Sindh senior minister apologises for public inconvenience and says round-the-clock efforts are underway to complete key infrastructure projects.

Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has announced that University Road in Karachi will be reopened to traffic by the end of July as work on the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project continues around the clock.

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Sindh government expands vaccination, treatment and stray dog control measures after surge in dog-bite cases

Syed Murad Ali Shah has launched a province-wide rabies prevention campaign, announcing a comprehensive strategy to eliminate preventable rabies deaths through mass awareness, expanded treatment facilities, vaccination coverage and stray dog population management.

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Water Board says pipeline damage caused by K-Electric power surge has been repaired, but normal supply may take 17 hours to resume

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Saturday ordered the immediate restoration of water supply across Karachi after taking strict notice of severe shortages affecting several parts of the city.

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IG Sindh warns against glamorizing drug traffickers as police report major gains in anti-narcotics and katcha operations

The Inspector General of Police Sindh on Tuesday criticized the social media portrayal of a high-profile female drug suspect known as “Pinky,” warning against glamorizing criminals and drug traffickers in ways that could influence young people.

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Sindh schools to remain closed from June 1

Sindh Education Department on Monday announced two-month summer vacations for schools across the province.

According to the official statement, all public and private schools in Sindh will remain closed from June 1 to July 31, 2026.

Officials said the decision applies to educational institutions throughout the province.

Punjab also announces vacation schedule

The announcement came shortly after Rana Sikandar Hayat revealed the summer vacation schedule for Punjab.

Punjab schools are scheduled to begin vacations from May 22, with holidays continuing until August 23.

The extended break means students in Punjab will receive more than three months of summer holidays.

Relief amid intense heatwave conditions

The decision has brought relief to students, parents and teachers as the country continues to experience extremely hot weather conditions.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned that temperatures are expected to remain high in the coming weeks.

The weather department also cautioned about possible heatwaves, flash floods, urban flooding and windstorms in several regions during the upcoming months.

Weather department warns of severe conditions

According to the Met Office, rising temperatures may trigger dust storms, hailstorms and strong winds, potentially affecting crops, vegetables and orchards.

Authorities have advised the public to take precautionary measures during extreme weather conditions, especially during peak daytime temperatures.

Education officials said the early announcement would help schools and parents plan accordingly ahead of the summer season.

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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