Author: Shaheen Hashim

By Shaheen Hashim KARACHI: Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Memon has announced that the provincial government will now conduct all public procurement, tenders, and government contracts electronically, marking a shift towards full e‑tendering across the province. Speaking in Karachi about a recent unfortunate incident, Memon emphasized that no one is allowed to take the law into their own hands. “Yesterday, the windows of the Peoples Bus service were broken. Celebrate Culture Day, but do not do anything that harms others,” he said. Memon also criticized the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), noting that relatives of PTI founder were giving interviews to Indian media.…

From Karachi to Tharparkar came alive as Sindhi Cultural Day was celebrated with vibrant rallies, music, and the proud display of traditional dress By Aziz Khatri/Imtiaz Hussain KARACHI/SUKKUR: Sindhi Topi and Ajrak Day was celebrated with enthusiasm across Sindh as well as Pakistan, showcasing the vibrant cultural traditions of Sindh. The day featured rallies, cultural events, and traditional festivities, while residents exchanged Sindhi caps and ajraks as gestures of goodwill, dubbing the occasion “Prosperous Sindh Day.” Cities, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Jacobabad, Mirpurkhas, Nawabshah and Tharparkar — marked Sindhi Cultural Day on Sunday with rallies, music and a display of…

By Shaheen Hashim KARACHI: A rally celebrating Sindhi culture on Karachi’s Shahrah-e-Faisal took a violent turn on Sunday as participants clashed with police, prompting authorities to take action to restore order. The procession, which had gathered near the FTC on the route to the airport, blocked the busy thoroughfare before tensions escalated, with some participants reportedly throwing stones at officers. Several police vehicles and a water tanker were damaged during the unrest, and multiple protesters were taken into custody. Police said the rally had been instructed to move from Kala Pul towards Saddar, but demonstrators defied orders, leading to confrontations…

By Shaheen Hashim KARACHI: The spokesperson for the Sindh government and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader, Sadia Javed, said that the growing environmental crises were largely the result of housing societies built on natural riverbeds, which had severely disrupted the ecological system. Sadia Javed expressed these views while addressing a training program organized by the Women Media Center in Karachi, where she attended as the chief guest. She stated that the project to provide 2.1 million housing units was underway, with ownership being granted to women. Sadia Javed added that under the Benazir Income Support Program, women were being equipped…

By Shaheen Hashim KARACHI: Sindh’s Labor, Human Resources and Social Protection Minister and PPP Karachi Division President, Saeed Ghani, along with PPP Sindh General Secretary Senator Syed Waqar Mehdi, underlined the Pakistan Peoples Party’s historic role in opening political space for ordinary citizens ahead of the party’s 58th foundation day celebrations on 30 November. Addressing a press conference at Shah Ahmed Noorani Eidgah Ground in Korangi, the leaders said the PPP’s founding by Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto transformed Pakistan’s political landscape, which had previously been dominated by landlords and elite families. “Shaheed Bhutto gave the people political consciousness and opened…

By Shaheen Hashim KARACHI: The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) organized a stakeholder dialogue to address the growing threats posed by tobacco and emerging nicotine products to Pakistan’s youth. Speakers highlighted a concerning rise in the availability, marketing, and use of new nicotine products, including e-cigarettes, vapes, nicotine pouches, and heated tobacco devices, which are often promoted as “safer alternatives” and strategically targeted at young people. Speaking at the event, Syed Shariq Jamal, a member of the Sindh Assembly, reaffirmed the government’s responsibility to protect children and young people from harmful and addictive substances.…

By Shaheen Hashim KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah attended a reception on Monday evening hosted by the Consul General of the Sultanate of Oman, Eng. Sami Abdullah Al Khanjari, to mark Oman’s National Day at a local hotel in Karachi. The event brought together diplomats, business leaders, and officials from both countries, celebrating the long-standing ties and cultural connections shared between Pakistan and Oman. In his address, he highlighted the historic relationship between the two nations, describing it as “built on mutual respect and enduring friendship.” Chief Minister Shah spoke of Sindh’s readiness to deepen economic cooperation…

By Shaheen Hashim KARACHI: Sindh’s Minister for Information, Transport and Public Works, Sharjeel Inam Memon, has said that the provincial government’s ongoing development projects are significantly improving the province’s economy and the lives of its people. In a statement, Memon highlighted that key infrastructure schemes — including the Coastal Highway, Rohri–Guddu Barrage Road, Mehran Highway, Tando Allahyar–Tando Adam Road, and the Sanghar–Rohri Highway — are of strategic importance and will boost economic activity across Sindh. He said that the construction of new highways and roads would play a vital role in strengthening regional and inter-provincial connectivity, leading to growth in…