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By our correspondent KARACHI: Sindh Health Minister, Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho, has raised concerns over a surge in measles cases in the province, revealing that more than 700 infections were reported in 2024, with numbers rising to over 3,000 in 2025. Between 2018 and 2023, measles claimed 16 lives in Sindh, highlighting ongoing public health challenges. Addressing the Sindh Assembly, Dr Pechuho pointed to persistent gaps in vaccination coverage, particularly in densely populated areas where parents often fail to bring their children for immunization. She highlighted difficulties not only with measles but also with polio and HPV vaccines in Karachi,…

By our correspondent KARACHI: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has transferred 166 cases related to Sindh to the province’s Anti-Corruption Department, including 107 references, sources said. According to sources, 28 investigations were also handed over, covering cases linked to Sindh’s food, local government, and culture departments. Additional cases involve the Revenue and Special Education departments. Of the transferred cases, 52 references are currently under court proceedings. The Anti-Corruption Department has yet to receive full records for 64 of the cases. Sources added that NAB also transferred 711 corruption complaints to Sindh’s Anti-Corruption Department, which will now continue investigations. The transferred…

By our correspondent KARACHI: Womenza Pakistan successfully held Women Summit 2.0 at the Russian House, bringing together inspiring voices, engaging discussions, and meaningful collaborations. The event was led by Aiman Sami Khan and Bushra Izhar and was powered by Shield Pakistan, with support from PShave. The summit featured multiple insightful sessions, including a thought-provoking discussion on Neutral Thinking by Qalender Shoor, alongside an engaging segment from Bachoon ka Qalender Shoor Monthly. Participants also benefited from an informative investment session hosted by MCB. A dynamic branding session was moderated by Bushra Izhar and included an expert panel comprising Jawwad Ali, GM…

By our correspondent KARACHI: The city of Karachi witnessed a gathering of scholars, students, and devotees as the Imam Ahmed Raza Conference 2025 convened to honor the legacy of one of Islam’s most influential thinkers, Maulana Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi. The event, held with considerable reverence and scholarly engagement, brought together a wide array of religious and academic figures who reflected on the enduring impact of Maulana Barelvi’s teachings. The conference featured speeches from prominent scholars including Dr Majeedullah Qaadri, Maulana Bashir Farooq Qadri, Dr Abu Bakar, G.M. Abbasi, Prof Badiuddin Suharwardy, Mufti Syed Zahid Siraj, Dr Syed Abdul Reham,…

By our correspondent KARACHI: Anjuman Mubasareen-e-Pakistan, in collaboration with the Karachi Maymar Lines Club, hosted a grand Mushaira (poetry gathering) at a local club, celebrating 52 years of the Anjuman’s literary and cultural norm. The event was presided over by senior poet Rounaq Hayat, while poet Dr Iftikhar Malik Advocate, attended as the chief guest. The program began with an overview of the Anjuman’s achievements by President Dr Furqan Ahmed, who also expressed gratitude to the Maymar Lines Club for their support. The evening featured recitations by poets Yasir Saeed Siddiqui, Shehzeen Faraz, Tajur Shakeel, Arian Farhat, Sahar Ali, and…

By our correspondent KARACHI: Gulshan‑e‑Iqbal Town chairman Dr Fawad has warned that University Road has become a “death trap,” placing responsibility squarely on the Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC). Dr Fawad said the town administration is given neither authority nor accountability over the road, which falls under KMC jurisdiction. He noted that even the Red Line project contract was handled by KMC. Highlighting financial mismanagement, he added that the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) has collected over Rs20 billion, while KMC has gathered Rs4 billion in municipal taxes under the guise of electricity bills. Yet, funds for basic safety measures…

By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has announced that domestic consumers will receive uninterrupted gas supply from early morning until late evening, scrapping its earlier winter load-management schedule. Company officials said there was now ample gas available in the system, allowing the utility to end winter load-shedding. The senior general manager (sales) said household consumers would be provided gas continuously between 5am and 10pm. He urged consumers to use gas responsibly and avoid wastage.He added that the previously issued winter schedule — which planned staggered gas supply in three time slots from December to February —…

By our correspondent KARACHI: Governor of Sindh, Kamran Khan Tessori, has extended heartfelt greetings to the nation on Sindhi Culture Day. In his message, he described Sindh as a land that embraces all ethnicities, civilizations, and cultures, calling it a region of peace, brotherhood, culture, and tolerance. He highlighted Sindh as the home of revered figures such as Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, Sachal Sarmast, and Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, noting that these saints consistently promoted humanity, love, and peace. Governor Tessori also praised Mohenjo-daro as a shining symbol of Sindh’s ancient and remarkable civilization.

By our correspondent KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presented a traditional ajrak to Palestinian ambassador Zuhair Muhammad during a cultural festival in Karachi. The chief minister also gifted ajraks to the ambassadors of the Philippines and Morocco, as well as the consuls general of Germany, Sri Lanka, Japan and the UAE, and the British high commissioner. Speaking at the festival’s closing ceremony, Shah thanked the international artists who travelled to Pakistan and praised the Arts Council Karachi for organising what he described as a “beautiful festival”. He said representatives from more than 140 countries had taken part…

By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has accused the PTI of undermining Pakistan, saying the party “defeated itself on 9 May and the country’s interests on 10 May,” while claiming that PTI aims to weaken national defence. Speaking in Lahore, Tarar criticised the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, alleging it has turned the province into “ruins” and highlighting the failure of PTI’s rally at Peshawar’s Sunday Bazaar. He added that PTI has ruled the province for 12 years without completing a single project. Tarar said the current government is fulfilling all promises made during the election…