir Cultural Day being celebrated on Dec 24

Muhajir Cultural Day

Muhajir Cultural Day is being celebrated on Dec 24 (Saturday) across the country particularly in Sindh. The central organizers addressing a press conference regarding the Muhajir Cultural Day at Karachi Press Club on Thursday, said that Muhajir Cultural Day would be celebrated with enthusiasm on December 24. Central organizer Zohaib Azam of the Central Cabinet … Read more

Tessori, MQM leadership meet Shahbaz, Zardari

Kamran Tessori

Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Peoples Party Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zaradri in Islamabad and discussed the country’s political situation and the province’s development projects and public welfare steps and rehabilitation of flood-affected people. The Muttahida Quami Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) convener Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui and former … Read more

Governor Sindh, Karachi Administrator discuss mutual issues

Governor SIndh

KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Murtaza Wahab called on Sindh Governor Muhammed Kamran Khan Tessori on Friday at the Governor House. They discussed measures pertaining to the development of the city, improvement of health and cleanliness situation, performance of local government departments, restoration of infrastructure affected by rains and other issues. The Sindh governor said mutual efforts … Read more

Governor Sindh Tessori calls on Zardari

Governor Sindh

KARACHI: Governor Sindh Karman Khan Tessori on Friday called on former President and PPP co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari at Bilawal House. On the occasion, Governor Sindh enquired about the well-being of the former president, said a spokesperson of the Governor’s House. They discussed the overall political situation of the country and the problems confronted by … Read more

Governor Sindh proposes acknowledgment of finality of prophethood (PBUH) in Nikahnama

Kamran Tessori

Governor of Sindh Kamran Tessori has written a letter to Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and recommended including a clause about the acknowledgment of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)’s being the final prophet in the marriage certificate (Nikahnama). “By entering it in the marriage certificate, we will be able to express our love … Read more