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Partab Shivani receives Sindh Pride of Minorities Award 2026

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KARACHI/ MITHI: Mr Partab Shivani, an eminent Thari educationalist, who is also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Thar Education Alliance (TEA) was conferred on Pride of Minorities Awards for the year of 2026 by the government of Sindh for his exemplary services in the field of education sector.

Mr Shivani, who started his career as a school teacher in Mithi town of Tharparkar also founded Thar Education Alliance way back in 2017 and relentlessly worked for the noble cause of education first in his home district Tharparkar and then in other backward areas of Sindh.

Mr Partab Shivani was conferred with his award by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah during an impressive ceremony held at Arts Council here on Tuesday. Others, who were honored with the same awards included Mr Anthony Naveed, the deputy speaker of Sindh Assembly, Dr Manisha Ropeta, Dr Murli Dhar, Ms Baby Bagri, Jhamat Jethan and Ms Gulbano Bamji.

The people from different walks of life took to the social media platforms and congratulated Mr Shivani on getting the prestigious award for his splendid services in the field of education particularly for his sincere efforts for the promotion of STEAM education especially among girls of backward areas of the province.

They thanked the high-ups of the Sindh government for nominating Mr Shivani for the award, who according to them, duly deserved it for his great efforts and endeavors. Mr Partab Shivani when contacted by this reporter thanked the high-ups of the Sindh government for nominating him for the award.

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