Author: Imtiaz Hussain

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: The Sindh Education Foundation conducted its scholarship entry test for Class VIII (session 2026–27) across Sindh, with Cadet College Khairpur serving as one of the designated examination centers. The test drew a large number of candidates, reflecting continued demand for merit-based educational opportunities in the province. A total of 1,252 students appeared at the Khairpur center. Of these, 428 were female and 824 were male candidates. They travelled from different districts, highlighting broad participation and interest in the scholarship program. Officials said the examination was conducted in an organized and disciplined manner. Comprehensive administrative arrangements had…

By Imtiaz Hussain GHOTKI: At least five people were killed in an exchange of fire in the katcha area of Ghotki district on Thursday, local police reported. The violence erupted amid a long-standing feud between the Jagirani and Lolai clans in the Katcho Bandi area, which has repeatedly turned deadly. Police identified the victims as Rahib Lolai, Makoro Lolai, Mehar Lolai, Noor, and Hidayat Jageerani. Officials said tensions in the area remained high, with sporadic gunfire continuing between armed groups. Authorities warned that further casualties were possible unless the situation was brought under control. Law enforcement teams from Katcho Bandi…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University of Technology and Skill Development marked International Women’s Day by hosting a virtual seminar titled “Investing in Women to Accelerate the Progress.” The event was organised by the Student Welfare Office in collaboration with the Society of Women Technologists & Entrepreneurs, with the aim of emphasising the importance of investing in women’s education, leadership and technological innovation as a means to achieve sustainable social and economic development. Prof Dr Samina Rajper, Director of the Institute of Computer Science and former Director ORIC at Shah Abdul Latif University, delivered the keynote address. She…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIРPUR: DIG Sukkur Nisar Aftab has suspended 11 police personnel, including two SHOs, a police sergeant and two head clerks, following the circulation of videos allegedly showing extortion on the Mehran Highway. According to details, SHO Kunb Yasir Khoso and SHO Kot Lalo Qadir Bakhsh Shar were among those suspended. Reports said that police at the Nangrija and Magia Bridge points had set up illegal barriers, where truck and trailer drivers were allegedly being stopped and forced to pay bribes to pass. The videos, which went viral on social media, prompted swift action from the DIG, who…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Kashif Saeed Sheikh, a senior leader of Jamaat-e-Islami, said that poverty in Sindh could only be addressed through good governance, anti-corruption measures, and the implementation of an Islamic system of justice, rather than temporary handouts such as the BISP program or livestock distributions. The JI leader made the remarks while speaking at an iftar dinner for journalists in Sukkur, highlighting what he described as systemic failures in provincial administration. He criticized the Pakistan People’s Party for its 18-year rule in Sindh, pointing to corruption, nepotism, and poor governance as major contributors to worsening social conditions. Sheikh…

By Imtiaz Hussain MIRPURKHAS: A corruption scandal has emerged at the Mirpurkhas Education Board, where thousands of Afghan nationals were allegedly issued fake matriculation certificates. Investigators say the fraudulent documents were later used by Afghan citizens to obtain domicile certificates and national identity cards. According to ASP Qurat-ul-Ain, the scheme involved issuing bogus academic credentials in exchange for large sums of money. During interrogation, an arrested suspect confessed that payments ranging from Rs50,000 to Rs100,000 were taken to increase exam marks, while Rs50,000 was charged to change a failing result into a pass. The suspect further revealed that Rs500,000 was…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (N) in Sindh has urged party chief Nawaz Sharif to undertake a detailed visit across the province to help revive the party and mobilise its workers. Former vice-president of PML-N Sindh, Muhammad Yamin Qureshi, made the appeal while addressing party workers at an iftar gathering held at his residence. Qureshi said the party needed to be reactivated in Sindh and that a province-wide visit by Nawaz Sharif would energise workers and strengthen the organisation ahead of future elections. He added that development initiatives in the province also required…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Sukkur IBA University inaugurated three state-of-the-art laboratories—Cyber Security Lab, 3D Animation & VFX Lab, and App Development Lab—at Academic Block-V, in a ceremony attended by Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah, Member of the National Assembly, as the chief guest. The event was also attended by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asif Ahmed Shaikh, faculty members, officers, and staff. The newly established labs are aimed at enhancing practical learning, research, and innovation for students in emerging technological fields. The Cyber Security Lab will provide hands-on training in digital security, while the 3D Animation & VFX Lab focuses on creative…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The Shia Ulema Council organized protest demonstrations in Sukkur, Khairpur, Ghotki, Shikarpur, and other cities, denouncing the oppression and atrocities committed by the United States and Israel. Large crowds participated, holding placards and chanting slogans against the countries’ actions. Leaders condemned attacks on Iran, Palestine, and other Muslim nations as serious crimes against humanity. They urged the international community, the United Nations, and human rights organizations to intervene immediately and halt the atrocities. The protesters called on the global Muslim community to unite in support of the oppressed people of Palestine, emphasizing the need to restore…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: Five newborns have died in the past 24 hours in Khairpur after contracting chickenpox, exposing serious gaps in neonatal care and isolation facilities in the district’s hospitals. Health experts said the outbreak had been spreading rapidly across tertiary hospitals and rural health units where neonatal intensive care and proper isolation wards were lacking. Families were reported to have moved infected infants to private medical centres after public hospitals failed to provide adequate treatment, but the babies did not survive. Child specialist Dr Zulqarnain Bozdar said neonatal chickenpox often occurs when mothers contract the infection shortly before…