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Business Recorder
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Murad inaugurates CBT Lab at SPSC
HYDERABAD: In a significant step towards modernising recruitment processes, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated the newly established Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Lab at the Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC), equipped with 500 tablets, boasting a remarkable daily testing capacity of 2,000 candidates, making SPSC the first institution in the province to implement computer-based testing. This innovative approach aims to enhance transparency, minimise human error, and provide instant results. At the inauguration ceremony, which was hosted by Chairman SPSC Mohammad Waseem and attended by Provincial Ministers Sharjeel Inam Memon and Jam Khan Shoro, the Chief Minister unveiled the plaque and participated in a mock test, achieving an impressive score of 18 out of 20. Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon also took and passed the mock test. The immediate display of the test results underscored the efficiency of the new system. Addressing the inauguration ceremony, Chief Minister Murad Shah commended the SPSC for its commitment to a transparent and merit-based recruitment system, stating, 'SPSC's modern system is exemplary. It is crucial to appoint the most capable individuals to improve our public institutions.' He further praised the initiative to digitise the examination process, describing it as a commendable move towards enhancing recruitment procedures and ensuring meritocracy. Murad Shah also visited the under-construction SPSC Secretariat Complex, where he was briefed on the project's progress by Secretary Works Nawaz Soho. The complex, which has an estimated cost of Rs. 2,517.430 million, has thus far utilised Rs. 2,257.242 million. For the fiscal year 2025-26, an additional Rs. 258.400 million is required, and Shah instructed relevant authorities to release these necessary funds promptly. The new complex will feature a basement, ground floor, and five additional floors, housing various facilities including offices, an auditorium, a library, a cafeteria, and a prayer area. The digital library will accommodate 300 candidates simultaneously, while the dedicated auditorium on the third floor will facilitate examinations, programs, workshops, and training sessions, reducing reliance on external venues. Expressing satisfaction with the construction progress, Shah directed that the project be completed without delay, emphasising that such infrastructure improvements are vital for strengthening institutions and maintaining transparency in recruitment processes. In addition to the inauguration, the Chief Minister received a briefing on SPSC's performance and administrative reforms, noting that over 100 employees have been promoted under the current administration, alongside enhancements in salaries and office decor. He acknowledged the historical challenges faced by SPSC and praised Chairman Mohammad Waseem for his dedication and transparent leadership. 'I want the best officers in every provincial department, and that can only happen through a strong and transparent Commission,' he asserted, directing SPSC to expedite testing for doctors, engineers, and other professionals. Chief Minister Murad Shah, in conclusion, remarked, 'The establishment of the CBT lab is a major step towards transparency and efficiency,' reinforcing his commitment to improving public service recruitment across the province. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
The Irish Sun
12-07-2025
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
Groom, 45, marries girl, 6, in horror wedding that even sickened Taliban… as harrowing pics show world of child brides
A 45-year-old groom allegedly married a six-year-old girl in Afghanistan in a wedding that left even the Taliban "horrified". The man, who is already said to have two wives, reportedly paid money in exchange for taking the girl as a bride in a sick case. 7 A six-year-old girl was allegedly forced to marry a 45-year-old man in Afghanistan 7 A Taliban security personnel stands guard as Afghan burqa-clad women wait in queue Credit: AFP 7 Pakistani policemen rescue 7-year-old son Mohammad Waseem (R) and his 4-year old 'bride' Nisha (L) during a raid in Karachi, Pakistan, 31 October 2008 Credit: EPA 7 A 10-year-old Yemeni girl who ran away from a forced marriage with an older man, pictured with her father Credit: Eyevine The child's father and the groom were later arrested, but neither of them has been charged. While the shocking case has sparked outrage, it is understood that the marriage still lasts. The Taliban, who are known for their brutal laws against women, reportedly opposed the marriage and asked to groom to wait until the bride turned nine. Child marriage in Afghanistan has spread more severely under the Taliban's ban on female education and employment. A local activist named Mahbob told Afghan Times: "There are many families in our village who have given away their daughters for money. "No one helps them. People are desperate." Afghanistan does not have a codified minimum marriage age, with the Taliban nullifying the previous age limit of 16 set after the 2001 Western invasion. By the beginning of the 21st century, most countries around the world enacted laws establishing the general minimum age for marriage at 18 years. Most read in The US Sun However, in many of these countries, some exceptions allowed marriage before this age with the consent of the parents and/or by court decision. In some countries, a religious marriage is still recognised by the state authorities, while in others, a registered civil marriage is mandatory. Earlier this year, The amendments to law will allow girls in their teens - or as young as nine- to be married, ignoring the country's previous minimum age of 18. The age goes as low as nine because of Ja'fari school of Islamic law followed by many Shiite religious authorities in Iraq. The Ja'fari school of thought focuses on various aspects of governance, legislation, and judiciary in the country. It heavily relies on Ijtihad, which is an Islamic legal term referring to independent reasoning by an expert in Islamic law. But Intisar al-Mayali, a Read more on the Irish Sun She also declared that the change "will leave disastrous effects on the rights of women and girls through the Yanar Mohammed, president of the Organisation of Women's Freedom in Iraq (OWFI) said the proposals served to "terrorise Iraqi women and civil society with a legislation that strips away all the rights that Iraqi women gained in modern times." 7 Yemeni child-bride Nujoud Ali Hasan, 10, (L), her lawyer (2nd from L) and her husband (R) at the court during her divorce session in Yemeni capital Sana'a Credit: Khaled Al-Hammadi 7 Seven-year-old groom Mohammad Waseem (R) sits with his four-year-old bride Nisha (L) and his father Mohammad Ismil Credit: Reuters 7 Six-year-old Radha (R) cries during a marriage ritual as she is wedded to Sunder Singh, 10, in a village near Jodhpur Credit: Reuters FORCED MARRIAGE IN THE UK A national Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) was created in 2005, followed by the Forced Marriage Protection Order (FMPO) in 2008 – a form of injunction to prevent contact from perpetrators, stop someone being taken out of the country and prohibit marriage arrangements – and 3,343 of these were issued by the courts to women at risk up to September last year. The Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 made it a criminal offence in England, It carries a prison sentence of up to seven years. In February, the legal age for marriage was raised to 18 in England and Wales after a 10-year campaign by the Girls Not Brides coalition, with non-legally-binding traditional ceremonies also banned. Yet, there are still on average 12 to 15 honour-based murders a year in the UK – and experts believe that is the tip of the iceberg as some families take girls overseas where there is less scrutiny. A report in May by the Cases Are almost always the culmination of a lifetime of mistreatment, known as honour-based abuse (HBA). The Mandatory collection of this data was only introduced in 2019 and there has been an 81% rise in cases over recent years, although this is thought to be down to greater awareness.
