Imran Ayub

Debate begins in Sindh Assembly over budget 2024-25

Govt’s own MPAs point out shortcomings while MQM-P calls it a "pro-feudal" document. Updated 21 Jun, 2024 08:59am

Ragpickers blamed for littering city streets with offal during Eid

• Mayor Wahab says more than 100,000 tonnes of animal waste disposed of by Wednesday evening • PTI, Muttahida slam Published 20 Jun, 2024 07:09am

After years of delay, hopes for Karachi Safe City Project revive

Sindh govt has paid NRTC Rs3bn to execute the first phase; work will begin after Eid to cover ‘red zone’ with 1,300 cameras, officials say. Published 17 Jun, 2024 05:31am

Murad demands new NFC award for fund distribution to provinces

Says Sindh’s development budget percentage is much higher than Punjab, KP’s. Published 16 Jun, 2024 07:03am

Sindh budget 2024-25: Sindh presents ‘balanced’ Rs3.06tr budget

Proposes up to 30pc salary hike for govt employees, pensions to rise 15pc; minimum wage to increase from Rs35,500 to Rs37,000. Updated 15 Jun, 2024 01:23pm

Karachi gets only 50pc of its water needs, minister tells PA

Hydrants get water, but people face shortages, complains MQM-P lawmaker; no water for 14,000 primary schools across Sindh. Updated 13 Jun, 2024 11:10am

City Council again outsources collection of utility charges to KE amid opposition protest

• No tax on households consuming up to 100 units, says mayor • Opposition leader vows to approach every legal forum against Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:58am

LPG filling shops to be moved out of residential areas, Sindh Assembly told

Provincial home minister says decision taken in wake of Paretabad tragedy and govt to give compensation to heirs of those killed in street crime. Updated 11 Jun, 2024 01:08pm

DHA seeks 6,000 acres of seafront land in Karachi for expansion

Mayor Wahab says Sindh govt considering the request; DHA wants land for "martyrs’ families and armed forces personnel". Published 09 Jun, 2024 07:31am

Rumpus in Sindh Assembly as MQM-P stages noisy protest over street crime surge

Home minister defends police performance, says they have curbed crimes "to a large extent". Updated 08 Jun, 2024 10:00am

Govt’s battle to save Karachi from flooding begins amid excessive rain forecast

Gears up for monsoon with comprehensive plan. Updated 07 Jun, 2024 11:44am

Pull your socks up, Bilawal asks PPP ministers, lawmakers

Says he will personally review their performance in service delivery; warns PPP leaders to set aside "infighting", politics of transfer-postings. Updated 06 Jun, 2024 11:40am

MQM-P asks govt to issue arms licences to Karachiites

Mustafa Kamal questions role of LEAs and criticises performance of PPP. Updated 05 Jun, 2024 11:15am

Thousands attend JI rally for Gaza

KARACHI: The Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) on Sunday staged the “Gaza Million March” on Sharea Faisal to show solidarity... Published 03 Jun, 2024 07:07am

PTI top brass put on notice over tweet controversy

• FIA summons Gohar, Ayub and Raoof on June 5 for ‘misuse’ of Imran’s X account • Alvi says civilian govts have always bailed out Published 02 Jun, 2024 06:56am

Mayor seeks special allocation for Karachi in federal budget

Adamant on collecting utility charges via electricity bills; says the tax will generate Rs4.5bn for KMC. Published 01 Jun, 2024 07:11am

Mercury surges to 41.5°C in Karachi as heatwave continues

KARACHI: Residents of Karachi braved the hottest day of the current season on Wednesday when the temperature... Published 30 May, 2024 07:15am

Karachi mayor unhappy with private operators for ‘commercial abuse’ of beach huts owned by KMC

Says KMC earns only Rs16,000 per year for each of 267 huts. Updated 29 May, 2024 10:51am

Imran only wants talks with the empowered, says Alvi

Ex-president says ‘Form 47’ govt has nothing to offer, stresses need to "act quickly"; Gohar claims tweet about 1971 was ‘political’, no criticism of military intended. Updated 29 May, 2024 10:29am

PPP seeks ‘more than due’ share in standing committees

Wants to "accommodate its supporters" as chairmen; PM urged to allocate funds for flood-hit Sindh. Updated 27 May, 2024 07:46am