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Pakistan went nuclear on this day in 1998. Today, Sindh celebrates
In high spirits after the recent combat victory over India, the people of Sindh celebrated Yom-e-Takbeer on Wednesday by participating in rallies and seminars, paying tribute to the military and civilian martyrs as well. The official and unofficial rallies were taken out in all districts of the province. Hyderabad Deputy Commissioner Zainul Abedin Memon led a rally from Shahbaz Building to the Post Master General's office. Addressing the participants he said Pakistan is a golden day in the country's history when Pakistan proved its impeccable defence capability before the world. "This day not only helped restore the balance of power in South Asia, but made Pakistan emerge as the sole nuclear power among the Muslim countries." He underscored that the atomic program is a guarantee of defence for Pakistan. A large rally was also organized in Matiari district. "This day reminds us that with national unity, strong resolve, and self-reliance, we can overcome any challenge," affirmed SSP Faisal Bashir Memon. DC Muhammad Yousuf Sheikh said Youm-e-Takbeer is a day to pay tribute to the great scientists, military and civil leadership, and workers whose sacrifices made this achievement possible. In Jamshoro a rally started from the DC office, led by Additional DC Nooruddin Hingorjo. The enthusiastic participants chanted slogans, praising the scientists and the Pakistan army as well as the political leadership. A hospital operated by the Atomic Energy Commission in Larkana district organized a rally in connection with Yom-e-Takbeer. Doctors, paramedics and a large number of citizens took part in the activity. The hospital's Director Dr Abdul Samad Shaikh said Pakistan's atomic program is meant for peace and not aggression. He noted that 20 hospitals working under the commission are providing free cancer treatment to the patients. The Sindh Education Department in Shaheed Benazirabad district arranged an event at M H Khuwaja auditorium hall. The speakers underlined that Pakistan on this day 27 years ago conveyed to the global community for the sake of freedom, sovereignty and national security the country's armed forces are ever ready. Jamaat-e-Islami, Sunni Tehreek, Jamiat-e-Ulema-e-Pakistan, Pakistan Milli Muslim League, traders associations and many other groups of people also organized events to mark the day.
Express Tribune
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
DC ordered to disclose lavish house details after 2-year delay
For over two years, the office of Deputy Commissioner of Hyderabad has evaded submitting a range of details about the DC House despite repeated notices served by the Sindh Information Commission (SIC). The commission, however, on April 30 has given 10 days to the incumbent DC Zainul Abedin Memon to comply by providing the required details to the complainant Boota Imtiaz, a member of Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC). "Failure to comply with this order within the stipulated time may result in further action by this commission," a letter signed by the Information Commissioner Shahid Abbass Jatoi and Chief Information Officer Dr Jawaid Ali warned. Nestled in the city's centre, the sprawling and lavishly built house spreads to several acres of prime land. It is even bigger than the houses given to Commissioner Hyderabad and DIG Hyderabad. In May, 2023, Imtiaz wrote a letter to the then DC Fuad Ghaffar Soomro, requesting him to provide details about the house, its staff, vehicles and expenses. He had sought information about the house's area; number of employees and annual budget allocation for their salaries; number of vehicles and budget for fuel and maintenance; and expenses incurred on the utility bills. The funds spent on renovation, repair and maintenance of the house were also required. Imtiaz had based his request on article 19-A of the constitution as well as under the Sindh Transparency and Right to Information Act, 2016. The same letter was again submitted in August, 2023, but to no avail, according to him. He later filed a complaint with the SIC on August 7, 2023. A subsequent complaint about non-compliance was submitted on October 3, 2023. The commission issued its first notice to the DC on October 13, 2023, directing him to appear before the SIC on October 30, 2023, along with the requisite information. Another notice for the appearance was served on October 30, 2023, for November 7, 2023. "The Commission is of the view that the respondent willfully ignored the notices and intentionally disobeyed the orders issued by the commission," the letter's section titled commission's view reads. "The commissioner is also of the considered opinion that the respondent's failure to provide requested information and to comply with the orders constitutes a violation of the Act." In its order, the SIC directed the DC to provide all the required details within 10 days.
Express Tribune
05-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
LPG cylinder blast at eatery sparks safety concerns
Reflecting the unchecked proliferation of substandard liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, a cylinder explosion at an eatery in Hyderabad on Thursday has once again raised alarms. The blast, which fortunately did not result in any casualties, occurred at a fast food shop in a densely populated and commercial locality near Memon Hospital in downtown City Taluka. According to Rescue 1122, the fire that followed the explosion engulfed a neighbouring general store. The owner of both the eatery and the general store was identified as Rashid. The reverberation from the blast caused a scare in the area until it became known that no casualties had occurred. The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has called for an impartial inquiry to determine responsibility and hold those accountable for the incident. On May 30, 2024, 27 people, mostly children, lost their lives in a blast at an LPG shop in the Paretabad area, which is located close to the site of this recent explosion. The district administration, under the incumbent Deputy Commissioner Zainul Abedin Memon, had imposed a ban on shops filling and refilling LPG cylinders in violation of the safety standards set by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). However, this illegal activity, which also included filling cylinders in taxis, vans, and private cars, appears to have resumed. Rescue 1122 official Roshan Ali informed that they received reports of the explosion around 1:30 am on Thursday. A team was dispatched to the site to extinguish the flames. MQM-P MPA Nasir Qureshi, who arrived at the scene during the firefighting efforts, condemned the ongoing use of substandard cylinders despite numerous similar incidents, some of which have resulted in fatalities. He urged the provincial government and district administration to take swift action against the illegal practice. The Deputy Commissioner of Hyderabad blamed the Civil Defence department for the widespread use of substandard cylinders. "We have been doing all we can, but the biggest challenge is the Civil Defence's capacity and seriousness," he said while responding to queries from The Express Tribune. According to him, he has even requested the replacement of top officials in the department. He explained that after the May 30, 2024, blast at an LPG shop, the district administration suspended officials found to be complicit and filed 27 FIRs against the shop owners. Over 700 substandard cylinders were seized, and 50 decanting pumps were confiscated and destroyed, he added. "If we had a capable Civil Defence team, we could have achieved better results," he said. He also informed that a new wave of operations against unlawfully operating LPG shops would begin on April 4.
