Sindh

Automation, E-marking Planned in Sindh’s Education Boards

KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to introduce automation and an e-marking system in educational boards to improve the quality of education in the province. The announcement was made by the Minister for Universities and Boards Muhammad Ismail Rahoo at a ceremony organised by the All Sindh Private Schools and Colleges Association at Bahria Auditorium, Karsaz, Karachi, to mark World…

The Age Of Consent And The Borders Of Belief

ICT Child Marriage Restraint Act, 2025 marks a pivotal step toward a safer, progressive Pakistan KARACHI. Child rights organisations and advocates, along with concerned citizens, have warmly welcomed the passage of recent legislation on child marriages, describing it as a landmark step toward protecting the rights and well-being of children.…

Sindh Healthcare Expansion Got Rs148b Funding

KARACHI: The Sindh government has earmarked more than Rs148 billion for hospitals, specialised medical institutions and emergency health services in the 2026-27 budget. The funding package focuses on expanding access to quality treatment, upgrading critical care facilities and enhancing emergency response systems amid growing healthcare demands across the province. According…
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Rs620b Set Aside for Education in Budget

KARACHI: The Sindh government has allocated Rs620 billion for the education sector in the fiscal year 2026-27, covering both development and non-development expenditures for primary and higher education. According to the budget documents, an additional Rs24.75 billion has been earmarked for ongoing education schemes, taking the total allocation for these…
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Measles Claims 53 Children

KARACHI: A fresh surge in measles cases has taken a dangerous turn in Sindh, with more than 2,000 children infected so far this year and 53 losing their lives due to complications. Speaking to The Express Tribune, paediatrician Dr Khalid Shafi said that the nationwide death toll from measles has…
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Students and Drug Addiction

The magnitude of drug abuse among students in Karachi continues to get worse, despite intervention efforts by the government and social welfare groups. While reliable data is hard to come by due to taboos around the subject, a 2024 survey by the Pakistan Narcotics Control Board found that 44% of…
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Conviction Rate in Rape Cases in Sindh Climbs to 22pc in Five Years

• Official report links legal reforms, specialised investigation units and gender-based violence courts for sharp increase • Police cite better evidence handling and coordination with medico-legal officers; majority of cases still end in acquittals KARACHI: The conviction rate in rape cases in Sindh rose to 22 per cent in 2025…
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Raised on Fear

One day Suhana, a Year 6 student, entered the classroom with tears in her eyes. Her teachers had noticed that she had become unusually quiet over the past few months and was continuously failing her assessments. Teachers often called her out, asking her to focus more on studies and improve…
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