Author: Imtiaz Hussain

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR/GHOTKI: In a joint operation by Sukkur Range police, Ghotki district police, Sindh Rangers, and with support from the Federal Civil Intelligence Agency, 11 kidnapping victims were safely rescued, authorities announced on Wednesday. According to police, the victims had been lured from various districts in Punjab using deceptive tactics such as female impersonation and low-cost vehicles before being abducted. Kidnappers later demanded ransoms for their release. During the targeted operation, the hostages were recovered unharmed following a confrontation with the criminals. The rescued individuals include Mushtaq Ahmed, Alimdar Hussain, Hasan Nawaz, Ali Hussain, Mansab Ali (Phool Nagar,…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR/KHAIRPUR: Karim Bakhsh, a notorious criminal wanted in multiple cases of theft, robbery, kidnapping for ransom, and previous police encounters, was killed in an alleged police shootout near Gambat in Khairpur, authorities said. According to SHO Aghra Imdad Ali, police received information that a gang of robbers was blocking the road and looting vehicles. When officers reached the site, the suspects opened fire. During the exchange, Karim Bakhsh was killed, reportedly struck by bullets from his accomplices. The remaining accomplices fled the scene, and a search operation is underway to apprehend them. Police recovered a pistol and…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Police in Khairpur have arrested an alleged drug supplier and seized a large consignment of liquor during an operation near Sathio Wah, officials said on Saturday. According to the senior superintendent of police (SSP) Khairpur, Dr Samiullah Soomro, the station house officer (SHO) of Baberloi police station, along with his team, stopped a car during a blockade and recovered 216 bottles of liquor during a search of the vehicle. The suspect, identified as Tasawur Shah, was arrested at the scene. Police said he was transporting the liquor from Rohri in Sukkur district to Pir Jo Goth.…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Sukkur IBA successfully conducted the Orientation Program for the Foundation Semester 2026 on 22 December 2025 at the Main Auditorium. The session aimed to familiarise newly admitted students with academic processes, university rules, and institutional policies, ensuring a smooth transition into higher education. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Asif Ahmed Shaikh welcomed the students and highlighted the importance of the Foundation Semester as a strong academic base. He urged students to remain focused and dedicated, noting that their performance during this phase would significantly influence their success in regular degree programs. Heads of Departments and Sectional Heads provided…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: The deputy commissioner of Khairpur, Altaf Ahmed Chachar, has ordered that revenue-related matters be resolved on a priority basis, urging officials to improve coordination and visibly raise administrative performance. Chairing a meeting of assistant commissioners and mukhtiarkars at the Sachal Sarmast Hall in the DC Office, Chachar said timely disposal of revenue cases depended on closer working relationships between revenue staff and other relevant departments. He said long-standing issues relating to Sindh agriculture tax, Jamabandi records, verification processes, public health schemes and compensation payments linked to the M-6 motorway could only be addressed through strict enforcement…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Addressing the 78th Dastar-e-Fazilat Conference at Manzil Ghah Masjid in Sukkur, Maulana Fazlur Rehman highlighted the centrality of knowledge in Islam while criticizing Muslim rulers for allegedly sidelining madrasas and adopting Western ideologies over Islamic Sharia. Rehman asserted that religious schools serve as the fortresses of Islam, imparting knowledge, piety, and character development, and warned that Sharia should not be treated as a threat. He also referenced former US President Donald Trump, interpreting his anti-Muslim rhetoric as opposition to Sharia, and stated that Muslims do not share that hatred. Maulana Rehman emphasized that knowledge distinguishes humans…

By Imtiaz Hussain GHOTKI: The Sindh Graduates Association (SGA), Ghotki Branch, in collaboration with the Society for the Prevention and Care of Blindness, organised its 11th free eye camp at Taluka Hospital Ghotki, held in memory of the late mother of Dr. Ali Hassan Mehr. The camp was inaugurated by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rahpoto, Secretary Health of SGA Sindh, Dr. Abrar Taniyo, and other dignitaries. The inaugural ceremony took place at the Dr. Muhammad Nawaz Kalwar Conference Hall of SGA and was presided over by Dr. Muhammad Nawaz Kalwar. Dr. Muhammad Ali Rahpoto was the chief guest, while guests of…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Police in Ghotki have killed two of the region’s most-wanted criminals during a joint operation with the assistance of the Federal/Civil Intelligence Agency and Punjab Police, officials said. The operation, conducted in the Katcha area of Ravanti in Obaro, Ghotki, also led to the recovery of a kidnap victim and a large cache of weapons. According to SSP Ghotki Muhammad Anwar Khaitran, one of the deceased, Challo Bakhrani, was a notorious dacoit carrying a Rs5 million bounty and involved in killings of police officers, dacoities, looting, police encounters, and kidnappings for ransom. His associate, also a…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University of Technology and Skill Development (BBS-UTECH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Archroma Pakistan Limited, Jamshoro, to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry. The agreement was formalised on 18 December 2025. The MoU was signed by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Rasool Bux Mahar and Qazi Naaemuddin, Head of Operations at Archroma Jamshoro, in a ceremony attended by Archroma representatives Abdul Salam and Sajid Ahmed Junejo. As a gesture of partnership, the Vice Chancellor presented shields of appreciation to the visiting team. Engr. Asmatullah Memon, Director of Industry–Academia Liaison at BBS-UTECH,…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: GIMS Hospital Khairpur has successfully performed an autologous bone marrow transplant on 17-year-old Sarmad Phulpoto, diagnosed with refractory Hodgkin lymphoma, officials said. The procedure involved collecting peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC) over four sessions, cryopreserving them, and reinfusing them after intensive chemotherapy. Dr Ghulam Asghar Keerio, clinical hematologist at GIMS, credited the hospital’s director, Dr Raheem Bux Bhatti, for transforming the facility into a centre of excellence offering world-class transplant services. He noted that support from the Sindh government has been instrumental in making advanced cancer care accessible, particularly to patients from rural areas. The hospital…