CM Murad Shah expresses grief over tragic developments, orders probe into US consulate incident, calls for calm

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KARACHI (March 1): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah expressed deep sorrow and concern over the tragic events reported from Iran and stated that the people of Sindh stand united with Iran and all bereaved families during this difficult time.He also expressed profound grief over a very unfortunate incident near the US Consulate in Karachi, which reportedly resulted in the loss of innocent lives. He instructed the authorities to conduct a transparent and impartial investigation to establish the facts.Emphasising the sensitive situation in the country, the chief minister said…

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CM Murad Shah approves Rs5 billion to make TP1 operational by treating 30/35 MGD

KARACHI (Feb 28): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presides over a meeting at CM House to review progress on the wastewater treatment project.

• TP4 project aimed at quicker delivery of clean water for Karachi• Rs22 billion wastewater improvements secured with global funding• Timelines set to revive TP1 for recycled water supply to industry KARACHI (Feb 28): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a meeting, reviewed Karachi’s wastewater treatment and recycling initiatives and approved Rs5 billion to ensure the secondary treatment of 100 MGD from TP1 by December 31.The CM also set an interim target of treating 30–35 MGD by June 30. “This is not just a long-term vision. Karachi…

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Govt hikes petrol price by Rs8, high-speed diesel by Rs5

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The government on Saturday raised the price of petrol by Rs8 per litre and that of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs5.16 per litre for the next fortnight, according to a press release issued by the Petroleum Division. Following the increase, the price of petrol has jumped from Rs258.17 to Rs266.17 while the HSD price now stands at 280.86. According to the press release, the government has revised the petroleum products’ prices based on the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority’s recommendations. The new prices are effective from March 1, the press…

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Germany Proposes CISTA Climate Data Project to Strengthen Pakistan’s Climate Framework

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ISLAMABAD: Germany has proposed a new climate information initiative aimed at enhancing Pakistan’s data management systems and promoting evidence-based climate decision-making during a high-level meeting in Islamabad. The proposal was discussed during a meeting between German Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel and Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Musadik Malik. According to an official statement, the ambassador highlighted ongoing cooperation between Germany and Pakistan’s Ministry of Climate Change, particularly through GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit). Current collaboration focuses on climate adaptation and resilience, emission reduction strategies, institutional…

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US Backs Pakistan’s Right to Self-Defence as Operation Ghazab lil-Haq Intensifies

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ISLAMABAD: The United States has expressed support for Pakistan’s right to defend itself amid escalating tensions and cross-border attacks attributed to the Afghan Taliban. US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker stated on X that she had spoken with Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary to convey condolences over lives lost in the recent conflict between Pakistan and the Taliban. “We continue to monitor the situation closely and expressed support for Pakistan’s right to defend itself against Taliban attacks,” she said. Meanwhile, Prime Minister’s spokesperson for foreign media Mosharraf Zaidi…

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