Tahir Siddiqui

Eight more ministers take oath as Sindh CM expands cabinet

Portfolios allocated to newly inducted ministers. Updated 18 Apr, 2024 10:33am

Sindh government taking steps to curb street crime in Karachi, says Sharjeel

Says street crime in US cities such as Oakland, New Orleans, Chicago, Phila­delp­­hia, Atlanta, Houston, San Francisco, and Washington worse than Karachi. Updated 17 Apr, 2024 11:03am

No respite from water crisis in Karachi even on Eid days

Supply from seven government hydrants to remain suspended till Thursday. Updated 10 Apr, 2024 10:49am

Murad grants four-month remission to prisoners

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has granted special remission of 120 days to all the convicted... Published 09 Apr, 2024 06:24am

K-IV fate still hangs in balance as Centre yet to give final approval

Murad to request prime minister for release of Rs30-40bn funds for much-delayed project. Published 07 Apr, 2024 06:44am

MQM-P seeks compensation for families of mugging victims

Resolution calls for swift action, tough measures on ineffective policing. Published 06 Apr, 2024 05:44am

Sindh cabinet lifts ban on recruitment in provincial govt departments

Allows appointment of govt schoolteachers through Sukkur IBA. Updated 04 Apr, 2024 10:33am

Muttahida hints at quitting coalition govt if crime wave, killings not stopped in Karachi

Faisal Subzwari calls for operation to curb street crime in the city. Updated 03 Apr, 2024 10:32am

Coalition sweeps polls on 19 Senate seats

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb win from Islamabad and Punjab, respectively; polls postponed in KP amid oath-taking dispute. Updated 02 Apr, 2024 08:27pm

PPP withdraws man to support ‘independent’ Vawda for Senate

Sharjeel sees no harm in supporting ex-PTI leader. Updated 02 Apr, 2024 11:06am

Kite flying, manufacturing banned in Karachi for two months

KARACHI: The city administration on Saturday clamped a complete ban on manufacture, sale and flying of kites in the... Published 31 Mar, 2024 07:06am

Solid waste management body being devolved to division level

Separate boards headed by mayors to be formed for garbage management in cities. Updated 30 Mar, 2024 12:04pm

Plan to regularise houses, shops built on KDA land through ‘china-cutting’

Fines on occupants of encroached land also discussed in meeting chaired by LG minister. Updated 29 Mar, 2024 10:30am

Four garbage transfer stations to be modernised to resolve city’s solid waste woes

KARACHI: Construction of four modern and scientific garbage transfer stations (GTS) in the city would be completed ... Published 28 Mar, 2024 08:41am

Nadra asked to issue CNICs to transpersons without discrimination

Activist Sana approaches SHRC regarding denial of identity documents by authority to transgender community in Sindh. Updated 27 Mar, 2024 10:23am

Soaring prices of beef and mutton bite Karachi consumers

Official rates of mutton and beef are Rs1,700 and Rs800, respectively but retailers charge Rs2,000-2,300 and Rs1,200-1,400 per kg. Updated 24 Mar, 2024 11:54am

PPP govt moves ahead with plan to promote corporate farming

Murad asks agriculture department to submit proposals; calls for legislation for integrated water resource management. Updated 23 Mar, 2024 12:27pm

Provincial cabinet okays Kissan Cards for farmers across Sindh

Cards to be issued within six months; approves Rs521m for fuel indexation of Peoples Bus Service. Updated 21 Mar, 2024 11:40am

Clamour for action as opposition parties slam ‘bandit rule’ in Sindh

Schoolteacher’s merciless killing by Katcha dacoits triggers strong reaction; GDA demands army action. Updated 20 Mar, 2024 10:03am

PPP sets sight on all 12 Senate seats from Sindh as rivals in disarray

Murad opines "secret ballot" allows MPAs to vote on their own; MQM-P endorses Faisal Vawda’s candidature. Updated 17 Mar, 2024 12:09pm