Karachi Water Crisis Dominates Sindh Assembly Debate The Sindh Assembly session on Monday was marked by sharp criticism regarding Karachi’s escalating water crisis. Opposition members, including those from MQM-P, PTI, and JI, decried the provincial government’s perceived inaction in ensuring a consistent water supply for the metropolis. They highlighted rampant water theft via illegal hydrants … Read more
Bill to regulate Constitutional Benches Sails Through Sindh Assembly Bill to regulate Constitutional Benches has successfully passed through the Sindh Assembly, despite significant protest from opposition members of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and Jamaat-i-Islami (JI). The legislation, which replaces an earlier ordinance, empowers Constitutional Benches (CBs) of the Sindh High Court with exclusive jurisdiction over constitutional … Read more
Karachi fire-fighting system received unanimous attention from the Sindh Assembly on Tuesday. Lawmakers passed an opposition-sponsored resolution advocating for its comprehensive modernisation, highlighting critical deficiencies in the city’s emergency response capabilities. Addressing Deficiencies in Karachi’s Fire-Fighting System MPA Qurat-ul-Ain of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan, who moved the resolution, highlighted that Karachi, a city of over … Read more
Sindh’s Assembly Body to Review Heavy Traffic Fines Under E-Ticketing System Yielding to public pressure, the Sindh provincial government has established an eight-member committee to review the hefty fines imposed under the e-ticketing system for heavy traffic violations. This move aims to address concerns regarding the severity of penalties. Formation of the Review Committee The … Read more
PA Demands End to Gas Loadshedding in Sindh The Sindh Assembly recently united to address the ongoing gas loadshedding crisis, adopting a unanimous resolution demanding action. This rare display of solidarity saw both treasury and opposition members joining forces to push for solutions to the severe gas shortages plaguing the province, which is reported on … Read more