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Business Recorder
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Sindh CM Murad calls pre-budget meeting on June 13
Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad has called the provincial cabinet's meeting on Friday, June 13, 2025, to discuss the annual budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, as well as supplementary and development expenditures. According to a notification issued by the Services, General Administration and Coordination Department (Cabinet Section), the meeting, will now be held in the Committee Room of the Chief Minister's Secretariat, Karachi. The meeting's agenda includes confirmation of minutes from previous cabinet and finance committee meetings, presentation of the annual and supplementary budgets, and discussion of the Annual Development Program (ADP) 2025-26. Sindh govt to allocate 'substantial budget' for e-taxis, scooters Key agenda items also include deliberation on the Finance Bill and proposed relief measures, with inputs expected from the heads of departments such as the Board of Revenue, Sindh Revenue Board, Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control, Local Government, Agriculture, and Irrigation. The Finance Secretary will present the annual and supplementary budgets, while the Chairman of the Planning and Development Board will lead the briefing on the development programme. Sindh govt says will launch new mega projects in upcoming budget All cabinet members, relevant department secretaries, and senior officials have been requested to ensure their presence and come prepared with working papers and presentations, as per the notification signed by Section Officer (Cabinet) Sarang Ali Shaikh. The notification also calls on officials to observe formal dress code and notes that 55 sets of documents must be submitted ahead of the session.
Business Recorder
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
CM Murad calls pre-budget meeting on June 13
Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad has called the provincial cabinet's meeting on Friday, June 13, 2025, to discuss the annual budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, as well as supplementary and development expenditures. According to a notification issued by the Services, General Administration and Coordination Department (Cabinet Section), the meeting, will now be held in the Committee Room of the Chief Minister's Secretariat, Karachi. The meeting's agenda includes confirmation of minutes from previous cabinet and finance committee meetings, presentation of the annual and supplementary budgets, and discussion of the Annual Development Program (ADP) 2025-26. Sindh govt to allocate 'substantial budget' for e-taxis, scooters Key agenda items also include deliberation on the Finance Bill and proposed relief measures, with inputs expected from the heads of departments such as the Board of Revenue, Sindh Revenue Board, Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control, Local Government, Agriculture, and Irrigation. The Finance Secretary will present the annual and supplementary budgets, while the Chairman of the Planning and Development Board will lead the briefing on the development programme. All cabinet members, relevant department secretaries, and senior officials have been requested to ensure their presence and come prepared with working papers and presentations, as per the notification signed by Section Officer (Cabinet) Sarang Ali Shaikh. The notification also calls on officials to observe formal dress code and notes that 55 sets of documents must be submitted ahead of the session.
Business Recorder
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Sindh govt announces four holidays on Eid-ul-Adha
The Sindh government on Thursday declared a four-day public holiday on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, starting from Friday, June 6 to Monday, June 9, 2025. According to a notification issued by the Services, General Administration and Coordination Department, the holidays will apply to all government offices, autonomous bodies, semi-autonomous bodies, corporations, and local councils operating under the administrative control of the provincial government. 'The Government of Sindh declares 06th to 09th June, 2025 (Friday to Monday) as Public Holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha 2025 throughout the Province of Sindh,' read the notification signed by Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah. However, the order clarified that essential services will remain operational during this period. The notification has been circulated to all relevant government departments, including law enforcement, revenue, planning, and local government institutions, to ensure compliance. Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the most significant Islamic festivals, marked by communal prayers, the ritual sacrifice of animals, and the distribution of meat among family, friends, and the underprivileged. The federal government has already announced a four-day public holiday on Eid from June 6 to 9. It should be noted that the first day of Zil Hajj will fall on Thursday, May 29, 2025, while Eid-ul-Adha will be observed on Saturday, June 7.
Business Recorder
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Sindh govt announces Eid-ul-Adha holidays from June 6 to 9
The Sindh government on Thursday declared a four-day public holiday on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, starting from Friday, June 6 to Monday, June 9, 2025. According to a notification issued by the Services, General Administration and Coordination Department, the holidays will apply to all government offices, autonomous bodies, semi-autonomous bodies, corporations, and local councils operating under the administrative control of the provincial government. 'The Government of Sindh declares 06th to 09th June, 2025 (Friday to Monday) as Public Holidays on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha 2025 throughout the Province of Sindh,' read the notification signed by Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah. However, the order clarified that essential services will remain operational during this period. The notification has been circulated to all relevant government departments, including law enforcement, revenue, planning, and local government institutions, to ensure compliance. Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the most significant Islamic festivals, marked by communal prayers, the ritual sacrifice of animals, and the distribution of meat among family, friends, and the underprivileged. The federal government has already announced a four-day public holiday on Eid from June 6 to 9. It should be noted that the first day of Zil Hajj will fall on Thursday, May 29, 2025, while Eid-ul-Adha will be observed on Saturday, June 7.
Express Tribune
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Sindh announces public holiday on May 1
Listen to article The Sindh government has officially declared May 1 as a public holiday across the province in observance of International Labour Day, a global tribute to workers' rights and contributions. A notification issued by the Services, General Administration and Coordination Department confirmed that all government and semi-government offices will remain closed. The holiday will also extend to educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and universities. Observed annually on May 1, Labour Day—also known as May Day—is a day of international recognition for the working class. It serves as a reminder of the need to protect the rights of labourers, promote fair employment practices, and guard against exploitation in the workplace. The decision by the Sindh government aligns with global traditions that honour the sacrifices and achievements of workers, while also emphasising the importance of ensuring safe and equitable working conditions.
