News stories for Tahir Siddiqui

Chinese, Spanish firms to dispose of garbage in Karachi's Korangi, Central districts

40MW waste-to-energy power plant to be installed at landfill site. Updated 20 Jul, 2021 10:43am

Sindh cabinet approves plan to take over four KMC hospitals

Change in police rules stops law enforcers from arresting people simply on basis of FIR. Updated 18 Jul, 2021 09:22am

Sindh govt to give plots to 47 people displaced by anti-encroachment drive in Karachi

The PCIC is informed Green Line project will become operational on Oct 10. Updated 17 Jul, 2021 02:19pm

Restrictions return as cases rise in Karachi

• Asad warns of India-like situation • Sindh closes schools, indoor dining, cinemas, recreational places • NCOC launches portal to Published 15 Jul, 2021 07:19am

Sindh Assembly condemns Zia’s coup amid opposition’s absence

The house unanimously adopts two bills to provide better facilities to women at workplaces. Updated 06 Jul, 2021 09:46am

Gas shortage discussed in PA, minister blames centre for crisis

PTI continues boycott of the house over suspension of its members. Updated 03 Jul, 2021 10:42am

6,500 displaced families of Gujjar, Orangi nullahs to get 80 sq-yd plots

Murad says SC is being requested to give Rs10bn recovered from Bahria Town for resettlement of displaced people. Updated 03 Jul, 2021 10:32am

PTI, MQM-P boycott PA after speaker bars eight lawmakers from attending session

GDA, TLP slam PTI for bringing a charpoy in house; bill on forced conversion to be passed after consulting CII Published 30 Jun, 2021 06:23am

Another day of chaos as PTI lawmakers bring ‘coffin of democracy’ to PA

The house rejects governor’s objection to journalists protection bill and passes it into law with majority vote Published 29 Jun, 2021 07:07am

Amid opposition protest, Sindh Assembly passes Rs1.47tr budget in 20 minutes

The house approves all demands for grants as opposition moves no cut motions. Updated 26 Jun, 2021 10:40am

Sindh Assembly post-budget session marred by MQM ruckus

Muttahida is protesting against PPP government, accuses it of neglecting urban Sindh. Updated 25 Jun, 2021 09:18am

MQM-P ends boycott of Sindh Assembly session, rejects provincial budget amid protest

Ongoing budget debate is extended for another day. Updated 24 Jun, 2021 09:44am

Budget debate continues in Sindh Assembly as PTI lawmakers boycott proceedings

MPA Sher Zaman slams LG dept and SBCA’s top officers for allowing illegal constructions in metropolis. Updated 23 Jun, 2021 09:14am

War of words between PPP, PTI lawmakers mars budget debate in Sindh Assembly

Opposition MPA criticises Murad for not delivering budget speech in the national language. Updated 22 Jun, 2021 09:58am

PPP, PTI legislators trade insults in Sindh Assembly as budget debate continues

MQM-P MPAs stay away from house proceedings and hold a presser to reject the Sindh budget 2021-22. Updated 20 Jun, 2021 12:01pm

Debate on Sindh budget opens in PA as 13 lawmakers participate

Minister Chawla says bill against forced conversion will soon be tabled again in house after some amendments. Updated 19 Jun, 2021 08:54am

Murad says at least Rs3tr needed for development of Karachi

The CM dismisses claims of "rejected people" that metropolis has been ignored in budget; asks centre to ensure supply of vaccines. Updated 17 Jun, 2021 10:12am

BUDGET 2021-22: Sindh presents Rs1,477.9bn tax-free budget

Murad regrets shortfall in federal transfers to the province; Rs30.9bn proposed for social protection, economic sustainability. Updated 16 Jun, 2021 07:35am

Murad terms centre’s claim of economic growth eyewash

Says Sindh has been facing a shortfall of Rs82bn in federal transfers in 11 months. Updated 15 Jun, 2021 10:34am

Sindh govt employees to get 25pc pay raise in tax-free budget: Murad

Rs300bn earmarked for development portfolio. Updated 14 Jun, 2021 09:55am