KARACHI: The Sindh government has increased the upper age limit for new recruits in government sector.
A meeting of the provincial cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah was held in which ministers, advisers and secretaries attended.
Sources said that the Sindh cabinet approved the Universities and Board Amendment Bill 2025.
Earlier, Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori objected to the bill and sent it back to the Assembly, while the governor had also objected to the appointment of heads in universities and boards.
In addition, the Sindh cabinet approved a 5-year relaxation for government jobs.
According to sources, there was a 15 -year relaxation at the first age for government employment which was abolished.
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Earleir, annual Urs of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar is set to begin with devotion and excitement, and a public holiday has been declared by the district administration.
The Jamshoro deputy commissioner announced that Monday, February 17, will be a public holiday across the district.
As per the official notification, all government offices, educational institutions, and public sector organizations in Sehwan will be closed to ensure smooth arrangements for the Urs and to facilitate devotees.
