KARACHI:
In a first incidence, the federal government has assigned the Sindh government to set up urology and kidney hospitals in the Rawalpindi and Rahim Yar Khan.
While addressing a cabinet meeting at the CM House, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah revealed that the federal government has approved Rs9 billion for the establishment of Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplant (SIUT) in Rahim Yar Khan and Rawalpindi, the reconstruction of flood-affected houses in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and the establishment of SZABIST and IBA institutes.
Prevention of Road Accidents
The cabinet also approved amendments to vehicle regulation laws, aimed at enhancing road safety and compliance.
Heavy vehicles will now incur a registration fee of 0.50% based on their invoice value, alongside an annual tax of Rs1,000, and a transfer fee of Rs2,000, covering the new smart card and number plate.
Further, all commercial vehicles operating in Sindh must obtain fitness certification, with non-compliance fines of Rs10,000, while substandard rickshaws and loaders face a complete ban.
There are also restrictions on permits for older vehicles, alongside banning those over 20 years old on interprovincial routes, and those over 25 years on intercity routes.
CM welcomes promotion of Gen Asim Munir to Field Marshal
CM Murad has warmly welcomed the promotion of Syed Asim Munir to the rank of Field Marshal, extending his heartfelt congratulations on this prestigious honor.
In a statement, CM Murad Shah praised Army Chief Asim Munir’s undefeated strategic acumen, which, according to him, forced India to surrender within hours. He emphasized that honoring those who instill fear in the hearts of enemies is a tradition of vibrant and resilient nations.
Shah described the decisive victory in the battle of truth as a testament to General Asim Munir’s unparalleled leadership.
