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Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Express Tribune
Illegal parking on newly built Autobahn Road causes daily gridlock
Illegal parking has turned the newly built section of Hyderabad's busiest Autobahn Road into a traffic nightmare, with gridlock now a daily routine due to poor parking arrangements. The newly reconstructed 2.2 km stretch from Hero Chowk (also known as Guddu Chowk) to Latifabad Unit No. 7 has once again seen the emergence of illegal parking stands. Double parking outside multinational franchises, commercial plazas, and shops, along with vehicle repairs taking place on the roadside workshops, have severely disrupted the traffic flow. During evening and night hours, long queues of vehicles cause hours-long traffic jams, leaving commuters stranded. Heated arguments among drivers have also been reported. At several spots, parking fees of up to Rs50 per vehicle are allegedly being collected illegally, reportedly with the connivance of Hyderabad Municipal Corporation officials. The newly decorated road has also attracted families who stop to take pictures and selfies, further affecting traffic movement. According to a statement issued by the Sindh Information Department, a meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad Zainul Abideen Memon - following directives from Chief Secretary Sindh Syed Asif Haider Shah - reviewed traffic and encroachment issues on Autobahn Road. SSP Hyderabad Adeel Hussain Chandio, SP Traffic, TMC officials, and traffic wardens were present. It was decided that encroachment police, district police constables, traffic wardens, and HMC staff would be deployed to clear the road and maintain traffic flow. CCTV cameras will be installed for monitoring, while speed limit boards and speed cameras will also be introduced. The meeting further approved strict action, including fines, against traffic violations such as wrong-side driving to ensure smooth traffic flow and safe commuting for citizens.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
"This is callous, unconstitutional": Owaisi slams Hyderabad Municipal Corporation's banning meat shops on Independence Day 2025
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has slammed Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) for ordering the closure of meat shops and slaughterhouses on Independence Day. Questioning the logic behind the meat ban and celebrating Independence Day , he said the order violates people's right to liberty, privacy, livelihood, culture, nutrition, and religion. "Many municipal corporations across India seemed to have ordered that slaughterhouses and meat shops should be closed on 15th August. Unfortunately, @GHMCOnline has also made a similar order," Owaisi said in a post on X. Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 4 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 3 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals By Vaibhav Sisinity View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 2 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass Batch-1 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program — asadowaisi (@asadowaisi) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like With temperatures hitting 95°F, this is the mini air conditioner everyone's buying in the U.S News of the Discovery Undo "This is callous and unconstitutional. What's the connection between eating meat and celebrating Independence Day? 99% of Telangana's people eat meat. These meat bans violate people's right to liberty, privacy, livelihood, culture, nutrition & religion," he said. Owaisi's remarks came as several municipalities have issued similar directives regarding the closure of meat shops and slaughterhouses during upcoming festivals. Live Events On Tuesday, the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra announced a ban on the slaughter of animals and the sale of meat within city limits on August 15 and 20. The closure on August 15 coincides with Gokul Ashtami , a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, while August 20 marks the beginning of 'Paryushan Parva,' a key Jain festival observed with fasting and prayers. The civic body warned of strict action against violations. This follows a similar order by the Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation (KDMC) in Thane district near Mumbai, which mandated the closure of meat shops on August 15. The Malegaon Municipal Corporation has issued a similar directive.
Express Tribune
23-05-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
Unauthorised cattle markets snarl traffic, turn Hyd into a cesspool
With Eidul Azha just around the corner, the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (HMC) and its affiliated Town Municipal Corporations have yet to designate or establish any official cattle markets in the second largest urban centre of Sindh. The absence of designated sites has led to the unregulated sale of sacrificial animals at multiple locations in Hyderabad, severely disrupting traffic flow, deteriorating sanitation conditions, and raising safety concerns. In the absence of official oversight, informal cattle markets have popped up on vacant plots and along busy roadsides in densely populated areas, including Latifabad and Phuleli. Vendors have set up temporary markets at major intersections such as Barah-e-Rabiul Awwal Chowk to Bismillah City, Siddiq Plaza Chowk, Asma-e-Hasna Chowk, Khuda Hafiz Board Chowk, Chungi Naka Chowk, Auto Bhan Road, Goods Naka Road, Pakka Qila Charai, Guru Nagar Chowk, and Wapda Town. Similar activity has been reported along the road from City Gate to Halla Naka Chowk, where evening gatherings for animal sales have become commonplace. Due to extreme heat, most animal trading is taking place during evening and nighttime hours. While serious buyers remain relatively few at this stage, the sites continue to draw large crowds of onlookers. The influx of animals and people at already congested junctions has worsened traffic conditions and led to a rise in minor road accidents. Agitated by vehicular noise and the blaring of horns, some animals have reportedly panicked, causing dangerous situations for both pedestrians and drivers. Adding to the urban strain is the worsening sanitation situation. Since the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board assumed responsibility for waste collection in Hyderabad, complaints about irregular and inadequate services have increased. The unregulated sale of cattle has further exacerbated the problem. Animal fodder, dung, and general waste have piled up at various makeshift markets, emitting foul odors and posing a serious public health hazard. Shopkeepers and residents near these unauthorised sites have expressed growing frustration over the unsanitary conditions. The issue was officially raised on May 7 during a session of the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation meeting held at the Mumtaz Mirza Auditorium of the Sindh Museum. UC Chairman Gadu Mari of the PPP spoke about the specific problems caused by illegal cattle markets at Guru Nagar Chowk and Shahbaz Cinema Road, particularly the inconvenience to women and local residents.
Express Tribune
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
'Youm-e-Tashakur' marked across Sindh
The nation celebrated the victory over India, on Friday, by taking to the streets and organising events under the banner of 'Thanksgiving Day' across various parts of Sindh. Government departments, educational institutions, political and religious parties, and civilians, organised events to mark the day. The district administration and Hyderabad Municipal Corporation arranged a ceremony at the Circuit House, with speakers paying tribute to the soldiers and martyrs whose bravery made Pakistan triumph over India. Government officers, citizens, and a large number of school students participated in the ceremony. On the occasion, MNA Tariq Ali Shah Jamote strongly condemned the Pahalgam incident, saying that Pakistan had consistently offered cooperation for an impartial international investigation; further stating that India's wishful thinking of being militarily superior to Pakistan shattered. Meanwhile, Mayor Kashif Ali Shoro appreciated Pakistan's diplomatic efforts and recalled how Pakistan Peoples Party's (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari represented the country when he was the foreign minister. The Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad, Bilal Ahmed Memon, credited the armed forces for their exemplary defense, while DIG Hyderabad Tariq Razaq Dharejo noted that not only did Pakistan overpower India, but the elements spreading despondency in the country were also silenced. Meanwhile, educational institutions including Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS), Sindh University (SU) and Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) among others, organised rallies to celebrate the day, while the central event in Sukkur district took place at Lab-e-Mehran walking track where one of the largest national flags was hoisted. Commissioner Sukkur, Fayaz Hussain Abbassi expressed that the country pays tribute to the martyred and injured civilians, including Mukhtiar Ahmed and Fayaz, who were hit when a drone fell on an agricultural field in Sukkur. Events were organised in Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Nawabshah, Sukkur and Larkana.
Express Tribune
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Youm-e-Tashakur marked across Sindh
Listen to article The nation celebrated the victory over India, on Friday, by taking to the streets and organising events under the banner of Youm-e-Tashakur across various parts of Sindh. Government departments, educational institutions, political, religious parties, and civilians, organized events to mark the day. The district administration and Hyderabad Municipal Corporation arranged a ceremony at the Circuit House, with speakers paying tribute to the soldiers and martyrs whose bravery made Pakistan triumph over India. Government officers, citizens, and a large number of school students participated in the ceremony. On the occasion, MNA Tariq Ali Shah Jamote strongly condemned the Pahalgam incident, saying that Pakistan had consistently offered cooperation for an impartial international investigation; further stating that India's wishful thinking of being militarily superior to Pakistan shattered. Meanwhile, Mayor Kashif Ali Shoro appreciated Pakistan's diplomatic efforts and recalled how Pakistan Peoples Party's (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari represented the country when he was the foreign minister. The Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad, Bilal Ahmed Memon, credited the armed forces for their exemplary defense, while DIG Hyderabad Tariq Razaq Dharejo noted that not only did Pakistan overpower India, but the elements spreading despondency in the country were also silenced. Meanwhile, educational institutions including Mehran University of Engineering and Technology (MUET), Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS), Sindh University (SU) and Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) among others, organised rallies to celebrate the day, while the central event in Sukkur district took place at Lab-e-Mehran walking track where one of the largest national flags was hoisted. Commissioner Sukkur, Fayaz Hussain Abbassi, stated that Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos gave a deafening response to India's Operation Sindoor. He also expressed that the country pays tribute to the martyred and injured civilians, including Mukhtiar Ahmed and Fayaz, who were hit when a drone fell on an agricultural field in Sukkur. Further, DIG Sukkur Faizullah Chachar asserted that Pakistani soldiers are always prepared to fight in any situation, even if it is sweltering heat at 50 degrees Celsius or a freezing 40 degrees Celsius chill. A rally was also taken out from the commissioner's office in Larkana, in which the participants carried banners and listened to the national anthem, while a flag hoisting event was organised in Nawabshah at the commissioner's office. Similar official events were held in all districts of Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Nawabshah, Sukkur and Larkana.
