KARACHI: The Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has officially withdrawn a contentious notification that had permitted commercial activities on residential plots.
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Sindh to launch EV taxis on easy instalments
KARACHI – April 30, 2025: The Sindh government has taken a significant step toward modernising public transport by announcing the introduction of Electric Vehicle (EV) taxis that will be provided to the public on easy instalments.
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Sindh Pushes for 100% Birth Registration Reform
Karachi, March 27, 2025 – The Sindh government has launched an ambitious initiative to achieve 100% birth registration across the province, emphasizing its critical role in protecting children’s rights and ensuring access to essential public services.
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Extended Red Bus Timings for Ramadan in Sindh
Karachi, March 9, 2025 – The Sindh government has announced an extension in the operational hours of the Peoples Bus Service, including the Red Bus, during Ramadan. Starting from the 15th of the holy month, the buses will continue running until 1 AM to accommodate increased travel demand.
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Sindh Enhances Age Limit for Government Job Seekers
KARACHI – In a notable development, the Sindh government has raised the age limit for candidates applying for government jobs by two years, increasing it from 28 to 30 years. This decision aims to provide greater opportunities for individuals seeking employment in the public sector.
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Sindh Imposes 15% Sales Tax on Travel Agents, Tour Operators
Karachi, July 22, 2024 – The Sindh government has announced a 15% sales tax on services provided by travel agents and tour operators for the tax year 2024-25. This decision, formalized through the provincial Finance Act, 2024, marks an increase in the sales tax rates for these services.
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Sindh Government Launches EV Taxis for Karachi Women
In a groundbreaking move aimed at revolutionizing urban transportation and prioritizing women’s safety, the Sindh government has unveiled Pakistan’s inaugural electric vehicle (EV) taxi service.
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Sindh’s First Premium Number Plate Auction Raises Rs 675 Million
The Sindh Excise Department in Pakistan etched its name in history by conducting the country’s first-ever auction of “Premium Number Plates,” raising a remarkable Rs 675.4 million to support flood relief efforts.
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Sindh Launches Pakistan’s First Premium Vehicle Plates Auction
The Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control Department of the Government of Sindh is set to make history by auctioning Pakistan’s first-ever Sindh Premium Vehicle Number Plates.
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Sindh Employees Get 30% Salary Raise in 2024-25 Budget
Karachi, June 14, 2024 – The Sindh government announced substantial salary increases for its employees in the 2024-25 provincial budget. Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presenting the budget on Friday, revealed a 30 percent salary hike for employees in BPS-1 to BPS-6, 25 percent for those in BPS-7 to BPS-16, and 22 percent for employees in BPS-17 and above. Additionally, a 15 percent increase in pensions for retired employees is included.
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