Sindh govt’s decision to purchase luxury vehicles for ACs challenged

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Karachi: The Sindh Government’s decision to purchase double cabin vehicles for assistant commissioners(ACs) has been challenged in the Sindh High Court.

Jamaat-e-Islami Member of Sindh Assembly Muhammad Farooq approached the Sindh High Court on the issue of purchase of double cabin vehicles for Assistant Commissioners and filed a petition through Usman Farooq Advocate.

Jamaat-e-Islami Member of Sindh Assembly Mohammad Farooq said that SGA & CD has written a letter for the release of funds for vehicles. Two billion rupees is being released for 138 double-cabin vehicles. This decision of Sindh government is unnecessary and misuse of treasury.

In the petition, it was said that despite the country’s economy being under severe pressure, luxury vehicles are being purchased for Sindh government officers.

The petitioner said that the money of the taxpayers of the province should be spent on the welfare, treatment and education of the people of the province. The vehicle purchase system is also not transparent.

Usman Farooq Advocate said that the notification issued by the Sindh government should be suspended and the purchase of vehicles should be stopped until the final decision and the fund should be ordered to be spent on public welfare projects.

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Sindh Govt imposes ban on pillion riding from 9 to 10 Muharram

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KARACHI: Sindh Home Department has imposed Section 144 from 1st Muharram to 10th Muharram in the province.

The Provincial Home Department has imposed Section 144 throughout the province during Muharram, the notification of which has also been issued.

According to the notification, taking out processions and rallies without permission will be prohibited during Muharram and the ban will be applied from 1st Muharram to 10th Muharram, while pillion riding of motorcycles will be prohibited on 9th and 10th Muharram.

However, the ban shall not be applicable on women, children below the age of 12 years, senior citizens, differently abled persons, journalists, personnel of law enforcement agencies and private security agencies in uniform, and employees of essential services.

The Home Department said that during Muharram, display of weapons and flying of drones will also be banned.

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Sindh Govt to Increase Salaries of govt employees in Budget 2024-25

Sindh Govt to Increase Salaries of govt employees in Budget 2024-25

Sindh government plans to increase salaries by up to 25% in the 2024-25 budget. Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah will present the budget on June 14. Pension for retired government employees will increase by 15%. KARACHI – In a move aimed at providing financial relief to government employees, the Sindh government is expected to increase … Read more

Sindh Govt Introduces New Buses to Enhance Karachi’s Public Transport

Sindh Govt Introduces New Buses to Enhance Karachi's Public Transport

The Sindh government unveils new buses in Karachi to improve public transport. Buses procured from China will expand transportation options in the city. The addition of new routes promises greater accessibility and convenience for commuters. In a significant move to enhance public transportation services, the Sindh government has unveiled a new fleet of buses in … Read more

Sindh Govt Plans to Start New Transport Projects After Eid 2024

Sindh Govt Plans to Start New Transport Projects After Eid 2024

The Sindh Transport Minister announces new transport projects post-Eid. The second phase of the Women’s Pink Bus service is set to launch soon. Plans for electric vehicle (EV) bus routes and People’s Bus Service expansion. Sindh Transport Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has unveiled promising advancements in the transportation sector set to unfold after Eid ul … Read more

Sindh Govt files plea challenging SC’s military courts ruling

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  • Sindh government requested Supreme Court to annul decision.
  • It is requested to restore invalid provisions of Official Secrets Act.
  • Accused of attacks on installations should be tried in military courts.

ISLAMABAD: The interim Sindh government filed an intra-court appeal challenging the apex court’s October 23 judgment, declaring the trial of civilians in military courts unconstitutional.

The Sindh government has requested the Supreme Court to annul the decision.

In the petition, it is requested to restore the invalid provisions of the Army Act and the Official Secrets Act.

The Sindh government has also requested to suspend the decision of the Supreme Court on October 23 till the decision.

According to the request, the accused of attacks on military installations should be tried in military courts, the Supreme Court did not properly review the law and facts.

It has been stated in the petition that the accused themselves requested that their trial be conducted in military courts.

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Sindh govt announce public holiday on Iqbal Day

Iqbal Day holiday 2023

KARACHI: The government of Sindh on Monday announced public holiday on November 9, the birth anniversary of Muhammad Iqbal, the Thinker of Pakistan and Poet of the East, Bol News reported. The Sindh government’s Services, General Administration & Coordination Department issued a notification in this regard. The notification read, “The government of Sindh hereby declares … Read more

Sindh Govt issues minimum wage notification for workers  

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  • The minimum wage of workers will be Rs 32000 from July 1, 2023.
  • The notification states women workers will also get minimum wage.
  • A fixed minimum wage will be applied to skilled and unskilled workers.

KARACHI: The caretaker government of Sindh has issued a notification to fix the minimum wage of laborers and workers at Rs 32000 per month after the approval of the cabinet.

According to the notification, the minimum wage of workers will be Rs 32000 per month from July 1, 2023. The notification states that women workers will also get a minimum wage of Rs 32,000.

A fixed minimum wage will be applied to skilled and unskilled workers of all industries in the province.

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Vision loss: purchase, sale of Avastin injections banned in Sindh

KARACHI: The Sindh government has imposed a ban on the purchase and sale of Avastin injections, which have had a detrimental impact on the eyesight of numerous individuals in Punjab. This ban comes in response to cases of vision loss among approximately 40 diabetes patients in Lahore, attributed to the use of substandard injections. The … Read more

Sindh govt increases UCs in Karachi to 299

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Government of Sindh has increased the number of UCs The number of UCs has increased by 53 The number of UCS has reached 299 from 246 KARACHI: The Government of Sindh has increased the number of Union Committees in Karachi, BOL News reported. A notification has been issued by Additional Chief Secretary Local Government & … Read more

ECP takes notice after Sindh govt transfers LG electoral staff

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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has taken notice after the Government of Sindh transferred returning officers and electoral staff ahead of the second phase of Local Government (LG) elections. The Sindh government has reportedly transferred 20 Returning Officers and Assistant Returning Officers. The election commission has taken notice and sent a letter to … Read more

Sindh Govt, World Bank discuss development projects ideas

Sindh Govt, World Bank discuss development projects ideas

KARACHI: Officials from the Sindh government met the World Bank officials to discuss various development projects ideas in Public Private Partnership (PPP) and opportunities of investment in collaboration with the World Bank, a statement said.

Special Assistant to Chief Minister Sindh for Investment and PPP projects Syed Qasim Naveed Qamar has presided over a meeting with the representatives of World Bank at his office.

Qamar said that the Sindh government is striving to ensure the provision of necessary facilities to its people and welcome the collaboration of the World Bank in this regard.

Hub leader for PPP of World Bank Moazzam Mekan and Investment Officer Mirza Khurram Baig also attended the meeting along with Director General PPP Projects unit Asad Zamin.

During the meeting, opportunities for collaboration in projects regarding filtration plants for clean drinking water were discussed along with the damages caused to the buildings and houses in the province by the recent rains and floods.

The participants of the meeting discussed providing expertise and financial assistance to save the environmental aspects in new development schemes.

The representatives of the World Bank agreed upon mutual coordination.

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Opposition leader Halim Adil claims Sindh govt wants to arrest him

Opposition leader of Sindh Assembly

The opposition leader claimed that during the budget session on Tuesday, he was not allowed by the police to enter to speak during the session Opposition leader of Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh claims he is being targeted for political revenge The anti-corruption police of Karachi have been given the task to arrest me   … Read more

Sindh govt launches rescue 1122 service in Karachi

KARACHI: The Sindh government on Tuesday launched an emergency service Rescue 1122 in Karachi. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated the service, which is aimed at providing immediate medical aid to the people and shifting them to hospitals in emergencies. The inauguration ceremony was organised at the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) Sports Complex … Read more

Sindh govt grants 180 days remission to 1200 prisoners on Eid-ul-Fitr

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The Sindh government on the recommendation of the inspector general of prison on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr has granted special remission of 180 days to the convicted prisoners confined in various prisons of the province. The special remission is for the convicted prisoners, except the condemned prisoners and except those convicted in murder, espionage, subversion, … Read more

Microsoft signs agreement with Sindh govt for digitalisation of education system

ISLAMABAD: Microsoft has signed an Educational Transformation Agreement (ETA) agreement with two major departments of the government of Sindh, the School Education and Literacy Department (SELD) and Sindh Education Foundation (SEF). The agreement was signed based on Microsoft Educational Transformation Framework (ETF) under which Microsoft is committed to make digital transformation in the educational sector … Read more

Sindh govt may file review petition on SC’s verdict on LG powers: CM

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Tuesday said the provincial government may file a review petition in the Supreme Court (SC) on its verdict in the petition filed by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) pertaining to powers of the local government in the Sindh Local Government Act (SLGA), 2021. Talking to media, the … Read more

JI announces to end protest as Sindh govt agrees to accept its demands

KARACHI: The Jamaat e Islami (JI) on Friday announced to end its protest after 29 days, as the Sindh government agreed to accept its demands regarding amendments in the Sindh Local Government Act. The decision in this regard was taken in a meeting between a delegation of the Sindh government led by Provincial Local Bodies … Read more