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Pakistan

Sindh reports 11 deaths, over 1,000 cases in past 24 hours

It may be noted that 828 out of total cases or 79 per cent belong to Karachi, says CM.
As many as 12,457 samples tested during the period out of which 1,049 came positive.

Updated 05 Jan, 2021 07:04pm

Business & Finance

CNG stations to remain shut across Sindh for 72 hours

It should be noted that RLNG stations across the province will also remain closed.

Published 04 Jan, 2021 11:22am

Pakistan

Sindh to release eight terminally ill prisoners from jails

The development was made under an order of the Supreme Court in light of a provincial cabinet decision made in a session late last year.
They will be released from jails in Karachi, Hyderabad and Shukkur for a duration of four months and were subject to meeting all formalities and conditions as laid down in the order.

Updated 02 Jan, 2021 02:45pm

Pakistan

Karachi has the highest COVID-19 positivity rate in the country: NCOC

Karachi has the highest positivity rate in the country at 15.7%.
So far, five UK returnees have been detected with the new coronavirus variant in Karachi.

Updated 02 Jan, 2021 01:42pm

Pakistan

UK COVID-19 variant detected in two more people in Sindh

The new variant was detected in two men both of them in their 20s, who are UK returnees and residents of Karachi.
Sindh has reported five cases of the new COVID-19 variant.

Updated 01 Jan, 2021 11:40am

Pakistan

Sindh forms district committees to administer COVID-19 vaccinations

The committees have been formed on the directions of the National Vaccine Task Force.
They will be responsible to ensure the availability of the vaccines in their respective districts of the province.

Updated 31 Dec, 2020 05:59pm

Pakistan

New coronavirus strain detected in three UK returnees, confirms Sindh health dept

Officials took samples of 12 people upon their return from the UK for genotyping, out of which six turned out to be positive while three showed the new strain of the virus
Health experts say samples of three UK returnees show a 95 percent match to the new Corona Virus variant from UK in the first phase of Genotyping

Published 29 Dec, 2020 02:00pm

Pakistan

Sindh reports 817 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths in past 24 hours

A total of 9,320 tests were conducted during past 24 hours out of which 817 turned out to be positive.
Out of the fresh cases of the virus, 690 were reported only in Karachi, says CM Sindh.

Updated 28 Dec, 2020 09:34pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 cases: "Micro lockdown" imposed in Karachi's Orangi, Mominabad areas

The restrictions will be implemented for two weeks from December 29 to January 11.
The authorities will provide ration to the needy in the areas under the lockdown

Published 28 Dec, 2020 05:24pm

Pakistan

Wedding hall, hotel sealed in Karachi over coronavirus SOPs violations

AC Civil Lines WaleedBaig sealed Saffron Marquee in Clifton for violating SOPs.
Workes of the marquee were also fined Rs500 for not wearing masks.

Published 26 Dec, 2020 10:29am

Pakistan

Sindh reports 22 deaths, 915 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours

Karachi reported 80 percent of the total cases in past 24 hours.
So far, 186,353 patients had recovered from the virus, the statement said.

Published 25 Dec, 2020 08:16pm

Pakistan

Sindh govt establishes SMC to regulate public, private medical institutes

Under the new commission, the provincial government will regulate the fee structure of private medical universities
The quota for admissions would be 95 percent for students of Sindh and five percent for students from other provinces

Published 24 Dec, 2020 02:33pm

Pakistan

Sukkur Barrage closes for traffic due to ongoing renovation

According to chief engineer of Sukkur Barrage, water supply will remain closed to Dadu Canal, NWF Canal, Kirthar Canal, Khairpur East Canal, Khairpur West Canal, Rohri Canal, Nara Canal and its related channels from January 6 to Jan 20.
The decrease in the river water causes water shortage in Sukkur, the major city in upper Sindh on the bank of Indus river.

Updated 24 Dec, 2020 02:58pm

Pakistan

COVID-19: Over 12,000 health workers infected, 110 dead in Pakistan

Sindh has the highest number of COVID-19 infection among the workers.
61% of the infected medics have been doctors.

Updated 23 Dec, 2020 09:01pm

Pakistan

COVID-19 pandemic: 40 dead, 918 new infections reported in Sindh

The provincial tally of infections increased to 207,407 and deaths to 3,419
Most cases surfaced in Karachi with 635 cases, including 203 from District South, 270 in District East, 92 in Central District and 19 in Korangi

Published 23 Dec, 2020 05:22pm

Pakistan

149 policemen infected with COVID-19 in last five days in Sindh

These new cases take the tally of the coronavirus cases in the police department to 4,084.
22 officials have passed away from coronavirus.

Published 22 Dec, 2020 03:04pm

Pakistan

ECP to conduct by-polls on vacant Sindh, Balochistan seats on Feb 16

The seats fell vacant after deaths of elected leaders.
The nomination papers will be submitted on December 23 and scrutiny will be conducted on January 4, whereas, appeals will be reviewed from January 6 to 14, reads the ECP notification.

Updated 21 Dec, 2020 02:00pm

Pakistan

Sindh finalise plan for COVID-19 vaccination

The province has crossed over 200,000 infections as Pakistan reported more than 2,500 coronavirus cases in past 24 hours for the third day in a row.
In the first phase, health workers and medical staff will receive the vaccine.

Updated 18 Dec, 2020 04:55pm

Pakistan

Sindh reports highest number of death from COVID-19 in past 24 hrs

Overall 83 people died across the country in past 24 hours out of which 51 fatalities are from Sindh.
The province’s mortality rate remained highest in today’s tally, whereas, the rate of positive coronavirus cases stands at 17.71 pc in the Sindh capital Karachi.

Updated 18 Dec, 2020 02:29pm

Business & Finance

Ban on Minibus Route Permits Lifted in Karachi after 25 years

The Sindh Transport Department has lifted the ban on route permits for 26-seater minibuses in Karachi after 25 years.

Published 16 Dec, 2020 11:43am

Pakistan

Sindh govt to start Malir Expressway work from this month

The 39.4 kilometers long expressway will begin from Jan Sadiq Bridge Zero Point and end at Kathore Bridge.
The construction will cost Rs27 billion and will facilitate commuting between DHA Phase-VIII and Phase-IX within 20 minutes.

Updated 10 Dec, 2020 04:57pm

Pakistan

Sindh CM's adviser Aijaz Shah Shirazi passes away from coronavirus

He was under treatment at a private hospital in Karachi.
He served as a provincial minister and adviser multiple times as well.

Updated 10 Dec, 2020 12:35pm

WB approves $300mn for Pakistan’s Natural Disasters, Solid Waste Management

These investments will bolster Pakistan’s efforts to build resilience to natural hazards such as floods and droughts in the Sindh province, and will strengthen solid waste management in Karachi.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 03:05pm

Pakistan

Karachi’s COVID-19 positivity rate jumps over 21 percent: NCOC

Karachi recorded the highest ratio of infections with 21.80 percent for second day in a row.
- Positivity rate of coronavirus cases has jumped up to 7.78 percent in past 24 hours across Pakistan, NCOC.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 03:03pm

Pakistan

Sindh reports 41 deaths, 1,726 new coronavirus cases

This is the highest death toll since July, while death toll from the virus in the province has reached 3,060.
- The chief minister said that 12,442 samples were tested which diagnosed 1,726 cases that constituted 13.9 per cent current detection rate.

Updated 07 Dec, 2020 06:42pm

Pakistan

Sindh CNG stations to remain closed till Saturday

However, Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) stations will be open and gas supply will be provided to it for the next 24 hours.
SSGC said that stations across Sindh will likely remain shut during the entire winter season due to a serious gas shortage in the province.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 12:23pm

Pakistan

Sindh reports over 1,900 new COVID-19 case mostly in Karachi

Giving daily briefing, Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah said virus has claimed 2,968 lives across the province since the pandemic began.

Updated 02 Dec, 2020 07:35pm

Pakistan

51 policemen infected with COVID-19 in last three days in Sindh

20 officials have also lost their lives to the novel virus.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 03:30pm

Business & Finance

Hammad Azhar blames Sindh govt for high rates of flour in province

In a tweet post on Monday, the Federal Minister said that the provincial government has released wheat at around 6,000 metric tons per day despite its promise to release 10,000 metric tons per day.

Published 30 Nov, 2020 02:54pm

Pakistan

Siraj Durrani, others indicted in assets reference

Siraj Durrani, his brother Agha Maseehuddin Durrani, his daughters Sanam Durrani, Shahana Durrani, Sarah Durrani, Tufail Ahmed, Zulfiqar, Agha Munawar Ali, Ghulam Murtaza and Gulbahar, were named in the charges.

Published 30 Nov, 2020 01:48pm