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MEHTAB/ MURAD HAIL CHIEF MINISTER’S DECESION

Karachi, February 26: Sindh Minister for Population Welfare Jam Mehtab Hussain Dahar, Minister for Irrigation and Power Sued Murad Ali Shah have hailed the decision taken by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah of appointing Ms. Nasim Ara Panhwar as first female Superintendent of Police. In a statement issued here today, the Provincial Ministers have stated that appointment of a female as Superintendent in Police Department is commitment of PPP party manifesto and of its Shaheed Leader Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto of empowering women in every walk of life; PPP has always they added, will in future too take such vital decisions that will help women in service to achieve prominence and make Pakistan proud of their nomination/ selection for the post. HANDOUT NO: 198/2009 (IHB)

RECEPTION IN HONOUR OF VISITING CHINESE WRITERS PAKISTAN -CHINA FRIENDSHIP IS TESTED IN DIFFICULT ITEMS GOVERNMENT PROMOTION COOPERATION WITH CHINA-SHAZIA MARRI

Karachi, February 26 :  Sindh Minister for Information Ms. Shazia Marri has said that Pakistan’s friendship with celeries nation is strong because both nations have stood together is all the difficult times, and present government is taking allout efforts to promote cultural and economical cooperation with China and ensure development of country specially in power sector. This she said while talking on the occasion of Dinner-cum reception hosted by her is honor of visiting Chinese writer delegation, here at Karachi. The Minister Irrigation and Power Syed Murad Ali Shah, Minister for Social Welfare Sindh Mrs. Nirgis N.D Khan Secretary Information Mr. Naveed Kamran Baloch were also present on this occasion while the Chinese writers delegation was comprised of MR. YE XIN, MR. ZHENG GUOLIN, MR. XU CHUNQIAO, MR. LI JINQI and MR. TANG MENG SHENG. Ms. Shazia Marri said that the exchange of cultural and writers delegations between the both countries will bring both friend nations more closure. She said that Chine’s development is example for every development country and China is a role model for entries world, and Pakistan is proud of Chinese friendship. Ms. Shazia Marri said that friendship with China was founded by our great leader Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, which was made stronger by Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto and now running on same foot path president Asif Ali Zardari is taking all out efforts to promote trade and cooperation with China, specially in the field of energy sector. On this occasion Ms. Shazia Marri presented traditional gift of Sindh “Ajrak” to the visiting delegates which they liked very much because of its beauty and colours. The consul general of China, the Director General Pakistan Academy of letters Mr. Zaheer-ud-Din Malik, Agha Noor Mohammad Pathan and Yasir Kazi were also present on the occasion. HANDOUT NO: 197/2009 (ZAS)

GOVERNMENT COMMITTED TO PROVIDE ALL AMENITIES TO MASSES – MINISTER SOCIAL WELFARE

Karachi, February 02: “Development is measured in terms of the welfare ofthe people, PPP believes that social policy objectives drive economic policy and the party is committed to provide better social and living standards for the people of our country”.         This was stated by Minister Social Welfare Mrs. Nargis N.D. Khan while speaking at the sending ceremony of specially designed winterized tents worth Rs. 1.5 million for the earthquake victims of Balochistan by Children Health and Education Foundation (CHEF) here today at Korangi Industrial Area.

        The Minister appreciated the efforts of Syed Naeemul Hassan, Chairman  CHEF and extended them full support from the Social Welfare Department. She further said that these kind of ceremonies will encourage other potential donors and also called for other NGOs to come forward to help build such winterized tents and prefabricated houses for poor earthquake victims of Balochistan. HANDOUT NO: 113/2009 (MA). 

RAFIQ ENGINEER TO BE CHIEF GUEST AT SPORTS EVENTS ON FEBRUARY 5

Karachi, February 02: Sports Department Government of Sindh has chalked out  various programmes on 5th February, 2009 on Kashmir day. In this regard a Football match at 5.00 p.m. at KMC Football Stadium, Near Civil Hospital, Karachi in collaboration with the Football Association, will be held. While another exhibition match of Boxing will be held at 4.00 p.m. at Main Baloch Chowk, Chakiwara, Football House, Lyari organized by Lyari Labour Welfare Centre.        Minister Katchi Abadis & Spatial Development Engineer Muhammad Rafique Advocate will grace both events and will be the chief guest. HANDOUT NO: 114/2009 (HUM) 

RAFIQ ENGINEER CONDOLE DEATH OF NATIONAL FOOTBALLER 

Karachi, February 02: Sindh Minister for Katchi Abadis & Spatial Development Engineer Muhammad Rafique Advocate today visited the residence of Former Secretary Karachi Football Association, Renowned Social Workers and National Football Player Kousar Baloch who died here yesterday in Mauripur Karachi, he was 70.         The Minister remained with family of late Kousar Baloch for some time and offered his condolence to his son Asif and nephew International Footballer Zafar Iqbal. He prayed Allah Almighty to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and give courage to bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss with fortitude.

        He lauded the services of late Kousar Baloch in the fields of sports and social work and valued the efforts for promotion of health activities in the metropolitan city. HANDOUT NO: 115/2009 (HUM) 

CONTRACT PERIOD EXTENDED

Karachi, February 02: Government of Sindh with the approval of the competent Authority has extended contract re-employment period of Mr. Murli A. Gangarmani as Technical Consultant, for Privatization of Sugar Mills in Sindh, Industries Department for one year i.e. with effect from 23.05.2008.

According to another notification the contract/re-employment period of Mr. Muhammad Saleh Jumani as Technical Consultant, Population Welfare Department has also been extended for one year i.e. with effect form 16.6.2008 HANDOUT NO: 116/2009 (MA) 

OBJECTIONS/ SUGGESTIONS INVITED

Karachi, January 23: As per directive of the Government. Sindh Minimum Wages Board has finalized the draft 

recommendations of minimum wages for the workers employed in Leather Goods, Footwear and Ice Cold Storage 

Industries which has been notified in the extra ordinary Gazette of Sindh Government of 18th December 2008 for 

inviting objections/ suggestions if any, from the quarters concerned.

It is again notified the concerned parties should send their objections/ suggestions if any to the Secretary, 

Sindh Minimum Wages Board, Old KDA Building, 1st Floor, Sindh Secretariat No.3, Karachi, latest by 

15th February 2009. 

HANDOUT NO:  73/2009 (MZK)

SINDH GOVERNMENT DELCARES HOLIDAYS

Karachi, January 05: The Sindh Government has declared (Wednesday and Thursday) January 07 and 08, 2009 as closed holiday through out the Province on account of being 9th and 10th Moharram-ul-Harram for all offices, Semi Autonomous Bodies, Corporation and Local Council under its jurisdiction  HANDOUT NO: 22/2009 (IHB)

 

COMPLAINT CENTRE FOR OVER CHARGING OF TRANSPORT FARE WITHIN KARACHI

Karachi, December 30:  The Secretary Provincial Transport Authority, Sindh has informed for general public to register their complaints of overcharging on routes within Karachi City on the following telephone numbers quoting vehicle number and route number of the vehicle:-Minister Transport 021-9202503 & 021-9202504;Secretary, Provincial Transport authority, Sindh, Karachi 021-9211019; Secretary, District Regional Transport Authority, Karachi, 021-2584901; and Karachi Transport Ittehad, Karachi 021-2722687; 021-2765878; 021-2737834 & 021-2737822.HANDOUT NO: 1257/2008(MK)

BAN IMPOSED FOR THIRTY DAYS 

Karachi, December 30: The Sindh Government with immediate effect has imposed ban on the manufacture, sale and on use of polythene bags below300 Microns thickness within the limits of City District Karachi, for a period of 30 days under section 144 Cr.P.C.  Any violation of this order shall attract penal action under section 188 P.P.C. and further all SHO’s are directed to take action against the violators in accordance with applicable laws.HANDOUT NO: 1255/2008(IHB)

BOOK “JEWEL OF MADINA” BANNED

Karachi, December 30: The Sindh Government u/s 99-A Cr.P.C. has imposed ban on book entitled “Jewel of Madina” written by an American Author Sherry Jones for containing blasphemous material against Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) and against Hazrat Ayesha (R.A.A) in the province of Sindh and further has declared that all its copies are to be forfeited with immediate effect.        This has been notified by Home Department in view of said book containing objectionable material and potential of creating law and order problem in the country. HANDOUT NO: 1254/2008(IHB) 

PROJECT DIRECTOR RBOD CO-OPTED AS MEMBER OF COMMITTEE

Karachi, December 29:The Sindh Government has notified the name of Mr.RAFIQ ALI MEMON Project Director RBOD as Government member of the committee constituted to enquire into the causes of incident of breach that occurred on 10-12-08 in the Hyderabad Department Authority (WASA)reservoir Lagoons adjacent to Super Highway, in Hyderabad.The other conditions and Terms of Reference of the said committee will remain unchanged. HANDOUT NO: 1249/2008(IHB) 

SEMINAR ON DEVELOPMENT OF POPULATION PARTNERS

Karachi, December 29: A one day seminar on Population and Development of Population Partners is being organized by Ministry of Population Welfare at a local hotel here on December 30,2008.

The Seminar chief guest will be Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan, Federal Minister for Population while Sindh Minister for Population Welfare Jam Mehtab Hussain Dahar will be guest of honour.  The seminar is expected to be attended by a large number of Friends of Population Control Programme. HANDOUT NO: 1250/2008(IHB) 

APPOINTED AS REGISTRAR OF TRIBUNAL

Karachi, December 29: The Home Department, Government of Sindh has appointed Mr. Mumtaz Ali Rajpar, Registrar, Special Courts STA/ ATA, Home Department as Registrar for the Tribunal conducting inquiry into the violent incidents that occurred in Karachi on November 30, 2008 onward. HANDOUT NO: 1251/2008(MK)

C.S. ORDERS TO DISTRIBUTE TEXT BOOKS TO STUDENT BEFORE START OF SESSION 2009-2010 

Karachi, December 19: Chief Secretary Sindh Mr. Fazalur Rehman has emphasized upon ensuring the distribution of the text books to the students before commencing of the academic session 2009-2010.

He also stressed the need to disburse stipend to the female students in time, reiterating that services of Post Officer be utilized, to this effect, for timely payment, thereof.

The Chief Secretary while commenting a report of Education Department in respect of the Education Sector’s Reform (ESR), advised the Secretary Education to evolve sound monitoring measures in connection with the civil work being carried out in the educational institutions by sending inspection teams, aimed at improvising the implementation assignments qualitatively.

Moreover, the Chief Secretary has also desired to reactivate the school management committees (SMCs) and he advised the Finance Secretary to develop a solid mechanism, under which in time release of the allocated Funds could be possible.

He also sought report on decisions and directives made in the meeting to Review the performance of education department held last month.HANDOUT NO:  1219/2008(NAS)

 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF SINDH AND MICROSOFT INK ACCORD.

 

Karachi December 17: The Ministry of Information Technology Sindh, signed a

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft Pakistan today. The Ministry of IT is offering high quality IT education to 7000 jobless youths of Sindh under the Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Youth Development Program. The program (BBSYDP) is a unique initiative to develop skills of unemployed youth of Sindh by providing trainings and certifications relating to Information Technology in order to improve their socio­economic conditions.

 

The MoU will cover areas of cooperation between Sindh IT Department and Microsoft for conducting quality assurance and supervision activities during ongoing trainng in various institutes across 23 districts of Sindh and carrying out tests and certifications to top qualifying candidates. The IT Department is thankful to Microsoft for choosing and offering their technical and professional support in the program.

 

"Actively integrating technology into the classroom takes more than just PCs; it requires the cooperation and input of those iwthh expertise, vision and strong experience in allaspects of the educational process," said Muhammad Raza Haroon, Minister of Information Technology, Sindh. "Microsoft's involvement in BBSYDP through its Microsoft Innovation Center in Karachi, will play a key role in the success of this program to deliver good quality IT education to our youth and in forming talents for a competitive economy".

 

He further said "Merit should be top priority in BBSYDP. There should be another phase of this program as we have received more 56000 applications against only 7000 seat which means we are leaving behind 49,000 potential youths who are willing to acquire the marketable training we are offering."

Speaking on the occasion of the MoU signing ceremony, Kamal Ahmed, Country Manager, Microsoft Pakistan said, "Microsoft has always believed that education is the cornerstone of opportunity, and that investing in education is the best way to help young people achieve their potential. We are in this program, hands in hands with the IT Department, Government of Sindh to ensure the students receive practical education of Information Technology that can help them get jobs in the market."

 

The Microsoft Innovation Center in Karachi will provide technical proficiency as well as expert guidance to IT Department during all phases of program execution including ?

selection of training institutes, designing of curriculum, supervision delivery of trainings, conducting tests for students and certifying select top students graduating out of the program. The MoU signing ceremony was also attended by other officials from Sindh IT Department, Microsoft Pakistan and the Microsoft Innovation Center.

 

Sindh IT Department has been rigorously involved in generating awareness has identified IT literacy as mandatory feature for all future employments in professional organizations.

 

Sindh IT Department while providing these trainings is also engaged in providing better IT based solutions; for less paper environment through "E-Government Pilot Project" which has been launched in five departments of the Sindh Government, also emphasizing and bridging the digital divide between rural and urban Sindh by providing computers and internet facilities to the rural community through "Establishment of Internet Center for Rural Community in Sindh", Sindh IT Department is very keen to develop an Internet Media City which is a mega project and will be gift for the whole of Pakistan being first of its kind in the country which will attract millions of dollars investment in the country and on the other hand will generate thousands of employment opportunities for the province.

 

ADVANCE PAY/ PENSION TO CHRISTIAN EMPLOYEES/ PENSIONERS OF SINDH GOVERNMENT 

Karachi, December 18: The Finance Department, Government of Sindh has announced that on account of Christmas falling on 25th December 2008. The full pay and allowances/ pension shall be paid in advance to all the Christian employees/ pensioners of Provincial Government including work charged/ contingent paid establishment on December 22, 2008 instead of 1^st January, 2009. HANDOUT NO:  1213/2008(SPH) 

INTER PROVINCIAL MINISTER’S MEETING TOMORROW

Karachi, December 18: Balochistan Inter Provincial Coordination Minister Mrs. Rukaya Khanam will interact with his counterpart Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination Sindh Makhdoom Jameel-uz-Zaman tomorrow in his office. She will discuss the matters relating to Inter Provincial Coordination departments within two provinces. HANDOUT NO:  1215/2008(SHM)

WRITTEN TEST FOR THE IT POSTS IN SINDH HIGH COURT DATE ANNOUNCED

 Karachi, December 17: The Registrar High Court of Sindh has announced for general public that written test for the posts of System Analyst, Data Processing Officer and Data Coder will be held on Tuesday 23rd December 2008 at 09.00 a.m. in the I.T. Department of High Court of Sindh, Karachi.

All the eligible candidates are required to bring their original documents along with test call letter which have already been issued. For details visit the website www.sindhhighcourt.gov.pk/jobs.shtml. HANDOUT NO:  1205/2008 (SPH) 

ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF LAW SECRETARY ASSUMED

Karachi, December 17: The Law Department, Government of Sindh has notified that in pursuance of SGA&CD’s notification dated 15th December 2008, Mr.Mir Muhammad Shaikh, Secretary Criminal Prosecution Services Department, Government of Sindh has taken over the charge of the post of Secretary, Law Department, Government of Sindh in addition to his own duties till further orders. HANDOUT NO:  1206/2008 (SPH) 

INCREASE IN BASIC PAY SCALE IS APPLICABLE TO ALL CONTINGENT PAID STAFF AND CONTRACT EMPLOYEES OF PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT

Karachi, December 17: The Finance Department, Government of Sindh, in pursuance of Finance Division’s O.M. No. F-2(1)R-.1/2006, dated 21st July,2008 has clarified that the increase in basic pay would also be applicable to all contingent paid staff and to contract employees of Provincial Government to be paid from the Civil Estimates subject to the condition that they are holding appointments against posts and drawing pay in basic pay scales. HANDOUT NO:  1208/2008 (SPH)

CELEBRATION OF ANNUAL URS OF SYED ABDULLAH SHAH GHAZI CLIFTON ON 19TH DECEMBER

Karachi, December 16: The three days Annual Urs of Great Saint Hazrat Abdullah Shah Ghazi, at Clifton, Karachi will be celebrated from 20th to22nd Zil-Hajj, 1429 Hijri i.e. 19th December, 2008 to 21st December, 2008 in befitting manners, under the administrative control of Auqaf Department, Government of Sindh.

The inauguration ceremony of Annual Urs will be performed by the Governor of Sindh, laying Chadder and Flowers wreath over the Mazar Sharif on 19thDecember, 2008 at 11.00 A.M.        During the Urs occasion a large numbers of devotee, zaireen and general public including high ranking officers/dignities of Karachi visit the Mazar of Great Saint during days of Urs Sharif. HANDOUT NO:  1204/2008 (HBM)

COMMITTEE FOR DEFENDING THE CASES OFPOOR WOMEN IN COURTS CONSTITUTED 

Karachi, December 13: Under the directives of the President of Pakistan, a Committee consisting of the following Assistant Advocates General Sindhhas been constituted for looking after and defending the cases of poor women in the main seat and Circuit Benches of the High Court of Sindh.        The Committee members are: Mr. Adnanul Karim Memon, Assistant Advocate General Sindh, Karachi; Mr. Mumtaz Alam Leghari, Assistant Advocate General Sindh, Hyderabad; Mr. Mohammad Iqbal Mehar, Assistant Advocate General Sindh, Sukkur and Mr. Azizul Haq Solangi, Assistant AdvocateGeneral Sindh, Larkana. According to notification issued by Advocate General Sindh High Court Annexe Building, here today.

 HANDOUT NO:  1198/2008 (HBM) 

OPEN KATCHERIES OF MINISTERS IN SINDH POSTPONED 

Karachi, November 26: The Secretary to Chief Minister Sindh has informedthat inview of the ongoing Assembly Session, which may continue for nextfew weeks, as well as approaching Eid Holidays, all the open katcheriesscheduled within the Province have been postponed.

However, a revised schedule will be issued at appropriate time, he added.HANDOUT NO: 1116/2008(HBM)

  1108 WATER PURIFICATION PLANTS UNDER CLEAN DRINKING WATER FOR ALL (CDWA)PROJECT TO BE INSTALLED IN SINDH 

Karachi, November 26: The Additional Chief Secretary (Dev.) chaired theProvincial Project Steering Committee (PPSC) meeting for Clean DrinkingWater for All (CDWA) Project to review the progress of 1108 Water Purification Plants which were being installed in each Union Council of  Sindh having 2000 and 4000 liters per hour capacity.

Federal Government is arranging funds for the installation of purification plants. In the meeting, it was informed that 168 out of 1108 plants have been energized and 65 have so far been operationalised. Theprogress of installation of plants by the Contractor was found unsatisfactory.

        The chair advised that installation process of water purification plantsis required to be completed as per the deadline in the largest interestof poor people who are the real beneficiaries and deserving people forconsuming clean and safe water for drinking purpose. All stakeholders i.e. Karachi Water & Sewerage Board (KW&SB), HESCO,

KESC, Secretary, PHE Department, Chief Engineer Public Health Engineering and M/s GP BIDC (Pvt.) Ltd. Promised that the dedicated efforts would be made to complete work for the installation of water purification plants in Sindh.        It was decided that the Contractor would rectify all defects & replace equipment which  were not inconsonance with the contractual agreement of all plants installed so far in different districts of Sindh as soon as

possible and promised that similar exercise for Karachi would be completed by 15th December, 2008. In the meeting, the Contractor was intimated that if contractual specifications in installation of Water Purification Plants would not be abided by including visible improvements in “work performance, then penalty clauses would be applied.         Total 178 plants would be installed in Karachi, 52 in Hyderabad, 46 in Badin, 55 in Thatta, 16 in Tando Muhammad Khan, 19 in Matiari, 28 in Jamshoro, 41 in Mirpurkhas, 19 in Tando Allahyar, 44 in Tharparkar, 55

in Sanghar, 27 in Umerkot, 46 in Sukkur, 76 in Khairpur, 51 in Nawabshah, 51 in Naushahro Feroze, 40 in Ghotki, 44 in Larkana, 40 in Kamber-Shahdadkot, 37 in Kashmore, 52 in Dadu, 40 in Jacobabad and 51 in Shikarpur.

HANDOUT NO: 1117/2008(HBM)

FEUDAL SYSTEM IS THE BIGGEST OBSTACLE TO LITERACY & PROSPERITY:   RAZA HAROON

Karachi November 13,2008 : Feudal System is becoming key hurdle to literacy and prosperity in the country, Minister IT Mr. Mohammad  Raza Haroon expressed his views  while meeting with the Turkish Consul General  Mr. Fethi Etem at his office.
Turkish Consul General was given a presentation by Information Technology Department Government of Sindh, Consul General was briefed about ongoing schemes of IT Department i.e E-Policing, IT Awareness Centers , E-Govt and  Upcoming projects were also introduced to the Consul General like Internet Media City , Computerization of Civil Hospital Karachi. Consul General was briefed about the computerization of various departments of Sindh Government which is going to be started shortly.
Consul General of Turkey commended the steps and reforms being taken by Minister Information Technology Department for spreading of IT Culture in the province and agreed upon the bilateral exchange of technical expertise in the field of Information Technology.
Later on Minister IT Mr. Mohammad Raza Haroon presented  a souvenir to the Turkish Consul General , Secretary IT , Mr. Rauf Akther Farooqui , Additional Secretary , Mr. Rafiuddin and Director , Mr. Muhammad Yousuf and Regional Director FIA , Khowaja Mohammad Ali were also present at the occasion.

JAPANESE CONSULATE GENERAL VISITED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT GOVERNMENT OF SINDH.

KARACHI November 6, 2008: Japanese Consulate General Mr. Toshikazu Isomura and Deputy Consulate General , Mr. Tsuyoshi Itikita visited the Information Technology Department Government of Sindh and discussed the issues of mutual interest with Minister Information Technology , Mr. Mohammad Raza Haroon.
Secretary IT , Mr. Rauf Akhter Farooqui briefed the honorable  guests about ongoing projects of IT Department.  Mr. Toshikazu shown his interesting Internet Media City and E-Policing Projects of ITD.
Minister ITD, Mohammad Raza Haroon told the Consulate General that 200Acres of land has been acquired for Internet Media City near Karachi Airport and preliminary steps are being taken to start the project, Foreign Investors  are being invited to invest in Internet Media City and Investors of UK, Malaysia and UAE  have  expressed their interest in the project, he added.
Minister said that Japan is a developed country and we want to take benefits of its technological expertise by strong bilateral relations.
Elaborating the salient features of Internet Media City , Minister IT told that  this  is a unique project with state of the art facilities for Investors on a single place and it is located near Karachi Airport.
He further added that Internet Media City will increase foreign investment in IT sector, revenue of Government and growth in job market for skilled personnel.
Minister IT also briefed the guests about E-Government Pilot project ,Benazir Bhutto Shaheed youth Development Program which aims to train 7000IT Graduates in the province and Free IT Awareness Centers  those are being used for Imparting basic IT training.
Japanese Consulate General commended the efforts of Minister ITD and said that Information Technology can play a vital role in development of a country , he also assured  the cooperation of his Government in this regard.
However , Consulate General of Japan has expressed his  concern on  load shading of 18 hours generally in Sindh and particularly in Karachi and considered it to be the biggest hurdle to development in the country. Minister ITD presented a souvenir to the consulate General of Japan ,Secretary and Director IT were also present on the occasion.

MINISTER I.T, RECEIVED PUBLIC COMPLAINTS AT PUBLIC COMPLAINT CELL 919 , CM HOUSE SINDH.

KARACHI November 4, 2008: Minister Information Technology Mohammad Raza Haroon received public complaints at Public Complaint Cell 919, Chief Minister House Sindh.

Minister ITD issued directives to resolve the problems of public on the spot. Minister Information Technology Mohammad Raza Haroon received public complaints at Public Complaint Cell 919, Chief Minister House Sindh. 

Minister ITD issued directives to resolve the problems of public on the spot.

 MERIT SHOULD BE THE TOP PRIORITY IN BBSYDP   RAZA HAROON

Karachi: November 3, 2008:  Provincial Minister for Information Technology Department, Government of Sindh, Mr. Mohammad Raza Haroon paid a surprise visit to various pre qualified Institutions during interviews for Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Youth Development Program .

During the visit Minister IT stressed upon the need of selection of deserving candidates meeting the pre-set criteria for the training.Minister IT himself made telephone calls to the students and enquired whether  they have been informed  for interviews or not , many students expressed their gratitude to the Minister for taking personal interest into the selection process. 

Furthermore Minister IT, informed that these interviews are being conducted throughout the province simultaneously, many teams of officers of ITD have been sent to other districts of Sindh to monitor the selection procedure.

Minister also directed the management of Institutes to collect the applications of disabled students  so  that they could also be accommodated in the program.Management of various Institutes has commended the efforts of Minster IT for taking keen Interest in the program.

 

  GHOTKI RURAL COMMUNITY   INTERNET CENTER TO BE INAUGURATED TODAY.

Karachi, October 18: Minister IT , Mr. Raza Haroon has inaugurated the  Ghotki Rural community Internet Center Today .

The Center will have the facility of 15 latest computers which can be utilized to have Free  Internet access and basic computer applications for local community.

COMPLAINT CELL TO RESOLVE GRIEVANCES OF MASSES WITHOUT DELAY -  SHAZIA MARRI
 
Karachi, October 13: Sindh Minister for Information Ms. Shazia Marri todayattended the complaint cell established at Chief Minister’s House andissued on the spot orders on complaints received through telephone, Faxand e-mail from cross section of population.
It is pertinent to mention here that this cell has been established underthe special directives of Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah.Officers of public utility organizations including  KESC, KW&SB, SSCG,PTCL and Police will be present in the cell.
Provincial Minister Information Ms Shazia Marri received complaints fromvarious parts of the province which were related to police, education,health and other departments. Ms. Marri while talking to the media men on the occasion said that themain purpose of establishment of this cell was to provide relief tomasses without any delay and resolve their problems, as son as possible.
She further informed that this cell will work in two shifts and all theProvincial Ministers will sit in the cell and issue orders for redressalof public grievances.
She further said that people can register their complaints on No.919, 9202080 and 9202081, fox number 9202007 or through, email atinfo@cmsindh.gov.pk
HANDOUT NO: 979/2008 (MSK)
 

SPEAKER SINDH ASSEMBLY FELICITATES THE NATION ON PRESIDENT’S SUCCESSFUL VISIT OF US

Karachi, September 27: Speaker Sindh Assembly Mr. Nisar Ahmed Khuhro while felicitating whole nation on the successful visit of President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan to United States of America said that the country will develop in leaps and bounds under the aegis of Mr. Asif Ali Zardari.
Mr. Nisar Khuhro further said that the current visit of President Asif Ali Zardari to US has improved the image of Pakistan at the international level and the way, in which, President presented the case of Pakistan before international community is the vivid and glaring example of his charismatic leadership.
Mr. Nisar Khuhro said that Pakistan is passing through very critical economic crisis, besides Pakistan is facing the dreadful threat of terrorism at the internal level, whereas the terrorism is not only the matter of concern for Pakistan but it has been the problem for the whole world as well.
Mr. Nisar Khuhro further said that it is the great success of President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari that he won the support of international
community including US over the issue of terrorism. Mr. Khuhro appreciating the efforts taken by President to strengthen diplomatic relations with neighboring countries said that Pakistan has always paid great attention towards improving relations with neighboring states including India.
Mr. Nisar Khuhro said that PPP and whole nation is hopeful that all the dreams of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto would come true under the able leadership of President Mr. Asif Ali Zardari, as for the fulfillment of these dreams, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto sacrificed her life as well. HANDOUT NO: 938/2008 (MSK)

PRESIDING OFFICER SINDH LABOUR COURT NO. VII SUKKUR APPOINTED

Karachi, September 27: On placement of services at the disposal of Government of Sindh, the Law Department, Government of Sindh has with the approval of competent authority (Chief Minister Sindh) appointed Mr. Amir Faisal, District & Sessions Judge (BS-21) awaiting posting as Presiding Officer Sindh Labour Court No. VII, Sukkur with immediate effect. HANDOUT NO: 939/2008 (MK)

PRESIDING OFFICER LABOUR COURT NO.VIII APPOINTED
Karachi, September 24: The Law Department, Government of Sindh on the placement of services at the disposal of Government of Sindh and with the approval of competent authority (Chief Minister Sindh), Mr. Mushtaq Ahmed Kalwar, District & Sessions Judge (BS-21), Jacobabad has been appointed as Presiding Officer, Sindh Labour Court No. VIII, Larkana with immediate effect.
HANDOUT NO: 933/2008 (M.K)

JUDICIAL OFFICERS REPETRIATED
Karachi, September 24: The Law Department, Government of Sindh on the recommendation of the High Court and with the approval of competent authority (Chief Minister Sindh), the following Judicial Officers are repatriated to the High Court of Sindh. 1.  Mr. Khadim Hussain Tunio, Presiding Officer, Labour Court-IV, Karachi. 2.    Mr. Nadeem Ahmed Akhund, Presiding Officer, Sindh Labour Court–VI,
Hyderabad. HANDOUT NO: 934/2008 (M.K)

Minister IT presided a meeting of E-Police steering committee held on 5-9-08

Meeting of steering committee of e-Police project was held on 5^th September 2008 at Information Technology Department Government of Sindh. The meeting was chaired by Honorable Minister IT , Mr. Muhammad Raza Haroon .Project progress was reviewed in detail and the approval of establishment of centralized call centre of Madadgar 15 and the automation of driving License was accorded.Project Director was  directed to start  implementation on the above approved systems  so that the services can be started for the citizens.

The meeting was attended by Secretary IT, Mr. Rauf Akhter Farooqui, IG Prison , Mr. Yameen Khan, Addl. IGP Tariq Jamil, Director IT , Mr. Muhammad Yousuf, Deputy Secretary Finance , SSP Driving License Branch and Others.

 

MINISTERS CONDOLE

Karachi, September 04: Sindh Revenue Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Minister for Population Welfare Jam Mahtab Dahar have condoled the sad demise of former Principal of Sindh Law College Hyderabad Professor Ahmed Muhammad Kazi who passed away in Hyderabad the other day after protracted illness. In a condolence message to the bereaved family members, the Ministers have lauded the great contribution of late Principal for not only enhancing the prestige of college but his contribution in other fields will too be remembered for long time, they added. They have prayed to Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage and fortitude to all to bear this irreparable loss. HANDOUT NO. 876/2008 (IHB)

GERMAN CONSUL GENERAL CALLS ON SPEAKER SINDH ASSEMBLY

Karachi, September 01: The Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Karachi, called on Speaker Sindh Assembly Mr. Nisar Ahmed Khuhro in his office here today. He remained with the Speaker for some time and exchanged views on matters of common interests; on this occasion the Speaker Sindh Assembly presented Ajrak, Sindhi Cap, and shield to the Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Karachi, as a memento of his visit of Provincial Assembly. HANDOUT NO. 866/2008 (ARH)

RAMZAN TIMINGS FOR SINDH GOVERNMENT OFFICES

Karachi, September 01: In view of Holy month of Ramzan, the office timings of Sindh Government offices working on 6-days week basis will be from Monday to Thursday and Saturday from 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.; while on Friday it will be from 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon.
The office timings shall be applicable to all Sindh Government offices, Autonomous and Semi Autonomous Bodies, Corporations, local councils, and all other offices under the Administrative Control of Sindh Government. HANDOUT NO. 867/2008 (IHB)

LATE FEE PAYMENT SCHEDULE OF SSC SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION-2008 ANNOUNCED BY BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION KARACHI

Karachi, September 01: The Controller of Examinations Board of Secondary Education Karachi has stated for information of all concerned that Examination forms of the candidates who appeared in SSC Annual Examinations-2008 Science and General Groups (Regular and Private) but failed and would like to reappear in SSC Supplementary Examinations-2008 their forms shall be accepted by the authorize branches of Habib Bank and Askari Commercial Bank as per schedule given here under: Without late fee from September 05, 2008 to September 15, 2008; with late
fee of Rs.200/- from September 16, 2008 to September 20, 2008; with late
fee of Rs.500/- from September 22, 2008 to September 27, 2008; with late
fine of Rs.1000/- from September 29, 2008 to October 08, 2008; and with
late fine of Rs.1500/- from October 09, 2008 onwards.
HANDOUT NO. 868/2008 (IHB)


WORK ON THAR COAL PROJECT BE UNDERTAKEN ON WAR FOOTING – DR. KHATUMAL

Karachi August 29: The Advisor to Sindh Chief Minister for Mines and Mineral Dr. Katumal Jeewan has said that in view of Electricity crisis being faced, he has directed officials to work on Thar Coal Project on War footing basis and soon positive result will be before us.
This he said while talking with media after inaugurating Sindh Coal Authority Library here today, on this occasion Provincial Minister for Irrigation and Power Jam Saifullah Dharejo, Minister Cooperation Jalil Memon, Advisor to Chief Minister for Anti-Corruption Gul Muhammad Laat, MPA’s Najamuddin Abro; Dr. Sikandar Shoro, Sharjeel Memon and officers/officials of department were present.
The Advisor for Mines said that due to wrong policies of the previous government the prestige of country suffered but now our PPP government will ensure that the project is carried forward and people are benefited with. He also said that it was also unfortunate that WAPDA and Oil companies did put hurdles and obstacles in Thar Coal Project, but with positive approach our government will ensure that the work on project starts at earliest. Referring to Library Dr. Khattumal said that library will provide every information/material to local and Foreign Investor and that it will be connected with Inter Net system as well so that people around globe can avail the facility of literature on Thar Coal. Speaking on this occasion, the Provincial Irrigation Minister Jam Saifullah Dharejo informed that Sindh Thar Coal Board is working vigorously on the Thar Coal Project. HANDOUT NO. 860/2008(IHB)

SINDH MINISTERS/ ADVISORS CONDOLE DEATH OF AHMED FARAZ
 
Karachi August 28: Sindh Ministers for Population Welfare Jam Mehtab Hussain Dahar; Sindh Revenue Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Sindh Ministerfor Transport Mr. Akhtar Hussain Jadoon, Sindh Minister for Excise &Taxation Mr. Mukesh Kumar Chawla, and Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh for Mines & Minerals Dr. Khatumal Jeewan have expressed their deep grief andsorrow over the sad demise of renowned poet Ahmed Faraz.
In a condolence message to the bereaved family members, theMinisters/Advisor have lauded the valuable contribution made by late poetin the enrichment of culture, his demise is not a great loss only of hisfamily they added, but of all literarily circle people who are affiliatedwith Art and culture. They have prayed to Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage and fortitude to all you bereaved family membersto bear this irreparable loss.HANDOUT NO. 852/2008(IHB)
 

BAN EXTENDED

Karachi, August 28,2008: The Home Department, Government of Sindh has extendedfor further 30 days with effect from August 24, 2008 under Section 144 Cr.PC, the ban imposed earlier on heavy vehicles carrying water andconstruction material on the roads of Karachi city during peak hours i.e.in Morning from 07.30 a.m. to 09.30 a.m., and in evening from 06.00 p.m.to 08.00 p.m. daily. HANDOUT NO. 855/2008(IHB)
 

TIME LIMIT EXTENDED

Karachi August 27,2008: The Home Department, Government of Sindh has extendedthe time limit for period of twelve weeks ( 1st extension) with effectfrom 1.7.2008 to 23.9.2008 for conclusion of its proceedings andsubmission of report of Judicial Enquiry into the incident occurred inKarachi on 9th April, 2008HANDOUT NO. 844/2008(AAS)
 

RATES OF FRESH MILK NOTIFIED
  Karachi, August 27,2008:  In pursuance of the orders of the Chief SecretarySindh and in compliance of the orders of the Honourable High Court Sindhin C.P.No. D-225/2007 and in the light of the advice of the Advocate General Sindh communicated vide No.AG-2654 of 2008 dated 13.8.2008 andafter affording ample opportunities of hearing and explanation to thepetitioners, producers, whole sellers and concerned public functionariesand keeping in view the essential item, classification and due applicationof mind, Secretary to Government of Sindh Livestock and FisheriesDepartment has notified following prices of fresh milk in the limits ofthe Karachi City district with immediate effect.(i) Production / Farm Rs. 34/- per litre
(ii) Whole Sale Price Rs. 35/- Per litre
(iii) Retail Rs. 37/- per litre
All the relevant authorities as mentioned under the Price Control andPrevention of Profiteering and Hoarding Act, 1977 and the Sindh EssentialCommodities Price Control and Prevention of Profiteering and Hoarding Act,2005 are required to enforce these rates at all three levels in publicinterest and to ensure implementation of Government notification.HANDOUT NO. 847/2008(AAS)

 

 

U.S. CONSUL GENERAL HOLDS MEETING WITH MINISTER EXCISE & TAXATION SINDH

Karachi, August 22: Consul General of the United States of America at Karachi Ms. Kay Anske accompanied by Tim O. Hall, Political / Economic Officer held a meeting with Provincial Minister for Excise & Taxation Sindh, Mr. Mukesh Kumar Chawla in his office here today.
On this occasion matters of mutual interest were discussed in detail. The Minister informed the Consul General that Provincial Excise & Taxation Department is one of the major contributors in the provincial exchequer with a share of more than 30% in provincial revenue receipts.
He further said that besides the Department is also entrusted with the task of controlling the menace of narcotics in the province of Sindh. For this purpose five Directorates alongwith intelligence setup have been established under the supervision of Director General, Excise & Taxation Sindh. He was also informed that during the past five years remarkable performance has been shown towards detection of narcotics. He said that the total quantity of 229.926 Kg. Heroin, 54327.793 Kg. of Hashish and 130.943 Kg. of Opium have been seized during the last five years. Moreover, though the department is facing a number of constraints and problems due to lack of operational vehicles, equipments and proper training, which a number of steps have been taken by the department to overcome these problems and the performance is likely to be further improved, he added.
The U.S. Consul General appreciated the role and services of Excise & Taxation Department Sindh and promised to extend all possible cooperation in this regard. On the occasion Secretary Mr. Muhammad Naseer Jamali, Director General Mr. Muhammad Asif Marghoob Siddiqui, Additional Secretary Mr. Manzoor Memon and Director (Admn.) Mr. Muhammad Shoaib Siddiqui were also present. HANDOUT NO. 817/2008(AWM)

SCHEDULE FOR WRITTEN TESTS AND INTERVIEWS IN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCED

Karachi, August 22: The Deputy Secretary (Admn) Planning and Development Department has informed that written test and interviews for the posts advertised by Planning and Development Department Sindh will be held on Sunday August 24,2008 at 12.00 noon at Karachi, Hyderabad, Larkana, Mirpurkhas, and Sukkur.
According to information made available, all those who are having the domicile of Karachi are asked to appear at N.J.V School, M.A. Jinnah Road; Candidates having domicile of District Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Tando Mohammad Khan, Tando Allahyar, Matiari, Dadu, and Jamshoro to appear at Public School Hyderabad; Candidates of district Larkana, Shikarpur Jacobabad, and of Qamber at Shahdadkot to appear at Government Pilot High School, Larkana; candidates having Domicile of District Umer Kot, Sanghar, Mirpurkhas Tharparkar at Mithi to appear at Comprehensive High School Mirpurkhas; while candidates of District Nausheroferoze, Nawabshah Kashmore, Khairpur, Sukkur, and Ghotki to appear for the said interview at Comprehensive Higher Secondary School, Near Board Office,
Sukkur. HANDOUT NO. 811/2008(IHB)

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL STUDENTS SHOULD WORK FOR THE PROGRESS OF SINDH / PAKISTAN– SYED MURAD ALI SHAH
 
Karachi, August 19: Sindh Revenue Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah hasexhorted religious school students that after completing their studiesthey should not only work for the good will of man kind, but for theprogress and prosperity of country and of Sindh province.
This he said while addressing as a chief guest the students of Dar-ul-Uloom Mujadada-ul-Naeemi at certificate distribution ceremony function held here today in Jamia Masjid Muhammadi Malir.
Syed Murad Ali Shah said that students are our assessts and great responsibilities lies on their shoulder, your good behaviour and actionswill prove your worth in society. He congratulated them and the Management of Dar-ul-Uloom and assured them that their problem of opening of Government dispensary will be taken up with Secretary Helath and soon you will have dispensary in the area. He also said that he was happy to know that the institution is imparting education to 475 students.
Later he distributed certificates amongst 45 students of Dar-ul-Uloom who passed various exams amongst them one was from Holland, and one from Iran as well.
Earlier, Mufti Allama Mohammad Jan Naeemi in his welcome address lauded the contribution of Former Chief Minister Sindh Late Syed Abdullah Shah and recalled his ties with the institution, and said that the institution has planned the 3rd Ya Rasoolullah Conference to be held in the month of October 2008 at Sehwan Sharif. He further said that the students of Dar-ul-Uloom after getting their degree work for the spread the knowledge of Islam not only in Education institutions of Sindh, and in Pakistan, but in South Africa and Holland as well. The certificate distribution function was well attended amongst others by Advisor to Chief Minister for Prison Gul Muhammad Jhakhrani, Special
Assistant to Chief Minister Sindh Suleman Abdullah Murad, Pir Shafiq, Pir Muhammad Hassan, Mr. Jan Muhammad Baloch Nazim UC-7 Malir and others. HANDOUT NO. 803/2008(IHB)
 
  MINISTER INFORMATION REQUESTS RS.2 LAC GRANT FOR MURDERED JOURNALIST’S FAMILY

Karachi. August 17: Sindh Minister for Information, Ms. Shazia Marri has requested Chief Minister Sindh for release of Rs.2,00,000/- (Rupees Two Lac) grant to the family of murdered journalist of Dadu Muhammad Azeem Leghari.
In a summery submitted to Chief Minister Sindh, the Provincial Information Minister has said that the minor son of Azeem Leghari has liver disease and his whole family is very poor. Ms. Marri has also written a letter to Provincial Home Minister Mr. Zulfiqar Mirza and requested him to order concerned officers to complete the investigations of the case as soon as possible and arrest the killers of Azeem Leghari She has assured the journalist community of Dadu that the present democratic government would ensure freedom of press at all costs and the culprits involved in the killing of Azeem Leghari would be awarded exemplary punishment. She said no one would be allowed to target journalists and such persons would be brought to justice.
HANDOUT NO. 792/2008(MSK)
 

INTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR MEDICAL OFFICERS, OTHERS ANNOUNCED BY SPSC
 
Karachi, August 16: The Secretary Sindh Public Service Commission hasannounced that the candidates who have appeared and passed the examinationheld by NTS for selection of Doctors (Special cadre), Medical Officers(BS-17), Nursing Staff (BS-17), Staff Nurse (BS-16) and already beeninformed vide public notice published in different newspapers are onceagain informed that they should make themselves available for interview onthe dates already announced by SPSC. Interview letters have already been dispatched to the candidates individually through UMS as per their given addresses. In case if interview letter has not been received by any candidate he or she shouldcontact Head Office Sindh Public Service Commission, Thandi Sarak,Hyderabad. (Phone No. 022-9200694, 9200246) or Regional Office at Karachi(Phone No. 021-9218336) or Sukkur (Phone NO. 071-9310398) and obtaindetails of Schedule. All the candidates are requested to bring their original documents alongwith their one year house job certificate, the announcement added.HANDOUT NO. 790/2008(MSK)

NOTIFIED GOTHS TO BE PROTECTED THROUGH BOUNDARY WALLS  -  AGHA SIERAAJ

Karachi, July 28, 2008: Sindh Minister for Local Government, Agha Sieraaj KhanDurrani has directed Malir Development Authority (MDA) to expedite the process of erection of boundary walls around every notified goth, in its jurisdiction so as to protect them from land mafia and encroachers.         This he said while presiding over meeting in the office of Malir Development Authority here today. Nazim Gadap Town Mr. Ghulam Murtaza Baloch was also present on the occasion.
        Provincial Minister said that Government was attaching top priority on protecting all notified Goths around Karachi and providing all basic amenities to their inhabitants was also its priority.  Mr. Durrani said that many complaints are being received of overnight
surfacing of fake Goths, which are only aimed at encroaching precious Government land. The mafia involved in this act not only depriving
Government of valuable revenues but also creating hardships for the locals, which could not be allowed, he observed.        He said that it was very unfortunate that despite lapse of more than half a century, the Goths around Karachi were deprived of basic amenities which has increased the difficulties of their inhabitants, manifold. All the notified Goths would now be protected through boundary walls and they
would be provided all basic amenities of life, he added.        He appreciated the anti-encroachment drive being launched by MDA on his
directives and observed that it should be ensured that each and every government land is vacated from land grabbers and mafia involved in this heinous act.
Mr. Durrani warned land grabbers to desist from encroaching government land and demolish all illegal structure, otherwise Government would take stern action against them. On pointation from Town Nazim Gadap, Mr. Ghulam Murtaza Baloch,Provincial Minister directed Director General MDA to provide all basic facilities to Lal Bux Goth, including water and sewerage.   Director General MDA Mr. Amir Zada Kohati informed the Minister about the ongoing schemes and future plans of the Authority.    Earlier, Minister Local Government visited various residential sectors of MDA and inspected encroachments razed by the Authority in recent days.HANDOUT NO. 708/2008 (MSK)
SUB COMMITTEE ON PRODUCTION OF ESSENTIAL FOOD COMMODITIES CONSTITUTED

Karachi, July 15: The Government of Sindh has constituted Provincial Sub-Committee on Enhancing Productivity/Production of Essential Food Commodities.  The composition of the sub committee is as under.
The Additional Chief Secretary (Dev.) P&D Deptt. Government of Sindh will act as its Chairman while Mr. Abdul Majeed Nizamani Chairman, Sindh Abadgar Board, Hyderabad; Syed Qamaruzaman Shah, President, Sindh Chamber of Agriculture, Hyderabad; Mr. Khair Muhammad Junejo, Zamindar, Sindh; Mian Mohammad Saleem, President Red Chilies Growers Association, Kunri, District Umerkot; Mr. Muhammad Nawaz Shah, Progressive Farmer, District Tando Allahyar; Syed Nadeem Shah progressive Farmer, District Matiari; Syed Noor Ali Shah, Progressive Farmer, District Umerkot; Mr. Shamsuddin Shaikh, ENGRO (NGO); Syed Yasir Ali, Nestlae (NGO); Dr. Baz Muhamamd Junejo, Former Secretary Livestock & Fishaeries Department; Mr. Jamil Ahmed Memon, Progressive Livestock/Dairy Farmer; Mr. Huzair Soomro, Zamindar; Mr. Dilshad, Progressive Farmer, Fish and Shrimp Farms, Karachi; Mr. Amanullah Talpur, Progressive Farmer, District Umkerkot; Mr. Imdad Ali Nizamani, Progressive Farmer, District Tandoallahyar; Mr. Zafar Ujjan, President, Kissan Board, District Nausheroferoze; Mr. Gada Hussain Mahessar, Progressive Farmer, District Larkana; Mr. Qadir Bux Mari, Progressive Farmer, District Khairpur; Secretaries of Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries,; Food Departments; Director Generals (Research), Director General (Extension) Agriculture Department; Hyderabad; on Farm Water Management; Director Bureau of Statistics, Government of Sindh, Karachi and Mr. Muhamamd Imaduddin, Joint Director, Agriculture Credit Department, State Bank of Pakistan, will be its members.
            The Terms of Reference of the Sub-Committee is to examine the trends in area/herd size production, yield and prices of essential food commodities i.e. Wheat Flour, rice, edible oil, vegetables, pulses, sugar, milk and meat; to identify constraints in increasing production of essential food items; to identify constraints in increasing production of essential food items including. Physical (Inputs) Seed; Feed; Fertilizers; Water; Pesticides/Wedicides and Mechanization; Institutional/Policy: Research; Extension; Social Mobilization; Credit; Pricing and Marketing system: Review of existing Measures of increasing Agriculture Productivity; To suggest measures for increasing agricultural productivity/production in short term (1-2 years); Medium Term (up to 5 years) and Long Terms.
            Provincial Sub-Committee will submit its report within 60 days of receipt of minutes of the meeting of Task Force while the Committee will submit report within 15 days.
HANDOUT NO. 670/2008(HBM)

CONTROVERSIAL BOOKS CONFISCATED/BANNED

Karachi, July 15:The Government of Sindh has banned the two highly controversial books titled “The Prophesied End Time” and “2008 God’s Final Witness” written by Ronald Weinland under section 99-A, Cr. P.C. 1998. the book contain material which may offend the sentiments of Muslims, Jews and Christian and is likely to create resentment among different religious groups leading to law & order problem in the country
The Government has ordered to confiscated all its copies wherever found in the open market with immediate effect and to take necessary legal action against the writer, publisher, distributors, sellers and others concerned, under the relevant law.
HANDOUT NO. 672/2008(HBM)

SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR THE RECURITMENT OF H.S.T. AGAINST 472 POST FROM JULY 21

Karachi, July 14: The Government of Sindh Education Department has announced the result of successful candidates for appointment against the post of H.S.T. The successful candidates are requested to appear before Secretary, Education Department as per schedule given below alongwith documents (Original), including Domicile, PRC, Testimonials of academic ad professional qualifications and disability certificate issued by Health Department (if applicable).
The candidates who have secured 60% and above marks in the test conducted by I.B.A. Sukkur during 2007, have been declared successful.
According to schedule, the successful candidates of the various districts as under:
On July 21, 2008 at 11.00 a.m. Hyderabad Tando Allahyar, Tando Muhamad Khan & Matiari districts; on July 22, 2008 at 11.00 a.m. Badin & Thatta districts; on July 23, 2008 at 11.00 a.m. Miruprkahs, Umer Kot, Tharparkar & Sanghar districts, on July 24, 2008 at 11.00 a.m. Sukkur, Nawabshah, Naushero Feroze & Khairpur districts; on same day (24-7-2008) at 11.00 a.m. Larakana, Shikarur, Jacobabad, Kashore @ Kndhkot & Qambar @ Shahdadkot districts; on July 25, 2008 at 11.00 a.m. Ghotki, Khairpur, Mithi & Badin districts, and on July 25, 2008 at 11.00 a.m. Karachi district.

C,J. PAKISTAN TO VISIT OF INTERIOR SINDH FROM JULY 14 TO 17
Karachi, July 11: The Project Director Access to Justice programme has notified the tour programme of Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Pakistan Mr. Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar for Sukkur, Larkana, Dadu, Sehwan and Karachi which will be started from July 14 (Monday) to 17, 2008,
According to tour programme, on July 14, (Monday) at 2.00 p.m. the Chief Justice of Pakistan will departed for Sukkur from Islamabad, at 4.45 p.m. He will arrive at Judges Lodge, Sukkur at 6.15 p.m. He will reached at Sindh; High Court, Sukkur Bench, Sukkur at 6.20 p.m. the Chief Justice of Pakistan will inaugurate the Annexe Building at SindhHigh Court, Sukkur Bench, Sukkur at 6.30 p.m. He will visit to the High Court Bar Association, Sukkur at 6.40 p.m. He will attend Hi-Tea hosted by High Court Bar Association, Sukkur at 7.00 p.m. The Chief Justice will departed for District Court, Sukkur from Sindh High Court Sukkur at 7.15 p.m. He will arrive at District Court at 7.30 p.m. He will address the gathering Mr. Noorul Hassan Malik, General Secretary, Mr.Shafqat Rahim Rajput, President, District Bar Association Sukkur, Mr. Justice Munib Ahmed Kha; Chairman Development Committee AJP will presented report/address during the gathering at 8.20 p.m. The Chief Justice of Sindh High Court will address/Thanks to gathering at 8.30 p.m. The Chief Justice of Pakistan will perform Foundation Stone laying ceremony of District Bar & Liberary at District Court Sukkur, at 8.40 p.m. He will visit/inspection of the District Court and at 9.00 p.m. He will attend dinner hosted by District Bar Association, Sukkur.
On July, 15 (Tuesday) at 9.30 a.m. the Chief Justice of Pakistan will departed for Larkana at 11.00 a.m. He will arrive at Circuit Court, Larkana at 11.15/11.25 a.m. Welcome address by the President District Bar Association Larkana or his nominated person, report presented by Mr. Justice Munib Ahmed Khan, Chairman Development Committee at 11.40/11.55 a.m. The Chief Justice of Pakistan and Chief Justice of Sindh High Court will address the gathering at 12.00 noon The Chief Justice of Pakistan will perform perform Foundation Stone laying of Additional Block of Sindh High Court, Circuit Court, Larkana at 12.30 p.m. He will attend Lunch hosted by Prosecutor General Sindh and at 9.00 p.m. He will attend dinner hosted by District Bar Association, Larkana.
On July 16 (Wednesday) at 9.00 a.m. The Chief Justice of Pakistan will arrive at Dadu via Mehar from Larkana at 12.00 noon 12.15/12.55 p.m. He will arrive at District Court Dadu welcome addresses by the General Secretary, and President, District Bar Association Dadu at 12.35 p.m. The Chief Justice will address to the Bar at 12.50 p.m. He will attend Lunch hosted by the Bar at 2.00/3.00 p.m. The Chief Justice will departed for Sehwan and offered fateh at Dargah Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar at Sehwan at 3.30 p.m. He will visit of Sehwan Bar & Court then the Chief Justice of Pakistan will departed for Karachi.
On July 17 (Thursday) at 9.30/9.55 p.m. The Chief Justice of Pakistan Mr. Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar will attend distribution ceremony of Computer to respective District & Sessions Judge and others, where the Justice Munib Ahmed Khan, Chairman, Development Committee of Accers to Justice programme will introduction to Automation under the Access to Justice programme and Chief Justice of Sindh High Court will also address the ceremony and at 10.50 p.m. The Chief Justice of Pakistan will deliver his speech the Participants and attend dinner, at there.
HANDOUT NO. 649/2008(FZF)

AGHA TAIMUR INCHARGE FOOD MINISTER HELD A MEETING WITH PAKISTAN FLOUR MILLS ASSOCIATION

Karachi, July 10: A follow up meeting with the representatives of Pakistan Flour Mills Association (Sindh Chapter) was held under the chair of the Incharge Minister Food Sindh Agha Taimur Khan to discuss the status of implementation of the decisions taken in the meeting chaired by Chief Minister, Sindh July 04, 2008 on the price of Atta with special reference to the reduction in the rate of Atta down to Rs.22/- (ex-mill) fixed by the Government and opening of outlets, each at the premises of respective Flour Mills and another in the vicinity of it.
The meeting further observed that the Association has so far failed to implement the above said decisions.
After due deliberations, the following decisions were taken including that the ex-Mill price of Atta shall immediately be brought down to RS. 25/- per kg. instead of Rs.29/- per kg, right from today (i.e. 10-7-2008); that the Flour Mill owners shall not only ensure that the outlet to sell Atta at ex-mill pries at premises of mill is established, but also open 22 or even more outlets in the different locations in the City from where common consumer can buy Atta at the ex-mill price of Rs.25/- per kg. this shall be done latest by Monday, for which list will be provided by Food Department in consultation with City District Government, Karachi; that is no case, the price of ex-mill Atta shall go upwards, but it shall be ensured that it is brought down to Rs.22/- per Kg (ex-mil) at decided in the meeting with the Chief Minister at earliest possible; that the decision of General Body of Flour Mill Association to store 3000 wheat bags instead of 15000 bags, as decided in the meeting of the Chief Minister, was subscribed to and it shall be ensured that no Mill has storage of more that 3000 bags and that the Flour Mills Chakkies Owners, transporting wheat from interior of Sindh to Karachi shall ensure that the  copy of Food Grain licence of Flour Mill/Chakki and Builty is available with the Driver of the vehicle to testify that he wheat is actually being transported to and for Mill and Chakki concerned.
On the occasion the Association was made explicitly clear that any deviation from the above decisions shall involve serious action for which they themselves shall be responsible
HANDOUT NO. 646/2008(MAJ)

MEHTAB DAHAR URGES DOCTORS TO PROVIDE BETTER SERVICES TO PATIENTS

Karachi, July 2 , 2008 : Sindh Population Welfare Department Minister Jam Mehtab Hussain Dahar has exhorted Doctors working in Department RHA(Rehabilitation Centres) that in order increase clientage better servicesbe provided to patients.
This he stated while talking with Doctors working in various RHA Centresof Karachi who met him along with District Population Welfare officers inthe Committee Room here today.Jam Mehtab said that he intends to streamline the functioning of theDepartment for which better liaison, coordination amongst officials ismust, the object being qualitative improvement, he added. He further saidthat any centre whose performance is good will be given appreciationaward.
Regarding responsibilities and duties of officials the Minister directedDistrict Population Welfare officers to undertake visits of FamilyWelfare Centres and of RHA regularly and send him reports of their performance every month. He further directed them to ensure thatMotivation Process is geared up, besides male mobilizer performance whichis not upto mark be looked into and improved upon. He on this occasionalso asked doctors to send indent of their medicines, furniture and equipment requirement for RHA centres at earliest so that the same can beincorporated in the quality budget.Earlier, the Doctors presented their problems to Minister and stressedfor more feed back from Family Welfare Centres besides, provision ofmanpower and furniture they also made demand for appointment of Female
Lab Technician.The meeting was attended also by Secretary Population Welfare Mr. SubhanMemon, Additional Secretaries and concerned officials.HANDOUT NO: 604/2008 (IHB)

RECONSTITUTION OF SINDKH KATCHI ABADIS AUTHORITY GOVERNING BODY

Karachi, July 02 ,2008: The Government of Sindh ha reconstituted the Governing Body of Sindh Katchi Abadis Authority (SKAA) under provision of containedin section-6(3) of Sindh Katchi Abadis Act 1987 as under.The Minister for Sindh Katchi Abadis will be its Chairman while Nazims ofCity District Government, Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur and Larkana, Pir Amjad Ali Shah, MPA Sindh, Mr. Ali Anwar Khan Mahar, MPA Sindh, Mr. AbdulAziz Jatoi, MPA Sindh and Mr. Nadeem Ahmed Bhutto, MPA’s Sindh will beits non-official member and Administrative Secretary of Department,
Secretary Local Government, Sindh, Member (LU) Board of Revenue, DirectorGeneral, SKAA, District Coordination Officers, City District GovernmentKarachi, Hyderabad Sukkur and Larkana as their official members and Director Finance & Administration, SKAA will be its member/Secretary of the Governor Body.HANDOUT NO: 607/2008 (HBM)

JAM SAIFULLAH APPOINTED AS CHAIRMAN SIDA

Karachi, July 2: The Services, General Administration & Coordination Department has notified that the Chief Minister Sindh has appointed Jam Saifullah Khan Dharejo, Minister for Irrigation & Power, Government of Sindh by designation as Chairman Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority (SIDA), with immediate effect. HANDOUT NO: 605/2008 (MK)

SHAZIA MARRI & RAZA RABANI HELD MEETING WITH AMBASSADOR FRANCE
Karachi, July 02: Sindh Minister for Information Ms. Shazia Marri held a meeting with the Ambassador of France Mr. Regis De Belenet, at the residence of the Ambassador at Large Mr. Zia Isphani, here today.
The PPP leaders Senator Mian Raza Rabani, Mr. Nafees Siddiqui, the host Mr. Zia Isphani and the Consul General of France at Karachi Mr. PIERRE SEILLAN were also present in the meeting. Ms. Shazia Marri and Senator Mian Raza Rabani briefed the Ambassador France about the policies and actions of present government regarding sustainable peace and social sector development. The French Ambassador appreciated present elected government’s policies and said that stability and peace in Pakistan is not only necessary for the people of this country but also is in the large interest of entire world. He assured of all possible help to Pakistan government from France. On this occasion, the both sides discussed bilateral and mutual interest issues. HANDOUT NO: 602/2008 (ZAS)

MAJOR PENALTY IMPOSES ON ADDITIONAL & SESSION JUDGE

Karachi, July 01: The Chief Justice /Authority; in exercise of powers under clause (a) of Sub-Rule (4) of Rule 5 of the Sindh Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline) Rules, 1973 has decided to impose a major penalty on Ms. Shamim Akhtar Sadozai Additional District & Session Judge, Karachi South with immediate effect of “reduction of rank (i.e. from the post of Additional District & Sessions Judge to the post of Senior Civil Judge) for a period of three (3) years, from the date of taking over the charge of lower post”. As prescribed under Rule 4(1)(b)(i) OF THE Sindh Civil Servants (Efficiency & Discipline Rules, 1973. HANDOUT NO.606/2008 (HBM)

MINISTER LOCAL GOVERNMENT DIRECTS MDA TO ERECT BOUNDARY WALLS AROUND NOTIFIED VILLAGES .

Karachi, July 01: Sindh Minister for Local Government Agha Siraj Khan Durrani has directed Malir Development Authority (MDA) to erect boundary walls around all notified villages in its jurisdiction so as to protect the same from land mafia This he ordered during the visit of Malir Development Authority here today. Town Nazim Ghadap Mr. Ghulam Murtaza Baloch and Director General MDA Mr. Amir Zada Kohati were also present on the occasion. Provincial Minister said that in many areas land mafia is encroaching government land by using the name of a fake village. Their activities not only creating confusion and unrest amongst villagers but also depriving government of valuable revenue, he observed.
Mr. Durrani also directed the MDA to plan its development projects in consultation with Town Nazim Gadap and people of the area. No project should be started without proper feed back and approval of the locals, he further directed.
He assured that all the notified goths around Karachi would be protected and no one would be allowed to demolish or change their status. Present democratic Government would also provide all basic amenities of life to them. Provincial Minister asked M.D.A. to accelerate pace of all development projects and ensure their timely completion without compromising on quality of work. All contractors should also be directed to strictly maintain highest possible standard in completion of development projects, he added.
Mr. Durrani said that roads play an important part in speedy development of any area and as such M.D.A. should also concentrate on construction of quality roads connecting various residential sectors of the Authority. Town Nazim Gadap Mr. Ghulam Murtaza Baloch stressed the need of inclusion of community in various development projects, especially in road sector. He also gave various suggestions regarding development projects of MDA. Director General MDA Mr. Amir Zada Kohati informed the Minister about the future plans of the Authority, in detail. HANDOUT NO: 602/2008 (MSK)

R. JUSTICE NADEEM AZHAR SIDDIQUI TO INSPCT THE SUB-ORDINATE COURT OF MALIR FROM JUNE 30

Karachi, June 28,2008: Mr. Justicce Nadeem Azhar Siddiqui will undertake a three days inspection programme of various District & Sub-Ordinate Courts of Malir, starts form June 30 to July 02, 2008, as per following programme/schedule. According to inspection programme on June 30 at 9.30 a.m. inspect the court of District & Sessions Jude Malir; at 11.00 a.m. inspection of the Court-I of Additional district & Sessions Jude, Malir; at 12.00 Noon inspection of Court-II, Additional District & Sessions Judge, Malir; at 1.00 p.m. he will hold meeting with the Members of Bar and at 1.30 p.m. he will inspect the Curt-III, Additional District & Sessions Malir.
On 2nd day i.e. July 01, 2008, Mr. Justice Nadeem Azhar Siddiqui at 9.30 a.m. will inspect the Court of 1-Senior Civil Judge, Malir; at 11.00 a.m. inspection of the Court of II-Senior Civil Judge, Malir; at 12.00 Noon inspection of the Court of I-Civil Judge/Judicial Magistrate Malir; at 12.45 p.m. inspection of the Court of II-Civil judge/Judicial Magistrate Malir; at 1.30 p.m. inspection of the Court of III-Civil Judge/Judicial Magistrate Malir. On July 02, 2008, Mr. Justice Nadeem Azhar Siddiqui at 9.30 a.m. hold meeting with litigant public; at 11.00 a.m. inspection of thee Court of IV-Civil Judge/Judicial Magistrate, Malir; at 11.45 inspection of the Court of V-Civil Judge/Judicial Magistrate Malir; at 12.30 inspection of the Court VI-Civil Judge/Judicial Magistrate, Malir; at 1.15 p.m. inspect the Court of VII-Civil Judicial Magistrate, Malir and in the last he will hold meeting with Judges of these courts. HANDOUT NO: 592/2008 (MZF)

COMMITTEE ON CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SINDH ASSEMBLY BUILDING / HALL CONSTITUTES

Karachi, June 28: The Secretariat of Sindh Assembly has constituted a “Construction Committee” regarding construction of New Sindh Assembly Building/Hall, Karachi in pursuant to the decision taken in the meeting held on June 26, 2008. The committee to oversee all the matters regarding construction of New Sindh Assembly Building/Hall. The Speaker Mr. Nisar Ahmed Khuhro will be its Chairman while Pir Mazhar-ul-Haq, Senior Minister for Education & Literacy, Syed Sardar Ahmed, Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah, Minister for Revenue & Relief, Dr. Sikandar Ali Mandhro, Member, Provincial Assembly of Sindh, Haji Munawar Ali Abbasi, Member, Provincial Assembly of Sindh,
Additional Chief Secretary (Dev.), Planning and Development Department, Secretaries of Finance and Works & Services Departments as its Members and the Secretary Provincial Assembly of Sindh will be its Member/Secretary to Committee The terms of reference of the committee is as under:
The committee shall appoint Project Director including staff of the Scheme “Construction of New Sindh Assembly Building/Hall, Karachi”; the committee will finalize the selection of Engineering Consulting Firm / Contractors from whom Expression of Interest are invited; it will
evaluate / approve technically as well as financial proposals submitted by the qualified firms and the committee will monitor the overall
progress of project and also decide if any deviation is brought in the notice of the committee during execution.
HANDOUT NO: 593/2008 (HBM)
ACTION AGAINST CORRUPT NAZIMS SOON - AGHA SIRAJ

Karachi, June 25: Sindh Minister for Local Government, Agha Siraj Khan Durrani has said that Local Government Department has received various complaints and evidences of mis-appropriation and corruption of various Nazims of Local Bodies institutions, which are being investigated. This he said while addressing the budget session of the Provincial Assembly here today. He said that there are complaints that many Nazims deliberately utilized public funds for their perks and privileges which was against the law as these funds are meant to be spent on public welfare project only. He said that the wrongdoings of Nazims and other local bodies representatives will be presented before the court and the masses, so as to inform the general public about their mis-deeds. Present Provincial Government is desirous to work together with the City District Government Karachi for the development of Karachi and this was the reason that many development project of the city have been included in the budget, he added. Mr. Durrani said that considering the prevailing situation in the province, present budget is a good effort and the same should be appreciated by all concerned quarters. Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Youth Development Programme is an initiative aimed at imparting technical education to the youth of the province for which an amount of Rs.2.9 Billion has been earmarked in the budget of 2008-09, he said and added that 100,000 youth would be trained in different fields within two years according to the job market demand. He appealed to the people that if they have any evidence of corruption of local bodies representatives the same should be provided to the Local Government Department. The role of media is also pivotal in this regard as no news could remain hidden from the eye of the camera and the journalists.
HANDOUT NO: 588/2008 (MSK)

GAZETTED HOLIDAY ANNOUNCED

Karachi June 19: The Government of Sindh has declared 21st June 2008 (Saturday) as public holiday throughout the Province of Sindh on the occasion of birthday of Muhtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed for all offices, Autonomous Bodies, Cooperative and Local Councils under the Administrative Control of Government of Sindh. HANDOUT NO: 568/2008 (MK)

APPOINTMENTS OF ADMINISTRATORS BY CO-OPERATIVE HOUSING AUTHORITY

Karachi, June 19,2008: The Chairman Sindh Cooperative Housing Authority with the approval of the competent Authority and in powers conferred u/s 7 of Sindh Cooperative Housing Authority Ordinance 1982 has appointed Syed Muhammad Abbas Rizvi as Administrators of M/s Pakistan Writers Guild Cooperative Housing Society Limited, Karachi. Mr. Abdullah Surhio for M/S Shahdadpur Cooperative Housing Society Ltd. Sanghar in place of Mr. Muhammad Mithal Balouch and Mr. Kamaluddin Bhatti for M/S Pakistan Railway Employees Cooperative Housing Society Limited Karachi.
They will perform the duties of Managing Committee subject to the conditions imposed by the Department. The Secretary Cooperation Department Sindh/Chairman has also directed has also directed the authority to take over the charge and control of the affairs of M/S Pakistan Writers Guild Cooperative Housing Society Ltd Karachi and M/S Pakistan Railway Employees Cooperative Housing Society Ltd.
HANDOUT NO: 572/2008 (MK)

BENAZIR BHUTTO SHAHEED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME PROVINCIAL STEERING COMMITTEE CONSTITUTED

Karachi, June 18: The Government of Sindh has constituted a Provincial Steering Committee regarding Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Youth Development Programme. The composition & TOR’s of the committee is as under:-
The Additional Chief Secretary (Development.) P&D Department Government of Sindh will be its Chairman. While Secretary Education & Literacy; Secretary Labour; Secretary Information Technology Department, Government of Sindh; Dr. Zubair Shaikh (Academica); AVM Riazuddin Shaikh (Technical); Mr. Zubair Motiwaya (Private Sector) will be its members and the Provincial Coordinator, (BBSYDP) will be act as its Member/Secretary The terms of Reference of the Development Programme is as under:-
Provide leadership, guidance and operational level support for the programme; take policy decision to remove bottlenecks in the implementation process; Co-Opt any public or private sector person(s) as may be required in the interest of the programme; Approve annual allocation/budget for the Provincial Coordination Unit; Committee will meet at least once in a qurter to review the programme and submit a progress report to the government and Submit Annual Programme Report to government before 31 May 2009, with achievements and recommendations. HANDOUT NO: 564/2008 (HBM)

FINANCE DEPARTMENT ALLOWS RE-IMBURSEMENT OF CANCELLETION CHARGES.

Karachi, June 18: The Government of Sindh has allowed re-imbursement of cancellation of air tickets charges paid to an airline by a government servant owing to postponement of the official meetings with immediate effect. HANDOUT NO: 563/2008 (MIZ)

ENQUIRY INTO 9TH APRIL INCIDENT APPOINTS

Karachi, June 18: The Government of Sindh has appointed a Tribunal head by Mr. Justice Nadeem Azhar Siddiqui, Judge High Court of Sindh, for the purpose of making an inquiry into incident occurred in Karachi on 9th April, 2008 in which a large scale violence erupted in Karachi and 10 persons were killed, Government properties were damaged and around 40 vehicles were burnt.
The terms of reference of Enquiry shall be as under:
To ascertain the causes of the above incident; To identify the persons/groups who were involved in the violence; Whether Intelligence
network had collected the information of cooking up of conspiracy of violence and passed on to the Police; Whether Police was adequately deployed. If so, why it failed in controlling the violence specially the burning of Tahir Plaza where 6 persons were burnt to death. What was the response of firefighters? and to recommend action to be initiated against the persons involved directly indirectly in the incident. The Enquiry Tribunal will submit its report within two weeks to the Government of Sindh through Home Department.
HANDOUT NO: 561/2008 (MK

SPSC ANNOUNCES RESULTS

Karachi June 18: The Sindh Public Service Commission has announced results of various examination as under:-.
According to results Departmented Examination of Assistant Collector’s Part-I held in May 2008 that Mr. Saifullah Roll No.1045 and Mr. Imran Bhatti, Roll No. 1044 have been passed. The Departmental Examination of Assistant Collector’s Part II held in May 2008. Mr.Ghulam Murtaza Memon; Roll No. 1057 Mr. Suhail Adeeb Bachani Roll No 1051, Mr. Shoukat Ali; Roll N0. 1065, Agha Pervez; Roll No.1061 Syed Mehdi Ali Shah Roll No. 1055 Mr. Shahid Ali Leghari Roll No. 1060 and Mr. Mushtaq Ahmed Roll No. 1054 have been passed, accordingly. The Result of Roll Nos. 1056, 1062 and 1064 have been with held, because they have not been passed Assistant Collector Part I Examination. The Departmental Examination of Sub-Ordinate Treasury Accounts Service (Accountant). Mr. Ali Muhammad Rahu Rahu Roll No. 01/1004, Mr. Abdul Ghaffar Memon; roll No.02/1009 and Agha Sanaullah Pathan; Roll No.02/1008 has been passed.
The Departmental Examination of Sub-Ordinate Accounts Services (S.A.S) Part II held in May 2008. Mr. Aftab Hussain Durrani; Roll No.01/1027 have been passed. No candidate could pass the Departmental Examination of Sub-Ordinate Accounts Service (S.A.S) Part –I of the Local Fund Audit Department and Sub-Ordinate Treasury Accounts Service (Accounts Clerk) and Forest Officer held in May 2008. According to Additional Controller of Examination SPSC, Hyderabad. HANDOUT NO: 559/2008 (MK)

SINDH GOVERNMENT WORKING FOR IMMEDIATE RELIEF TO PEOPLE – GOVT JOB TO 40,000 YOUTHS & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO 3 LAC YOUTH WITH STIPENDS IN PIPE LINE – SHAZIA MARRI

Karachi June 16: Sindh Minster for Information Ms Shazia Marri has said that Sindh Government is making all out efforts to extend immediate relief to the people and atleast 40,000 unemployed youth will be provided jobs in public sector.
Ms. Shazia Marri said this while talking to journalists during her open Katchery at People’s Secretariat, Karachi today. The Incharge People’s Secretariat Mr. Amir Ali Erri others were also present on this occasion. The Minister Information said that present critical situation and problems of electricity, food, law & order which are transferred in heritage to the present PPP government by the last regime and these can not be solved in just two months time. She said that the employment to the youth generation will also be a great relief and besides new employment, the government under Shaheed Mohtarma Benaizr Bhutto Internship Programme will provide technical education to atleast 3 lacs youth along with Rs.7000/- as stipend to each.
Ms. Marri said that the agriculture is like a backbone of our economy and the government wants to give new boost to our this much neglected sector. She said that the government will give 16 acre land alongwith loans etc to unemployed women specially widows. She also quoted her party Co- chairman Mr. Asif Ali Zardari ‘s announcement of building smaller dams to cope up water shortage. She also announced that the government is all determined to provide relief to people from the pain of load shedding and appealed the trader community to follow the timings of government for shutting / closure of trade centres to save energy. Ms. Marri urged upon unemployed youths to go through the advertisements of jobs being released by the government in the press and follow the laid down procedure instead of approaching Ministers etc for jobs. In open Kathcery the people presented their problems regarding education, health, Police , shortage of water, electricity etc and she issued directives for solutions of these grievances. HANDOUT NO: 550/2008 (ZAS)

F ATHER’S DAY
SHAZIA MARRI SALUTES FATHERS WHO SHARE CHILDREN’S RESPONSIBILITIES WITH SPOUSE

Karachi, June 14:.Sindh Minister for Information Ms. Shazia Marri has said that amongst parents, fathers plays great role towards character building of their children. Ms. Shazia Marri in her message on the eve of ‘International Fathers’ Day’ said that every child gets impressive influence from his /her father with regards to the building of habits, personality and attitudes towards others. Acknowledging her affection with her father, a noted politician and ex-Speaker Sindh Assembly late Mr. Atta Mohammad Marri, She said that being the elder child she was closer to her father and her fighting spirit and activeness was the result of learning’s from her father. She said that though she miss him but due to his cherished memories, she finds her father always with her. Minister Information Sindh lauded those fathers who share responsibilities of children with their spouse and urged upon every father to must spare time for their families, so that the children specially can feel secure and satisfied from parents. She said that thereby we could be able to build stronger Pakistan and prosperous nation.
HANDOUT NO: 543/2008 (ZAS)

BENAZIR BHUTTO SHAHEED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ACTIVATED IN SINDH

Karachi, June 11: The Government of Sindh has activated the Provincial Coordination Unit for coordinating the activities under Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Youth Development Programme (BBSYDP) with the administrative department.
Mr. Abdul Kabir Kazi, Programme Director, Sindh Devolved Social Services Programme (SDSSP) has been designated as Provincial Coordinator. The existing staff of programme support unit SDSSP would cater to the requirements of admin support of Provincial Coordination Unit in addition to their own duties. Following Officers have been designated to coordinate the activities with their assigned departments under this programme in addition to their SDSSP related issues.
According to notification issued by Planning & Development Department, Sindh, Dr. Sheerin Narejo, Deputy Provincial Coordinator with Health & Population Welfare. Dr. Mir Nusrat Panhwar Programme Officer-I with local Government, Livestock and Fisheries and Zakat & Ushr Mrs. Asma Programme Officer-II with Culture & Tourism, Social Welfare and Micro Finance Institutions, Syed Salahuddin Programme Officer-III with Information Technology, Forest & Wild Life and Excise & Taxation, Mr. Rais Ahmed Programme Officer IV with Education, Agriculture; Mr. Ali Imam Qadri Programme Programme Officer-V with Labour and Procurement Engagements and Mr. Aftab Ahmed Memon Programme Officer-VI with Works and Services, Mines& Mineral Development, Women Development, Irrigation & Power and Home Departments activities.
The programme office will be located at 3rd floor State Life Building No. 3, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi for coordination & activities under the above Programme HANDOUT NO: 530/2008 (HBM)


RENEWAL OF ARMS LICENSE WITHOUT IMPOSING PENALTY

Karachi, June 11: The Home Department, Government of Sindh has announced that no waiver of penalty on late renewal of Arms Licenses shall be allowed after 30th June, 2008. All the DCOs have been directed to allow renewal of Arms Licenses (of their districts) upto five (05) years on payment of usual fees with penalty.
All such Arms licenses which have not been renewed beyond five (05) years shall be cancelled by all DCOs in their respective records under intimation to this Department. This must be strictly complied with. HANDOUT NO: 531/2008 (M.K)

O FFICERS ASKED TO SEEK PRIOR PERMISSION FOR MEETING WITH CHIEF SECRETARY

Karachi, June 10: The Chief Secretary, Sindh has issued directives to all Administrative Secretaries and heads of the Departments to seek prior permission from Additional Secretary (Staff) to meet the Chief Secretary.
Furthermore, all officers/ officials of the departments should not visit different sections of the Services Wing, unless called verbally or in writing by the Services Wing. The Chief Secretary, Sindh has also directed to the Administrative Secretaries and heads of the Attached Departments to meet the visitors between 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and no meeting and visit should be scheduled the said period.

CO MMITTEE CONSTITUTED FOR UPDATING OF IRO.

Karachi, June 9:- The Labour Department, Government of Sindh with the approval of Minister Labour Sindh has constituted a committee consisting of the following members to consider and propose suggestions for updating and reshaping Industrial Relation Ordinance, 1969 and to incorporate therein some provisions of Industrial Relation Ordinance, 2002, if necessary.
Mr. Kashif GuIzar, Director Labour Sindh, Chairman, Mr. Khuwaja Muhammad A wan, Peoples Labour Bureau, Mr. Khalil-ur-Rehman, Secretary General, Automobile Engineering & Metal Workers Federation, Mr. Qamoos Gul Khattak, Muttahida Labour Federation, Mr. Rana Mehmood Ali Khan, NLF, CH. Ashraf / Ch. Rasheed (Labour Laws Advocate), Ms. Kaneez Fatima, Mr. Aziz Abbasi, Watan Dost.-Labour Federation, Mr. Shafiq Qureshi, Watan Dost Labour Federation Mr. Abdul Latif Nizamani, Hydro Electric Labour Union , Malik Rafiq Awan Labour Laws Advocate, Mr. Noor Muhammad, representative of United Labour Federation (Mr. Nabi Ahmed), Mr. Bashir Ahmed from (APTOU), Mr. Saeed Ghani from MCB, Mr. Aijaz Ahmed K. Shaikh, Ex-Director Labour Sindh, Mr. Ahsanullah Qureshi, Ex-Director Labour
Sindh, Mr. Abdul Sattar Daudpota, Ex-Joint Director, Mr. Hussain Alley, Additional Director Labour, Hyderabad, Mr. Habibuddin Junedi, Mr.
Kiramat Ali from (PILER) will be its member and Mr. Meer Muhammad Baloch, Joint Director Labour Sindh will be its member and Secretary. The Committee will hold its meetings in the office of Director Labour Sindh at Karachi and it will complete its suggestion and submit recommendations within 30 days time. HANDOUT NO: 514/2008 (MK)

15-DAYS EX-PAKISTAN LEAVE GRANTED

Karachi, June 9:- Government of Sindh, has granted 15 days Ex-Pakistan Leave to Mr. Asadullah Dharejo, an officer of Ex-PCS (BS-20) from the date availing subject to title, to visit U.K. on private affairs subject to the condition that his name does not exist on Exit Control List. HANDOUT NO: 515/2008 (MK)

N O DISCRIMINATION WOULD BE ALLOWED IN DISTRIBUTION OF DEVELOPMENT FUNDS – AGHA SIRAJ

Karachi, June 05: Sindh Minister for Local Government Agha Siraj Durrani has said that no discrimination in distribution of development funds to 178 Union Councils of Karachi would be allowed and judicious distribution of the same would be ensured.
This he said while talking to a joint delegation of Nazmis/Naib Nazims of Awam Dost, Al-Khidmat and Khidmatgar groups of Karachi City Council at his office here today. Opposition leader of City Council Mr. Saeed Ghani was present on the occasion. Mr. Durrani further said that provision of potable water and sanitation facility was the right of each an every citizen of Karachi hence all the bottlenecks in this regard would be cleared on priority basis. On complaints by various Nazims regarding discrimination in provision of development funds, drinking water facility and other related issues, Provincial Minister assured them that all the matters would be discussed within the core committee of Pakistan Peoples Party and Muhitada Qaumi Movement so as to reach a durable solution about all disputed matters.
Provincial Minister informed them that he would hold open katcheries in various towns of Karachi twice or thrice a month so as to resolve the grievances of general public at their door step. Concerned Town Nazims, Union Council Nazims, officer of the Town and Local Government Department would also be present on the occasion to implement the orders then and there, he added. He asked the Nazims to give their recommendations about holding of these open katcheries in a better and effective manner. Meanwhile, after the meeting with the Nazims, Provincial Minister while talking to journalists,said that in his personal opinion present local bodies system should go. A referendum at Provincial or National Level can also be held to ask the people about continuation of the present local bodies system, he added.
On a question regarding shifting of control of hydrants of KWSB to concerned towns and their poor performance, the Minister said that little bit time would be given to towns to organize the water distribution system. On another question regarding recruitments in KWSB Provencal Minister said that the cabinet has already decided to retrench all those employees who were employed during care taker setup and the same policy would be followed in KWSB. HANDOUT NO: 507/2008 (MSK)

UPLIFT OF NEGLECTED AREA TOP PRIORITY – MANZOOR WASSAN

Karachi, May 20: The Sindh Minister for Works & Services Mr. Manzoor Hussain Wassan has said that, the jobs will be given on merit to the youths of the province during the coming financial year and basic facilities will also be provided to the people of remote and neglected areas at their door step. This, he stated while talking to various delegations belonging to his constituency who met him in his office Sindh Secretariat, Karachi.
Mr. Wassan said that, the Works & Services department is preparing for construction of new road schemes which will be carried out especially to uplift the neglected areas at per with developed areas, so that, the economy of the province could be given boost up.
The Provincial Minister further said that un employment in the province is “Serious issue, therefore the present government is giving top priority to create jobs, in the next budget 2008-09. Mr. Manzoor Wassan also received many applications from the people and issued orders for their redressal and assured them that, the democratic government will resolve the public problems on priority basic.
The MNA, MPAs including Mr. Imran Leghari and Mr. Fayyaz Butt also called on Provincial Minister in his office and pointed out their problems concerning to Works & Services Department being faced them in their constituencies, Mr. Wassan assured than that their suggestion would be given priority.
HANDOUT NO: 429 (MAS)

SINDH MINISTER WOMEN DEVELOPMENT STRESSE NGOS AND MEDIA TO CREATE AWARENESS AMONG THE MASSES

Karachi May 19: Sindh Minister for Women Development Department Ms. Tauqeer Fatima Bhutto has stressed upon the NGOs as well as media to create awareness among the masses particular in rural areas about the improvement of women against violence. She is speaking at a seminar on “Violence against Women’ organized by Aurat Foundation here today. She said during the last government some legislations were carried out but they were not able to implementation those laws. Tauqeer Fatima Bhutto called upon the rents to arrange a good training for their sons and daughters so that they could come forward and prove themselves as good citizens of the society. Sindh Women Development Minister said any social welfare association’s work for the welfare of the women was not less than a struggle. She added that struggle should be continued for the help of all women without any discrimination, and gender differences. The Sindh Minister said that she is personally interested to visit different villages and hold open katcheries to solve problems of the women at their door steps. She said that present government is trying its utmost for the welfare of new generation. In this regard bill will be presented in the provincial Assembly of Sindh for implementation towards the welfare of the educated youths. Chief of Aurat Foundation also spoke on the occasion. HANDOUT NO: 421 (FZF)

SHAZIA MARRI FOR COLLECTIVE EFFORTS TO AWARE SOCIETY ON HIV/AIDS DISEASE


Karachi May 19: Sindh Minister for Information Ms. Shazia Marri has stressed up on the society for collective & concrete efforts to raise the awareness and preventive measures to save people from HIV/AIDs, which has become deadly and an epidemic disease.
This she said while addressing as a chief guest to Dialogue for Development Forum (DDF), held in connection to international Candle - light movement on Sunday late evening, at Arts Council Karachi. Ms. Shazia Marri said that the HIV/AIDS is a silent killer and the United Nations is doing a lot to control this epidemic but in our country nothing is being done to save people from its losses through preventive measures. She said that the Pakistani people and Society can not compete USA, UK European Societies awareness efforts regarding HIV/AIDs because the people of this country are also facing disastrous problems like lack of food, educations health facilities, potable water-electricity etc. The Minister Information Sindh Lauded the courage of HIV /AIDs infected (Positive) people and said that the struggle for life of these people is an example for the entire nation- She emphasized the need of grass route level efforts to inform people the preventive measures to save them from HIV/AIDs because this is not a health relative but an issue of our national survival. She announced that the Sindh Government will take all out efforts to save people from the spread of this disease. On this occasion, Ms. Shazia Marri lit candles in memory of awareness movement which started from Greece many years before. She also visited stalls established by the NGOs and appreciated their dedication for awareness on the issue.
Later on, the Minister distributed shields/momentos to Mr. Abdul Rahim Moosvi, Rana Asif of DDF, Chief, Karachi Central Prison Mr. Nusrat Mangan, Dr. Sharaf Shah Dr. Nasir Jalbani others on their contribution towards spread of awareness regarding HIV/ AIDS. On this occasion, the HIV/AIDs positive society’s people presented a song. HANDOUT NO: 420 (ZAS)

COMMITTEE CONSTITUTED

Karachi, May 19: The Government of Sindh with the approval of Competent Authority, has constituted a committee to hire the ervices of Project Implementation Consultants (PICs) under the World Bank financed (IDA Credit) Sindh Water Sector Improvement Project Phase-I (WSIP-I). Managing Director Sindh Irrigation & Drainage Authority (SIDA) will act as Chairman while Additional Secretary Irrigation & Power Department, Additional Secretary Finance Department, Chief (Foreign Aid) Planning & Development Department, and representative of PCMU, WSIP-I will be its members.
Project Director, WSIP-I will act as Member/Secretary and representative of Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) will be an Observer, in the committee. The Committee will review the combined (Technical & Financial) evaluation report received from Project Management Consultant/Procurement Agent (PMC/A) for procurement of Project Implementation Consultants. The recommendations will be forwarded to the World Bank for clearance within ten days of receipt of report from PMC/A.

SHAZIA MARRI PAYS SURPRISE VISIT TO PS GIZRI – LODGES COMPLAINT OF FIRING INCIDENT IN DHA PHASE IV

Karachi, May 17: Sindh Minister Information Ms. Shazia Marri, today paid a surprise visit to Police Station Gizri, Defence area and lodged a complaint regarding the firing incident which took place in her residential area Gizri Defence Phase IV, it is pertinent to mention here that inspite of repeated complaints the Police reached to the firing site after 50 minutes.
Ms. Shazia Marri when reached at the Police Station, Gizri, She was informed that the SHO of Police Station was transferred couple of days back and at the time police station was being run by Sub Inspector who was also absent from his duty. The Minister also observed that the ASI Mr. Latif present on duty and other staff were without name badge. Ms. Shazia Marri in her written complaint, mentioned that last night the firing which remained continued for 45 minutes, caused panic and harassment among the residents and She remained complaining but a police ASI namely Mushtaq reached the area after 50 minutes delay and said that it was not firing but the sound of fire crackers voices. She further wrote that due to such incidents taking place repeatedly, the DHA & Gizri residents are feeling unsafe & unsecured.
Later on, the DSP of area Syed Zahid Hussain Shah also reached the Police Station and got the details of firing incidents from the Minister. Ms. Marri asked the DSP for proper patrolling of Police in the area and immediate attention to the public complaints so that the people could be able to feel safe & secure all the time, not only on city roads but in their homes also. HANDOUT NO: 415 (ZAS)

UNEMPLOYED YOUTH TO BE PROVIDED JOBS ON MERIT – DR. DAYA RAM

Karachi May 17: Sindh Minister for Wildlife Dr. Daya Ram Essarani has has said that present democratic government of Pakistan Peoples Party would resolve the problems of masses at their doorstep through open katcheries.
This he said while addressing an open katchery at Bilawal House here today. Large number of people attended the open katchery.
He said during last decade no sincere effort was made to resolve the problems of masses due to which the same have increased manifold. The holding of open katcheries will help in resolving the same, he added. Dr. Daya Ram said that as announced by the Chief Minister Sindh jobs would be provided to deserving unemployed youth on the basis of merit. He said that special emphasis would also be laid on improving infrastructural facilities of basic amenities throughout the Province, as it was necessary to serve the masses in a better manner. Dr. Essarani further said that people are coming in large numbers in the offices of Provincial Ministers, which was an evidence of faith of the messes on Pakistan Peoples Party. It also reflects the popularity of the party amongst general public, he added. Provincial Minister assured the people present on the occasion that present government would do its utmost for provision of basic amenities. He received around 600 applications from the people and issued on the spot orders for redressal of problems. HANDOUT NO: 416 (MSK)

SHAZIA MARRI TAKES NOTICE OF POLICE BRUATILITY WITH JOURNALISTS

Karachi, May 15: Sindh Minister for Information Ms. Shazia Marri has taken serious note of the incident in which the Police personnel of Eidgah Police Station, tortured media-men at civil Hospital Karachi premises, the other day, and asked the Provincial Police Officer (IGP) for strict action against the police men involved in the incident.
Ms. Shazia Marri, today, on the complaint of Association of Television Journalists (ATJ) & KUJ, leadership, contacted the PPO & the SP of area through telephone and discussed in detail the incident. She reiterated that the PPP government believes in the freedom of press and nobody will be allowed to create hindrance to the professional duties of journalists or harass them. The Minister Information lauded the role of journalists which they played for the restoration of democracy in the country and assured media people and particularly to the ATJ that the strong action will be taken against the SHO and police personnel involved in the incident. She further assured that the journalists will be provided all possible facilities towards their professional duties. HANDOUT NO: 4132 (ZAS)

POPULATION WELFARE DEPARTMENT IS FOLLOWING A VIABLE STRATEGY TO STABLIZE POPULATION BY THE YEAR 2020 – JAM METHAB


Karachi, May 15: Sindh Population Welfare Minister Jam Mehtab Dahar has said that to achieve the goal of population stabilization by the year 2020 the department of Population Welfare is pursuing a viable strategy that will accelerate the pace of implementation of provision of quality family planning and reproductive Health Services to every citizen.
This he stated while speaking as guest of honour at the launching ceremony function of the Falah (Family Advancement for life and health) project held in local hotel. Jam Mehtab said that government is very well conscious of the impact of the alarming population growth rate which is effecting all our social sectors besides hampering efforts to improve the quality of life of our people, as such he called upon for encouraging birth spacing which is good for the health of both Mother and child. Referring to population stabilization goal programme initiated by the Department, he called for support of all segments of the society and of stake holders to build partnerships and evolve strategies that will help to achieve the objective and in this regard he lauded the efforts of population council and consortium in the implementation of falah project a 5 year project that will diversify family planning services in Pakistan.
Earlier Ms. Shahida Azfar Chief of Party Falah project, Dr. Zeba A. Sathar Country Director Population Council, Ms. Kay L. Anske Consul
General USA Consulate Karachi, and Prof. Dr. Abdul Ghaffar Billo Chairman Hands in their presentation on the occasion informed that falah is a 5 year project funded by US Aid for 60 million dollar which is planned to be implemented in Pakistan in 20 districts of country while in Sindh 6 districts viz Dadu, Ghotki, Larkana, Sanghar, Sukkur and Thatta have been selected with the aim to increase demand for family planning services, increasing accesses and quality of family planning services in the public sector and in private sector besides, increasing courage of social marketing of contraceptives and providing marketing support to commercial sector.
The launching ceremony was well attended amongst other by Provincial Ministers of Information, Heath, Advisor to Chief Minister for Political Affairs, Secretary Health Department and by officials of Population Welfare Department, Health, and representatives of NGO’s
HANDOUT NO: 410 (IHB)

NEW COMPUTRIZED MOTOR REGISTRATION BOOKS SOON

Karachi May 15: Provincial Minister for Excise & Taxation Mukesh Kumar Chawala said that every day 450 motorcycles, 250 cars and about 70 commercial vehicles on an average are registered in the city and given the slow pace of work done in the registering them. The Excise & Taxation Department is now introducing new Computerized Registration Books in a ceremony 16th May, 08 in the office of the Minister Excise & Taxation at 1st Floor Tughlaq House, Karachi at 10.30 morning. The Sindh Excise & Taxation Department and the Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (PSPC) linked a 3 year agreement by which PSPC will print Computerized Motor Registration Books containing owner news and other details against past practice. On the occasion Mukesh Kumar Chawala, the Sindh Excise & Taxation Minister said after a briefing given to him in his office by the Director M.V Mr. Shoaib Siddiqui that system of registration of vehicles would be changed. The name and particulars of vehicle owners will now be pre-printed on the registration books which in turn will help cut down on forgeries and other irregularities in registration books. Chawala said that despite the change in the process, the fees would remain unchanged. Secretary Excise and Taxation Naseer Jamali was also present on the occasion. HANDOUT NO: 408 (AWM)

GOVERNMENT TAKING EFFORTS TO PROVIDE JOBS TO THE UNEMPOYED YOUTH - SAYS SHAZIA MARRI

Karachi, May 13: Sindh Minister for Information Ms. Shazia Marri has said that the Sindh Government will provide maximum possible job opportunities to the unemployed poor youth of province. This she said while talking to people at open katchehry which she held at Bilawal House, in Karachi here today. On this occasion she heard the problems of people one by one and ordered for the solutions of their grievances, to concerned officials. On this occasion, while replaying to the questions of media men, She said that under the directives of co-chairman PPP Mr. Asif Ali Zardari, every Minister of the Government will conduct open katchehry at Bilawal House and at their offices as well. She said that the government has started the procedure of recruitments to fill around 40,000. Vacancies. She said that private sector will also be persuaded to accommodate as many as possible unemployed youth as providing employment is a main point of our manifesto.
Ms. Marri while replying to another question, said that the leadership and government of her party believes in an Independent Judiciary and the Judges issue with also be solved amicabity. She hoped that the PML (N) will re-join the government and the coalition will remain intact. She dispelled that impression that the media is being imposed restrictions and said that the PPP always believe in freedom of press and it will be protected at all costs. She said that we are still standing on our promises and the efforts being taken to solve the grievances of public will show results in weeks. Ms. Marri also said that the officers, who are not ready to perform their duty properly, will be taken to task. HANDOUT NO: 403 (MIZ)

NURSING IS A NOBLE PROFESSION WHICH HELPS TO REDUCE PAIN OF PATIENTS. SAYS SHAZIA MARRI.

Karachi, May 12: Sindh Minister for Information Ms. Shazia Marri has said that the profession of Nursing is very noble because the services of People engaged in this profession are incomparable. This she said while talking to a delegation of Nurses who met her at her office, today. Ms. Marri said that in this regard we can not forget the services of a Florence Nightingale who is the founder and role model to this very noble profession. The Minister Information further said that despite the passage of 60 years, Pakistan’s social sector has not gained distinguished growth and the Health Sector is also still without sufficient infrastructure and facilities. She said that Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto in her both tenures gave great importance to the Health Sector and alongwith many other projects, She initiated polio drive with the support of society while 50,000 lady health Workers were also inducted to improve health facilities specially in rural areas. Ms. Shazia Marri further said that the government of Sindh is making all-out efforts to facilitate people at maximum possible level and the start has been taken from Larkana which has been declared as a “Model District”. She said that every Health Centre of Larkana at Union Council level will be provided all latest means of medication. She also announced to encourage public - private partnership in this sector and appreciated the role of women belonging to minorities. She assured that the basic problems of nursing staff will be solved. HANDOUT NO: 399 (ZAS)

ADDITIONAL ADVOCATES GENERAL APPOINTED

Karachi, May 12: The Governor of Sindh has appointed following Advocates as Additional Advocates General Sindh and Assistant Advocates General Sindh on the terms and conditions as admissible under the rules, with immediate effect. Mr. Abdul Fatah Malik, Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan, as Additional Advocate General; Mr. Allah Bachayo Soomro, Advocate Hyderabad, as Additional Advocate General; Mr. Shafi Muhammad Memon, Senior Advocate Dadu, as Additional Advocate General; Mr. Abdul Hamid Bhurgari, Advocate Larkana, as Additional Advocate General; Mr. Liaquat Ali Shar, Advocate Khairpur Mirs, as Additional Advocate General; Mr. Farid-ul-Hassan, Advocate Karachi as Assistant Advocate General; Mr. Agha Athar Hussain Pathan, Advocate Khairpur, as Assistant Advocate General; Mr. Aziz-ul Haq Solangi, Advocate Larkana, as Assistant Advocate General; Mr. Muhammad Iqbal Mehar, as Assistant Advocate General and Mrs. Haleema Khan, Advocate Karachi, as Assistant Advocate General. HANDOUT NO: 395 (MIZ)

THREE STOREYES OF C.P.O OFFICE ALLOCATED FOR E-POLICING:-RAZA HAROON

Karachi, May 12: Provincial Minister for Information Technology Mr. Muhammad Raza Haroon has said that crimes rate can be iminated to enhance effective relations between Police and People. He said that I.T Department will use all its resources to synchronize all Police Stations in Sindh Province.
This he said while chairing Steering Committee meeting of E-Policing. It was granted in meeting that modern equipment and Hardware purchasing and also decided that three storeyes of C.C.P.O office will be allocated for E. Policing. Police Department would be facilitated and synchronized with modern E-Policing techniques, he added and detailed briefing was got regarding Traffic Management System, Call Centers for Rescue, Video conferencing system, Soft ware Development and Automation of Prison System.
Meeting was attended by Secretary I.T Mr.M .Zakir, I.G Prison Mr. M.Yameen Khan, Addition I.G Sindh Mr. Tariq Jamil, Additional Home Secretary Mr. Naveed Ahmed, Additional Secretary Finance, Mr. Farooq Azam, Deputy Law Secretary Mr. Sagheer Ahmed sheikh D.I.G Head Quarters Mr. Waseem Ahmed and Project Director E. Policing Ms. Tabasum Abbasi. HANDOUT NO: 396 (MK)

STRONG MOTHERS BUILT STRONG NATION- SHAZIA MARRI

Karachi, May 11: Sindh Minister Information Ms. Shazia Marri has paid rich tribute to all mothers on occasion of Mothers Day.
While addressing different gatherings on the eve of Mothers Day she said that the universal spirit of Motherhood with which all women were graced, was unique in its tradition of selfless sacrifice and unlimited love.
Shazia Marri said that the world was a richer place because of women like mother Teresa who adopted countless children as her own and devoted her life for their well being, like Madir-e-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah who gave her life for the creation and prosperous growth of Pakistan and like Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, an incomparable mother who raised her children to understand why her priority must be all the children of Pakistan. “Mohtarma will always be remembered as a true spirit of mother-hood who was always concerned about the future of her people”. She elaborated. Indeed, Marri said, Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed had gotten this spirit of sacrifice from her own mother Begum Nusrat Bhutto.
Ms. Marri paid special tribute to the mothers of all shaheeds who had sacrificed their lives in the untiring struggle for democracy. She said that strong mothers built strong nation and Pakistan’s strength lay in the remarkable strength of its mothers.
HANDOUT NO: 394 (ZAS)                                                

SHAZIA MARRI ASSURES JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN GOVT. SECTOR FOR WOMEN TO CREATE GANDER BALANCE

Karachi, May 10: Sindh Minister Information Ms. Shazia Marri has said that media is a front line force which supported democratic forces for the restoration of Peoples’ rule in Pakistan and it has also helped to bring social changes in our society. This she said while talking to media people after attending a Seminar “Women Empowerment & Role of Media” at Karachi, today. Ms. Shazia Marri said that women of our society is capable to work in each & every field and play a decisive role which is the result of the struggle rendered by Shaheed Prime Minister Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. She said that Shaheed Prime Minister truly enlightened our women and taught them to live-up with high head and dignity and due to her contribution, she emerged as a role model for all women around the World.
The Minister Information said that the media has not only played a great role to educate women of our society but it has also created a sufficient space of working/employment in the print & electronic media. She further said that women should come forward to the media field and prove that they are capable for working in each field. Ms. Marri condemned all the atrocities on media took place in past during undemocratic tenures and added that the female having knowledge & experience of journalism will be encouraged in the job placement in order to create a gender balance environment with in the Information Department. She further said that the PPP Government will also ensure
recruitments of women on the basis of gender sensitized society and equality balance, as a one of major pillars of the manifesto of PPP. She appreciated the participation of female students of Mass Communication Department of Karachi University and hoped that in future they will play a significant role to the protection of women rights and make nation more strong. HANDOUT NO: 392 (ZAS)

Minister Information Technology presided over a meeting on E-Police System

Karachi May 10 : Meeting of Steering Committee of E-Police Project held on 10th May 2008 at 12:00 noon in the Committee Room of Information Technology Department, Government of Sindh, Karachi, the Meeting was presided over by Honorable Muhammad Raza Haroon, Minister Information Technology Department, Government of Sindh.

MINISTER INFORMATION DIRECTS IMPROVING PERFORMANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT

Karachi, May 07, 2008: Sindh Minister for Information Ms. Shazia Marri has urged upon the Officers of Information Department to activate the Department in a result oriented way with improved service delivery for better image building of Government. Minister Information today paid a surprise visit of the Information Department and inspected all sections of the Department. She also met with the officers who complained that they are not been given promotions and some of the Information Officers are still in same grade even after 18 years. The Secretary Information, Mr. Fasihuddin Khan, Director General Public Relations Syed Safdar Ali Shah, Director Press Information Mr. S.M. Iqbal, Director Advertisement & R&R Sections Mr. A. Aziz Memon briefed the Minister regarding the working of the Department. The Minister Information said that through this Department bridges gap between Government and its masses through Media and expressed displeasure over the working of the department. She also took notice of non availability of a library in the department and ordered the concerned for action against those officers who were not present on their duties. HANDOUT NO: 374 (ZAS)

CHIEF SECRETARY ASKS CONCERNED DEPARTMENTS TO RESOLVE PPHI ISSUES

Karachi, May 07: Chief Secretary Sindh Fazalur Rehman has called upon the respective departments to strengthen mutual coordination with a view to ensure implementing of public beneficial programmes like Peoples Primary Health Initiative (PPHI), a project entrusted with provision of health facilities to the people at grass root level.
He while reviewing the report of PPHI meeting held today, asked the Secretary Finance Sindh to get the bottlenecks removed in budgetary affections, faced by PPHI.
The Chief Secretary Sindh advised the Secretary Health to look into the issues of PPHI and ensure their solutions on priority. He also directed the Local Government Department and all DCOs to help PPHI in furnishing the offices and storage spaces, and transferring of management orders. The report of the PPHI meeting was presented to Chief Secretary by Dr. Riaz Memon the Chief of PPHI, and on behalf of Chief Secretary Mr. Nazar Hussain Maher Additional Chief Secretary held meeting with the Secretaries of Education and Health and DCOs of Sindh on Wednesday.
HANDOUT NO: 375 (MSK)



SEMINAR ON DISSEMINATION OF PROSECUTION SERVICE

Karachi, May 07: The Ministry of Law, Justice & Human Rights under access to Justice Programme in collaboration with the Criminal Prosecution Service Department Government of Sindh organized a seminar on “Dissemination of Prosecution service”. Mr. Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar, the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Mr. Justice Muhammad Afzal Soomro, Chief Justice High Court of Sindh, Jusdges of High Court of Sindh, Pir Mazahar-ul-Haq, Senior Minister Sindh, Mr. Muhammad Ayaz Soomro, Minister for Law & Parliamentary Affairs Sindh, Mr. Muhammad Afzal Kahut, Programme Director Access to Justice Programme, Muhammad Ishaque Lashari Secretary Criminal Prosecution Service Department and other dignified personalities attended the seminar. Mr. Muhammad Shahid Shafiq, Provincial Programme Management Unit, Access to Justice Programme Ministry of Law, Justice & Human Rights welcomed the participants. Mr. Muhammad Ishaque Lashari, the Secretary Criminal Prosecution Service Department informed the Participants about the objectives of the Seminar and the establishment of Independent Prosecution in the light of Ordinance. He showed hope that the department would achieve the goals with the passage of time and with kind cooperation of Police and other allied departments.
Mr. Ramesh Kumar, Director Monitoring CS\PSD Sindh informed the participants about the Role of Prosecutor General and Monitoring within the department. Mr. Niaz Ahmed Siddiqi, informed the participants through a presentation about the mode of investigation during the current situation. Mr. Shahdat Awan Advocate informed the participants about the role of prosecutors in Criminal Trials.
Mr. Justice (Retd) Muhammad Sadiq Leghari, expressed his views in respect of his past experience about the inference drawing process in criminal cases under the law of evidence. Mr. Justice Khalid Ali Z. Kazi, Judge of High Court of Sindh was pleased to inform the participants about the role of Prosecutors in Criminal Proceedings. He emphasized that the Prosecution Officer should be separated from the Judicial function and the Process Agency should be under control of the Prosecutors. He also expressed his valuable views in respect of the duties of the prosecutors that he should; be Impartial, while discharging the duties; Protect the public interest; Keep the matter confidential and to keep coordination with Police department in order to effective prosecution etc. Mr. Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar, the Chief Justice of Pakistan, highlighted the Prosecution system as whole and emphasized that the
prosecutors should get initial training as the Judicial Officers at Judicial Academy. He also emphasized that the qualification of the investigation officers should be law graduates so that they could investigate a case properly.
Mr, Muhammad Afzal Kahut the Programme Director Access to Justice Programme also shared his past experience with the participants. Pir Mazhar-ul-Haq, the Senior Minister Sindh also shared his views about the prosecution as he is by profession an Advocate. He has emphasized the improvement of the department. The seminar concluded with the vote of thanks.

GOVERNMENT TO ENCOURAGE FOREIGN INVESTMENT SHAZIA MARRI

Karachi, May 05 ,2008: Sindh Minister for Information. Ms. Shazia Marri has said that the Government will make all out efforts to encourage the automobile, IT, and Energy sectors of Pakistan. This she said while talking to a delegation of businessmen of Japan, at her office, today. The delegation members said the Minister said that Japan is second biggest economy of the World and around 10,000 people from Pakistan are engaged in the business sector of Japan. They further discussed that the businessmen of Japan are very much eager for investment tin various sectors in Pakistan. They further informed that a Japanese company wants to establish a Automobile City either at Gawadar or Karachi Port with an investment of the 50 millions. They also disclosed that some Japanese companies are willing to invest in IT and power generation sectors. Minister Information said that Pakistan needs economic development on war footing and through foreign investment, we can create jobs for a big number o unemployed youth. She assured the delegates that the Government of Sindh will provide maximum possible rebates, facilities and other incentives to the foreign investors in Sindh and in this regard she will arrange a meeting of Japanese Companies with the Chief Minister and concerned Federal Minister.
She invited the businessmen of Japan to come forward with clear proposals regarding the investment plans and also about the help which they require from Government of Sindh. The delegation comprised of Mr. Irfan, Mr. Altaf Mohammad and Mr. Muhammad Naeem Arain. HANDOUT NO: 362 (ZAS)

SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM TO BE IMPROVED FURTHER CHIEF SECRETARY

Karachi, May 05: The Chief Secretary Sindh Mr. Fazalur Rehman has noted that the reforms in the civil service delivery system of the Provincial Government has been initiated under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Qaim Ali Shah, who has more than 40 year experience to deal with the socio-economic political strategies within the Sindh Province.
He expressed these views while chairing a meeting of Sindh Educational Sector Reform Programme (SESRP) here today. The meeting was attended by the World Bank Economists Ms. Reema Nayar & Ms. Tahseen Syed, World Bank
Development Adviser Dr. Bhatti, ACS (Dev.) Nazar Hussain Maher, Secretary Finance Ghulam Ali Shah Pasha, Secretary Service Iqbal Durrani, Special Secretary Finance Ms. Naheed Shah Durrani and other officers.
On the matter of recruitment of teachers, the Chief Secretary, emphasized that meritorious selection is a must in order to achieve the desired goal, of a certain programme like SESRP. He maintained that recent decisions of Sindh Cabinet regarding (i) abolition of contract system of employment and (ii) end of postings on own pay scale OPS i.e. posting of Lower Grade Officers against higher grade vacancies/posts, has been appreciated by the civil society. This will improve the service delivery system and will benefit the common-men, he added. The matters of recruitment of teachers, allocation of funds, Sindh Education Foundation, and implementation of Project including RSU (Reform Support Unit) were also discussed in the meeting.
It was decided that a presentation on SESRP shall be made before the Chief Minister, Sindh, to have the proper means and ways for smooth functioning of the programme. HANDOUT NO: 363 (MSK)

NOTIFICATIONS WITHDRAWN

Karachi, May 03: The Home Department, Government of Sindh has withdrawn the notifications of appointment of Justice of Peace in Two Towns of Karachi with immediate effect.
The notification in respect of Mr. Abdul Sabbar Khan s/o Bundoo Khan as Justice of Peace Jamshed Town has been withdrawn with immediate effect and now he is no more Justice of Peace, while the notification in respect of Nawab Saifuddin Laghari s/o Nawab Haji Muhammad Ali as Justice of Peace Clifton has been withdrawn with immediate effect and now he is no more Justice of Peace. HANDOUT NO: 359 (MSK)

GOVERNMENT TO IMPROVE DELIVERY OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS - SHAZIA MARRI

Karachi, May 03: Sindh Minister for Information Ms. Shazia Marri has said that the Government is making efforts to improve the service delivery of public institutions and as per the needs of the people.
This she said while speaking at the inaugural session of a seminar on ‘Building a service Culture that sizzles and succeeds’, arranged by Institute of Business Management at a local hotel. The world renowned lecturer Mr. Ron Kaufman delivered lecture on the topic.
Minister Information Sindh said that the service delivery of the public institutions and people working over there is not satisfactory and revolutionary measures are needed to change the present style of working of the government offices. She said that though the working of multinational companies has brought a visible change to the public institutions but more efforts are required to improve the attitude of government managers to the people.
She announced that the government by improving the law & order in the province will attract more multinational organizations for investment.
‘Thus the more opportunities of employment will be available for our youth and service delivery of the public institutions will also be improved”, she added. Ms. Shazia Marri while quoting the saying of founder of the nation Quaid-e-Azam, Mohammad Ali Jinnah ‘scrupulous maintenance of law and order is the key to all progress” further added that by improving law & order, the PPP Government will attract the investors. HANDOUT NO: 356 (ZAS)

MINISTER INFORMATION UNDERLINES IMPORTANCE OF CREATINGG AWARENESS AGAINST POLLUTION

Karachi, April 20: Sindh Minister for Information Ms. Shazia Marri has said that there was an urgent need to create awareness about the adverse effects of pollution on our environment.
In a statement Provincial Minister said that pollution is not only affecting our environment but also causing various illness amongst the people specially in big cities like Karachi where air and noise pollution were increasing at alarming level. She said that plants and greenery play a major role in containing pollution and all efforts should be made to plant maximum number of trees and saplings to help our environment to sustain life and keep pollution levels under control. She further said that regular campaigns both on print and electronic media are required to inform more and more people about the effects of pollution on our environment and also to motivate them to active part in tree plantation campaigns.
She said that World Earth Day falling on April 22, rewards us to do more for ensuring healthy, environment friendly and pollution free atmosphere. She appealed to the masses to take active part in walk on April 22 and other events being organized on the day to highlight the importance of the day. Meanwhile, Provincial Information Minister will be chief guest and lead a walk on World Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 9.30 a.m. from People’s Secretariat to Mazar-e-Quaid; which is being organized by Environment Department, Sindh. It is pertinent to mention here that Earth Day is being celebrated on April 22 all over the world in order to highlight the affects of pollution and other activities on the potential of earth to sustain life and create awareness amongst masses against its adverse affects.
HANDOUT NO: 322/2008 (MSK)

NO BODY WOULD BE ALLOWED TO TAKE OVER THE MINORITIES WORSHIP - DR. KHATUMAL JEEWAN

Karachi, April 20: Advisor to Chief Minister for Mines and Mineral Department, Dr. Khatumal Jeewan has said that people’s Government would foil all attempts being made by qabza groups and mafias to illegally occupy the Native Jetty temple and its areas adding that he would soon write to the Federal Government in this regard.
Addressing a huge gathering of Hindus and Scheduled Castes at Native Jetty temple today morning in connection with Hanumaa Jiyanti, Dr. Khatumal Jeewan said that no body would be allowed to take over the minorities worship places and the people’s Government would take every effort to safe-guard the places of worships of all the religions.
The Advisor to Chief Miister, Dr. Khatumal Jeewan said that he would meet the Federal Minister for Ports and Shipping Syed Naveed Qamar to sort out the issue as some officials of KPT in collusion with some elements of Qabza Group had wiped away an old temple in front of Native Jetty temple and are converting it into a food street. He assured the minorities that being the representative of Minorities in Sindh Cabinet he would raise voice for their rights and problems. Others who addressed the gathering include Khet Rathore, Amr Udani, Ashok Jethmalani and others. HANDOUT NO: 323/2008 (M.Z)

EARTH DAY TO BE CELEBRATED ON APRIL 22

Karachi, April 18 ,2008 : A walk is being organized by Environment Department on World Earth Day on April 22, 2008 at 9.30 a.m. from People’s Secretariat to Mazar-e-Quaid. Sindh Minister for Information Ms. Shazia Marri will be chief guest on the occasion. The Environment Department, Government of Sindh has chalked out a comprehensive plan to celebrate world Earth Day on April 22 in order to highlight the effects of pollution and other activities on the potential of the earth to sustain life. The Department has also requested all the District Governments to organize walks, hold seminars and display banners on earth day in their districts and respective taluka headquarters to create public awareness about adverse effects of pollution on our environment.
HANDOUT NO: 317/2008 (MSK)

AFFILIATION OF TECHNICAL SCHOOL CANCELLED

Karachi, April 18: Sindh Board of Technical Education on the recommendations of Inspector of Institutions has de-affiliated D.M.R. Technical High School located at Bungalow No. B-70, Block “N” North Nazimabad, Karachi for non compliance of registration/affiliation rules of Sindh Board of Technical Education. Parents and students have been advised in their on interest not to take admission in the de-affiliated school, as affiliation with the Board is mandatory for conducting technical school certificate course as per Sindh Board of Technical Education Amendment Ordinance 1974. HANDOUT NO: 318/2008 (MSK)

GOVERNOR SUMMONS SINDH ASSEMBLY ON APRIL 16

Karachi, April 15: Governor Sindh Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan has summoned the Provincial Assembly of Sindh to meet on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 4.00 p.m. in the Sindh Assembly Building. HANDOUT NO: 306/2008 (MSK)

ADVISOR TO CHIEF MINISTER ON MINES AND MINERAL BRIEFED ON DEPARTMENT’S WORKING

Karachi, April 15: Advisor to Chief Minister for Mines & Mineral Development Sindh, Dr. Khatumal Jeevan, has regretted that despite passing over a period of 20 years, no serious efforts were made on the part of previous Governments for establishment of power plants or development of coal deposits in Thar which are considered biggest reserves not only in Pakistan but in Asia as well.
This he said while addressing the briefing of the department here today. Secretary Mines and Mineral Development Mr. M.Yunus Dhagh was also present on occasion. He further said that there was a golden opportunity for Pakistan to engage the Chinese firm at the offer of upfront tariff of 5.75 to 6.7 Cents per kw which was not availed by the then Government and as a result the firm returned back. Dr. Khatumal was also surprised to know that more than a dozen MoUs were signed with the different parties for coal mining, coal washing and power generation projects in Sindh despite lapse of a considerable period of more than ten years. He said that it was the mission of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto to develop the coal deposits in Sindh and now it was his duty to complete the mission of Shaheed Qaid. He said that he is ready to work on war-footing to yield positive results within short span of time.
Dr. Khatumal stressed upon the management of Mines & Mineral Development department to re-double their efforts by working overtime to make up for the loss of time and ensure that power generation plants are under physical construction within few months. He assured his full support to the department saying that he will be available for subordinates for guidance & assistance but also categorically said that no laxity or negligence will be tolerated, at any cost.

PROVINCIAL CENSUS COORDINATION COMMITTEE CONSTITUTED

Karachi April 12: The Government of Sindh has constituted the following Provincial Census Coordination Committee to achieve the intended goals, objectives and standards of reliable & credible results of next Population and Housing Census in October, 2008. The Chief Secretary Sindh will be the Chairman of the composition, while Senior Member, Board of Revenue Sindh, Additional Chief Secretary (Development), P & D Department, Secretary Local Government Department, Secretary Education & Literacy Department, Secretary (GA&C), SGA&CD, Provincial Police Officer Sindh, Director, Military Lands & Cantonments, District Coordination Officer, City District Government Karachi will be the members and Provincial Census Commissioner will be the Member/Secretary and one Non Official Member (Preferably Female) will be Co-operative member.
The terms of reference of the composition are:- To administer and supervise all management issues related with Census activities like appointment, training of field staff, constitution of District Coordination Committee, formation of vigilance team, establishment of control room, distribution and safe retrieval of filled-in Census form etc.; To implement the directives / instruction issued by PCO (HQ), Islamabad; and To carry down / ensure all instruction to the level of census District Officers.
HANDOUT NO: 301/2008 (SPH)

RS. 7339.510 MILLION COLLECTED AS TAXES UPTO MARCH 2008 WITH 18% INCREASE

Karachi, April 10:Excise & Taxation Department has collected an amount of Rs. 7339.510 million during the first nine months of financial year 2007-08 as against the proportionate target of Rs. 7110.337 million fixed for the period under the heads of Infrastructure Cess, Motor Vehcile Tax, Provincial Excise Duty, Professional Tax, Cotton Fee and Hotel Tax. This was stated by Director General, Excise & Taxation Sindh, Mr. Muhammad Asif Marghoob Siddiqui while briefing Secretary, Excise & Taxation Department Mr. Muhammad Naseer Jamali, here today.
He said that amount collected under Infrastructure Cess is Rs. 4173.077 million, Motor Vehicle Tax Rs. 1553.827 million, Provincial Excise Duty Rs. 122.186, Professional Tax Rs. 147.873 million, Cotton Fee Rs. 106.592 million and Hotel Tax Rs. 136.955 million. He mentioned that collection of duties and taxes during the corresponding period of financial year 2006-07 under these heads of duties and taxes was Rs. 6214.796 million which shows that the Department has collected Rs. 1124.714 million or 18 %more than the previous years.
He further added that a huge amount of Rs. 1113.667 million has been deposited in the shape of Bank Guarantee upto March 2008 due to the Order of High Court of Sindh, therefore, the total amount collected under the above heads as well as deposited in Bank Guarantee comes to Rs. 8453.177 million. Revenue target allocated to Excise & Taxation Department for the year 2007-08 is Rs. 9480.450 million, he pointed out. He hoped that trend of collection shows that the target will not only be achieved but exceeded. It was further informed that collection of Property Tax throughout the province of Sindh during the period stood at Rs. 1022.898 million and Entertainment Duty Rs. 16.796 million. Both of these taxes though devolved to City District Government are still being collected by Excise & Taxation Department. HANDOUT NO: 298/2008 (AWM)

CHARGE ASSUMPTION
Karachi, April 10:Mr. Ramesh Kumar, an officer of Ex-PCS(BS-19) has assumed the charge of the post of Director (Monitoring, Implementation & Evaluation) (BS-19), in the Criminal Persecution Service, Services, General Administration and Coordination Department, Government of Sindh. HANDOUT NO: 299/2008 (MIZ)

ANNUAL URS

Karachi, April 10: The Administrator Auqaf Karachi has announced that annual Urs of Syeda Bibi Miran Peer, Picture Road Karachi will be celebrated on April 17, 2008.
HANDOUT NO: 300/2008 (MSK)

FOOL PROOF SECURITY MEASURES AT SINDH ASSEMBLY

Karachi, April 2: The honourable Governor of Sindh Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan has summoned the Provincial Assembly Session on April 5, 2008. The provincial assembly administration keeping in view the current law and order situation in the country taken and ensure fool proof security and safety measures for newly elected MPA in this regard. It has been decided that during session no private guards as well as accompanying person without valid pass with honourable MPA have been totally banned, no vehicle without sticker dully issued by Secretariat will be allowed to enter in the premises of Assembly Building. It was also decided that no briefcases, sealed packets etc are allowed in the premises of Assembly Building. The briefcases, packets and ladies purses if any will be scratched/ searched. Weapons, draggers, knives all kinds of arms whether licenced or vise versa have been banned in the premises of the Assembly Building. All the honourable MPAs are advised that the Assembly Building is Secretariat of honourable MPAs and absolute and fool proof security measure have been taken for their safety and their cooperation is also needed in this regard, Additional Secretary Provincial Assembly stated.
HANDOUT NO: 286/2008 (M.K)

SINDH ASSEMBLY TO MEET ON APRIL 7.

Karachi, April 02, 2008 : Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan, Governor of Sindh has summoned the Provincial Assembly of Sindh to meet on Monday April 7, 2008 in the Sindh Assembly Building at 05.00 p.m. for the purpose to ascertain which one of the members of the Assembly of Sindh commands the confidence of the majority of the members.

TWO TONS OF CHARS RECOVERED BY EXCISE & TAXATION DEPARTMENT-TWO PERSONS ARRESTED

Karachi, March 26: Excise & Taxation Department Sindh in a successful raid has seized 2000 Kilograms of Chars and arrested two persons involved in the illegal trafficking of narcotics. The value of narcotics in international market is estimated to be Rs.2 billion. This was disclosed by Director General, Excise & Taxation Sindh, Muhammad Asif Marghoob Siddiqui during a press briefing given to Minister Excise & Taxation Sindh Dr. Abdul Karim Mehar and Secretary Excise & Taxation Department Muhammad Naseer Jamali today in his office. According to details officials of Directorate of Excise & Taxation Sukkur stopped a trailer No.TLA-280 on the evening of 25-3-2008 at National Highway near Link Road Khan Wahan Taluka Mehrabpur District Naushehroferoze for the purpose of checking. A thorough search of the trailer resulted into the recovery of 2,000 Kilograms of Chars which was brought into the province of Sindh for onward smuggling abroad. He further informed that the raid was conducted by a team under the supervision of Mr. Ghulam Shabbir Kalo, Assistant Excise & Taxation Officer, Divisional Intelligence Officer Kandiaro. Two accused namely Barkat s/o Daulat Khan resident of Landikotal Khyber Agency and Shahid Khan s/o Jalal Khan resident of District Kohat involved in the smuggling were arrested on the spot. Trailer used for transportation of narcotics was also taken into possession. An FIR has been registered under Control of Narcotics Substance (CNS) Act, 1997 and further investigations are underway. Director General, Excise & Taxation Sindh added that this is the second biggest case during the current financial year 2007-08. Earlier a seizure of 3,700 Kg. of Chars was also made during the month of December 2007. On 'the occasion, Minister, Excise & Taxation Sindh while admiring the efforts of Director Excise & Taxation Sukkur concerned officials has urged upon to fully concentrate and utilize all potential to eradicate the menace of narcotics, specially from the province of Sindh. HANDOUT NO: 270/2008 (AWM)

AG SINDH INAUGURATES NEW COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTS OFFICE IN THREE MORE DISTRICTS

Karachi, March 25: Accountant General Sindh Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Kadri has said that “Eighteen District Accounts Offices of Sindh Province will be computerized by March 30. This he said at the inaugural ceremony inauguration ceremony of the computerized payrool and accounts at District Accounts Office Khairpur.
The new system of computerized accounting was introduced in 1994 by the Auditor General of Pakistan for the whole country under the Project to improve Financial Reporting and Auditing (FIFRA). Mr. Kadri appreciated the efforts put by the team of the District
Accounts Officer and lauded the cooperation of the District Government Sanghar in achieving this challenging objective. He said that the Accountant General Sindh Office and its sub offices in all the district are now changing its role in overall financial setup of the country. They are now a vital part of the financial management of the country. He added that the new system will bring transparency, completeness timeliness and accuracy in the accounting system. Mr. Kadri said that economic growth in the country always leads to the good governance. The accounts generated through this new integrated SAP system helps the stakeholders make better financial decisions, which are the key to the economic growth. He further added that this system will enormously help the government employee regarding their financial claims.
Mr. Kadri stated that his dream is to pay Pension and GP Fund at the very day of the retirement of Government employee and this new system will make this dream cone true. He said that it will not only bring a constructive change in the environment of the istrict Accounts Office but will also put appositive impact on the overall district administration. He hoped that the all the government departments will take same initiative as well. So far, there are 15 District Accounts Offices out of total 23, which are successfully
running this system.
Mr. Kadri concluded that it is now the responsibility of the District Government to cooperate with the District Accounts Office to make the system a great success and set an example for the rest. At the end he thanked PIFRA authorities for their untiring efforts and cooperation with his team.
Mr. Zulfikar Ali Kadri had also inaugurated the same system at District Accounts Offices Jacobabad and Shikarpur a day earlier.
Mr.l Faisal Rind, EDO (Finance & Planning), on behalf for the District Government Khairpur, said that he was thankful to AG Sindh who selected Khairpur district for the implementation of would-renowned state-of-the-art computer system. He assured District Accounts Office of his absolute cooperation and support in all times to come. Finally he lauded the efforts for the teams of AG Sindh and PIFRA for such accomplishment.
The Executive District Officer (Revenue), Tameez uddin Khero; Deputy Accountant General Sindh, Mr. Azeez Ahmed Zai and District Accounts Officer, Mr. Altaf HussainMangi also spoke to the occasion.
HANDOUT NO: 267/2008 (MSK)

BAN LIFTED ON ISSUANCE OF ARMS LICENCES
Karachi, March 18: The Home Department, Government of Sindh has announced that the competent authority has, with immediate effect, lifted the ban imposed on 19.11.2007 on issuance of fresh Arms Licenses. HANDOUT NO: 253/2008 (MIZ)

COMMITTEE CONSTITUTED
Karachi, March 18: The Government of Sindh has constituted Provincial Implementation and Monitoring Committee under scheme Special Programme for Food Security and Productivity Enhancement of Small Farmer in 1,012 Villages (Corp Maximization Project-II) as per umbrella PC-I of Federal Funded Project, with the following composition:-
The Secretary Agriculture Department will act as Chairman and Director General (Agriculture Extension), Director General (OFWM), Director General / Director (Livestock), Director General / Director (Fisheries), Registrar Cooperatives, EDO Agriculture (one from each project district), Expert from University / College of Agriculture, Expert from a Research Institutes, Representative of RSPN, Co-opt any other members as necessary will be its members; while Provincial Project Director will be as Member/Secretary.
The terms of Reference are:
The Committee will be responsible for all implementation arrangements, review quarterly plans and progress and ensure achievement of given targets; and the Committee will review the progress of the project, provide technical guidance, and will ensure thee grass-root level controlling mechanisms and removal of obstacles encountered in way of efficient implementation of the project in close collaboration with the Federal Monitoring and Coordination Unit (FMCU).

THE SINDH CARETAKER CABINET ACHIEVES TASK OF HOLDING TRANSPARENT AND PEACEFUL ELECTIONS- ABDUL QADIR HALEPOTO PRESIDES CABINET MEETING


Karachi, March 12, 2008: The Provincial Caretaker Chief Minister Mr. Abdul Qadir Halepoto said that the Cabinet members and the officers of the Government Departments worked as a team and achieved the task of holding free, fair, transparent and peaceful General Elections throughout the province of Sindh.
The Chief Minister presiding over the Cabinet meeting here today appreciated the efforts of the Ministers of the caretaker Government and the officers particularly Chief Secretary Sindh for submitting the summaries according to the rules and regulations.
The cabinet has also expressed satisfaction over transparent , free, fair and peaceful conduct of elections and also appreciated the efforts of law enforcement agencies and other concerned departments in this regard. The cabinet has also expressed its satisfaction on the over all performance of caretaker government according to the rules of business. Mr. Abdul Qadir Halepoto further added that the caretaker setup has done its best and took a number of historic decisions in service matters etc. to ensure implementation of the rules and regulations in letter and spirit and the decisions taken were purely on merit. The Chief Minister said that caretaker government has tried to ensure good governance practices.
The Chief Minister thanked its cabinet members and the officers of the provincial government for extending their maximum cooperation to run the government on merit and upholding the best interest of the common - men. The Cabinet also appreciated the efforts and the guidelines extended by the caretaker Chief Minister for dealing with the matters relating to the welfare and prosperity of the general public. DISPOSAL OF OLD CESSNA AIRCRAFT The cabinet started with recitation of verses of Holy Quran and took decision that let the elected government should take decision with regard to the disposal of old Cessna Aircraft whether to repair it or dispose it off. It was further decided that meanwhile no expenditure will be made on repair of this old Cessna Aircraft by the caretaker government. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to and from the chair.

ACCUTE SHORTAGE OF WATER

Karachi, March 10: The Irrigation and Power Department announces for the information of farmers and general public that there is no improvement in the flows of River Indus at Gudu Barrage. The present position has worsened and the inflow of Indus River at Tarbela is only 20300 cusecs and Tarbela storage has finished and Tarbela has attained the dead storage Water availability at Sindh Barrages on River Indus is considerably short. The withdrawal and shortage at Gudu is 756 cusecs with 72 % short.
at Sukkur is 14730 cusecs with 50 % short and at Kotri is 2045 cusecs with 54.5 short. The irrigation and Power Department by arranging rotational supplies has taken efforts to manage watering to standing wheat crop throughout the province raised in the command of perennial canals. It is reported that cutting of wheat has started in some areas in lower Sindh At this stage if any wheat crop along perennial canals needs watering the farmers are advised to contact local Irrigation officers so that the water be supplied to those crops by making extra ordinary rotational arrangements.
There has been sufficient snowfall and the river flow position is likely to improve with rise in temperatures. Speculations in some quarters about shortage in Kharif are too premature as the Kharif season will start from the first of April by then the temperatures in the River catchments areas are likely to rise. However, in case there is shortage in early Kharif the same shall be managed by rotational supplies and efforts will be made to deliver water throughout the province for .Kharif Season with the planning to achieve the Kharif sowing targets.
HANDOUT NO: 237/2008 (M.K)

COLLECTION OF DUTIES & TAXES EXCEED THE PROPORTIONATE TARGET RS.6384.283 MILLION COLLECTED UPTO JANUARY 2008 - D.G, E&.T

Karachi, March 10: Excise & Taxation Department has collected an amount of Rs.6384.283 million during the first seven month of financial year 2007-08 as against the Proportionate Target of Rs.6320.298 million fixed for the period under the heads of Infrastructure Cess, Motor Vehicle Tax, Provincial Excise Duty, Professional Tax, Cotton Fee and Hotel Tax. This was stated by Director General, Excise & Taxation Sindh, Mr. Muhammad Asif Marghoob Siddiqui while briefing .monthly review meeting held under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Excise & Taxation Department Mr. Muhammad Naseer Jamali on the directive of Minister Excise & Taxation Sindh, Dr. Abdul Karim Mehar. According to the available figures amount collected under Infrastructure Cess was Rs.3574.151 million, Motor Vehicle Tax Rs.1377.663 million, Provincial Excise Duty Rs.1068.674 million, Professional Tax Rs.140.357 million, Cotton Fee Rs.102.468 million and Hotel Tax Rs.120.790 million. Collection of duties and taxes during the
corresponding period of financial year 2006-07 under these heads of duties and taxes was Rs.5579.836 million which shows that the Department has collected Rs.804.447 million or 13% more than the previous year. He further added that a huge amount of Rs.945.502 million has been deposited in the shape of Bank Guarantee upto February 2008 due to the Order of High Court of Sindh, therefore, the total amount collected under .the above heads as well as deposited in Bank Guarantee comes to Rs. 7329.785 million. Revenue target allocated to Excise & Taxation Department for the year 2007-08 is Rs.9480.450 million and the trend of collection shows that the target will not only be achieved but exceeded. It was further informed that collection of Property Tax throughout the province of Sindh during the period stood at Rs.954.823 million and Entertainment Duty Rs.14 .521.million. Both of these taxes though devolved to City District Government are still being collected by Excise & Taxation Department.
HANDOUT NO: 237/2008 (AWM)

SPSC ANNOUNCED RESULTS OF FEMALE MEDICAL OFFICERS FOR POPULATION WELFARE DEPARTMENT

Karachi, March 07,2008: The Sindh Public Service Commission has announced the results of Female Medical officers (BPS-17) in continuation to its earlier announcement, in which some typographical and printing errors in the newspapers appeared. It is again released with care and clearance of record straight. The Selection Committee of Population Welfare Department headed by Brig. (R) Naveed Nasar Khan, Member, Sindh Public Service Commission hold interviews of candidates for the posts of Medical Officers (Male & Female) BPS-I7 from 6th February 2008 to 27th February 2008 at Karachi and Hyderabad. Based on the performance, the Commission has recommended following candidates for appointment to the posts, mentioned as under, in order of merit: The roll numbers of Female Medical Officers (BPS-I7) are 820, 1144, 796, 564,285, 1103, 1388, 1l02, 39, 130, 1031, 571, 1578, 896, 1153, 1389, 01, 1317, 549, 119, 222, 1375, 1095, 562, 1523, 973, 1374, 88, 1416, 1408, 974, 1069, 667, 1532, 443, 699, 1013,
1461, 1274, 318, 191, 1445, 958,537, 986, 588, 460, 1016, 1554,452, 664, 856 1077 , 46, 453, 1453, 277, 378, 1332, 1267, 542, 728, 566, 386, 969, 467,545, 972, 255, 612, 41, 519, 1021, 1044, 647, 516, 1092, 372, 698, 524, 430, 288 '1570, 422, 115, 1487, 487; 965, 1114; 50S, 764, 1242, 1295, 507, 213, 1342, 798, 1404, 1391, 532, 1454, 60, 1393, 775, 57, 224, 569, 1072, 196, 631, 1287, 966, 1343, 1387, 1566, 1224, 941, 1083, 394, 1244, 436, 553, 303, 951. Reserve: 1424, 756, 1018,42, 1470,655',657.
Male Medical Officers ( BPS-I7) : 242, 65, 122, 48.
Reserve: 281.
Publication of the above result does not entitle the candidates to be appointed to the service, as a matter of right. In case of detection of an error, the Commission reserves the right to correct the result at any stage HANDOUT NO: 227/2008 (MK)

SERVICES EXTENDED

Karachi, March 07: The Home Department, Government of Sindh has notified in consultation with Federal Government has been 1extended the term of Mr. Haq Nawaz Baloch, as Judge, Anti-Terrorism Court-V, Karachi, for a further period of two and half years or until further orders, which ever is earlier, w.e.f. 26-09-2007, on the same terms and conditions. HANDOUT NO: 228/2008 (MK)
CLARIFICATION

Karachi, March 07: A spokesman of Health Department, Government of Sindh has said that no appointment of Doctors, Specialists and Staff Nurses has been made/issued to any candidate due to ban imposed upon appointments, transfers & postings. HANDOUT NO: 229/2008 (AMK)

C O N D O L E N C E

Karachi, March 07: Sindh Population Welfare Department Minister Ms. Nadira Panjwani, Secretary Population Welfare Department Mr. Ilamdin Billo has condoled the death of Abdul Jabbar Khero younger brother of District Population Welfare Officer Jacobabad Abdul Razzak Khero who died the other day due to cardiac failure. In a condolence message to the bereaved family members they have
expressed their deep grief and sorrow and have prayed to Almighty Allah to rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant courage to bear this irreparable loss.
HANDOUT NO: 230/2008 (IHB)

RENEWAL OF ARMS LICENSE WITHOUT IMPOSING PENALTY

Karachi, March -06: The Home Department, Government of Sindh has with a approval of competent authority, decided to grant waiver of penalty on late payment to all Arms License holder who pay their Arms License fees and have not renewed their licenses.
This concession shall be applicable only to licenses which have been issued by different offices of Sindh Government and shall be available to 30th June, 2008.
CLARIFICATION, SINDH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

Karachi, March 05: The spokesman of Sindh Public Service Commission has clarified the under mentioned in respect of Result Announced of Female Medical Officers (BPS-17) by Commission on March 04, 2008. According to corrigendum issued for Roll No. 102 it be read as 1102 while the discrepancies that were observed in printing of result in some newspapers where Roll No. 796 has been erroneously omitted the same may be included besides Roll No. 267 and 5451 that have been erroneously added, may be added. HANDOUT NO: 223/2008 (M.Z)

AG SINDH INAUGURATES COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING SYSTEM IN DISTRICT SANGHAR

Karachi, March 04: The new system of computerized accounting at District Accounts Officer Sanghar was inaugurated by Mr. Zulfikar Ali Kadri, Accountant General Sindh today. This system was introduced by the Controller General of Accounts for the whole country under the Project to Improve Financial Reporting and Auditing 9PIFRA).
Mr. Kadri addressing on the occasion appreciated the efforts of the District Accounts Officer and applauded the cooperation of the District Government Sanghar in achieving this challenging objective. He said that the AG Sindh office an d its sub offices in all the districts are now changing their role in overall financial setup of the country. They are now a vital part of the financial management of the country. He added that the new system will bring transparency, completeness, timeliness and accuracy in the accounting system.
Mr. Kadri said that economic growth in the country always leads to good governance. The accounts generated through this new integrated SAP system helps the stakeholders make better financial decisions, which are the key to the economic growth he observed. He further added that this system will enormously help the government employee regarding their financial claims. Mr. Kadri stated that his dream is to pay Pension and GP Fund at the very day of the retirement of environment of the District Accounts Office but will also put a positive impact on the overall district administration. He hope that other departments will take same initiative as well. So far, there are 7 District Accounts Offices out of total 23 which are successfully running this system while in 3 more Districts of Tando Allah Yar, Matiari and Tando M.Khan this system has been introduced last month. Mr. Kadri concluded that it is now the responsibility of the District Government to cooperate with the District Accounts Office in making the system a great success and set an example for the rest. At the end he thanked PIFRA authorities for their untiring efforts and cooperation with his team. Mr. Haji Khuda Bux Rajar, Zila Nazim Sanghar, said that he was thankful to AG Sindh who selected Sanghar district for the implementation of world renowned state-of-the-art computer system. He assured District Accounts Office of his absolute cooperation and support.
The District Coordination Officer, Sanghar Mr. Rasool Buys Sameejo, Abdul Kareem Daoodpoto, EDO (F&P): Deputy Accountant General Sindh, Mr. Azeez Ahmed Zai and District Accounts Officer Mr. Saleh Ansari also spoke to the occasion. HANDOUT NO: 219/2008 (MSK)
THE SINDH CIVIL SERVANTS (AMENDMENT) ORDINANCE, 2008

Karachi, February 26: The Governor of Sindh Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan has with immediate effect promulgated the Sindh Civil Servants (Amendment) Ordinance, 2008. According to the Ordinance in the Sindh Civil Servants Act, 1973, Section 9-A shall be omitted.

SPECIAL PUBLIC PROSECUTORS FOR SPECIAL COURTS AT LARKANA-I, II, III & KARACHI-II APPOINTED

Karachi, February 25: The Criminal Prosecution Service Department, Government of Sindh, has notified with the approval of competent authority (Chief Minister Sindh) appointed as Special Prosecutors for Anti-Terrorism Court on usual terms and conditions as mentioned against their names. Ms. Faiz-un-Nisa Channa D/O Hakim Ghous Bakhsh Channa, Special Court (Anti-Terrorism) Larkana-I;Mr. Abdul Rehman A. Bhutto S/O Ali Nawaz Bhutto, Special Court (Anti-Terrorism) Larkana-II; Mr. Ali Gul Shaikh S/O Bahadur Shaikh, Special Court (Anti-Terrorism) Larkana-III and Mr. Nasir Durrani S/O Agha Sharfuddin Khan, Special Court (anti-Terrorism), Karachi-II. HANDOUT NO: 189 (AMK)

CARETAKER MINISTERS EXPRESS SATISFACTION ON PEACEFUL COMPLETIN OF ELECTION PROCESS

Karachi, February 25: Caretaker Sindh Minister for Local Government, Katchi Abadis & Spatial Development. Syed Saleem Ahmed Zaidi today hosted a lunch in honour of Federal Minister for Ports and Shipping Dr. Fahim Ansari, Provincial Caretaker Minister for Labour, Transport, Industries, Commerce & Cooperation Mr. Arif Ali Khan Abbasi and Provincial Minister for Health Ms. Fouzia Lari at his office. The Ministers expressed satisfaction on peaceful conduct of election process and specially polling. They also expressed their gratitude to general public for their confidence on present caretaker setup by casting their votes despite all sorts of rumors and atmosphere of uncertainty. The caretakers achieved their task by working with utmost devotion, dedication and sincerity, they added. They also appealed to the masses to continue their support for strengthening of democratic process which was the only way of redressal of their grievances.
They also expressed their resolve of ensuring smooth and peaceful transition of power in centre and all the four provinces. HANDOUT NO: 190 (MSK

RECORD COLLECTION OF DUTIES & TAXES IN THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2008 -- EXCISE & TAXATION DEPARTMENT COLLECTED RS.5540 MILLION UPTO JANUARY 2008 (DR. ABDUL KARIM MEHAR)

Karachi, February 08: Excise & taxation Department collected a record revenue of Rs.987.276 million in the month of January 2008 under various heads of duties and taxes. According to the provincial figures received,
during the first seven month of financial year 2007-08, the department has collected an amount of Rs.5540 million as against the proportionate target of Rs.5530 million fixed for the period under the heads of Infrastructure Cess, Motor Vehicle Tax, Provincial Excise Duty, Professional Tax, Hotel Tax and cotton Fee. This was disclosed by Dr. Abdul Karim Mehar, Minister Excise & Taxation Sindh after a briefing given to him by Director General, Excise & Taxation Sindh, Muhammad Asif Marghoob Siddiqui. In addition an amount of Rs.756 million has also been deposited in the shape of Bank Guarantees by different tax payers under the Orders of Honorable High Court of Sindh. Therefore, total amount collected under the above heads of duties and taxes as well as deposited in Bank Guarantees comes to Rs.6296 million which is Rs.766 million more than the proportionate target for the period he added. He said that during the financial year 2007-08 revenue target of Rs.9480.450 million has been allocated to the Department under the above heads of duties and taxes. According to the details an amount of Rs.3108.96 million has been collected as Infrastructure Cess, RS.1201 million as Motor Vehicle Tax, Rs.904.75 as Provincial Excise Duty, Rs.95.66 million as Cotton Fee, Rs.131.94 million as Professional Tax and Rs.97.339 as Hotel Tax. He further said that during the corresponding period of 2006-07 actual amount collected as duties and taxes was Rs.4816.16 million. This shows that the Department has collected Rs.723.73 million more than the actual collection of corresponding period of 2006-07. on the occasion, Minister Excise & Taxation Sindh while appreciating the performance of the Department has emphasized to continue the efforts for maximum collection of revenue so that the same is utilized for the public welfare and providing the benefits to the masses. He also said that Excise & Taxation Department is also responsible for collection the Property Tax and Entertainment Duty which have been devolved to the City District Government. Upto January 2008 an amount of Rs.890.38 million has been collected as Property Tax and Rs.13.88, million as Entertainment Duty.
HANDOUT NO: 136/08 (AWM)

NEGLEGENCE WILL NOT BE YAILED:- ABAB NAIMATULLAH

Karachi, February 07, 2008: Caretaker provincial Minister for Irrigation & Power Mr. Arbab Naimatullah has taken strict notice of news items appeared in a section of press regarding Guddu Barrage, Irrigation Department provincial minister called for departmental officer’s meeting and directed Secretary Irrigation Mr. Shuja Ahmed Junejo to probe this news and report in three days. He said that strict action would be taken after graveness’ this report.
Minister exhorted that caretaker government will not vail on negative acts and negligence of officials though after investigation; all facts will be presented before people. He directed officers and officials to observe punctuality and perform their duties in office timings because he come to know that some officers are committing acts of negligence. He said that officers and officials should not waste their precious time, transfers and posting and not wondering his office. He said that I will surprise visits in Karachi and interior Sindh offices and disciplinary action will be taken against absent and late comer officials HANDOUT NO: 129/08 (MIZ)

WORKING OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES TO BE STREAMLINED – MINISTER COOPERATION

Karachi, February 02: Sindh Caretaker Minister for Cooperation Labour, Transport, Industries and Commerce Mr. Arif Ali Khan Abbasi has said that special attention was being paid for streamlining the working of cooperative societies of the province so as to get them up and running as soon as possible.
This he said while presiding over a meeting regarding the Karachi Port Trust Officers Cooperative Housing Society; (KPTOCHS) at his office here today. Federal Minister Ports and Shipping Dr. Faheem Ansari was also
present on the occasion. Mr. Abbasi said that cooperative societies have an important role in filling the gap of housing facilities and their effective and transparent working could make a visible contribution towards housing for all initiative of the Government. He said that efforts are afoot to accelerate the pace of outer development and provision of all basiC amenities to various cooperative societies. The restriction on cooperative societies for initiating development works within 6 months was aimed at providing the members of the societies an opportunity to own their personal residence as soon as possible.
The meeting decided that KPTOCHS would enter into an agreement with land utilization department, Government of Sindh as a lessee for the utilization of land under applicable rules, laws and regulations without being prejudice to the title. It was further decided that the matter of KPTOCHS be addressed as a
separate entity keeping in view the welfare aspect being the prime issue warranting a pragmatic resolution in public interest. The meeting was attended by Mr. Shoaib Siddiqui, member Land Utilization Board of Revenue, Syed Mumtaz Ali Zaidi, Additional Secretary Board of Revenue, Mr. Ahmed Pervez Younus, General Manager Karachi Port Trust and Mr. Asim Siddiqui, Registrar Cooperative Societies Sindh.

EXCISE POLICE RECOVERS NARCOTICS ARRESTS 22 CRIMINALS

Karachi, January 28,2008: On the directives of Minister Excise & Taxation Dr. Abdul Karim Mehar, the Excise & Taxation Police launched operating throughout the province to curb the illegal trade of narcotics and sale of
poisonous liquor, kuppies. During these raids huge quantity of narcotics were also recovered.
According details, Staff of ETO (Excise), Mirpurkhas recovered 1150 grams of Charas, 250 grams Heroin from Tariq Rano and Manju Ujjan from the vicinity of Mirpurkhas. Raid was conducted by the Excise officials of
Umerkot and 1 kilogram of charas was recovered and one person namely Hussain Machi was arrested.
In Dadu the Excise Police arrested one Abdul Hameed Bhatti involved in the sale of narcotics and recovered 500 grams charas and registered as case under the provisions of law. In Thatta, Eight (08) pints of illicit liquor was recovered and one Tejoo was arrested by Excise staff. While the Excise Police Kotri seized 11 kilograms. 180 grams chars from Imtiaz Pathan. One kilogram charas was recovered from Saleem s/o Ahmed near Bugti Railway crossing Wagan Road, Larkana by Excise staff of Larkana Town. The Ubauro Town Excise Police arrested one Sher Muhammad Khan and recovered 5 kilograms of Bhang near Inspection Bungalow. The same staff arrested one Fida Hussain Mirbahar Langho Road, Ubauro and recovered 10 liters of illicit liquor, while 500 grams charas was recovered from Syed Shafqat Hussain Shah near Bilouer Shah Graveyard, I kilogram and 200 grams charas was recovered from the area of Khanpur Road near Adil Town. In another raid Shabbir Ahmed Shaikh was arrested from Taxi stand Sarhad Town and quantity of one kilogram of charas was recovered from him. The Excise staff District East, Karachi recovered 96 Bottles of illicit Pakistani liquor near Grumandir (Jamshed Quarter) and one Mithoo S/o Kaisra were arrested. Minister Excise & Taxation has directed all the field officials of the Excise Department to take immediate action against the sale and trafficking of the narcotics and to eradicate the menace of illegal sale of poisonous liquor, kuppies. He made it clear that strict action will be taken against the officer/ officials where the narcotics activities are carried out or sale of poisonous liquor is found.

TRANSFERS AND POSTINGS

Karachi, January 26: Government of Sindh has transferred and posted with immediate effect.
Mr. Arshad Kamal Kayani assign in the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (BS-17), with effect from 19.01.1989. Mr. Zubair Pervez Ahmed, an officer of PSS (BS-18), awaiting posting posted as Deputy Secretary, Labour, Transport Industries & Commerce Department against an existing vacancy. Mr. Maqsood Ahmed Qureshi, an officer of Ex-PCS (BS-17), Deputy Director, Road Sector Development Directorate, Works & Services Department has been transferred and posted as Deputy Director (A&F), PMU (HQ), Clean Drinking
Water for All(CDWA) Project (BS-18), in his own pay and scale, against an existing vacancy. Mr. Mushtaq Ali Memon, an Officer of Ex-PCS (BS-20), awaiting posting is posted as Director General, Provincial Ombudsman (Mohtasib) Secretariat vice Mr. Muhammad Iqbal Diwan transferred and directed to report to Services General Administration & Coordination Department for further orders. Syed Mohsin Ali Shah, an Officer of Ex-PCS (BS-18), awaiting posting is posted as Deputy Secretary, Auqaf, Religious, Minorities Affairs, Zakat & Ushr Department vice Mr. Bux Ali Mahar proceeding on leave. HANDOUT NO: 99/2004(MK)

CONTROL ROOM IN FOOD DEPARTMENT ESTABLISH

Karachi, January 26: The Food Department, Government of Sindh has established a Food Control room in the office of Additional Secretary Food which will work round o’clock with immediate effect. Mr. Shahabuddin Channa, Additional Secretary, Food Department, Mr. Moula Bux Rind, Assistant Suptt: (Wheat Section) and Mr. Mujahid Ali, Food Inspector will perform their duties from 09.00 a.m. to 06.00 p.m. daily Mr. Fida Hussain Shaikh, Vigilance Officer Food Department, Mr. Rais Ahmed, Assistant, (Wheat Section), Haji Abdul Razzak Food Inspector, Mr. Khalid Karim Bux, Naib Qasid will perform their duties from 06.00 p.m. to 012.00 a.m. daily (mid night). Mr. Ishtiaq Ahmed, Assistant Director Food, Mr. Azhar Ali Zaidi, Assistant Food Controller, Karachi Food Region, Mr. Muhammad Ismail Patani, Food Inspector, Karachi Food Region and Mr. Ikramuddin, Naib-Qasid Directorate of Food Karachi will perform their duties from 12.00 a.m. to 9.00 a.m.
They shall communicate the information in consultation with Section Officer Food (Wheat) daily at 06.00 a.m. and 06.00 p.m. regularly.
HANDOUT NO: 98/2004(MIZ)
VARIOUS POST IN WOMEN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT INTERVIEW TEST SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

Karachi, January 24: The spokesman of Sindh Women Development Department has informed the candidates appearing for various posts in Gender Reforms Action Plan (GRAP) BPS-1 to 4 and 7) to appear for interview as per details given under:-
For the post of mail rider (BPS-4), the interviews will be conducted on Saturday February 9, 2008 at 10.00 a.m. in the Directorate of Women Development, Bungalow No. 33-C, Block-6, P.E.C.H.S. Society, while for
Driver Post the interview will be at same placed at 2.00 p.m. The while interviews for the post of P.A. to Provincial Coordinator, Junior Clerk (BPS-7) Office Attendance, will be conducted at Government college for
women P.E.C.H.S. Society, Anwer Adil Road, Nursery, Block-2, PECH on Sunday February 3, 2008 at 11.00 a.m.; while for the post of Office Attendant, Naib Qasid (BS-1) the candidates interview will take placed
on Sunday February 10, 2008 at 11.00 a.m. in the said College premises. All the candidates must reach the venue 15 minutes before time with original NIC and one Photostat copy to be deposited at the time of test,
besides candidates should bring their own pencil, sharpener and eraser. For driver’s post the candidates need to bring their original driving license besides one Photostat copy.
It may be added here that applicants for various posts who earlier applied for posts as mentioned to BPS-11 to 19 in Project Monitoring Unit (PMU), Gender Mainstream Unit (GMU) District Offices are advised to apply
afresh to the Sindh Public Services Commission (SPSC) on the prescribed form in response to their advertisement, while those who have applied for posts equivalent to (BPS-1 to 10) in the district Officers of District of Sindh to contact respective DCO’s to know about schedule/ venue of their written test/ interview by the respective selection committee under the DCO’s of respective districts.

WOMEN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO FACILITATE WOMEN PRODUCERS-NADIRA PANJWANI

Karachi, January 24: Sindh Women Development department Minister Ms: Nadira Panjwani has said that the department, will pro-actively help assist and support NGOs’ in the field relating to manufacturing, making of
handicrafts, including ladies saris. This she observed a meeting with NGO ‘Pannha” leadership at her office
here today. On the occasion Dr. Habiba the leader of Pannha informed of their programme that of sensitization workshop for police soon to be held in city on the pattern of sensitization programme held earlier for Judges with regard to problems and difficulties faced by women. The participants also discussed the idea put forward for establishing women complaint centre at Darul Aman. The participants included Mr. Subhan Memon, Secretary Women Development Department; Ms. Rabia Javeri; Dr. Farhat Zaidi; Ms. Musrat, Deputy Director Women Development Department and others.
ANNUAL URS OF HAZRAT NOOR ALI SHAH SHAHEED

Karachi, January 11: The Auqauf Department, Government of Sindh hasannounced that the annual Urs of Great Saint Hazrat Noor Ali Shah Shaheedat Teen Hatti, Jahangir Road, Karachi being celebrated from 3rd to 5thMuharramul Haram 14 Hijri.HANDOUT NO: 37/2008(MIZ)

NADIRA VISITS MINISTER I.T. RESIDENCE FOR CONDOLENCE

Karachi, January 11: The Sindh Population Welfare, and Women DevelopmentDepartment Minister Ms. Nadira Panjwani here today accompanied bySecretary Population Welfare Ilamdin Billo, Secretary Women DevelopmentDepartment Mr. Subhan Memon visited the house of Sindh InformationTechnology Minister Jam Karam Ali to offer her condolence on the saddemise of Jam Karam Ali Sister. She on this occasion expressed her deep condolence and later prayed forthe departed soul.HANDOUT NO: 38/2008(IHB)

PROVINCIAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHOTRITY (PDMA) ESTABLSIHED

Karachi, January 11: Government of Sindh has established a ProvincialDisaster Management Authority (PDMA) for the Province of Sindh, ReliefCommissioner Sindh will act as Chairman and Secretary Local GovernmentDepartment, Secretary Irrigation & Power Department, Secretary Works &Services Department, Secretary Agriculture Department, SecretaryInformation Department, Secretary Finance Department, Secretary HealthDepartment, Secretary Social Welfare Department, Secretary FoodDepartment, Secretary Livestock & Fisheries Department, SecretaryEducation Department, Secretary Industries Department, SecretaryEnvironment Department, Provincial Police Officer Sindh/Additional I.G.Police Sindh, Chancellor Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology,Vice Chancellor of NED University of Engg. & Technology Karachi, ViceChancellor of Mehran University of Engg. & Technology Jamshoro, ViceChancellor of Federal Urdu University Karachi, Provincial Head of RedCrescent Society, Representative(s) of Civil Society, Representative ofHeadquarters 5 Corps, and Chief Meteorological Department in Sindh will bemembers. While Director General, Provincial Disaster Management Authority Sindhwill be cum-Secretary.HANDOUT NO: 39/2008(AMK)

ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES IN SINDH – FULL TIME COMMISSION CONSTITUTED

Karachi, January 11, 2008: In pursuance of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat(Public) Islamabad u.o.No.1(6)DS(IA-I)/2008, dated 5-1-2008 read withGovernment of Pakistan Ministry of Interior, Islamabad NotificationNo.D.18/2008/DS-(A) dated 4-1-2008, a full time Commission is herebyconstituted in Sindh Province on the damages assessments in the aftermathof the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, with the following composition,according to a notification issued by Government of Sindh Services,General Administration & Coordination Department.1. Mr. Usman Ali G. Issani. President2. S. Anwar Haider, Senior Member, Board of Revenue, Sindh, Karachi Member3. Mr. Rasheed Alam, Special Secretary Home Department, Karachi Member4. Mr. Saud Ahmed D.I.G. Police, C.I.D., Karachi. MemberTerms of Reference The terms of reference of the Commission are mentioned in theNotification issued by Government Pakistan Ministry of Interior,Islamabad vide D18/2008-DS(A), dated 4-1-2008.

PRIME MINISTER’S SECRETARIAT (PUBLIC) ISLAMABAD has said that in order toassess losses suffered by ordinary citizens as a result of acts oflooting, robbery, arson and other unlawful activities in the aftermath ofthe assassination of Benazir Bhutto, and to recommend adequatecompensation a Commission has been constituted vide Ministry ofInterior’s notification No. D.18/2008-DS(A) dated 4th January, 2008.Following is the composition of the Commission:- 1. Mr. U.A.G. Isani (President).2. Representative of Respective Home Department.3. Representative of respective Inspector General of Police.4. Representative of respective Revenue Department. Since the Commission has to submit its report within 30 days of thenotification, representatives of Provincial Home and Revenue Departmentsand IGP’s offices, not below the rank of Additional Secretary, Member andAdditional Inspector General, may be nominated at the earliest. Theserepresentatives will remain attached with the Commission on full timebasis till the completion of tasks assigned to them by the President ofthe Commission. Instructions may also be issued to all District Nazims, DCOs, DPOs andall other concerned agencies to provide necessary assistance to theCommission whaenever asked for. Government of Sindh will provide the secretariat assistance to theCommission including establishment of its office, provision ofSecretarial staff, transport for touring within Sindh and forarrangements of travel to other provinces. Similar logistics support mayalso be provided by the other Chief Secretaries during the visits of thePresident to their respective provinces. The Ministry of Interior Government of Pakistan has notified that aCommission is hereby constituted under Section 3 of the PakistanCommissions of Inquiry Act, 1956, with the powers under Section 4 & 5 ofthe same Act, to evaluate the extent of damages to private propertythroughout the country and recommend adequate compensation to be extendedfor losses suffered by ordinary citizens as a result of acts of looting,robbery, arson and other unlawful activities in the aftermath of theassassination of Benazir Bhutto.2. The Commission shall have the following members:-(i) Mr. U.A.G. Isani (President).(ii) Representative of respective Home Department.(iii) Representative of respective Inspector General of Police.(iv) Representative of respective Revenue Department.3. The Terms of Reference of the Commission are as below:-(a) The Commission shall compile information on the extent of privatelosses (both to person and to property) occurring as a direct result ofsuch acts;(b) For private losses suffered, the Commission shall undertake a detailedassessment of (i) loss of life and bodily injuries; and (ii) damages toprivate property/business (specially small businesses);(c) The Commission shall recommend appropriate compensation to affectedpersons and suggest a suitable disbursement policy;(d) The Commission may recommend any additional policies/measures that mayhelp in rehabilitation of affected persons;(e) The Commission shall apportion blame and identify groups ofmiscreants/gangs who took advantage of the situation in garb of outpouringof the grief and indulged in loot, arson, killings and destruction ofprivate property.(f) The Commission shall submit its report to the government within 30days of this notification.HANDOUT NO: 40/2008(AMK)

21 TMAs GIVEN TENDERS Karachi, January 11: Caretaker Sindh Minister for Local Government,Katchi Abadis & Spatial Development Syed Saleem Ahmed Zaidi has said thatall the 119 Town/Taluka Municipal Administrations (TMAs) of the provincewould be provided with fire tenders with a cost of 200 million so as toenable them to cope with any fire eventuality in their respectivejurisdiction. This he said during handing over of fire tenders to 21 TMAs of interiorSindh here today. Special Secretary Local Government (Technical) Dr.Sikandar Panhwar was also present on the occasion. He said that 58 major cities and district headquarter TMAs would beprovided larger capacity fire striking vehicles. So far 31 TMAs have beengiven fire tenders during two phases and ramming TMAs would be providedvehicles in near future, he added. Minister Local Government asked the TMAs to report their losses to theCommission assessing the losses incurred during December 27 to 30,through their respective District Government. After compilation ofdetails and extent of losses the Commission would decide and recommendthe amount of compensation, he added. Later the Provincial Minister handed over the keys of fire tenders to theNazims and TMOs of Latifabad, Daur, Thatta, Badin, Sehwan, Mithi, Ghotki,Naushero Feroze, Shahdadkot, Gambet, Nawabshah, Matiari, Hala, Saeedabad,Skarand, Daulatpur, Dadu, Tando Bgo, New Sukkur, Khairpur and Jacoabad.HANDOUT NO: 41/2008(MSK)

SITE GENERAL BODY MEETS

Karachi, January 09: The General Body of Sindh Industrial Trading EstatesLimited has declared following candidates as unopposed Tanent Directors ofSITE Board, for further tenure of three years. SITE KARACHI -Mr. Arshad Tanveer and Mr. Abdullah Rafi; SITE SUPERHIGHWAYMr. Arshad A. Vohra; SITE NOORIABAD - Mr. Siraj Kassam Teli; SITEHYDERABAD/KOTRI - Mr. Mazharul Haq and SITE SUKKUR - Mr. Khalid MehmoodKhan. The 28th General Body meeting of SITE Limited was held on 7.1.2008 underthe Chairmanship of Mr. Ghulam Ali Shah Pasha. The meeting was attendedby Government Officers namely Mr. R.B. Phulpoto, Secretary Labour,Transport, Industries & Commerce Department, Mr. Mir Hussain Ali,Secretary, Environment, Mr. Mumtaz-ur-Rehman, Secretary Finance, Capt.Hashim Raza Zaidi, Commissioner SESSI, Mr. Mazhar Ali Sahito, DeputyAuditor General of Pakistan, Mr. Shoaib Siddiqui, Member (LandUtilization), Board of Revenue, Abdul Rasheed Solangi, Managing Director,SITE Ltd. Also prominent Industrialists, Mr. S.M. Muneer, Mr. SirajKassam Teli, Mr. Zubair Motiwala, Dr. Mirza Ikhtiar Baig, Mr. ArshadTanveer, Dr. Arshad A. Vohra, Mr. Nisar Shaikhani, Mr. Majyd A. Aziz, Mr.G.R. Arshad and Mr. Mazharul Haq also attended the said meeting. Mr. Abdul Rasheed Solangi, Managing Director, SITE Ltd. presentedaudited accounts of the company conducted by M/s Ebrahim & Company,Chartered Accountants, for the financial year 2001-2002, 2002-2003 and2003-2004 which were approved/adopted unanimously. The General Body alsoappointed M/s Ebrahim & Company, Chartered Accountants, as auditors tocarry out the audit of accounts of SITE Ltd. for the next three yearsfrom 2004-05, 2005-06 and 2006-07. It was also decided that in future, meeting of the General Body would beconvened every year in the month of December.HANDOUT NO: 25/2008(MIZ)

COMPENSATION TO INDUSTRIES Minister Industries Presides Meeting

Karachi, January 09: Caretaker Sindh Minister for Labour, Transport,Industries, Commerce and Co-operation Mr. Arif Ali Khan Abbasi has assuredthe industrialists that after collection & verification of losses, theywould be provided with compensation. This he said while chairing a meeting of the committee formed in thisregard at his office here today. Secretary Labour, Transport, IndustriesRasool Bux Phulphoto was also present on this occasion. He asked the industrialists to submit their claims for compensation tillJanuary 21st for onward submission of the same to the Commission formedby the Federal Government in this regard. A 7 member Committee comprising of Industrialists was also constituted onthe occasion which would make presentation before the Commission. He said that security arrangements would be further strengthened as toprovide security to the industries. On the proposal of arms licenses forthe industrialists, the Provincial Minister assured that on therecommendations of various Trade & Industry Associations, their memberswould be given arms licenses. The participants of the meeting gave the details of losses incurred fromDecember 27th to 30th, 2007 during riots and ransacking of factories. The meeting was attended by Mr. S.M. Muneer, Mr. Shamim Ahmed Shamsi,President KCCI, Mr. Abdul Haseeb Khan, CEO SITE, Mr. Noor Ahmed Khan,Chairman North Karachi Association of Trade & Industry, Shaikh FazalJaleel, Chairman Korangi Association Trade & Industry, Mr. Tariq Baloch,chairman Kotri Association of Trade & Industry, Mr. Rehan Khan, CEZOFederal B. Area Association of Industrial Estate, Mr. Tariq Saeed,Chairman All Pakistan Textile Manufactures Association, Mian ZahidHussain, Chairman All Pakistan Lubricants Association, Capt. Moiz A.Khan, Patron-in-Chief North Karachi Association of Trade & Industry, Mr.Nisar Sheikhrani, Chairman SITE Association of Trade & Industry, Mr. HajiM. Yaqoob, ZMr. Zubair Gilani Zand Mr. Abdul Wahab.HANDOUT NO: 31/2008(MSK)

CONTRADICTION / CLARIFICATION

Karachi, January 09: The spokesman of Sindh Fisheries and LivestockDepartment has contradicted/clarified the news which has appeared in asection of press regarding suspension of EDO Livestock City Government Dr.Mohan Lal by Sindh Government. In a clarification issued here today the spokesman has stated that EDOLivestock City Government has not been suspended by Sindh Government onaccount of death of 493 buffaloes but it was due to his negligence. The spokesman said that when this incident of death of Buffaloes tookplace two days before the installation of new cabinet, the new care takerLivestock Minister immediately after taking oath visited the CattleColony and found the EDO totally unaware of the incident although theincident news appeared in almost all newspapers and relayed in news onTelevision Channels. The spokesman further stated that on the directives of Sindh Livestockdepartment Minister Mir Mansab Ali Khan Jhakrani, the Secretary of thedepartment ensured supply of medicines besides availability of doctors,but the EDO was no where to be seen; due to his gross negligence, lack ofinterest 1279 Buffalos were effected while 493 died. The spokesman has also stated that the said officer was also givenopportunity to plead his innocence but he could not give satisfactoryclarification of his negligence, misconduct as such he was suspended, thespokesman added.HANDOUT NO: 32/2008(IHB)

MINISTER LOCL GOVERNMENT VISITS RAIN AFFECTED AREAS OF CITY

Karachi, January 08: Caretaker Sindh Minister for Local Government, KatchiAbdis & Spatial Development Syed Saleem Ahmed Zaidi has directed all thetowns of Karachi to utlize all available resources for quick draining outof stagnant rain water, specially from main roads, for ensuring smoothflow of vehicular traffic. This he directed during his vist of Liaquatabad,Gulbarg and North Nazimabad Towns to monitor rainemergency arrangements in these Towns. Minister further directed the Towns to establishmore rain emergency centres and ensure theirround the clock working so as to facilitate themasses. Rain emergency should be declared tocope with the forecast of heavy torrentialrains, he further added. Provincial Minister also visited various ImamBargaha and directed the concerned officers toensure cleanliness around these sacred places,with proper street lights and smooth flow ofsewerage lines, for the benefit of worshipersand mourners during the Muharram-ul-Haram. Mr. Zaidi also ordered lifting of debris frompavements and roundabouts, which was causinghindrance in smooth flow of traffic. He alsodirected for cleaning of rain drains and nallahfor ensuring continuous flow of rain waters. He ordered Town Municipal Officers to keep closecontact with the masses for resolving theirproblems at the earliest.HANDOUT NO: 23/2008(MSK)

OATH TAKING CEREMONY Karachi, January 08, 2008: Oath talking ceremony of Mr. Justice Azizullah Memonof High Court will be held at 1.30 p.m., Wednesday, the 9th January 2008in front of Judges Library High Court of Sindh Karachi. Mr. Justice Mohammad Afzal Soomro, Honourable Chief Justice ofSindh High Court will administrator the Oath .HANDOUT NO: 24/2008(MSK)

DEWAN YOUSUF FAROOQUI AND FASIHUDDIN KHAN CONDEMN ARMED ATTACK ON JOURNALISTS

Karachi, January 04: Mr. Dewan Muhammad Yousuf Farooqui, MinisterInformation & Archives and Finance and Mr. Fasihuddin Khan, SecretaryInformation & Archives Department have strongly condemned the armed attackon Mr. Ali Kazi Chief Executive K.T.N and Editor Kawish and Mr. Naz SehtoSenior Reporter daily Kawish last night. The firing incident took place at Waggan while they were on way in theircar from Hyderabad to Naudero Larkana. The Minster Information taking serious notice of the incidence hasinstructed the concerned officers to immediately investigate the matterproperly and apprehend the culprits involved in armed attack on seniorjournalists. He said that the government will not spare any effort tobook the culprits involved in this attack. He also asked the Health authorities to extend maximum treatmentfacilities to Mr. Naz Sehto who received bullet injury and admitted atChandka Medical College, Larkana.HANDOUT NO: 11/2008(M.I.Z)

STABLIZATION OF POPULATION IS ESSENTIAL FOR IMPROVING QUALITY OFLIFE-NADIRA PANJWANI. Karachi, January 04: Sindh Population and Women Development DepartmentMinister Ms: Nadira Panjwani has stated that the environment can’t beprotected or conserve if appropriate and concrete measures are not takento stabilize the rate of population expansion. This she observed while presiding over a meeting withthe David and Lucile Packard Foundation and itspartners at local hotel here. Referring to population explosion which she termed asmajor explosion, the Minister said that approximately250 children are born every minute which means,,3,60,000 birth take place every day across the worldas such soon the world population will touch thestaggering figure of 7 billion and this is a colossalchallenge for policy makers and planners to thinkseriously. As regards Pakistan and Sindh Province, the Ministersaid keeping in view the Government Population Policytill the year 2020 we must take steps to steadfastour population growth rate and bring it down from itscurrent level of 1.9% to 1.3% for which we mustaddress our development priorities and attain theright balance between our resources and ourpopulation growth, besides increase awareness of theadverse consequences of rapid population growth; toachieve these objectives she added, we must devise amulti pronged and multi sector programme as welltaking on board all stake holders and civil societyparties, and that if steps are not taken in the rightdirection the indicators are that by the year 2020Pakistan population will cross 220 Million for thefact that at present Pakistan is the 7th mostpopulous country of the world, and further 4 millionsouls are added annually. Earlier Dr. Yasmeen Sabeeh Qazi Senior CountryAdvisor The David and Lucile Packard foundation saidthat population control is a big challenge all aroundand in Pakistan as well, for which the foundation hasformulated a strategy for 5 years to be known asPakistan logic Model for the period 2007-2011 with afunding of 3 million dollar per year; Pakistan sheadded was chosen because of its demographicindicators and less number of Family Planning Donors;The programme intends to improve the ReproductiveHealth status.HANDOUT NO: 12/2008(IHB)

NEW ADDRESS OF PROVINCIAL PUBLIC SAFETYAND POLICE COMPLAIN COMMISSION SINDH

Karachi, January 04: The Secretariat of Provincial Public Safety andPolice Complaint Commission Sindh has shifted to its new premises situatedin Bungalow No. 192-H, Block-II, P.E.C.H.S, near P.E.H.S. Girls College,Nursery Furniture Market Karachi with effect from December 17, 2007.All official correspondence be made on the said address while thetelephone numbers of its officials are below.Secretary, Provincial Public Safety & Complaint Commission 4311772-3 whileFax is 4317775, Section Officer (General) 4311774, and Section Officer(Public complaint) 4311776.HANDOUT NO: 13/2008(IHB)

MINISTER LOCAL GOVERNMENT VISITS BURNT OFFICES OF T.M.A. KEAMARI

Karachi, January 04: Caretaker Sindh Minister for Local Government, KatchiAbadis & Spatial Development, Syed Saleem Ahmed Zaidi has said that thoseinvolved in looting and damaging public and private properties were notthe mourners of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto and their actions clearly show thattheir prime objectives was to loot and endanger human lives. This observed during his visit of Town Municipal Administration (TMA)Keamari which was set ablaze my miscreants on December 27. Town NazimHumayoon Khan was also present on the occasion. Provincial Minister said that those involved in riots and ransacking ofpublic and private properties would be brought to justice as they are theculprits of whole nation. Their acts were only for gaining personalbenefits which could not be tolerated, he further added. Provincial Caretaker Minister further said that local bodies are thefacilitating offices for the masses and destroying such institutions wasnot in the public interest. Miscreants who did this were not the wellwisher of the general public, he added. Mr. Zaidi asked the TMA to compile the extent of losses and prepare asummary for compensation so their case could be taken up with he Governorand Chief Minister Sindh. On the possibility of shifting of the TMA office to any other place,Provincial Caretaker Minister asked the Town Municipal Officer to alsoindicate suitable choices in this regard. Town Municipal Officer Keamari Mr. Tariq Hussain Gullo informed theMinister that all the offices were set ablaze by the miscreants and onetractor trolley was also set on fire by the same mob. He also informed that complete details of losses would be prepared withintwo days and submitted in the office of the Minister. He said that after completion of survey of losses of life and property,Government would provide compensation to the affected people and heirs ofthe persons who lost their lives in various related incident. Special Secretary Technical Mr. Laeeq Ahmed, Special Secretary LocalGovernment Mr. Mukhtar Soomro, Director General Provincial LocalGovernment Commission Mr. Khursheed Naeem Malik and other officers alsoaccompanied the Minister.

ORDINANCE PROMULGATES

Karachi, January 02: Governor Sindh Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan haspromulgated an Ordinance. THE SINDH HEALTH INSTITUTIONS (ESTABLISHMENT ANDMANAGEMENT) ORDINANCE 2007. It shall come into force at once and shall be deemed to have takeneffect on and from 24th October, 2007.HANDOUT NO: 04/2008(MIZ)

MINISTER LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORDERS PC-I FOR INSTALLATION OF ESCALATORS ATDARGAH ABDULLAH SHAH GHAZI

Karachi, January 02: Caretaker Sindh Minister for Local Government, KatchiAbadis & Spatial Development, Syed Saleem Ahmed Zaidi was the chief guestat the concluding ceremony of 1277 annual Urs celebrations of SyedAbdullah Shah Ghazi at the shrine in Clifton. Provincial Minister on the occasion announced to install 20 Water Coolersat the Mazar from his own pocket for the convenience of devotees visitingthe shrine. He said as soon as the water supply line is laid near the Mazar, thecoolers and geysers would be installed at the Dargah. On pointation of facility of escalators, Provincial Minister asked themanagement of the shrine to prepare a comprehensive PC-I in this regardwithin a week for the approval from Governor and Chief Minister Sindh. He said that Governor Sindh was taking keen interest in the developmentworks in and around the Shrine which is visible from the steps taken sofar and the future projects. Provincial Caretaker Minister offered fateha and laid floral wreath atthe Mazar. Provincial Minister also visited the Medical Camp establishedby Auqaf Department. Provincial Caretaker Minister Auqaf Irshad Memon, Secretary LocalGovernment Mr. Fazal-ur-Rehman, Secretary Auqaf Mukamuddin Qadri, ChiefAdministrator Auqaf Abdul Wahab Abbasi were also present on the occasion.HANDOUT NO: 05/2008(MSK)

MOU SIGNED BETWEEN WOMEN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND CENTER OF EXCELLENCEFOR WOMEN STUDIES KARACHI UNIVERSITY

Karachi, January 02: To work together for the cause of development andempowerment of women in all relevant sectors leading to their economic,legal, social, and political empowerment the Sindh Provincial WomenDevelopment Department Government of Sindh and Center of Excellence forWomen Studies University of Karachi here today signed an Memorandum ofUnderstanding(MOU). The ceremony of MOU which took place in the office and in presence ofSindh Women Development Minister Ms. Nadira Panjwani was signed by Mr.Subhan Memon Secretary Women Development Department and by Mrs. NasreenAslam Shah Director of Women Studies Center respectively. The MOU stipulates that the institution will facilitate each other in thedevelopment of research and study to be undertaken on Women Empowerment,besides providing guidelines to students about their future careerdevelopment for which career development centers will be established inall the universities of Province under Gender Reform Action Plan (GRAP). The MOU also enables center of Excellence for Women Studies KarachiUniversity to receive a sum of Rs. 5 lakhs from Women DevelopmentDepartment from its GRAP programme for development of libraries, besidesto assist in preparation of publication, comments on laws relating towomen, reports and research on Women Related issues. Terming the signing of MOU in between Women Development Department andCenter of Excellence as a significant and major step to collaborate withEducational Institutions working on Women Empowerment, the Sindh WomenDevelopment Minister Ms. Nadira Panjwani said that the Department willcollaborate, assist and keep liaison with every institution that isworking for the welfare and well being of women of Sindh Province. Shealso stated that Women Development Department will be assistingfinancially all such Women Studies Departments that are functioning invarious Universities of Sindh Province. On this occasion Secretary Population Welfare Department Mr. IlmdinBillo, Professor Tahira Aftab, and others were also present and witnessedthe ceremony.

MINISTER LOCAL GOVERNMENT ORDERS SUSPENSION OF DIRECTOR GENERAL ANDDIRECTOR SKAA

Karachi, December 26: Caretaker Sindh Minister for Local Government,Katchi Abadis and Spatial Development, Syed Saleem Ahmed Zaidi has issuedorders for suspension of Director General Sindh Katchi Abadis Authority(SKAA) Mr. Ali Ahmed Lund and Director Karachi Field Office SKAA Dr.Asghar Shaikh on the charges of corruption, inefficiency and issuance offake leases. He has also ordered an impartial inquiry into the matters of Sindh KatchiAbadis Authority so as to ascertain the facts regarding the working ofthe Authority. Provincial Minister said that this decision has been made in the largepublic interest.HANDOUT NO: 1084/2007(MSK)

MIISTER TRANSPORT ORDERS ACTION AGAINST OVER CHARGING TRANSPORTERS

Karachi, December 26: Caretaker Sindh Minister for Transport, Mr. ArifAli Khan Abbasi has taken serious notice of over charging of fares byespecially intercity bus operators. Provincial Minister on the complaints of over charging of fares by thebus operators has ordered the Provincial Transport Authority (PTA) toimmediately cancel permission of such operators. On the Complaintsagainst M/S. Shalimar Coach & Nawabshah Coach, Mr. Abbasi ordered theSecretary PTA to cancel the permit of such buses & inquire into thematter and report to him within three days. He warned that he would not tolerate such practice and those involved inover charging of fare will be dealt with according to law. He appealed to the general public to inform his office on phone No.9213860-62 about the charging by transporters more than the fixed fareson various intercity routs.HANDOUT NO: 1083/2007(MSK)

SINDH CABINET TO MEET ON DECEMBER 27

Karachi, December 26, 2007: Justice (Retd.) Abdul Qadir Halepoto, CaretakerChief Minister Sindh will preside over a Cabinet Meeting scheduled to beheld on Thursday 27TH December 2007 at 11.30 a.m. in the Cabinet Room,7th Floor, New Sindh Secretariat Building, Karachi.

CELEBRATION OF ANNUAL URS OF SYED ABDULLAH SHAH GHAZI CLIFTON, KARACHI

Karachi, December 26: The Annual urs of Grate Saint Hazrat Abddullah ShahGhazi, at Clifton, Karachi will be celebrated from 20th 23rd Zil-Hijj,1428 Hijri i.e. 31st December 2007 to 02nd January-2008 (03-days in abefitting manner, under the administrative control of Auqaf Department,Government of Sindh. The inauguration ceremony of annual URS will be performed by theHonourable Governor of Sindh, laying chadder and Flowers wreath over theMazar Sharif on 31st December 2007 at 11.00 a.m

WOMEN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO PAY SURETY AMOUNT - NADIRA PANJWANI

Karachi, December 15: Sindh Women Development Department Minister Ms.Nadira Panjwani said that present remand house and Certified School Jailroom area is inadequate therefore the house needs to be shifted at somebigger place for which concerned quarters will be contacted. This she observed during visit of Remand Home & Certified School hereaccompanied by Secretary Women Development Mr. Subhan Memon and otherofficials. Ms. Nadia stated that it is essential that offendeners between the agesof 12 to 16 years are provided with good treatment, protection andrehabilitation so that when they are released they should be useful tosociety. She distributed blankets and biscuits packets amongst 27 inmates from allover Sindh province including one from Iran one from Burma and announcedthat clothes will be given to them besides a Geyser on Eid-ul-Azha. Latershe under took visit of various sections of remand House and met 22inmates that were present, while 5 had been taken to various courts fortheir hearings. Earlier, the Superintendent Remand House Mr. Akhtar Hussain Mangiinformed that the inmates were being provided basic primary education andreligious education besides teaching them different trades viz tailoring,carpentry, and plumbering. He also informed that the said Remand House is one of 2 such Houses thatare in Pakistan one at Karachi in Sindh Province while the other is atLahore in Punjab. Minister declared that Women Development Department will pay the suretyamount of 5 such inmates whom the court has released them on bail but dueto non payment of their surety they are still in Remand Home. She further stated that she will be taking up the matter with Educationand Health Department Ministers of providing full time Science, PhysicalEducation Teachers and a Doctor for the school.HANDOUT NO: 1041/2007 (IHB)

PRESIDENT WANTS TO BOOST UP FISH INDUSTRY - MIR MANSAB JHAKHRAN

Karachi. December 15: Mir Mansab Ali Khan Jhakhrani Sindh Minister forLivestock and Fisheries stated that President Musharraff is all forrevival of fish industry for the benefit of country and FishermanCommunity for which the present Government will take every measure to helpfishermen to achieve the objective and give boost to industry. This he stated while speaking at a gathering of notables of IbrahimHaidry during visit here today accompanied by Secretary FisheriesDepartment Mr. Muhammad Siddique Memon; Mr. Shahid Gulzar M.D. KarachiFish Harbour; Mr. Ghulam Muhammad Mehar D.G. Livestock & Fisheries; Mr.Anwar-ul-Islam Director Fisheries and other officials. Mir Mansab stated that although he is in caretaker cabinet but during theperiod it will be ensured that problems and difficulties of FishermenCommunity are removed as such during his tour of Dabla Para Rehri Goth inBin Qasim Town, he announced the construction of 80 Houses by Governmentat a total cost of Rs.280 million besides School, Basic Health Unit andLanding Platform. He also exhorted the notables and people involved with Fish Industry toensure that we must provide good, clean, consignments for export in orderto meet international standards. He also stated that there should be NoCompromise on Quality and Quantity with regard to Lamination of Boats andTrawlers and further added that the work on these 20 travelers shouldstart at the earliest so that they are up graded and meet the Europeanstandard. He assured the fishing community that the Fisheries Department willextend every support and streamline so that there is no delay. Later heinspected a trawler that was docked there. Earlier, Mr. Shafi Muhammad Jamote thanked the Minister for his effortsunder taken to remove the problems of Fishing Community and announcementfor construction of 80 Houses for poor fishermen and hoped that of the 27Ice Making Plants approved in ADP of 2007 by Sindh Government, 7 suchplants will be given to Fishing Community of Ibrahim Haidery while 20 maybe given to Karachi Fish Harbour.HANDOUT NO: 1042/2007 (IHB)

SALARY COMPUTERIZATIN OF GOVERNMENT SERVANTS HELPING TO COMBAT CORRUPTION& CONTROL FINANCIAL PILFRAGESSAYS ACCOUNTANT GENERAL SINDH

Karachi, December 15: The Accountant General Sindh, Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Kadrihas said that the salary computerization of Government employees will helpto solve the salary based problems of Government Servants and thefinancial pilferages and ghost employees trend will also be controlled. This he said while addressing the inauguration of the salarycomputerization of the Government employees at District Accounts OfficeGhotki today. The system has ben introduced under the project to ImproveFinancial Reporting and Auditing (PIFRA) throughout the country, and inthis regard 5 Districts of Sindh are successfully running theiraccounting system on the state-of-the-art computer system which is inconformity to the International Public Sector Accounting Standards. Mr. Zulfikar Ali Kadri, further said in his address that this system willultimately facilitate every government employee and all types offinancial claims like salaries, GP Fund and Pension payments would bemade through this computerized system directly for credit into the bankaccounts of employee. “This practice would reduce the element of corruption in governmentdepartments and also will support to” bring transparency is government’sfinancial matters, he added. He further said that it would and would alsohelp the AG Sindh offices to generate timely and accurate accounts, whichwas not being done effectively in the century old legacy system. He saidthat the timely and accurate generation of accounts will also help thestakeholders to make best possible financial decisions. Mr. Kadri thankedthe district government of Ghotki for their ful cooperation inimplementing this system and praised the efforts of the staff of theDistrict Accounts Office Ghotki. The Executive District Officers (Finance and Planning) Ghotki appreciatedthe efforts of Sindh and the district Accounts Office Ghotki for choosingthe district Ghotki for such an state-of-the-art accounting system. Heassured the AG Sindh of the full cooperation of the district governmentin smooth running of the new system with full zest and zeal. The District Accounts Officer Ghotki briefed the ceremony about newaccounting system, its importance and usability. The ceremony wasattended by the Director PIFRA, Syed Sajjad Haider; the Deputy AccountantGeneral, Azeez Ahmadzai and other senior officers of the DistrictGovernment Ghotki.HANDOUT NO: 1043/2007 (ZAS)

SPECIAL JUDGE ANTI-CORRUPTION PROVINCIAL APPOINTED

Karachi, December 15: With the approval of the competent authority (ChiefMinister) Mr. Nisar Muhammad Shaikh, District & Sessions Judge (waitingfor posting) has been appointed as Special Judge, Anti-Corruption(Provincial) Hyderabad, with immediate effect.HANDOUT NO: 1044/2007 (MZD) PRESIDING OVER LABOUR COURT NO. VIII, LARKANA APPOINTED Karachi, December 15: With the approval of the competent authority (ChiefMinister) Mr. Azam Anwar Baloch, District & Sessions Judge (waiting forposting) has been appointed as Presiding Officer, Labour Court No. VII,Larkana, with immediate effect.HANDOUT NO: 1045/2007 (MZD)

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D.G EXCISE & TAXATION DIRECTS PTCL TO PAY RS.137 MILLION PROPERTY TAXKarachi, December 06: Delivering the judgment here, on revisionapplications of M/s Pakistan Tele Communication Limit, Director General,Excise & Taxation Sindh Mr. Muhammad Asif Marghoob Siddiqui has directedP.T.C.L to pay the dues of Property Tax immediately, M/s P.T.C.L had fileda revision before the Director General under section 10(2) of the SindhUrban Immoveable Property Tax Act, 1958. In their revision application M/sP.C.T.C had challenged the levy of Property Tax on their properties bydifferent Excise & Taxation Officers/Deputy District Officers locatedthroughout Karachi on the plea that the same falls under the category ofIndustry. Earlier their appeal was also rejected by Director/DistrictOfficer (Property & Entertainment Wing), Karachi. Approximately an amountof Rs. Rs. 137.00 million is outstanding against M/s P.T.C.L. under theHead of property Tax. Further, he told that during the course of hearing before the DirectorGeneral it was pleaded by Pakistan Tele Communication Limited thatGovernment of Pakistan is the holder of 62% shares of the Company and theorganization falls under the definition of Industry. Respective Exciseand Taxation Officers/Deputy District Officers however contended that theassessment of Property Tax has been made in accordance with law and underthe provision of the Sindh Urban Immovable Property Tax Act, 1958. In hisdecision the Director General, Excise & Taxation Sindh observed that M/sPakistan Tele Communication Limited is a commercial organizationproviding domestic and international telecommunication services to thepublic on payment. Further it is also listed in Karachi Stock Exchange asa Business Entity and can not be classified as an Industry for thepurpose of levy of Property Tax as the same is neither engaged in amanufacturing of goods nor its land has been allotted on the basis ofIndustrial Category. Director General, rejecting the revision alsoobserved that during preceding yars, M/s P.T.C.L have been paying tax aslevied by the Department.HANDOUT NO: 998/2007 (AWM)

NGO’S WORKING INTERNATIONALLY TO PAY MORE FOCUS ON IN PROVINCES - NADIRA PANJWANI Karachi, December 06: Sindh Minister for Population Welfare and WomenDevelopment Ms. Nadira Panjwani has asked NGO’s working internationally topay more focus on provinces in their programmes in order to bring them atpar. This she stated while talking with 3-member delegation of the David andLucile Packard foundation which met her in her office. SecretaryPopulation Welfare Department Mr. Ilamdin Bilo was also present. The Minister while appreciating the work being done by the Foundation toprotect and promote reproductive rights and develop future leaders andfurther more targeted grant making being limited to five fast growingcountries viz Ethopia, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philipines. She hoped that the Foundation will extend its cooperation and assistancebesides, help in developing leadership programme in the provincialPopulation Welfare Department Earlier, the leader of the delegation Dr. Yasmeen Sabeen Qazi, appraisedthe minister of the activities and financial position of the Foundationand assured the Minister that the Foundation will extend everycooperation and assistance to the Department to achieve its set goals andobjectives. HANDOUT NO: 997/2007 (IHB)

F.D TO BE APPROACH FOR NON PRACTISING ALLOWANCE FACILITY FOR POPULATIONWELFARE DOCTORSNADIRA PANJWANI

Karachi December 05: Sindh Population and Women Development Minister Ms:Nadira Panjwani said that shortage of manpower in Population WelfareDepartment is a serious problem for which efforts are underway to overcome the same. This she observed during her visit to Jinnah Post Reproductive HealthServices Center and Training Institute here accompanied by SecretaryPopulation Welfare Department Mr. Alamdin Bullo. The Provincial Minister stated that due to shortage of manpower thedepartment is not able to achieve the targets further she was happy tolearn that percentage wise with regard to operation cases beingperformed, Sindh Province is running neck to neck with Punjab for thisachievement. On being informed of the problem by Secretary Population Welfare onrelease of non practicing allowance for Doctors, she said that she willtalk with concerned for the Allowance for doctors of Population WelfareDepartment a facility that is being given to Health Department as wellDoctors, It may be added here that Sindh Government has approved nonpracticing allowance a facility to be given to all those governmentdoctors, who will not do their private practice; this incentive is been given to induce doctors to work in Rural Areas of the province. Earlier District Population Officer Karachi South and Incharge of thecenter informed the Minister that the said center also serves as TrainingInstitute for doctors, para medical staff of Sindh and Baluchistanprovince where Technology Training Family Planning and consulling isimparted besides post graduation Mini Lab Test. The incharge also informed that refresher courses training is also givenon regular basis and that from January till the end of November 2007,1082 female operations have been performed, while 4 doctors fromBaluchistan will be attending refresher course next month. Later, the Minister visited the various sections of the training institute.HANDOUT NO: 994/2007 (IHB)

GRANT OF ADVANCE PAY / PENSION TO ALL MUSLIM CHRISTIAN GOVERNMENTEMPLOYEES / PENSIONERS OF PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT ON THE EVE OF EID-UL-AZHAAND CHRISMAS.

Karachi, December 05: The Finance Department Sindh has informed that onaccount of Eid-ul-Azha falling on 19th / 20th December, 2007 and theCharismas falling on 25th December, 2007, the Government of Sindh hasdecided that Full Pay & Allowances/Pension shall be paid in advance to allthe Muslim and Christian employees/pensioners of Provincial Governmentincluding work charged and contingent paid establishment on December 15,2007HANDOUT NO: 995/2007 (AMK) TRANSPORTERS ASKED TO IMPROVE THEIR VEHICLES Karachi, December 05: Sindh Caretaker Minister for Transport, Labor,Industries, Commerce and Cooperatives Mr. Arif Ali Khan Abbasi has askedthe transport operators of Karachi to improve the condition of theirvehicles to so as to provide better transport facilities to Karachiites. This he said while talking to a delegation of Karachi Transport Ittehad(KTI) led by its President Syed Irshad Hussain Shah Bukhari at his officehere today. Secretary Transport Rasool Bux Phulpoto and DIG Traffic AbdulWajid Durrani were also present on the occasion. He urged transporters to avoid using pressure horns, which were causingvarious hearing problems for the residents. Referring to the actionagainst smoke emitting vehicles the Provincial Minister said that thiscampaign was needed for a clean environment. On the proposal of linking the fare with the fuel prices by KTI,Provincial Caretaker Minister directed transport department to thoroughlyexamine the proposal and report to him within a week. He said that Government was willing to facilitate transporters in smoothrunning of their vehicles but they have to ensure that their vehicles aresmoke free and fitted with proper seats. Mentioning complaints of over speeding, Mr. Abbasi asked the transportersto avoid such practice as it was causing fatal traffic accidents. Hedirected the department to examine the possibility of installing speedgovernors in public transport vehicles so as to control over speeding. Syed Irshad Bkhari informed the Minister about various problems of thetransport community. He demanded increase in fare stating that the lasttime fares were increased two years ago and since then the fuel priceshave risen by Rs.10 per liter. He also welcomed arrival of new CNG buses and demanded CNG stations forthese vehicles. Mr. Bukhari also demanded route permits for coaches plying without anydesignated route.HANDOUT NO: 996/2007 (MSK)

A M E N D M E N T

Karachi, November 21: The Governor of Sindh has made the followingamendment in the Sindh Delegation of Powers under the financial Rules andthe Powers of Re-appropriation Rules, 1962. The amendment is in the first schedule, in Part-I, Officers incategory-I, under the heading “F” after entry (57) the following entryshall be added:- “(58) Project Director, Provincial Project Monitoring Unit (PPMU), CleanDrinking Water for all (CDWA), Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Karachi.”

BAN ON PLYING OF HEAVY VEHICLES EXTENDED

Karachi: September 18:- The Home Department, Government of Sindh incontinuation of earlier notification u/s 144 Cr. P.C. has extendimposition of ban ON plying of heavy vehicles on the roads of KarachiCity for 30-days under Section 144.Cr.P.C. w.e.f. 17-09-2007.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVES NEW POSTGRADUATE TRAINING

Karachi: September 18:- The Government of Sindh Health Department, hasapproved new postgraduate training policy for Doctors undergoingpostgraduate Trainings as in-service candidate at teaching Hospitals forthe forthcoming session (2007 of Dow University of Health Sciences,Karachi and 2008 of Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences,Jamshoro).(a) Fellow of College of Physician and Surgeon, Pakistan.(b) Postgraduate programmes of Basic, Applied and Emerging Sciencesrelated to the field of medicine.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVES NEW POLICY FOR DOCTORS

Karachi: September 18: The Government of Sindh has approved new policy forDoctors seeking Postgraduate Training as under:-i. Doctors who have been enrolled in above mentioned postgraduateprogrammes will be allowed leave without pay instead of in servicedeputation. The doctors on such leave without pay will keep contributingall deductions as required under the law to maintain therein for theperiod of leave.ii. The doctors proceeding on such leave without pay shall draw stipend atthe rate of Rs. 12,000/-.iii. Recruitment on contract basis shall be made against the posts ofleave vacancies created in consequence to granting leave without pay andthe contract period would be extended till the rejoining of the doctor onleave to the Health Department.iv. Only those doctors who fulfill the prescribed requirements as laiddown by the H.E.C. as well C.P.S.P. for respective postgraduate trainingare entitled for such leave.

ADVISOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, MR.MUHAMMAD NOMAN SAIGAL DISTRIBUTED CERTIFICATES AMONG CALL CENTER AGENTS TRAINED THROUGH INFOMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPT.

Karachi, September 04: Advisor to Chief Mininster Sindh on Information Technology Mr. Muhammad Noman Saigal distributed certificates amongst the Call Center trained agents at a ceremony organized by Zulcom Training institute.

The training was provided to the jobless graduates from the funding of IT department Govt of Sindh at Zulcom Institute. Secretary IT Muhammad Zakir, Director IT Muhammad Yousuf and Project Director Call Center Training Athar hussain baloch were also present at the occasion.

Mr. Noman Saigal told while talking to media that IT Department is providing free training to the jobless graduates in various reputed institutes to fill the gap of trained human resource in the business of Call Center.

AFTER APPROVAL OF SUPREME COURT HEAVY TRAFFIC ROUTE FOR CITY ANNOUNCED

Karachi, August 24: The Government of Sindh, with the approval ofHonourable Supreme Court of Pakistan has allowed heavy vehicles used forutility purposes (Water, Edible items, Oil and Construction materials) toply in the City areas provided they are permanently stationed in Karachiand the heavy vehicles entering into Karachi are also allowed to ply uptoKarachi Port and the Industrial areas on the following specific routes:-SUPERHIGHWAY: Super Highway to Slip Road to New Karachi Industrial Area.NATIONAL HIGHWAY: National Highway upto Manzar Petrol Pump cut to YounusChowrangi to Dawood Chowrangi to Road 8000 (Mehran Highway).R.C.D. HIGHWAY:- Northern By Pass/ R.C.D. Highway to Paracha Chowk toEstate Avenue to SIEMENS Chowrangi and back to Gulbai Mauripur Road toKarachi Port (East & West Wharf and Oil Area upto Police Post No. 3,Shireen Jinnah colony.

Certificate Award Ceremony of Skills for success training of the Instructors of the 53 IT Awareness Centers , Established by IT Department Govt of Sindh.

The Intel Education Initiative conducted a 4 day training program for instructors of the 53 IT awareness centers that have been established by the Sindh IT dept. The training took place in Karachi from Aug 20 to 23, 2007, in which instructors from all over Sindh participated. Even the most remote areas like Kandh kot,Tharparkar,Gambat, Sukkur and other districts of the province were represented.

An awards ceremony was held on Aug 22 at the Pearl Continental Hotel in Karachi where Mr . Muhammad Noman Saigal, Advisor to the Chief Minister Sindh on IT, presided over the proceedings alongwith Secretary IT Muhammad Zakir, Director IT Muhammad Yousuf and Project Director IT Awareness Center Athar Hussain Baloch.

The welcome address was delivered by Ms Sharleen Ghauri, Education Manager for Intel Pakistan. Mr. Muhammad Zakir,Secretary IT, appreciated the efforts taken towards the training of the instructors of the IT Awareness centers in collaboration with IT department and Intel Education.
The chief guest of the occasion Mr. Muhammad Noman Saigal was extremely supportive and appreciative of Intel’s and the instructors’ efforts to learn effective IT teaching skills.

He was also very encouraging to the instructors and requested them to ensure effective utilization of the trainings for the benefit of students and society at large in their local areas.

MINISTER LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONDOLES THE DEATH OF AINEE APA

Karachi, August 23: Sindh Minister for Local Government, Katchi Abadies &Spatial Development, Mr. Muhammad Hussain Khan has expressed grief andsorrow over the demise of renowned writer Qurat-ul-Ain Hyder alias AineeApa.While eulogizing here literacy work, the Provincial Minister said that“Aag Ka Darya”, “Akir-e-shab Kay Hamsafar”, “Meeray Bhi Sanam Khanay”,“Chandni Begum” were her masterpieces, which further enriched the Urdulanguage. Her 12 novels got tremendous response from Urdu readers as theyeagerly awaited for her books, he added.Mr. Hussain said that the void created by her death would not be filledfor long time.

SINDH HIGH COURT APPOINTS INQUIRY OFFICER
Karachi, August 18:The High Court of Sindh, Karachi has appointed Mrs. Justice Yasmeen Abbasi as Inquiry Officer to conduct inquiry against Mr. Aftab Ahmed, Senior Civil Judge, Mirpurkhas on the charge of ‘mis-conduct and corruption”.

TWO ORDINANCES PROMULGATE
Karachi, August 18: The Law Department, Government of Sindh has notified two Ordinances.
1. The Lyari and Malir Development Authority (Revival and Amending) Ordinance, 2007.
2. The Sindh Criminal Prosecution Services (Constitution, Functions and Powers), Ordinance, 2007.
The ordinances promulgated by Governor Sindh shall come into force at once.

RELIEF EMERGENCY CELL ESTABLSIHED IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT.

August 11: As per orders of the Honorable Advisor to CM Sindh on IT, Muhammad Noman Saigal, an emergency cell has been started in Information Technology Department to coordinate between the people in rain affected towns of Karachi and flood affected areas of all district of the province of Sindh with the major Hospitals for providing necessary treatment and emergency services for attending grievance of the people on emergent basis.

The affectees of the rain and flood may send their massages through e-mail at info@sindh.gov.pk and they can also contact the IT Awareness Centers located in all towns of City District Government Karachi and all districts of the province of Sindh.

Massages or complains of affected people may also be sent on 9213677 & 9213847, which will be forwarded to the concerned agencies for immediate relief/ action.

Weather updates and METEOROLOGICAL forcasts may also be checked through our website(www.sindh.gov.pk).

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GOVERNOR PROMULGATES THE SINDH TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAININGAUTHORITY ORDINANCE. Karachi, August 07:

The Governor of Sindh has promulgated “The SindhTechnical Education and Vocational Training Authority Ordinance, 2007” toprovide the establishment of an authority known as the Sindh TechnicalEducation and Vocational Training Authority to regulate technicaleducation and vocation training in the province. The Ordinance promulgated by Governor Sindh shall come into force atonceand shall be deemed to have taken effect on and from July, 2007.

CHIEF MINISTER DELEGATES POWERS Karachi, August 07: The Services, General Administration and Co-ordinationDepartment has notified that the Chief Minister Sindh has delegated powersof transfers and postings upto BS-18 officers of Education & LiteracyDepartment (except College Education) to Secretary to Government of Sindh,Education & Literacy Department.

POLICE CONSTABLE & HEAD CONSTABLEGET SPECIAL ADDITIONAL ALLOWANCE

August 07:The Finance Department, Government of Sindh has with the approval of Provincial Cabinet, sanctioned grant of Special Additional Allowance to the Police Constable & Head Constable of the Sindh PoliceDepartment Rs.600/- per month with effect from 1st July 2007.

FOCAL PERSON FOR CLEARANCE OF RELIEF CONSIGNMENTS FOR SINDH ANDBALUCHISTAN NOMINATED

Karachi, July 26: The government of Sindh has notified that Mr. RaeesuddinParacha, an officer of Ex-PCS (BS-20) awaiting posting has been posted asSecretary Provincial Public Safety and Police Complaints Commission, Sindhin Services, General Administration & Coordination Department, against anexisting vacancy,. According to another notification Mr. Raeesuddin Paracha an officer ofEx-PCS (BS-20), Secretary Provincial Safety and Public ComplaintsCommission, Sindh is Services General Administration and CoordinationDepartment has been nominated as Focal Person for clearance of reliefconsignments for Sindh & Balochistan Government under National DisasterManagement Authority (NDMA), donated by Foreign Government InternationalAgencies & NGO’s from overseas.

TOWNS ASKED TO ACCELERATE REMOVAL OF ENCROACHMENTS FROM RAIN DRAINS

Karachi, July 20: Sindh Minister for Local Government, Katchi Abadies &Spatial Development, Mr. Muhammad Hussain Khan has directed all the TownMunicipal Officers (TMOs) of Karachi to further accelerate removal ofencroachments from specially rain drains in their respective jurisdictionand no pressure or recommendation should be entertained in this regard.While presiding over the meeting of all 18 TMOs of Karachi in his officehere today, the Provincial Minister further ordered for removal of debrisfrom roads so as the ensure smooth flow of traffic. He further directed for expediting the cleanliness campaign and said thatwhere the cleanliness drive is not possible in day time the same shouldbe conducted in night hours, using all possible work force. He furthersaid that separate teams should be formulated for cleaning of main roadsand inner streets so as to improve the overall cleanliness situation ofthe city. He stressed the need for reviving the rain drains to their original shapeand structure so as to utilize them to their maximum capacity. He furthersaid that encroachments on specially rain drains and nallahs could not beignored as it was in the larger interest of Karachiites to fully utilizedthese drains in case of rains. Provincial Minister further directed the Towns to launch special driveagainst stray-dogs as they were posing a constant threat to speciallywomen and children. He also asked the TMOs to involve citizen in theircleanliness initiative as no effort could be successful without theiractive participation in this regard. He also highlighted the importance of creating awareness aboutcleanliness amongst citizens and said that a subject namely “Civic Sense”should be introduced from primary level, to teach the same to thechildren at their early age. Provincial Minister said that he wouldconduct surprise visit of various towns to personally monitor andevaluate the cleanliness drive and anti encroachment measures. Negligentand careless officers would be dealt with severely, he warned. He further directed the Town Nazims to establish garbage transfer centresso as to store the garbage collected from the Town before sending thesame to land fill sites. Special Secretary (Technical) Local Government Mr. Laiq Ahmed Khan, TMOLandhi Mr. Noman Arshad, TMO Saddar Mr. Mukhtar Hussain, TMO Gadap Mr.Ashfaq Mallah, TMO Bin Qasim Mr. Manzoor Abbasi, TMO Korangi Dr. MukhtarPalejo, TMO Keamari MRr. Tariq Ghallo, TMO Gulberg Mr. Abdul Latif, TMOMalir Mr. Munawwar Siyal, TMO New Karachi Mr. Mumtaz Memon, TMO Lyari Mr.Khursheed Ahmed TMO Orangi Mr. Qamar Shaikh,TMO SITE Mr. Imran Aslam, TMOLiaquatabad Mr. Khalid Riaz, TMO Gulshan Mr. Anisul Hassan, TMO JamshedMr. Masroor Memon, TMO Shah Faisal Mr. Barkat Rizvi and TMO Baldia Mr.Ghulam Shabbir Jatoi attended the meeting.

CLEANLINESS DRIVE, ANTI-ENCROACHMENT MEASURES -MINISTER LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONVENES MEETING OF ALL TMO OF KARACHI

Karachi, July 19: Sindh Minister for Local Government, Katchi Abadies &Spatial Development Mr. Muhammad Hussain Khan has convened a meeting ofall Town Municipal Officers (TMOs), of Karachi on Friday July 20, 2007 at11.00 a.m. in his office. Progress regarding cleanliness drive in variousTowns & anti-encroachment measures would be discussed during the meeting,in detail.

ADVISOR TO CM ON IT URGES PRIVATE SECTOR TO STEP FORWARD IN ENHANCING SCOPE AND DEVELOPMENT IN IT SECTOR.

Karachi, July 16:- Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh on Information &Technology Muhammad Noman Saigal has invited the private sector to comeforward with the govt. and enhance the scope and development in the ITsector. He further expressed that Pakistan is the land of Human resourcesManagement as advance countries and IT giants are looking towardscountries like Pakistan; and Sindh province enjoying a massive support ofIT literates specially in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur and Mirpurkhas withthe leading IT giants or associates in Pakistan largest most advance cityof Karachi.He stated that Information Technology playing a leading role indevelopment of European countries like France, Italy, Germany and UnitedKingdom. Drastic improvement in the day to day life of people of theseadvanced countries has taken place on war footings with the effectivemeasures in technology, he added.He has also pointed out the positive role of bureaucrats and otherrelevant government bodies lead to the extra ordinary development in thecountry and of course with the involvement of technology.The Advisor insisted that the officials of Information Technologydepartment should complete all the projects on time to facilitate thepublic sector and promote country to a level globally which is need of theday. He further stressed upon the departmental officials to take privatesector on board to expedite the projects and welcome the private sectorwith all out government support to the private projects in the InformationTechnology sector.

SPECIAL ANTI-CORRUPTION COURT CONVICTS

Karachi July 12: The Special Judge, Anti Corruption (Provincial) Karachihas convicted all the accused namely, Muniruddin Agha, Assistant DirectorKDA, Nizamuddin, Additional Director KDA, Khursheed Senior Clerk, KDA anda co-accused Shoukat Ali (Private Person) involved in allotment of PlotNo.525,ST-4, Sector 7, North Karachi Town ship in the name of fake personand subsequently its transfer in the name of co-accused Shoukat (F.I.R No.95/94 of PS ACE Kyc U/S 218/420/468/471-A/34 PPC R/W Section 5(2) ofprevention of corruption Act. 1947. The Special Anti-Corruption Court convicted all the accused u/s 468 PPCand awarded R.I for five years and imposed fine of Rs. 1,00,000/- each.In case of non-deposit of fine amount accused shall further suffer S.Ifor six months. The accused were further convicted u/s 471 PPC and awarded R.I for twoyears and imposed fine of Rs. 50,000/- each whereas in case ofnon-deposit of fine amount the accused shall further suffer S.I for threemonths. The Special Anti corruption court also announced conviction separately toaccused namely, Agha Muniruddin, Khursheed and Nizamuddin u/s 5(2) ofprevention of Corruption Act 1947 and awarded R.I for five years and fineof Rs. 50,000/- each, being public servants. In case of non-payment offine amount, the above namely accused shall further suffer S.I for threemonths. According to the Judgment, all sentences shall run concurrently.

FREE VETERINARY MEDICAL RELIEF CAMP HELD IN LANDHI COLONY Karachi, July 10: City District Government under taking treatment of22,000 cattle heads at free veterinary medical relief camp situated inLandhi Cattle Colony, Bin Qasim Town Karachi. These measures were aimed atproviding free veterinary facilities to cattle owners to protect theirailing cattle heads. President Karachi Dairy Farmers Association, Haji Muhammad Akhtar hailedExecutive District Officer (EDO) Dr. Mohanlal Rajput for taking promptaction for saving lives of thousands of cattle heads and requested thecity head to continue the same course in future, as there are more thethree lakh Animals in this colony.

PAKISTAN RANGERS CALLED BY IRRIGATION DEPARTMENT

Karachi, June 12: The Irrigation and Power Department, Government ofSindh has decided to call Rangers to assist the Irrigation staff tocontrol the theft of Water in the Rohri Canal Circle and Nara Circle andNara Canal Area Water Board. The decision has been taken in view ofvarious complaints regarding forcible theft of water. The Additional Secretary irrigation and Power Department has advised allKhatedars to their damaged/tempered modules rectified immediately. Ifany module found tempered, the same will be sealed on the spot by theirrigation staff with the help of Rangers and case will be registeredagainst the main Khatadar of the water course.

SINDH GOVERNMENT TO ADOPT LEGAL STEPS TO CHECK CYBER CRIME

Karachi, June 12: Government of Sindh is adopting all legal steps to checkthe cyber crimes and computer hacking and in this connection FIA and otherdepartment have been directed to keep vigil eye on such elements involvedin the very crimes. This was stated by the Advisor to the Chief Minister for Information andTechnology. Noman Saigol, while talking to a delegation of IT experts. He said that due to lack of coordination among departments criminals wereusing new and modern techniques to achieve their evil goals keeping inview the nature of the crimes, IT system was being upgraded on modernlines, he added Noman Saigal told the delegation that effectivelegislation was under process, and to be implemented very soon. Advisor for IT said strict legal actions would be initiated against thosecompanies bringing software without license, into the market. He further said that mutual sharing of data, an modern lines, among FIAand other departments would be finalized very soon. This would help inmonitoring and checking the demoral websites and internet linkers andcriminals, he added. He also informed the delegations that thenegotiations were underway to lower down the 15% GST on computer items tomake easier access to information technology/computers for the generalpublic.

SENSITIZE BOTH GENDERS TO OPT NURSING AS PROFESSION DR. SAEEDA MALIK

Karachi, June 12: Sindh Women Development Minister Dr. Saeeda Malik hasexpressed the need of sensitizing both genders to join the Nursingprofession which she called as the noble profession and who so ever servesthe ailing humanity is nearest to Almighty. This she observed while speaking as a Chief Guest at Internationalsymposium on quality workplace enhance quality patient care. Organizedby Agha Khan University at its premises here today to celebrateInternational Nursing Day. Dr. Saeeda said Pakistan is blessed with hard working Human Resources assuch there is a need to sensitize the profession of Nursing so thatshortage of nurses can be over come. She highly acclaimed presidentPervez Musharaff for his vision, acumen and polices who has given a goodrepresentation to women in legislative Assemblies and in every sphere oflife, the need is for us (both genders) the Minister added, to work forglory of this country. Referring to Nurses and of their problems highlighted by variousspeakers, the Women development Minister said that there is depth of Networking amongst them for which they need to unite and get empower. Shehighly lauded the policies of President Pervez Musharaff for givingempowerment to Women in Pakistan and hoped that through hard work andMobilization, Nurses too should get representation in Assemblies as wellto resolve their difficulties and problems. She disclosed on the occasion that in rural areas of Sindh province 100%maternity service is being provided. Dr. Saeeda Malik also referred to the general conditions in which ourNurses are working and referred to Safety as most important concern for aNurse. the profession she stated is a First line of defense, and as suchcalled for necessary steps to strengthen the same; Meet the legislatorsand seek solution to your problems, besides Mobilize your resources sothat a Healthy working environment is established. The Minister lauded the steps taken by Agha Khan University for thewelfare, promotion, and education of Nurses and hoped that the professionis given due respect and honor by Civil society at large as well as shesaid that looking at the depth of work being done by a Nurse she deservesmore respect than even a doctor. Earlier Dr. Khusheed Khoja Director Nursing services Agha KhanUniversity, Dr. Nadeem Khan, Dr. Rifat jan spoke on the occasion andinformed the participants of the need of celebrating the occasion andproblems being faced by Nursing Community while, Dr. David Taylor ActingProvost of Agha Khan University presented memento to chief guest.

PRESENT DEVELOPMENT IN I.T. SECTOR PROMOTES FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN SINDH

Karachi June 10: Analyzing the fast track growth of IT Sector in ashortest span of less then five years in Sindh the European based ITgrants in UK, Germany, France, Denmark and Italy are focusing on the newbusiness prospects in Sindh. This was stated by Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh for InformationTechnology Mr. Muhammad Nouman Saigal while talking to some journalistsat his office. He said European companies have also been encouraged due to the highestreturns in tale communication sector with the booming outcome and returnto the prominent companies like Telenor, and top cell hone manufacturerslike Nokia which has become a leader in the world having the highestbuying rate in Pakistan and Sindh. Mr. Saigal was of the view that massive growth in IT Sector has enhancedthe growth rate of Pakistan Economy and Satellite Radio and TV channelshave become an Encouraging Opportunity in the IT Sector. Europeancompanies have shown keen interesting establishing new moderate approachof Sindh Government and health working environment in Sindh have enhancedthe Foreign investments in Sindh during these 5 years. The efforts madeby the provincial government and outstanding performance of presentdistrict government have achieved milestones, he added.

PRESENT DEVELOPMENT IN I.T. SECTOR PROMOTES FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN SINDH

Karachi June 10: Analyzing the fast track growth of IT Sector in ashortest span of less then five years in Sindh the European based ITgrants in UK, Germany, France, Denmark and Italy are focusing on the newbusiness prospects in Sindh. This was stated by Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh for InformationTechnology Mr. Muhammad Nouman Saigal while talking to some journalistsat his office. He said European companies have also been encouraged due to the highestreturns in tale communication sector with the booming outcome and returnto the prominent companies like Telenor, and top cell hone manufacturerslike Nokia which has become a leader in the world having the highestbuying rate in Pakistan and Sindh. Mr. Saigal was of the view that massive growth in IT Sector has enhancedthe growth rate of Pakistan Economy and Satellite Radio and TV channelshave become an Encouraging Opportunity in the IT Sector. Europeancompanies have shown keen interesting establishing new moderate approachof Sindh Government and health working environment in Sindh have enhancedthe Foreign investments in Sindh during these 5 years. The efforts madeby the provincial government and outstanding performance of presentdistrict government have achieved milestones, he added.

NOTIFICATION

Karachi, May 30: The Law Department, Government of Sindh has notifiedthat Governor of Sindh has, with immediate effect, dispensed with theservices of Muhammad Bachal Tunio, Additional Advocate General Sindh,Larkana. According to another notification issued by Provincial Law Department.The Governor of Sindh has, with immediate effect, appointed Ali AzharTunio as Additional Advocate General Sindh, Larkana, on terms andconditions as admissible under the rules.

ORDINANCE PROMULGATED Karachi, May 30: The Governor of Sindh has with immediate effect made andpromulgated “The Commecs Institute of Business and Emerging SciencesOrdinance 2007”. According to a notification issued by the Law Department,Government of Sindh the said ordinance has been promulgated to provide forthe establishment of Commecs Institute of Business and Emerging Sciences,Karachi.

SINDH CHIEF MINISTER TO PERFORM UMRA

Karachi, May 30: The Sindh Chief Minister, Dr. Arbab Ghulam Rahim willproceed to Saudi Arabia to perform Umra and in this context, the SindhGovernor has allowed necessary Ex-Pakistan leave from May 31 to June 03,2007, as per notification issued by Services, General Administration &Co-Ordination Department.

SINDH GOVERNMENT BANS MAGAZINE “SINDHYUN JO SANSAR” BEING PUBLISHED FROMNEW DELHI INDIA Karachi, May 30: The Government of Sindh has banned the magazine “SINDHYUNJO SANSAR” published and printed from New Delhi India by Dr. Ghansham DasG. Hotumatani, and has ordered to confiscate to the Government all itscopies wherever found in the open market with immediate effect and to takenecessary action against the Editor, Publisher, distributors and thesellers under the relevant law. According to Notification issued by the Secretary, Home Department Sindh,the magazine was being sent to different Pakistanis mostly thejournalists in Pakistan, which contains provocative articles/news reportsagainst Pakistan.

SINDH GOVERNOR PROMULGATES“THE SINDH PUBLIC PROCUREMENT ORDINANCE, 2007”

Karachi, May 22: The Governor of Sindh, Dr. Ishrat-ul-Ebad Khan haspromulgated “The Sindh Pubic Procurement Ordinance-2007” for generalinformation. The objective of the ordinance is to provide for PublicProcurement Regulatory Authority for regulating public procurement ofgoods, services and works in the public sector and for matter connectedtherewith or ancillary. The Ordinance envisages Management and Administration of the Authority,financial provision, and other chapters.

SINDH ASSEMBLY TO MEET ON TUESDAY MAY 29

Karachi, May 22: The Acting Speaker, Provincial Assembly of Sindh, MadamRaheela Tiwana has summoned the Provincial Assembly of Sindh to meet onTuesday the May 29, 2007 in the Sindh Assembly Building, Karachi insteadof May 25, 2007.

AFFILIATION FOR NEW INSTITUTION WITH BOARD OF INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION KARACHI

Karachi, May 21: The Secretary, Board of Intermediate education Karachihas informed that all private educational institutions, who desire to haveaffiliation with the Board of Intermediate Education, Karachi for theacademic session 2007-2008 for the first time, they may submit theirapplications on prescribed affiliation proforma. They should also attachthe registration certificate issued by the Education & LiteracyDepartment, Government of Sindh, Karachi. According to details, the application with normal fee be submitted from10-05-2007 to 31-05-2007; with penalty of Rs.500/- from June 1 to June16, 2007; and Rs.1000/- from June 18 to June 30, 2007 while theapplications with penalty of Rs.1500/- can be sent from July 2 to July14, 2007. All the interested persons may obtain prescribed affiliation applicationforms from Room No.28 at the cost of Rs.200/- in shape of pay order infavour of Secretary Board of Intermediate Education, Karachi and thensubmit after completing all codel formalities in said section along withrequisite fee of Rs.10,000/- in shape of pay order.

HOME SECRETARY SIDNH TO ADDRESS PRESS CONFERENCE

Karachi, May 16: The Home Secretary Sindh, Brig (Retd.) Ghulam MuhammadMuhtarram will address Press Conference on Thursday May 17, 2007 at 5.00p.m. in he Committee Room, 7th Floor, New Sindh Secretariat, Karachi.

DIRECTORATE OF MANPOWER & TRAINING RELEASES MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT

Karachi, May 16: The Directorate of Manpower and Training, Government ofSindh has released activity report for the month of March 2007. According to the report, 3548 applicants were registered during the saidmonth including 1-ex-serviceman, 314 females and 3233 male applicantsSubsequently, 863 applicants were registered / placed for further actionincluding 31 females and 832 male applicants. The report envisaged that during the month of March, 879 vacancies werenotified whereas services of 140 employers have been utilized for thepurpose. The Directorate of Manpower and Training also extended apprenticeshiptraining and according to which 115 various establishments implementedprovision of Ordinance, 1962 whereas 85 apprentices got registered and2963 apprentices are going training during the month under report. Similarly, under vocational guidance, 12 school visited, 44 school talksdelivered and 1623 students addressed. Likewise, regard to survey ofprofessional, Technical and vocational Institutions in Sindh, a total no929 Establishments and 94 Institutions have been covered during the monthof March, 2007.

SHOPS CLOSURE TIMINGS

Karachi, May 16 The Labour, Transport, Industries and Commerce Department,Government of Sindh has notified modification in earlier notificationdated 7-5-2007 regarding closing hours of Shops and Establishments. According to the notification issued by Sindh Secretary, Labour,Transport, Industries & Commerce Department Mr. Nasar Hayat, the closinghours of Shops and Establishments covered under the West Pakistan Shopsand Establishment Ordinance, 1969 shall be 09.00 p.m. daily instead of08.00 p.m.

COMPLAINTS OF CORRUTION,THREE AMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF SLGB SUSPENDED

Karachi, May 11: Sindh Minister for Local Government, Katchi Abadies andSpatial Development, Mr. Muhammad Hussain Khan has suspended threeAdministrative Officers of Sindh Local Government Board (SLGB) while aSection Officer and two steno have been directed to report to ServicesGeneral Administration & Coordination Department, on the charge ofcorruption. Presiding over a meeting of all sections and wings of Local GovernmentDepartment in his office today, he warned the officers to discharge theirduties with utmost honesty as there was no place for corrupt andnegligent officers in the department. Provincial Minister expressed his displeasure over the complaints thatofficers asked for bribe for transfer, postings and promotion cases. Hesaid that the Administrative Officers of SLGB, Syed Raza Rizvi, Syed AliRaza and Mushtaq Jokhio have been suspended on the charges of corruptionand asking biribe for signing files. Section Officer Imdad Ali Shah andStenographers Inayat Ullah Abbasi and Allah Wadhayo Jummani have alsobeen repatriated to SGA&CD on the same charges. He directed heads ofvarious wings present in the meeting to ensure that their sub-ordinatesdo not indulge in corrupt practices, otherwise they would be heldresponsible. Provincial Minister further said that many more cases of corruption andmisappropriation of funds are under his review and action would beinitiated against those found involved, very soon. He also directed theofficers to conduct frequent visits of their field offices anddevelopment projects to ensure maximum benefits and service to masses. He reviewed the performance off Sindh Katchi Abadies Authority (SKAA)Provincial Local Government Commission (PLGC), Provincial Transition Wing (PTW), Housing Town Planning department (HTP), Monitoring andEvaluation Cell (M&EC), Local Government & Services Academy (LGSA), SindhLocal Government Board (SLGB) and Public Health Engineering (PHE) indetail. He directed Director General SKAA to extend the low cost housing scheme“Sasti Basti” to all the districts of the province. Minister LocalGovernment said that he would continue to undertake surprise visits ofvarious development projects so as to ensure quality of work and theircompletion within stipulated time.

MINOR PENALTY IMPOSED UPON CIVIL JUDGE AND JUDICIAL MAGISTRATE

Karachi May 10: The High Court of Sindh Karachi has imposed minor penaltyof “Censure” prescribed under Sindh Civil Servants (E&D) Rules, 1973 uponMr. Khushi Muhammad Rajput, Civil Judge and Judicial Magistrate, Karachisouth, with immediate effect.

DRAFT RECOMMEDNATIONS OF MINIMUM RATES OF WAGES OF WORKERS

Karachi, May 10: Secretary Minimum Wages Board, Karachi Mrs. Shaheen NisarMangi has informed that as per directive of the Government, the SindhMinimum Wages Board has finalized the draft recommendations of minimumwages of workers e mployed in Iron Steel & Fabricated Metal Industry (2)Machine Made Carpet Industry (3) Transport Equipment Industry (4) SilkRayan Small Units & Power Loom Industry which has been notified in theextra ordinary Gazette of Sindh Government dated 07.05.07 for invitingobjections/suggestions if any, from the quarters concerned, TheDepartment has again notified that the concerned parties should send theirobjections/suggestions if any to the Secretary, Sindh Minimum Wages,Board, Old KDA Building, Ist Floor Sindh Secretariat No.3 Karachi, within30 days.

4-JUDGES PROMOTED AS DISTRICT & SESSIONS JUDGES

Karachi April 27: Secretary, Law Department, Sindh has notified that onthe recommendation of the Provincial Selection Board for JudicialOfficers, and with the approval of the competent authority (ChiefMinister), four Additional District and Sessions Judges (B-19) Mr. SyedSaeed Hasan, Mr. Ghulam Mustafa A. Memon, Mr. Ghulam Mustafa G. Memon andMr. Imdad Hussain Khoso in order of their seniority, have been promoted asDistrict & Sessions Judges (B-20) with effect from date(s) they assume thecharge of the post. They will be on probation for a period of two years. As per and the notification, on the recommendation of the ProvincialSelection Board for Judicial Officers, and with the approval of theCompetent Authority (Chief Minister), six (6) Senior Civil Judges (B-18);Mrs. Romana Siddiqui, Mr. Sultan Muhammad Awan, Mr. Jahangir Ahmed Dayo,Mrs. Rana Zaki Shamsi, Mr. Khalid Teepu Rana and Mr. Saleem Raza Balochhave been promoted as Additional District & Sessions Judges (B-19) witheffect from date(s), they assume the charge of the post. They will be onprobation for a period of two years, the notification adds.

WORKS OF MODUNIZATION OF CHANNELS BEING EXECUTED UNDER FEDERAL SPECIALGRANT IN NARA CANAL AREA WATER BOARD - SHUJA JUNEJO

Karachi, April 27: Sindh Secretary for Irrigation & Power, Mr. ShujaJunejo has said that some works of modunization of channels which includeearth work and repair of modules, have been executed under Federal SpecialGrant in Nara Canal area Water Board, Mirpurkhas under supervision ofEngineering Design and Supervision Consultant (EDS). For these works, FormOrganizations (FO) and Sindh Irrigation Drainage Authority (SIDA) areworking as the employers, while the work is not directly being supervisedby the engineers of Irrigation & Power Department as is done in case ofother normal contracts under Sindh Government Rules, he added. Secretary Irrigation & Power maintained that there are some complaintsabout these works, for which the enquiry has been initiated. He said that is not correct that these contracts relate to the FederallyFunded Project for lining of Distributaries and Minors in Sindh Province.He said that these works have link with the Federally Funded lining ofDistributaries and Minors Project being executed by the Irrigation &Power Department, Government of Sindh.

CHIEF MINISTER’S INSPECTION & MONITORING TEAM ON THE VISIT OF KASHMOREINSPECTS DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES-TAKES ACCOUNTABILITY OF RS.50 MILLIONUTILIZATION FROM IRRIGATION DEPARTMENT.

Karachi, April, 26: The Sindh Chief Minister’s inspection and MonitoringTeam has started the inspection and monitoring of the development schemesbeing carried out by various government sectors in District., from today. The CMIT, which is led by its Director General Mr. Mohammad Nawaz Memon,conducted a detailed meeting with District Government and ProvincialGovernment Officers at DCO office, yesterday’s late evening and soughtthe budgetary details of development side. The DCO Kashmore Syed Abid Ali Shah briefed the team that thetotal of District Government Annual Development Plan is of Rs.400 Million out of which Rs. 367 Million have been released tothe executing agencies as yet. He further told the team thatbesides the District Government’s ADP there are many schemesunder Chief Minister and Prime Minister directives aimed toup-lift the life standard of this backward and downtroddenarea. He revealed that these include the construction of BusTerminals and parks under CM directive with cost Rs.400Million. He further said that under PM directive Rs.99 Millionare being spent on the sewerage schemes of Kandh Kot, Kashmoreand Guddu towns. The DCO Kashmore informed the team that the District Nazim KashmoreSardar Saleem Jan Mazari has ordered for the rehabilitation andup-gradation of drainage and sewerage systems before constructing theroads and streets. The CMIT members appreciated the decision and saidthat through this the national money can be saved because at some placesthe newly built roads are seen destructed for the lying of sewerage line. Syed Abid Ali Shah urged the team to inspect the work of ongoing Drainagescheme of Kandhkot town costing to Rs.69 Million and informed that thereare many public complaints against the design and work quality of suchscheme. The CMIT also sought the details of utilization of Rs. 50 Millionprovided to the irrigation Division of Kandhkot for the rehabilitation ofbridges, culverts and canal system. On this occasion the ExecutiveDistrict Officers (Revenue) Mr. Tariq Memon,(Finance) Mr.Kazim Hussain,(Works) Engineer Mashooq Ali ,(ODD) Mr. Faiz Muhammad Agani and otherswere also present.

GOVERNOR PROMULGATES SOCIETIES REGISTRATION AMENDMENT ORDINANCE-2007

Karachi, April 26: The Government of Sindh has promulgated the SocietiesRegistration (Sindh Amendment) Ordinance-2007. It shall come into force at once and shall be deemed to have taken effecton and from December 27, 2006.

SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS MARK SHEETS READY FOR ISSUANCE B.I.E.

Karachi, April 26: The Controller of Examinations Board of IntermediateEducation, Karachi has informed all concerned that mark sheets for HSCSupplementary Examination 2006 are ready for issuance. Further, the failures of Supplementary Examination-2006, who are desirousand eligible to appear at the HSC Annual Examinations 2007 may submittheir examinations forms is respective colleges from April 21, 2007.

SINDH GOVERNMENT REVISES RATES OF DAILY ALLOWANCE OF OFFICIALS OF TOUR/DUTY OUTSIDE PAKISTAN

Karachi, April 25: The Government of Sindh with the approval of ChiefMinister Sindh, has revised the rates of Daily Allowances admissible tothe Federal Government Officers/Officials while on tour abroad containedin the Office Memorandum and have been adopted for Sindh GovernmentOfficers / Officials with effect from 1st January 2007. According to details, the existing categories of Government Servants forthe purpose of Daily Allowance on tour / duty abroad have been classifiedas :- Category-I (BPS-21 and above); Category-II (BPS-20); Category-III(BPS-17 to 19) and Category-IV (BPS-16 and below). A category-I Officer for whom accommodation in a hotel is not arranged bythe Pakistan Embassy concerned and who stays in a hotel under his ownarrangement shall, in addition to the daily allowance for Category-I,continue to be allowed reimbursement of the actual charges of single roomaccommodation not exceeding the amount of daily allowance admissible to aCategory-II Officer on production of hotel bills, provided that where noreceipt is produced, daily allowance will be admissible as prescribed forcategory-II Officers. In such a situation the concerned Officer will beallowed advance of foreign exchange equal to daily allowance ofCategory-I plus Category-II and this advance will be adjusted on returnof thee officer to Pakistan by producing the hotel bills. The extra amount spent by a Government servant proceeding abroad on thepurchase of foreign exchange in the form of Traveler’s Cheques equivalent to the amount of daily allowance in US Dollars against theadvance of daily allowance sanctioned to him, shall be reimbursed onproduction of necessary receipt. Government officials visiting Saudi Arabia on official temporary dutyduring the Hajj Season shall be entitled to the Daily Allowance and otherfacilities as laid down in this Division’s Office Memorandum, dated the20th February, 1983. The daily allowance in Pakistan rupees will be calculated on the basis ofselling rates applicable to US Dollars in cash or travelers cheques onthe date of purchase as notified by the State Bank of Pakistan. Originalreceipt from the Bank from which foreign exchange has been purchased willbe attached with the TA bill. Full DA can be paid in advance. However, 50% of DA meant to coveraccommodation charges will be admissible in the final TA adjustment billon production of hotel receipts/vouchers. This does not apply toCategory-I Officers for whom there are separate rules on the subject. In case of State guests, i.e. where the host agency/country providesboarding & lodging, only 30% of the DA is admissible. 15% incidentalcharges are not allowed to state guests.

SINDH GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES REWARD MONEY FOR ARREST OF DANGEROUS TERRORISTS

Karachi, April 21: The Government of Sindh has announced Reward Money forthe four dangerous terrorist members of Qari Zafar Group (Al-Qaida /Lashkar-e-Jhangvi) who are involved in heinous offences. According to a notification issued by Home Secretary Sindh Brig (Retd)Ghulam Muhammad Mohataram, an amount of Rs.3 Lac has been recommendedreward money for Muhammad Wasif Farooqui @ Jawaid s/o Mudassar Farooqui,Rs. 3 Lac for Muhammad Ubaid @ Naveed @ Faizan @ Abdullah s/o MuhammadYousuf, Rs. 3 Lac for Muhammad Faisal @ Qari @ Farooqui @ Mansoor S/oAkbar and Rs.3 Lac have been recommended as reward money for Yousuf Ahmed@ Umer S/o Muhammad Ahmed. Any person (s) who provides information leading to the arrest of saidterrorists/criminals will be given cash reward and the information beprovided to the nearest Police Station / Police Officer, while theidentification of the informer will be kept secret, the notificationadds

SYED MUZAFFAR HUSSAIN SHAH TAKES OATH AS ACTING GOVERNOR SINDH.

Karachi, April 21: The swearing –in-ceremony of Acting Governor Sindh washeld today at Governor House Karachi, in a simple but impressive manners.Chief Justice, High Court of Sindh Mr. Justice Sabeehuddin Ahmedadministered the oath of Acting Governor Sindh to Syed Muzaffar HussainShah Speaker, Provincial Assembly of Sindh.The ceremony was attended by Sindh Minister for Women Development Dr.Saeeda Malik, Zila Nazim Umerkot Mr. Manghen Mangrio, Chief SecretarySindh Mr. Shoukat Durani, Acting I.G. Police Sindh Mr. Niaz Siddidqui,Senior Member Board of Revenue Sindh Syed Anwar Haider, ProvincialSecretaries of various departments and others.

RAOOF SIDDIQUI TO PRESIDE MEETING OF SINDH SOCIAL WELFARE COUNCIL ON APRIL 25TH

Karachi, April 21: Sindh Minister for Culture, Tourism and Social welfareMr. Raoof Siddiqui will preside meeting of Sindh Social Welfare Council tobe held on April 25th 2007 at 2:30 P.M. in the office of ProvincialCoordinator, Social Welfare Sindh Block 79(1st floor) Sindh Secretariat,Karachi

SWEARING-IN-CEREMONY OF ACTING GOVERNOR SINDH

Karachi, April 20: The swearing-in-ceremony of Acting Governor Sindh willbe held on Saturday April 21, 2007 at 11.00 a.m. at Governor House,Karachi.

JASHN-E-EID-E-MILAD-UN-NABI BEING HELD AT SINDH SECRETARIAT

Karachi, April 20: Sindh Minister for Auqaf, Religious & Minority Affairs& Zakat Ushr Department Sardar Manzoor Ali Panhwar will be chief guest atJashn-e-Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) on Saturday April 21, 2007 at 4.00 p.m.in the premises of New Sindh Secretariat Building No. 1. The Secretary(Services) S, GA &CD Mr. Shah Mansoor Alam will preside the celebrations. The programme has been organized by Sindh Secretariat Employees(Non-Gazetted) Welfare Association which will be participated byprominent Ulema-e-Karam, and Naat Khawans.

NON-GAZETTED EMPLOYEES TO GET SALARIES THROUGH BANKS

Karachi, April 18: The Office of the Accountant General Sindh has decidedto make payment of Salary to Non-Gazetted employees of Government of Sindhthrough their bank accounts. The present exercise is a part of effortsalready taken by A.G. Sindh in this regard. The A.G. Sindh has requested all the provincial Government, DistrictGovernment departments to direct all their DDO’s to enforce the policyand persuade all Non-Gazetted Government Servants under their control toget their Bank accounts opened immediately so that their salary may becredited directly in their bank accounts. According to a notification by A.G. Sindh, this exercise benefits andease out the Government Servants on one hand and on the other it willprovide check against the menace of Ghost employees. The office of theA.G. Sindh has requested to carry out this exercise on war footing andmay be implemented and initiated latest by the end of April, 2007. It is also pertinent to mention that A.G. Sindh has always endeavored forcomputerization and payment of salaries of Government employees in theirbank accounts, in the wake of New Accounting Model (NAM) under PIFRA, thepayment of salary to government servants through bank accounts has becomeimperative.

NOMAN SAIGAL LAUNCHES BIZTEK RESEARCH JOURNAL

Karachi, April 17: Institute of Business and Technology Biztek launchedresearch journal on Computer science and Information Technology at itsmain campus. Honorable Advisor to the Chief Minister on InformationTechnology Mr. Noman Saigal, was the chief guest on this occasion. Biztekis an ‘A’ category Institute f higher learning for business and IT. It isan ISO 2001 certified Institute having maximum number of PhDs in theprivate sector. While giving his address Mr. Saigal said that we needed to follows theleading countries of the world for fast progress of our economy.Technology is the major sector which leads the country to progress andprosper. He said that it is good that higher education institutions likeBiztek is taking interest in research. He said that the leader countriesof the world have progress because of technology. He also quoted China,Japan and Korea as recent example who have progress well during the lastfew decades. He emphasized that there is need to blend technology withall sectors. Only a perfect blending can help us to progress in allsectors, be it medical, engineering, aviation or trade technology need tobe blended with all. He also informed the students about a scheme inwhich the Sindh Government in coordination with Intel has started to givePCs and Laptops to the students. Earlier, Vice Chairman and rector of the institute Col (R) Tahir Hussain,Registrar dr. Riaz Ahmed Shaikh and Dean Faculty of Computer Science andIT Dr. Manzoor-uz-Zafar Dawood spoke on thee occasion.

SINDH CABINET MEETING ON APRIL 17

Karachi, April 13: The meeting of the Provincial Cabinet will be held onTuesday 17th April 2007 at 3.00 p.m. in Cabinet Room, 7th Floor, New SindhSecretariat Building No. 1, Karachi. Chief Minister Sindh, Dr. Arbab Ghulam Rahim will preside.

SALAHUDDIN HAIDER ASKS SBP TO TAKE REMEDIAL MEASURES TO BRING REAL ESTATEPRICES DOWN Karachi, April 13: The Advisor to Sindh Chief Minister for Information andArchives Mr. Salahuddin Haider has said that government is doing its bestto resolve the housing problem of people by introducing low costresidential schemes in Karachi and in the rest of Sindh Province. This he said, while inaugurating an exhibition on Home and Constructionat the Expo Centre here today in which 32 different companies related tohousing industries are participating. Mr. Salahuddin said that the reduced cost of housing is the need of thehour and recently the government has introduced Taiser Town, Hawksbay &Malir Housing Colonies and further, more such colonies will be introducedfor people very soon, he added. The Advisor also said, “unfortunately the wrong policies of the StateBank of Pakistan to allow advances at nominal rates has pushed prices ofLand and Houses behind the reach of a common man.” He hoped that StateBank of Pakistan would now take immediately such remedial measures thatwill bring down the prices of real estate. Earlier, the Advisor who inaugurated the 17th Annual 3-days Fixon HomeShow Exhibition visited the stalls that displayed their products. Heappreciated the quality of goods being displayed and hoped thatexhibitors will be able to attract more buyers with a variety of finequality products. The Fixon Home Show Chief Executive Mr. Athar H. Zubairi earlier welcomedthe Advisor and said that some 32 Exhibitors have set up their stalls inthe Exhibition, that will continue for 3 days, and added that it offerslatest innovations of Home related products.

D.G. COLLEGEES REMOVES PRINCIPAL OF GOVERNMENT GIRLS DEGREE COLLEGE ONMISMANAGEMENT AND NEGLIGENCY

Karachi, April 13: Taking notice of the news report appearing in a sectionof newspapers