Author: Imtiaz Hussain

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Sukkur IBA University successfully hosted the 7th edition of “Ek Din Sale Ka,” its annual student-driven entrepreneurial event organized by the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership & Incubation (CELInc). The event was inaugurated by Prof Dr Asif Ahmed Shaikh, Vice Chancellor of the university, who attended as the chief guest. Prof Shaikh praised CELInc and the participating students for transforming the campus into a vibrant marketplace of ideas, skills, and creativity. He highlighted the event’s role in nurturing future business leaders, equipping them with practical experience in teamwork, financial management, customer engagement, and sales. Designed to provide…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: The 26th death anniversary of the eminent poet, intellectual, and researcher Dr Tanveer Abbasi was observed at the Sindh Children’s Academy in Khairpur, drawing writers, academics, and cultural figures from across the region. The ceremony was attended by writer Ayaz Gul, Deputy Commissioner Khairpur Fayyaz Hussain Rahojo, Shah Abdul Latif University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Muhammad Yousuf Khushk, renowned broadcaster Inayat Baloch, and literary figures including Akhtar Dargahi, Mukhtiar Malik, and Qurban Mangi. Addressing the gathering, poet Ayaz Gul described Dr Abbasi as a multifaceted personality. “He was a great human being and an exceptional poet,…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU) Khairpur was facing a controversy over alleged irregularities in its 2022 selection board for appointing lecturers and professors. The board had allegedly followed grave irregularities, including the appointment of 70 candidates despite only 12 passing scrutiny. Many candidates challenged the selection in court, and the Higher Education Commission (HEC) also objected to the process. The selection process lacked proper scrutiny, with candidates being appointed as grade 18 lecturers, grade 19 assistant professors, grade 20 associate professors and grade 21 professors without the necessary documents or PhD degrees. Multiple candidates had taken…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at KMC Hospital Khairpur remained in a state of crisis, reflecting a lamentable state of healthcare in the region. The unit was reported to lack essential equipment, including ventilators, monitors, and arterial blood gas (ABG) machines, falling short of standard ICU protocols. Reports indicated that the hospital had only one 18-bed ICU to serve a population of 2.597 million, a capacity that proved insufficient for patients referred from surrounding Taluka hospitals. Due to the shortage of ICU beds, many patients died in general wards, which often sparked confrontations between relatives and…

News Desk KARACHI: Algeria hosted the International Conference on the Crimes of Colonialism in Africa on 30 November and 1 December 2025, a landmark continental event organized in line with the African Union Assembly Decision 903(XXXVIII) adopted earlier that year. The decision had endorsed the offer made by Algeria’s President, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, to convene a conference dedicated to the African Union Theme of the Year 2025: “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations,” according to a press statement issued by the Algerian Embassy in Karachi. The initiative drew on Algeria’s historic legacy as a nation that had…

By Imtiaz Hussain HYDERABAD: The Women’s Action Forum (WAF) has expressed profound grief and outrage over the sexual assault and murder of a seven-year-old girl in Mirpurkhas. WAF said the child’s relatives had reported her disappearance to the local police station five days earlier, but no action had been taken. The forum condemned the police’s negligence and inaction in the strongest terms. “The irresponsible behavior of law enforcement agencies is contributing to an increase in violence against women and children, emboldening those responsible for such crimes,” WAF said. The forum also criticized the investigation committee formed by SSP Mirpurkhas, Samir…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR:The body of an eight-year-old girl, Aamina, the missing daughter of a mosque’s prayer leader, was found stuffed in a sack in the Dengan branch canal in Mirpurkhas. Reports said Aamina, daughter of Pesh Imam Ghulam Haider Kandhani, had been missing for five days from Jhaloori City in the Mirpurkhas district. Her parents searched for her among relatives and in nearby areas but found no clue to her whereabouts. Ghulam Haider Kandhani said his daughter, Aamina, a class-11 student, had left home for school five days ago, returned home during the break, and went back again —…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The Pir Abdul Qadir Shah Jeelani Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Gambat, has successfully completed 140 bone marrow transplants, a milestone hailed by Mayor of Sukkur and Sindh government spokesperson Barrister Arsalan Islam Sheikh. He congratulated the administration, doctors, and staff, highlighting the contributions of Major General (R) Pervaiz Ahmed, Dr Asghar Ali Kerio, Dr Shehzad Sarwar, Dr Uzair Ahmad, Dr Muhammad Afzal, and Dr Hashim Khan under the supervision of GIMS Director Dr Rahim Bakhsh Bhutto. Sheikh praised Gambat Institute for its dedication to public service, compassion, and free, quality healthcare for rural Sindh, reflecting…

By Imtiaz Hussain DADU: In a significant cultural milestone for Dadu district, the Pakistan Arts Council has been formally established to promote art, culture, and literature across the region, marking a new chapter in Sindh’s creative development. The council held its inaugural General Body meeting on Sunday under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Azhar Ali Shah, where the first elections for key office-bearers took place. Tabish Bukhari was elected President, with Nazeer Ali Brohi and Prof. Shabana Nawaz chosen as Vice Presidents. Khalil Arif Soomro was appointed Secretary, Anwar Azad Kandhro Joint Secretary, and Asad Korai Treasurer. The meeting also…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The Women’s Action Forum (Hyderabad) has strongly condemned a social media campaign targeting Shireen Jokio, widow of Nazim Jokio, over her second marriage. The forum said that a society can only be considered healthy and dignified when men and women enjoy equal legal, human, and religious rights. It emphasised that a widow’s right to remarry is both legally and religiously valid, and criticism of her personal choice constitutes an attack on women’s dignity and autonomy. The statement highlighted that marriage is a personal decision, and no individual or group has the right to interfere under the…