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 – In a significant move to support low-income workers and provide public relief, the Sindh government has officially reduced the sales tax rate for motorcycle ride services from 5% to 2%.
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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.
(more…)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.
(more…)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.
(more…)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.
(more…)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.
(more…)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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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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