Sindh
SSGC fixes three daily gas slots for homes as govt overhauls LPG market
SSGC will supply gas to homes in Sindh and Balochistan at breakfast, lunch and dinner hours this winter, as the government moves to auction LPG.
Sindh
Sindh: 20 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: SSGC fixes three daily gas slots for homes as govt overhauls LPG market. Key developments, background and…
20 stories on Sindh since 27 September 2026; the latest was published on 4 November 2026.
Key developments
- SSGC fixes three daily gas slots for homes as govt overhauls LPG marketSui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) said domestic consumers in Sindh and Balochistan will get gas from 6.30am to 9am, 12pm to 2.30pm and 6pm to 9pm, effective immediately.
- Sindh to form JIT in Mir Raza case and ask FIA to joinSindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hasan Lanjar said the government will form a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) in the Mir Raza case once the chief minister approves, and will write to the FIA.
- Journalist safety laws remain 'on paper', Freedom Network report warnsFreedom Network says the federal and Sindh journalist safety commissions need more powers, accessible complaint systems and resources.
- Cotton ginners threaten nationwide shutdown over FBR raids in SindhThe Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association warned of a nationwide shutdown if FBR raids under RTO Hyderabad continue.
- Mir Raza inquiry calls police investigation an 'epic failure'A judicial commission called the police investigation into Mir Raza Ali's death an 'epic failure', ranging from 'negligent to criminally negligent'.
Sindh
Sindh to form JIT in Mir Raza case and ask FIA to join
Sindh Home Minister Zia Lanjar said a JIT will be formed after the chief minister's approval, and a separate committee will inquire into police conduct.
Pakistan
Journalist safety laws remain 'on paper', Freedom Network report warns
A Freedom Network report says Pakistan's journalist protection laws risk staying on paper as commissions lack powers, staff and easy complaint routes.
Economy
Cotton ginners threaten nationwide shutdown over FBR raids in Sindh
Cotton ginners warned of a nationwide shutdown over FBR raids in Sindh, as exporters told the commerce minister that energy and tax costs are hurting them.
Sindh
Mir Raza inquiry calls police investigation an 'epic failure'
The commission on Mir Raza Ali's death found the police probe negligent, could not rule out a cover-up and urged a JIT including the ISI and Rangers.
Sindh
Drought drives Thar families to migrate after hottest monsoon in 66 years
Tharparkar families are migrating with their livestock as crops fail, after Pakistan's hottest monsoon in 66 years left Sindh 51pc short of normal rain.
Trade
Sindh CM assures Chinese investors of security at Shanghai conference
At a Shanghai investment conference, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said Sindh has a dedicated police unit for Chinese nationals and announced more than two dozen MoUs.
Sindh
Murad invites Chinese firm to lay 100km water pipeline for Karachi
Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah asked China's HBSZ to lay a 100km-plus water pipeline for Karachi and reviewed new Sukkur Barrage gates being built in Wuhan.
Health
Tharparkar man's death takes Sindh's rabies toll to 38
A Tharparkar man died of rabies at Indus Hospital despite four vaccine doses and a 12-year-old boy was admitted to JPMC, taking Sindh's toll to 38 this year.
Economy
Flour up another Rs6 a kg as chakki owners reject wheat issue price
Karachi millers raised flour prices by Rs6 a kg, taking the week's rise to Rs20, while Hyderabad chakki owners and a PTI MPA attacked government wheat pricing.
Entertainment
World Culture Festival to bring artists from 150 countries to Karachi
The third World Culture Festival runs at Karachi's Arts Council from October 29 to November 22, with over 1,000 foreign and 500 Pakistani artists.
Economy
Sindh to release subsidised wheat as flour prices climb again
Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah approved releasing government wheat at Rs12,500 per 100kg from October 15, after millers in Karachi raised flour prices by Rs14 a kg.
Cricket
PCB takes over Hyderabad's historic Niaz Stadium for 20 years
The PCB will run Hyderabad's Niaz Stadium for 20 years and upgrade it to host international, first-class and PSL matches, under a deal with the city corporation.