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Sindh to launch 4th phase of School Deworming Campaign from Oct 27

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KARACHI: The fourth phase of the school deworming (de-worming) campaign for students will commence across Karachi on October 27 and continue till November 1, 2025, under a joint initiative of the Sindh Health and Education Departments. According to officials, free medicines will be provided to school-going children aged 2 to 14 years, while girls aged … Read more

Sindh approves 500 electric buses for Karachi, Hyderabad

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Sindh

KARACHI: The Sindh government has approved the operation of 500 electric buses in Karachi and Hyderabad to improve urban transport and promote eco-friendly mobility. The decision was made during a meeting of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Policy Board, chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah. The meeting was attended by provincial ministers Sharjeel … Read more

Sindh and Federal Government join hands on National wheat policy

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Sindh and Federal Government join hands on National wheat policy

The federal and Sindh governments have agreed to draft a National Wheat Policy to tackle food security challenges and protect local farmers. This understanding came during a meeting in Karachi between Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Federal Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain. Several senior officials from both sides attended, … Read more

FFD issues update on dams, rivers’ flood levels

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FFD issues update on dams, rivers' flood levels

The Flood Forecasting Division (FFD) Lahore has issued a fresh advisory following alarming increases in water levels at key river barrages across Pakistan. As of this morning, high flood conditions have been recorded at Guddu and Panjnad Barrages, raising serious concerns over potential inundation in low-lying regions of Sindh and South Punjab. 15 ستمبر صبح … Read more

Flash flooding in Jamshoro after torrential rains, city disrupts

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Flash flooding in Jamshoro after torrential rains, city disrupts

Jamshoro: Torrential rains have caused severe devastation in the city of Jamshoro and its surrounding areas, located along the banks of the Indus River. Several regions in Taluka Sehwan and Thana Bula Khan have been submerged due to overflowing hill torrents triggered by continuous rainfall. Flash floods from the nearby hilly streams have not only … Read more

Sindh on alert as Indus River water flow reaches dangerous levels

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Sindh

Sindh: After Punjab, the flood situation has begun to intensify in Sindh, with high-level flooding reported at Guddu Barrage due to an increase in the inflow of water in the Indus River. According to the Flood Forecasting Division Lahore, the water flow at Guddu Barrage has surged to 537,000 cusecs. The division further reported that … Read more

Flood risk remains critical at river convergence point

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Flood risk remains critical at river convergence point

Flood emergency continues to engulf large parts of Punjab, Sindh, and threatens Balochistan, as major rivers swell to dangerous levels, triggering mass evacuations, tragic accidents, and widespread damage to life and property. At the heart of the crisis is the Panjnad Headworks, where water discharge has surged past 668,000 cusecs, forcing thousands to flee from … Read more

Pakistan Navy conducts rescue operations in flood hit areas

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Pakistan Navy

KARACHI: Pakistan Navy is actively engaged in relief operations across flood affected regions of Punjab, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Emergency Response Teams (ERTs) are constantly operating to provide swift assistance and safeguard lives of those affected by the floods. Pakistan Navy has promptly deployed hovercrafts in the flood affected districts of Kashmore, Ghotki, Sukkur … Read more

President urges preparedness to cater heavy rains in Sindh

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President

ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, has called on all concerned institutions to remain fully prepared in view of the heavy rains expected in Sindh from Sunday night through Tuesday. The President directed provincial, district and municipal authorities to stay on high alert and ensure advance arrangements, particularly in low-lying and coastal areas which … Read more

Monsoon rains hit Sindh; Heavy showers expected in Karachi until Thursday

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Monsoon rains hit Sindh; Heavy showers expected in Karachi until Thursday

Karachi: Monsoon rains have started across various parts of Sindh, including Umerkot, Tharparkar, and Tando Muhammad Khan.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rainfall in several cities including Mirpurkhas, Sanghar, Thatta, Badin, Jamshoro, and Hyderabad until September 11.

In Karachi, heavy rain is expected from this evening through Thursday, with intermittent downpours likely. The PMD has also warned of possible urban flooding due to the intense rainfall.

Meanwhile, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a weather alert for heavy rain in parts of South Punjab over the next two days.

According to the NDMA, cities including Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rajanpur, Khanpur, Muzaffargarh, Dera Ghazi Khan, Rahim Yar Khan, and Sadiqabad are likely to experience heavy rains.

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PMD predicts heavy rains across upper, central Pakistan

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Weather update; Rainfall predicted across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast widespread rains accompanied by thunderstorms in the upper and central parts of the country.

The monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal are expected to enter Pakistan, while a fresh westerly wave is also likely to affect the region from August 30.

According to the PMD, Kashmir is likely to receive rains at most places, with chances of heavy downpours in some areas. Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Punjab are expected to witness intermittent showers.

The cities including Peshawar, Abbottabad, Mardan, Bannu, D.I. Khan, Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Sialkot, and Narowal are likely to experience rainfall during the forecast period.

In Sindh, rain is expected in Tharparkar, Sukkur, Larkana, and Dadu on August 30 and 31. Various parts of Balochistan are also likely to receive showers between August 30 and September 1.

The Met Office has warned that heavy rains may trigger flash floods in streams and nullahs and cause urban flooding in low-lying areas. Citizens are advised to take precautionary measures.

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Flood water expected to pass from Sindh on September 3 and 4: Provincial Government

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Flood water expected to pass from Sindh on September 3 and 4: Provincial Government

Karachi: The Sindh government has issued a warning of a potential high-level flood in the Indus River due to the ongoing flood situation in Punjab.

According to the Sindh Irrigation Department, an inflow of 630,000 cusecs of water is expected at Guddu Barrage on September 3, and 560,000 cusecs at Sukkur Barrage on September 4.

In light of the flood conditions in Punjab, the Sindh government has appointed provincial ministers as focal persons to monitor and assess possible risks in districts located along the Indus River. These ministers will be responsible for overseeing both the right and left embankments of the river in their respective regions.

From Guddu to Sukkur, Provincial Minister Mukesh Kumar Chawla will be the focal person for the right embankment, while Sardar Muhammad Bakhsh Mahar will oversee the left embankment.

From Sukkur to Kotri, Jam Ikramullah Dharejo will supervise the right embankment, and Nasir Hussain Shah will handle the left side. Below the Kotri Barrage, Riaz Hussain Shah Sherazi has been appointed for the right embankment and Muhammad Ali Malkani for the left embankment.

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Another monsoon system to hit Karachi from August 27

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Another monsoon

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast another monsoon system likely to affect Karachi and most parts of Sindh from August 27. According to the Met Office, light rain and drizzle in different parts of Karachi early Saturday morning turned the weather pleasant. Areas including North Nazimabad, Board Office, Hyderi, Scheme 33, Saddar, and … Read more

PMD warns rainfall in Karachi and other parts of province

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Intermittent rains, isolated heavy falls likely in Islamabad, Pakistan

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast an intensification of monsoon rains across various parts of the country starting on Monday. Light drizzle was reported in different areas of Karachi overnight, while heavy downpours in Dera Ismail Khan inundated low-lying areas. According to the Met Office, rainfall is expected in Karachi and other parts … Read more

Sindh approves cheaper power supply for Karachi

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Sindh

KARACHI: The Sindh government has confirmed plans to provide more affordable electricity to both residents and industrial consumers in Karachi, Sindh Energy Minister Nasir Hussain Shah said in an official statement. In a statement, he said the Sindh Assembly has given constitutional approval for the establishment of the Sindh Electric Power Regulatory Authority (SEPRA). Recruitment … Read more

Sindh excise faces Hurdles over Ajrak-themed number plates

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Sindh excise faces Hurdles over Ajrak-themed number plates

The Sindh Excise and Taxation Department is experiencing an overwhelming surge in demand for its newly designed Ajrak-themed motorcycle number plates. In just the first three weeks of July, the department received over 60,000 registration applications, and officials expect that number to exceed 100,000 by the end of the month. This sudden interest is largely … Read more

ECP announces schedule for LG by-polls in Sindh

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ECP

KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced the schedule for by-elections on 52 vacant local government seats across Sindh. The LG elections will be conducted in Shikarpur, Kashmore, Ghotki, Sukkur, Naushahro Feroze, Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Matiari, as well as Karachi West, Keamari, and Karachi East. The elections will be held on September 24, 2025. … Read more

New school timings announced across Sindh

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New school timings announced across Sindh

Karachi: As summer vacations come to an end, the Sindh School Education & Literacy Department has announced new school and college timings across the province. The revised schedule will take effect from August 1, 2025, right after institutions reopen on July 31. The new school timings will be effective from August 1, 2025, as educational … Read more

Sindh launches police driving school to promote road safety

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Sindh launches police driving school to promote road safety

Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar officially inaugurated the Sindh Police Driving School on Tuesday at the Police Training School in Saeedabad, Karachi. Lanjar described the initiative as a step forward in professional policing and safer roads. He emphasized that moving forward, only “professionally trained drivers” would be allowed to operate police and government vehicles. … Read more

Sindh extends computerized number plates until August 14

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Sindh

KARACHI: The Sindh government has extended the deadline for obtaining computerized vehicle number plates until August 14. Sindh Excise Minister Mukesh Kumar Chawla stated that no fines or challans will be issued for old number plates until the new deadline. He urged citizens to transfer vehicle ownership to their names and obtain computerized number plates … Read more

Sindh takes charge of Humaira Asghar funeral after family refusal

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Sindh

KARACHI: The Sindh Culture Department has decided to take responsibility for the burial of actress and model Humaira Asghar, whose unclaimed body was found earlier this week in Karachi’s DHA. According to official sources, Provincial Minister for Culture and Tourism, Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, has contacted Additional IG Karachi to coordinate the matter. The minister … Read more

PMD forecasts rain in parts of Sindh starting today

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National

KARACHI:  The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rainfall in various parts of Sindh beginning today. According to PMD Spokesperson Anjum Nazir, monsoon currents are entering the southeastern regions of the province. Under this weather system, Tharparkar, Nagarparkar, Mithi, and surrounding areas are expected to receive rain from today until July 5, he added. Karachi, … Read more

PPP holds key parliamentary meeting to strategize support for Budget 2025-26

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PPP holds key parliamentary meeting to strategize support for budget

Islamabad: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) held a crucial parliamentary party meeting under the leadership of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The meeting focused on strategizing support for the upcoming budget and securing key amendments aligned with the party’s priorities. Member of National Assembly Aseefa Bhutto Zardari also participated in the discussions, emphasizing the party’s unified … Read more

Rain expected in Sindh from June 26: PMD

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Karachi experiences heavy rainfall, thunderstorms

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rainfall across parts of Sindh starting June 26, as monsoon currents begin to penetrate the northern and central regions of the country. According to the Met Office, monsoon winds are entering Pakistan and are expected to intensify over the coming days. Under this weather system, dust storms … Read more

Pre-monsoon season begins across Pakistan

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Pre-monsoon

ISLAMABAD: The pre-monsoon season has begun in Pakistan, with rainfall predicted in various parts of the country over the next three days. The several regions in Sindh, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had been experiencing intense heat in recent days. However, with the onset of the pre-monsoon system, a significant drop in temperatures is expected. According … Read more

Weather Alert: Pre-Monsoon system expected to hit Sindh from Saturday

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Weather Alert: Pre-Monsoon system expected to hit Sindh from Saturday

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted that a pre-monsoon weather system will likely begin affecting the eastern regions of Sindh starting Saturday evening. The Met Office stated that extreme heat and dry conditions will prevail across most areas of Sindh on Friday. However, by Saturday, strong winds and thunderstorms may bring rain to … Read more

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