Author: Imtiaz Hussain

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU) launched a comprehensive Faculty Development Training Program on Monday, with support from the Sindh Higher Education Commission (SHEC), in a move aimed at raising academic and research standards to international levels. The initiative, officially inaugurated in a ceremony presided over by Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Yousuf Khushk, also marked the opening of a targeted five-day training program for faculty members. Addressing attendees, Dr. Khushk described faculty development as the “backbone of academic excellence” and emphasized the program’s goal of equipping educators with modern teaching tools, research ethics, and innovative methodologies. “The…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The Secretary General of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) Sindh, Allama Rashid Mahmood Soomro, has sharply criticized the provincial government over escalating lawlessness, kidnappings for ransom, and mismanagement across Sindh, particularly in Sukkur and Larkana. Speaking to the media in Khairpur, Soomro said that for the past three years, his party has been actively mobilizing citizens on the streets to protest rising unrest and insecurity. “The cities of Sindh have become no-go areas. People’s lives, property, and honor are not safe,” he warned, highlighting the failure of law enforcement in controlling crime. He condemned the government’s recent policy…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The Sindh High Court (SHC) Sukkur Bench issued a bailable arrest warrant against the provincial Transport Secretary on Monday, amid growing judicial frustration over delays in making the Rohri Bus Terminal functional and ensuring the safety of national highways in the region. A two-member bench, comprising Justice Zulfiqar Ali Sangi and Justice Abdul Hamid Bhurgri, heard petitions filed by citizens and transport stakeholders, including Rahib Malano, Ali Hassan Mastoi, and advocates Sarfraz Akhund, along with officials from the Regional Transport Committee (RTC) Sukkur and the District Regional Transport office (DRT) Khairpur. The court expressed its displeasure…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Police in Nawabshah have arrested two key members of a gang involved in inter-provincial gold and silver robberies, in a breakthrough credited to modern technology and intelligence-led operations. According to SSP Shaheed Benazirabad Shabbir Ahmed Sethar, the arrested suspects, Muhammad Shafiq Ahmed, a resident of Lahore, and Habib-ur-Rehman from Karachi, confessed during interrogation to a series of high-value robberies across multiple districts, including Karachi. Authorities said the gang had systematically targeted goldsmith shops, using specialized tools to break into safes and locks. One of the gang’s recent incidents, occurring around 20 days ago, involved the theft…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Mahnoor Fatima, an athlete from Karachi, claimed first place in the inaugural Hasan Afroz Women’s Marathon in Khairpur, completing the 10-kilometre course in 42 minutes. The event, organized jointly by the Sindh Sports and Youth Affairs Department and the District Administration Khairpur on Saturday, saw participation from over 1,200 female athletes. Participants were challenged to cover the distance within 45 minutes, a target set to encourage both endurance and speed. The marathon aimed to promote health, fitness, and positive engagement among women, drawing a large number of spectators. Security and medical arrangements were carefully planned, with…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Muniba Shah Rashidi, daughter-in-law of Nadir Shah Rashidi and relative of the late spiritual leader of Shah Mardan Shah, joined the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Saturday. She announced her decision to join the party in the presence of Sindh Provincial President Nisar Khuhro at his residence. The event was also attended by Shaheena Sher Ali, General Secretary of the PPP Women’s Wing Karachi Division and Provincial Minister. Sindh PPP President Nisar Khuhro welcomed Muniba Shah Rashidi, describing her induction as an honor for Pir Sahib Pagara and his family. He emphasized that her joining strengthens…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Mahnoor Fatima, an athlete from Karachi, claimed first place in the inaugural Hasan Afroz Women’s Marathon in Khairpur, completing the 10-kilometre course in 42 minutes. The event, organized jointly by the Sindh Sports and Youth Affairs Department and the District Administration Khairpur on Saturday, saw participation from over 1,200 female athletes. Participants were challenged to cover the distance within 45 minutes, a target set to encourage both endurance and speed. The marathon aimed to promote health, fitness, and positive engagement among women, drawing a large number of spectators. Security and medical arrangements were carefully planned, with…

Experts at the 2nd International Climate Conference urged cities to embrace green infrastructure, sustainable transport, and resilient planning to confront an accelerating climate crisis By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The 2nd International Conference on Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability (CCES) brought together experts to discuss pressing issues such as climate resilience policies and climate change adaptation. On Thursday, the two-day conference, organized by Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University of Technology and Skill Development, Khairpur, was inaugurated by Divisional Commissioner Sukkur Abid Saleem Qureshi, Vice-Chancellor of Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur, Professor Dr Muhammad Yousif Khushk, and Professor Dr Rasool Bux Mahar. Experts…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Aror University of Art, Architecture, Design & Heritage in Sukkur signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology (KFUEIT), Rahim Yar Khan, to promote academic collaboration, research partnerships, and institutional exchange. The agreement outlined cooperation across a range of areas, including the exchange and training of faculty, researchers, and technical staff, joint participation in art and design exhibitions, and the establishment of a research consortium. It also covered collaborative research and development projects of national significance, co-supervision of research students, hosting opportunities for KFUEIT researchers at Aror University, and…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) Sukkur, in collaboration with UNICEF and under the framework of the Sindh Climate Change Policy 2022, organised a workshop in Sukkur to discuss strategies for environmental improvement and climate resilience. Addressing the workshop, Additional Commissioner Sukkur Dr Muhammad Amir Ansari highlighted the need to implement national and provincial environmental legislation at the district level. “There are certainly challenges in implementation, but institutions must fulfil their responsibilities,” he said. He added that SEPA played a crucial role in enforcing the Sindh Climate Change Policy and urged senior officials to develop performance-based…