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February 4, 2026

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Sindh Approves Rs 12.5 Million Endowment Fund Aid for 230 Athletes

Sindh Approves Rs 12.5 Million Endowment Fund Aid for 230 Athletes

The Sindh government has approved financial assistance of about Rs 12.5 million under the Endowment Fund for 230 athletes to support deserving and needy sportspeople. Officials said the aid is provided annually so athletes can remain connected to sports despite financial difficulties. The list includes around 30 widows of deceased athletes, and applicants belong to sports such as hockey, football, boxing, kabbadi, and malakhra, among others.

Sindh Extends 9:00 a.m. School Start Time Amid Cold Wave

Sindh Extends 9:00 a.m. School Start Time Amid Cold Wave

Due to the ongoing cold wave in Sindh, the School Education and Literacy Department has extended the revised school timings across the province. All public and private schools will continue to start classes at 9:00 a.m. until February 4, 2026, while dismissal time will remain unchanged. The decision follows an earlier notification issued on January 10, 2026, and private school representatives have urged an urgent meeting on the 2026 academic calendar. Some reports mention the extension “until February 5,” but official references state February 4, 2026.