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11 Oct, 20

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Rediscovering Sindh from the pages of history

In the 7th Century AD, there were 4 superpowers in West Asia, namely the Sassanian Empire (based in today’s Iran) the Byzantine Empire (based in today’s Turkey) the Islamic Empire (in the Arabian Peninsula) and the Empire of Sindh (present day Pakistan). At the time Europe was insignificant and barbaric and America had not been “discovered” by the Spaniards. In 632 AD, Chach the […]

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Sindh rejects new cities on Twin Islands Bhundar and Dingi and terms “Devil Project”

Civil society and activists have rejected a project of construction of a new city on twin islands of Dingi and Bhundar on Karachi’s coast, representatives of the civil society organizations have expressed fear that the construction would affect local people and deprive hundreds of thousands of the fishermen of their livelihood. Press conference held at […]

15 Sep, 20

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Let’s open a window of culture

The rains in capital of Sindh, Karachi damaged its drainage system that gave us observing more things from difficulties to racist attitude. Sindhis were targeted during tough time by media houses. The racist approach by media houses encouraged DHS residents comparing DHA with Mohen – Jo – Daro (interestingly, elite could not google history over […]

15 Sep, 20

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The federal government has no authority to establish cities on Sindh’s Island

(TRN) Sindh government has turned down a demand for NOC (“No Objection Certificate) from the federal government to build cities on Twin Islands in Sindh’s capital Karachi. The federal government wanted to build cities on the Islands in Karachi. Sindh government said that they would not accept any kind of illegal and unconstitutional step by […]

26 Aug, 20

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1489 children sexually abused in six months in Pakistan – Sindh and Punjab reported more cases

14% of sexual abuse cases have been soared 8 children get sexually abused every day in Pakistan Sindh and Punjab have reported more cases than other provinces in Pakistan Sindh Child Protection Authority Act, 2011 failed to protect children In Pakistan, 1489 children have been sexually tortured in six months from January to June 2020. […]

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WHY IS THE DECENTRALIZATION OF KARACHI BEING OPPOSED?

Karachi has been a bone of contention between the Sindh government and the Centre since 1948. To understand the genesis of the problem it is essential to delve briefly into the history of this megalopolis. During the 17th century a dispute between the King of Sindh, Noor Muhammed Kalhoro, and the Khan of Kalat, rendered […]

14 Jun, 20

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#THARNEEDSWATER

Thar needs water is an essential issue that needs to be resolved because our Tharis are the sufferer. I have been seeing campaigns on social media highlighting the issue of water, thus, I have penned my thoughts to view this issue thoroughly and what should be needed. As we all fathom that nowadays, investments in […]

23 May, 20

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Plane crash in Karachi: “We have lost engines,” the pilot’s last words

PIA (Pakistan International Airlines) flight – PK – 8303 carried 99 passengers from Lahore to Karachi on Friday, May 22, 2020. A plane rammed into residential area near Karachi airport. Passengers 97 died, with two survivors – 19 dead bodies were identified, said Sindh Health department. Official authorities have said that the investigation to […]

24 Apr, 20

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PTI bore Ulemas out open Mosques amid an increase 79 percent cases caused by local transmission

Pakistan federal government Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaaf had come in 20-points agreement with Ulemas for opening Mosques of the Ramzan Month. It is claimed that Ulema will follow the agreement. In Pakistan, Ulemas are reluctant to boil down to understand stark warnings of COVID-19. They demanded that Taraweeh prayers would be observed in Mosques in Ramzan. Central […]

05 Apr, 20

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Social distancing for those who cannot afford it: says CM Sindh Murad Ali Shah

“People have been recovered. They did self-isolate,” said Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah through a video message. He explained that Sindh had reported 8,931 coronavirus cases – 881 were positive, and 123 patients, of them were recovered. “Within 24hours, 68 patients have been cured.” CM Sindh Murad Ali Shah urged citizens that patients who […]