Karachi, April 29, 2026 — Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has declared a heatwave emergency across the city as authorities brace for severe weather conditions, following directives from Mayor Murtaza Wahab.
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Sindh declares May 1 public holiday for Labour Day
KARACHI: The Government of Sindh on Thursday officially announced May 1 (Friday) as a public holiday across the province in observance of International Labour Day, also known as May Day. The decision has been issued through a formal notification by the provincial authorities.
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Sindh partners with banks to digitise property transfer tax collection
KARACHI, April 22, 2026 – The Sindh government has signed agreements with three major banks to digitise the collection of property transfer taxes, in a move aimed at improving transparency, efficiency and revenue management.
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Sindh plans Karachi Circular Railway mega project to ease traffic woes
Karachi, April 22, 2026 – The Sindh government has announced plans to develop the long-awaited Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) as a mega project aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving urban mobility in the country’s largest city.
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Sindh processes 3,976 vehicles under fuel subsidy, flags data errors
KARACHI, April 20, 2026 — Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said on Monday that 3,976 vehicles have been processed under a targeted fuel subsidy scheme, with Rs146.77 million disbursed so far, while more than 5,000 applications remain under review due to data discrepancies.
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Sindh restricts market hours to 8pm amid energy conservation drive
KARACHI, April 10 – The government of Sindh has announced revised business operating hours across the province, ordering shops, markets and malls to close by 8:00 pm as part of wider austerity and energy conservation measures amid rising fuel costs.
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Sindh unveils eligibility criteria for motorcycle fuel subsidy scheme
The government of Sindh has formally launched its much-anticipated motorcycle fuel subsidy program, announcing detailed eligibility criteria to help residents cope with rising fuel costs. Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah inaugurated the initiative in Karachi on April 6, 2026.
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Sindh Transport Fare Update: Govt Blocks Price Increase
In a major relief for commuters, Murad Ali Shah has announced that public transport fares across Sindh will not be increased despite the recent surge in fuel prices, as transporters have agreed to cooperate with the government.
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Sindh launches targeted fuel subsidy to protect millions from rising costs
Karachi, April 4, 2026 – The Sindh government has rolled out a comprehensive targeted fuel subsidy program aimed at protecting low-income groups and stabilizing public transport fares amid rising global fuel prices.
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Motorcycle owners in Sindh to get Rs2,000 fuel subsidy via banks
Karachi, April 3, 2026 – In a major relief move amid soaring petroleum prices, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has announced a Rs2,000 monthly fuel subsidy for motorcycle owners across the province, to be transferred directly into bank accounts.
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