Stories by Tahir Siddiqui

Work begins on Rs14bn dedicated pipeline project for DHA

KARACHI: The groundbreaking for a Rs14 billion project to lay a dedicated pipeline from Dumlottee to supply 10...

Published 30 Sep, 2026 07:01am

Plan afoot to neuter, vaccinate and tag stray dogs in Karachi

Commissioner reviews rising dog-bite cases in city, availability of treatment.

Updated 26 Sep, 2026 12:27pm

Sharjeel rejects criticism of Sindh govt, slams MQM for ‘playing ethnic politics’

Says PPP carrying out historic development in Karachi and other parts of Sindh

Updated 25 Sep, 2026 09:23am

Sindh PA committee on loadshedding expels KE team over CEO’s absence

While CEOs of Hesco and Sepco appear before special parliamentary body, KE chief skips hearing despite being summoned

Published 24 Sep, 2026 07:04am

Fire breaks out at KE grid station, disrupts power supply to thousands

Eight fire tenders put out the blaze after hour-long operation; KE says fire affected 38 feeders of Baloch Colony grid station.

Updated 23 Sep, 2026 09:21am

Murad urges parents to ensure children receive polio drops

Week-long anti-polio campaign begins across Sindh; over 80,000 volunteers to conduct door-to-door vaccination

Published 22 Sep, 2026 07:06am

Lawmakers, media urged to help make Sindh polio-free

Province to launch immunisation drive from tomorrow

Published 20 Sep, 2026 04:50am

Opposition lawmakers arrive at PA on donkey carts as protest

KARACHI: Lawmakers belonging to the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on Friday arrived at the Sindh ...

Published 19 Sep, 2026 04:09am

Sindh Assembly expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia over drone attack

Resolution moved by MQM-P MPA Muhammad Rashid Khan; Sindh law minister says UN should adopt similar resolution.

Updated 19 Sep, 2026 09:17am

'Petrol so expensive' that PTI lawmakers arrive at Sindh Assembly on donkey carts in protest

PTI MPAs ride donkey carts from areas near the assembly to its main gate, demand immediate withdrawal of increase in petrol prices.

Updated 18 Sep, 2026 06:37pm

Sindh cabinet approves $17m Edhi medical tower at National Institute of Child Health

Edhi Foundation to contribute $10m, provincial govt to provide $7m grant for 13-storey, 445-bed facility.

Updated 18 Sep, 2026 08:23am

Opposition, treasury in Sindh Assembly unite to demand Centre stop daily petroleum price hikes

PTI resolution states daily fluctuations in global oil prices should not be passed on to consumers as Pakistan does not import petrol daily.

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 08:11am

LG law tweaks sail through PA amid ruckus

Bill allows mayors, chairmen to continue as administrators after expiry of their terms until successors take charge; Muttahida,

Published 15 Sep, 2026 07:33am

Sindh Assembly passes LG law amendment amid opposition uproar

Opposition protest disrupts assembly proceedings for several minutes.

Published 14 Sep, 2026 06:41pm

Parts of Karachi may face water shortage due to power breakdown at Dhabeji: KWSC

Power to several phases of the pumping station suspended at 6am following a cable fault due to a fire in nearby bushes.

Published 13 Sep, 2026 03:02pm

Agreement signed to lay Rs14bn water line in Karachi from Dumlottee to DHA

Upon completion of the project, an additional 10 MGD of water will be provided from Dumlottee to Defence and Clifton, the mayor says.

Updated 13 Sep, 2026 12:17pm

Opposition parties in Sindh Assembly reject proposed tweaks to LG law

House panel reviews amended local govt bill; Lanjar defends move to make outgoing mayors, chairmen administrators after term end.

Updated 13 Sep, 2026 12:26pm

PA extends Rangers’ deployment in Sindh for another year

Their continued deployment remains necessary to preserve public peace, protect life and property of people, House resolves.

Published 12 Sep, 2026 04:57am

Sindh Assembly body seeks action against networks, online delivery of narcotics

Faryal Talpur says sale and use of drugs near educational institutions will not be tolerated.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 08:57am

Sindh Assembly forms 11-member body to examine amendments to local govt law

Seven lawmakers belonging to ruling PPP, four from opposition parties tasked with submitting report within a week.

Updated 10 Sep, 2026 08:15am