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Murad Ali Shah elected Chief Minister of Sindh for third time

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KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) candidate Murad Ali Shah has been elected as Sindh Chief Minister for the third time.

PPP’s candidate Murad Ali Shah got 112 votes while Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) MQM’s Ali Khurshidi  got 36 votes.

Speaker Sindh Assembly Owais Qadir Shah presided over session of the Sindh Assembly in which the Leader of the House was elected.

After the election process was completed, the Speaker of the Sindh Assembly announced that the PPP candidate Murad Ali Shah was elected as the Sindh Chief Minister by getting 112 votes, while MQM’s Ali Khurshidi got 36 votes.

Murad Ali Shah has been elected as the 25th Chief Minister of Sindh.

PPP Member of Sindh Assembly Sardar Shah expressed his opinion in the House and said that today it is a matter of happiness for the city of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, Murad Ali Shah has been elected as the Chief Minister of this historic House for the third consecutive time.

Sardar Shah said that it is a matter of pride for the son to occupy the same position after the father.

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PHC grants protective bail to Mian Aslam

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PHC

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Wednesday granted protective bail to Mian Muhammad Aslam.

During the hearing, the lawyer of the petitioner, Shah Faisal Atmankhil Advocate, argued that the petitioner had been elected as a member of the Provincial Assembly of Punjab and was also a candidate for the Chief Minister of Punjab but feared arrest by police.

The court ordered that the petitioner should not be arrested as he would appear in the Lahore High Court within two-week.

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Maryam Nawaz gets security as nominee of chief minister Punjab

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Punjab introduces talent hunt programme for youth

LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League –Nawaz’s (PML-N) chief organizer Maryam Nawaz Sharif has got security as a nominee of chief minister Punjab..

Police sources said Maryam Nawaz has been provided with four police squads and a traffic police pilot and two bullet proof vehicles have also been provided to her.

Security has been provided on the orders of IG Punjab, police have been deployed on Jati Umrah.

It should be noted that Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has nominated Maryam Nawaz as the candidate for Chief Minister of Punjab and has also claimed to get majority to form the provincial government.

Many independent candidates have also announced to join PML while Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI)  has decided to sit in the opposition in Punjab and Federation.

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CM directs private schools to implement 10pc freeship to students

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  • Interim CM Maqbool Baqar took serious notice of situation.
  • He said schools admin continue to evade implementation of law.
  • He ordered strict action against over non-compliance of law.

KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice (rtd) Maqbool Baqar has directed the School Education dept to get 10 percent statutory Freeship to disadvantaged children in all the private schools across the province within seven days and report him.

The chief minister in a letter to the Secretary of School Education has said: “Chapter -IV Section 10 of  `The Sindh Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2013’ provides that the Private Schools (a) Shall provide free and compulsory education to such proportion of total strength of children admitted as mentioned hereinafter; and (b) Shall admit in class I, and in subsequent classes not less than 10 percent of the strength of that class to disadvantaged children.

Chief Minister Sindh said that the administrations of private schools continue to evade the implementation of the said law with impunity.

The caretaker CM took serious notice of the situation and directed the school education department should take immediate measures to get 10 percent statutory freeship implemented in all the private schools across the province within seven days. “Any non-compliance or inadequate compliance with the above policy would attract stern legal action against the responsible school administration,” the CM warned.

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Election expected to be held in January; Kanwar Dilshad

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Election in January

The Election Commission has released a list of 125 million voters. Under Section 57, only the Election Commission is the body to hold elections. The constituencies will be completed before November 30. Rawalpindi: Special Assistant to the Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister for Law and former Secretary Election Commission Kanwar Dilshad says that the general elections … Read more

Caretaker CM directs transport dept to resolve KCR land issues

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KCR
  • The transport issue of city would be resolved after KCR.
  • Secretary Transport said KCR project would cost around $2b.
  • The KCR route connects high-density residential areas of city.

KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice Maqbool Baqar has directed the Transport & Mass Transit Authority to prepare a comprehensive presentation for Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) by removing all the bottlenecks so that it could be approved in the meeting the Chinese authorities have convened next month in Beijing.

The transport issue of the city would be resolved when KCR, the BRTs, and their feeder projects are completed and enabled to supplement and complement each other, otherwise, the issue would remain unabated.

He issued these directives while presiding over a meeting of the Transport & Mass Transit department to review the progress of their ongoing projects here at the CM House.

Secretary Transport Asad Zamin briefing the CM on KCR said that the project would cost around $2 billion.

The KCR route connects high-density residential areas of Gulistan-e-johar, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Nazimabad, and North Nazimabad with business districts of Karachi (Shahra-e-Faisal, I.I Chandigarh Road and Tower) and with the Site industrial area.

KCR also has six- interchange points with other mass transit corridors of Karachi identified in the master plan, which makes it essential for mobility, connectivity, and accessibility for residents of Karachi, Sindh. The KCR comprises of 30km loop line going across the city while it has a 13 km section along the Pakistan railway main line.

The CM was told that there were some land issues with the railway authorities to clear the project. At this, the CM directed the chief secretary to hold a meeting with the Ministry of Railways and remove all the bottlenecks, if any, and clear the project so that it could be approved in the forthcoming meeting with Chinese authorities.

The CM was told that the BRT Green Line- funded by the federal government and the BRT Orange Line of the Sindh government were functional, apart from the Intra-district Peoples Bus Service in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, and Larkana was operational.

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CM Sindh takes notice of shortage of life-saving drugs

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  • CM discussed matter of shortage of drugs with Dr Saad Niaz.
  • It was decided to launch crackdown against hoarders.
  • CM also discussed issue of dengue and malaria with health minister.

KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice (R) Maqbool Baqar took serious notice of the shortage of life-saving medicines in the market  and directed the health department to ensure the availability of the drugs and take strict action against the hoarders.

The chief minister discussed the matter of the shortage of life-saving medicines and the circulation of substandard medicines in the market with the Health Minister of Sindh Dr Saad Niaz.

It was decided that the health department would start a campaign against the medicine dealers involved in hoarding, the state news agency reported.

It was also decided that the health department would go hard against the manufacturers/dealers and even stores involved in making and selling substandard medicines.

Justice Baqar said that the people who were playing with the lives of innocent people must be dealt with with iron hands.

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CM Punjab announces compensation for affected Christians families in Jaranwala

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FAISLABAD: Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday visited Jaranwala and expressed solidarity with the Christian community after an attack on churches and their homes earlier this week. The chief minister announced compensation for those houses were damaged in the violation. He said that Rs2 million will be given for each house damaged and … Read more

CM performs soft launch of Karachi safe city

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  • He said during MoU signing ceremony of Safe City Project.
  • CM said he was aware of urgency attached to this project.
  • He said this project was truly a one-of-a-kind initiative.

KARACHI:  Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has the Karachi Safe City Project is not just a collection of surveillance cameras and technological advancements; it embodies our collective aspiration for a safer and more secure environment.

This he said while speaking at the contract signing ceremony of Integrated C5ISR Based (Command, Control, Communication, Computer, Cyber Security, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance) Safe City Project here at the CM House.

He said that the Karachi Safe City Project was not merely the installation of surveillance cameras and adopting technological advancements, but it embodied our collective aspiration for a safer and more secure urban environment. “With the challenges that a rapidly growing city like Karachi faces, it is our duty to ensure that every citizen must feel safe and secure and this project brings us one step closer to achieving that goal,” he said.

The CM said that he was aware of the urgency attached to this project. “The safety and well-being of our citizens cannot wait, and we must remain steadfast in our pursuit of its successful implementation,” he said.

“I am honored to launch the much-awaited launch of the safe city project before leaving the charge of this office,” he said and added that it was a testament to the foresight and dedication of the Sindh government.

He said that the Sindh Safe Cities Authority board and its director general and NRTC have worked hard to make the project a reality.

Murad Ali Shah said that his government has always placed the needs and aspirations of our citizens at the forefront of its agenda. “We understand the challenges faced by our cities in this rapidly evolving world, and we are not merely content with acknowledging these challenges, but we strive to confront them head-on, with determination and innovation.

CM said that the Safe City Project would enhance law enforcement capabilities, improve emergency response times, and deter criminal activities. He added that the integrated approach aligned with our commitment to creating a city that was not only prosperous but also safe for all its residents.

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PFC being formed for vertical distribution of resources: CM

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PFC being formed for vertical distribution of resources: CM
  • Sindh Govt started spade work to design next PFC.
  • CM said Govt would financially strengthen 3-tier of government.
  • This mechanism of distribution is known as PFC Award.

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said that the newly elected representatives of the local bodies have taken over, therefore he has decided to announce the next Provincial Finance Commission (PFC) for the vertical distribution of available resources.

“We have started spade work to design the next PFC and it will be finalized within a month.”

This he said while talking to media just after performing the concluding ceremony of the three-day Urs of Abdullah Shah Ghazi at his Mazar .

Replying to a question, the CM said that the cabinet had decided to announce the PFC award within a month of the formation of local bodies. “Now the elected representatives of the local bodies have taken over and we are going to form the commission and then the commission decides the formula of the award,” he said and added that his government would financially strengthen the third tier of the government.

It may be noted that the PFC ascertains the share of available resources between provincial and local bodies, generally known as vertical distribution. It also formulates a criterion for the distribution of allocated funds to local government horizontally among different tiers and local councils. This mechanism of distribution is known as Provincial Finance Commission (PFC) Award.

Double salary in local bodies: To another question, the chief minister said that the digitalization of the salaries of the KMC and some other local bodies’ employees has unearthed a large number of employees who were drawing double salaries – from KMC and another provincial department. “This is a crime and punishable under the law,” he said and added his government has decided to dismiss such employees after fulfilling the legal requirements.

Mr. Shah said that similar pension cases have also been found which were being scrutinized and would be dealt with accordingly.

Murad Ali Shah said that he has not received official figures of the digital census. “When I’ll receive them officially, I will be able to comment,” he said.

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GB court halts CM’s election as police surround assembly

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Gilgit-Baltistan

The GB Supreme Appellate Court (SAC) delayed the Chief Minister’s elections. Police surrounded the GB Assembly and barred lawmakers from entering. GB Inspector General Dar Ali Khattak has been removed from his post. GILGIT: The Gilgit-Baltistan Supreme Appellate Court (SAC) on Wednesday delayed the election for the new chief minister citing procedural irregularities. Governor GB … Read more

Zia Mohyeddin had the power to captivate his audience, says Murad

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Zia Mohyeddin
  • This he said while speaking at Tribute Evening Farewell.
  • CM Sindh theatre is a lifelong passion of Zia Mohyeddin.
  • He said Mr. Zia is talented and hardworking orator.

KARACHI: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that someone, as celebrated as Zia Mohyeddin, needs no introduction but he was a man with feathers galore in his hat: an actor, orator, director, author, and broadcaster who ruled over his own career for more than six decades.

This he said while speaking at `Tribute Evening Farewell to the Legend Zia Mohyeddin’ program organized by NAPA at NAPA Auditorium on Sunday evening.

Mr. Mohyeddin, despite proficiently enjoying various disciplines, let theatre be his lifelong passion. He studied theatre at London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA), the CM said and added that the thespian marked his debut in Lawrence of Arabia in 1961, which along with ‘Behold the Pale Horse’ (1964) and ‘Bombay Talkie (1970) became Zia Mohyeddin’s most memorable performances amongst many others.

Mr. Shah said that Mr. Zia, the talented and hardworking orator returned to Pakistan in the 1960s, hosting ‘The Zia Mohyeddin Show on PTV’, in which he introduced a new style of hosting. He added that Mr. Zia also set up the PIA Arts and Dance Academy the following decade which toured the world and performed at the Madison Square Garden and for Queen Elizabeth II.

“While I speak about Mr. Mohyeddin, I -just like everyone present here- am in absolute awe of his achievements,” the CM said and added to sum up the accolades he achieved or the life he led in a speech did not even come close to giving justice to his life’s work.

Murad Shah said that apart from being president of NAPA, he authored two books: memoir A Carrot is a Carrot (2008), and The God of My Idolatry, a collection of essays published in 2016. “At NAPA, he trained and taught a generation of Pakistani cinema, theatre, and art and I am sure the proteges of Mr. Mohyeddin will continue to make Pakistan proud,” he hoped.

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Caretaker CM KP briefed on security situation ahead of polls

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Caretaker CM KP was briefed on the security situation 56,000 security personnel will be required for the polls CM KP will inform the governor on the security assessment PESHAWAR: Caretaker Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Azam Khan on Tuesday chaired a crucial meeting to review the law and order situation in the province. Chief Secretary, … Read more

CM Sindh visits Turkish Consulate to condole over quake losses

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Sindh Chief Minister visited Turkish Consulate in Karachi He expressed his condolences over the earthquake in Turkiye The chief minister also recorded his comments in the guest book KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Tuesday visited the Turkish Consulate to offer his condolences over the loss of lives in the devastating earthquake. … Read more

Wahab Riaz received playful punch from Babar Azam

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Wahab Riaz from Babar Azam

Wahab Riaz is interim sports minister for Punjab. Azam has the most runs (2,413) in the tournament’s history. PSL 8 opening ceremony will take place on February 13. Babar Azam, the captain and star batter for Pakistan, has made a playful joke at Wahab Riaz, the interim sports minister for Punjab and a colleague on … Read more

Mohsin Naqvi takes oath as Caretaker Punjab CM

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Mohsin Naqvi

Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi took oath as Caretaker CM Punjab Punjab Governor Baligh-ur-Rehman administered oath ECP appointed Mohsin Raza Naqvi to the post LAHORE: Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi was sworn in as Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab late Sunday evening, BOL News reported. Punjab Governor Baligh-ur-Rehman administered oath to the interim chief minister at the … Read more

PTI rejects Mohsin Naqvi’s appointment as Caretaker Punjab CM

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PTI rejects

PTI rejected Mohsin Naqvi’s appointment as Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Fawad Chaudhry said appointment of controversial figure was unacceptable PTI will use legal and constitutional options against the appointment LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has rejected the appointment of Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi as caretaker Chief Minister of Pakistan and announced to approach the courts. In … Read more

Govt, opposition fails to agree on caretaker CM Punjab

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CM Punjab

ECP will nominate caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Parliamentary committee fails to reach a decision Punjab Assembly Speaker Sibtain Khan has received four names LAHORE: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will decide on the nomination of the caretaker chief minister of Punjab after the parliamentary committee failed to resolve the issue. The parliamentary committee held … Read more

Caretaker CM Punjab: PML-N sends nominees for parliamentary committee

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Caretaker CM Punjab.

PML-N has sent the names for the Parliamentary Committee Malik Ahmad Khan, Hasan Murtaza and Nadeem Kamran have been named The committee will decide on the nomination of the Caretaker CM Punjab LAHORE: The PML-N has sent the names for the Parliamentary Committee on the Caretaker Chief Minister to the Speaker Punjab Assembly. The party … Read more

Hamza recommends Mohsin Naqvi, Ahad Cheema for caretaker CM Punjab

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CM Punjab

Hamza Shehbaz has sent two names for the post of caretaker chief minister. He has proposed names of Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and Ahad Cheema He nominated Malik Ahmad Khan as focal person for further communication LAHORE: Leader of Opposition in Punjab Assembly Hamza Shehbaz has sent two names for the post of caretaker chief … Read more

Nasir Khosa excuses himself from Punjab Caretaker CM post

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Nasir Khosa

Nasir Mahmood Khosa has excused himself from the post Khosa’s name was proposed as caretaker Chief Minister post Khosa has served as chief secretary of Punjab and Balochistan LAHORE: Former bureaucrat and civil servant Nasir Mahmood Khosa has reportedly excused himself from the post of caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab. According to reports, the PML-N … Read more

Pervaiz Elahi forwards three names for interim chief minister

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Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi has written to Governor Punjab He has recommended three names for interim chief minister Ahmed Nawaz Sukhera, Naseer Khan, and Nasir Mehmood Khosa have been nominated LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has written to Governor Punjab Baligh-ur-Rehman for the formation of caretaker government in the province. Pervaiz Elahi sent … Read more

Process starts for appointment of Punjab caretaker chief minister

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caretaker chief minister

Governor Punjab issued notification on dissolution of Punjab Assembly He invited CM Punjab and Opposition Leader to pick caretaker chief minister The interim chief minister must be picked within three days LAHORE: Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman has issued a notification calling for the appointment of a caretaker chief minister after the provincial assembly was … Read more

Punjab Assembly stands dissolved

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Punjab Assembly

Punjab Assembly has been dissolved Governor Punjab refused to sign the summary The process to select caretaker chief minister will now begin LAHORE: Punjab Assembly has been dissolved, two days after Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi signed a summary. However, Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman refused to sign the summary regarding the dissolution of the provincial … Read more

Voting on vote of confidence underway in Punjab Assembly

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Caretaker CM selection

A new session of the Punjab Assembly has been summoned Law Minister will present the motion to seek vote of confidence PTI and PML-Q claim having required numbers for vote of confidence LAHORE: Punjab Assembly session on Wednesday has been adjourned without seeking the vote of confidence by Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi. A … Read more

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