Author: Moin Ullah Shah

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The Sindh cabinet approved the design of a new bridge over the Indus River between Hyderabad and Kotri during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah. The decision was taken at a cabinet session where the proposed design for the link between the two cities was formally endorsed. Officials said the project was aimed at easing traffic pressure and improving connectivity across the region. Murad Ali Shah said the new bridge would serve as a major facility for traffic movement and would help streamline the flow of goods and commuters between key parts…

KARACHI: The Sindh cabinet approved Rs6.5 billion for the restoration of roads in Karachi at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah. The chief minister directed that funds be released immediately and that repair work begin without delay, stressing the need to improve road conditions for the public. A spokesperson said the cabinet also approved Rs2 billion for the city’s S-III project, aimed at improving sewage and water management infrastructure. In addition, Rs48.9 million was allocated for the digitalisation of the district judicial system to enhance efficiency and case management. Officials said the decisions reflected the government’s focus…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Anticipating a possible heatwave, authorities in Karachi have launched precautionary measures aimed at protecting citizens from heatstroke, including setting up water stalls and heatwave response camps at bus stops, markets and public places across the city. A meeting chaired by Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi was held at his office with deputy commissioners and representatives of relevant departments. It was decided that heatstroke prevention camps would be established across all districts, while hospitals would be placed on high alert to deal with any emergency situations during extreme heat. Officials said the camps would provide immediate…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi invited Uzbek investors to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan, particularly in Sindh, saying there was significant potential in the Dhabeji Special Economic Zone as well as in the textile, agriculture, manufacturing, logistics and energy sectors. He made these remarks during a meeting with an Uzbek business delegation led by the Governor of Navoi Region, Normat Tursanov, at the Governor House. Uzbekistan’s ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev, Businessmen Group chairman Muhammad Zubair Motiwala, and Sohail Moten were also present. During the meeting, the Governor of Navoi Region congratulated the Sindh governor on…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi invited Uzbek investors to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan, particularly in Sindh, saying there was significant potential in the Dhabeji Special Economic Zone as well as in the textile, agriculture, manufacturing, logistics and energy sectors. He made these remarks during a meeting with an Uzbek business delegation led by the Governor of Navoi Region, Normat Tursanov, at the Governor House. Uzbekistan’s ambassador Alisher Tukhtaev, Businessmen Group chairman Muhammad Zubair Motiwala, and Sohail Moten were also present. During the meeting, the Governor of Navoi Region congratulated the Sindh governor on…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: A delegation of the Crime Reporters Association met Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi in Karachi, where they discussed in detail the challenges faced by crime reporters, particularly employment insecurity and financial issues. The delegation was led by president Samir Qureshi, while vice president Ubaid Shah presented concerns and demands on behalf of journalists. Ubaid Shah told the governor that forced layoffs by media houses, non-payment of salaries and delays in clearing outstanding dues had become serious issues for journalists. He said the PEMRA complaints council had remained inactive and needed to be made functional…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The chairman of Korangi Town, Muhammad Naeem Sheikh, visited UC-10 as part of the “Clean and Green Korangi” campaign, where he reviewed ongoing sanitation work, including drain cleaning, timely waste disposal and improvements to roads and footpaths. He was accompanied by UC-10 vice-chairman Adnan Mughal, UC-11 vice-chairman Abdul Ghafoor Amjadi and UC-8 vice-chairman Umar Farooq. Local government officials, representatives of the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board and other relevant staff were also present. During the visit, the chairman directed officials to further improve the sanitation system and ensure timely collection of waste so that residents…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The city administration in Karachi continued its campaign against profiteers, introducing special measures to ensure the availability of fruits and vegetables at officially fixed prices. Action was taken against 290 profiteers over two days, with fines totalling Rs754,000 imposed and three shops sealed. Assistant commissioners checked prices at 1,083 locations during the campaign. According to details released by the office of the commissioner, assistant commissioners also ensured the sale of items at official rates through auctions at 132 locations. The measures were taken on the directives of Syed Hassan Naqvi, who ordered strict enforcement of…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The additional inspector general of Karachi, Azad Khan, met a five-member delegation led by Muhammad Minhaj Gulfam at the Karachi Police Office on 28 April 2026, according to a press release. The delegation included joint secretary Faizan Shahid and members Adnan Siddiqui, Muzaffar Siddiqui and Waqas. During the meeting, the delegation discussed in detail the issues faced by COMEDA and related matters. Azad Khan assured the delegation that all possible measures would continue to be taken to address their concerns and to maintain law and order in the city. The delegation praised the efforts of…

By Moin Ullah Shah KARACHI: The governor of Sindh, Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi, met the managing director of Sui Southern Gas Company, Muhammad Amin Rajput, in Karachi on 28 April and called for uninterrupted gas supply to domestic consumers while stressing that continuous supply to industrial zones was essential. The governor said domestic users must be provided gas without disruption under all circumstances, while ensuring that industries also received a stable supply. He directed that effective and strict measures be taken to curb gas theft and that a coordinated system be put in place to resolve public complaints promptly. He…