CM outlines fiscal, development agenda

[ad_1] KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah outlined a fiscal and development agenda for the province while highlighting serious financial challenges and federal shortfalls. Addressing a post-budget press conference on Saturday, the CM criticised the federal government for failing to meet its financial commitments, revealing that Sindh was informed just one day before the … Read more

City in grip of ‘severe heatwave’

[ad_1] KARACHI: The city endured second consecutive day of extremely hot and humid weather on Saturday, as low wind speeds and increased air humidity created heatwave-like conditions across the metropolis. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, Karachi recorded a maximum temperature of 37.1 degrees Celsius. However, due to high humidity levels, which peaked at 65 … Read more

Attempt to marry off 13-year-old girl foiled

[ad_1] KARACHI: An attempt to solemnise the marriage of a 13-year-old girl in Hijrat Colony was foiled on Friday after a joint operation by local police and the Women and Child Protection Cell. According to a police spokesperson, the raid was carried out after the Women and Child Protection Cell received credible information regarding the … Read more