Author: Imtiaz Hussain

By Imtiaz Hussain HYDERABAD: A farewell party was held for Gul Nisa Talpur, Regional Director of the Population Welfare Department Hyderabad, on the occasion of her retirement. The event was organised by the department to honour her years of dedicated service. The ceremony was attended by senior officials, including Director General Population Welfare Raza Ali Baloch, DPWO Shahabuddin Memon, Asif Memon, Shahid Memon, Asghar Ali Arain, Abdul Ghaffar Memon, Dr Arbiya, Dr Badar-un-Nisa, Razaq Dano Memon, Ali Nawaz Hingoro, department staff, and other distinguished guests. Speakers at the event praised Gul Nisa Talpur’s contributions, highlighting her honesty, dedication, and hard…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: Engineer Abdul Jabbar Sheikh of the Rotary Club Khairpur Green was nominated as governor for Sindh and Balochistan during a three-day conference of Rotary Club International held in Sukkur. Engineer Sheikh is a well-known business figure and an active social worker from Khairpur. He has been associated with the Rotary Club for the past 20 years and has remained involved in various social and welfare initiatives through the organisation. #RotaryClub #RotaryClubPakistan #AbdulJabbarSheikh #SindhAndBalochistan #SocialWork #CommunityLeader #RotaryGovernor #KhairpurNews #RotaryInternational #PublicService #LeadershipPakistan #SocialWelfare #CommunityDevelopment #RotaryUpdates #PakistanNews #ServiceAboveSelf #RotaryConference #RotaryAchievements #WelfareInitiatives #PakistanCommunity

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: Nawab Ali Wassan, president of Pakistan Peoples Party Khairpur district and former member of the National Assembly, attended the Parents’ Day ceremony at Cadet College Khairpur as chief guest on 31 January 2026, paying tribute to a martyred cadet. On his arrival, the college administration gave Nawab Wassan a traditional and warm welcome, presenting a guard of honour. The event began with the national anthem, followed by a disciplined and impressive parade by the cadets, which drew applause from the chief guest and attendees. During the ceremony, Nawab Wassan distributed shields and awards to cadets with…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The Pioneers Panel secured a decisive victory in the Sukkur Arts Council elections for the year 2026–27, winning five key positions and six seats on the governing body. Of the 77 members eligible to vote, 72 cast their ballots. In the election, Mumtaz Bukhari of the Pioneers Panel won the post of president with 45 votes, while Rahim Bakhsh, also known as Mehr Khadim, was elected vice president with 43 votes. Akhtar Dargahi secured the position of general secretary with 45 votes, Shaukat Ali Rahi was elected joint secretary with 42 votes, and Arshad Shah won…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: The Leaders Students Society at the Institute of International Relations and Peace Studies held its 5th Scholar Extension Series in Khairpur, focusing on “From Concepts to Contemporary Realities: Understanding International Relations in the 21st Century.” The event brought together students, faculty and scholars for a discussion on the evolving dynamics of global politics. Guest speaker Ms Shahar Bano Soomro delivered a detailed lecture linking classical international relations theories with contemporary global challenges. She explored shifting power structures, global governance, emerging conflicts and the growing role of non-state actors, providing students with a deeper understanding of modern…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A delegation from SMS Technologies | Pathfinder Group inspired students at Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU) with a career-focused seminar on Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology, officials said.The session, held at the Students Society Center under the Faculty of Physical & Social Sciences, was led by CEO Iqbal Ahmed Butt and Director Corporate Affairs Syed Azfer Iqbal. It aimed to equip students with insights into emerging tech trends and their role in shaping future careers.Vice Chancellor Dr Yousuf Khushk described the event as a crucial opportunity for students to connect academic learning with real-world demands. “Universities…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A heartwarming mass marriage ceremony in Khairpur united 20 couples, offering joy and relief to families struggling with poverty. Organized by World Foundation and Every Human Matters, the event focused on orphaned and underprivileged girls from across the district.Participants received dowries, household items, and other essentials through the generosity of citizens, philanthropists, and local authorities. One parent, overcome with emotion, expressed gratitude, saying it would have been impossible to marry off their daughter without the community’s support.Guests praised the initiative as a commendable effort to foster social responsibility and promote brotherhood. Organizers emphasized that no orphan…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The investigation into the 2021 kidnapping of seven-year-old Priya Kumari from Sangrar in Sukkur has entered a new phase, with the Sindh Inspector General of Police, Javed Alam Odho, recommending the formation of a fresh Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to probe the case.IG Sindh met Priya Kumari’s father, Raju Mal, along with a delegation that included Advocate Kalpana Devi, Dr Dharma Jayasrani and journalist Mahesh Kumar, to discuss the progress of the investigation. He briefed them on the inquiries so far and said he suspected that the girl was in the possession of dacoit Rahib Shar.“We…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Aror University of Art, Architecture, Design & Heritage marked a new milestone with the official launch of the Aror Learning Institute (ALI), a collaborative initiative with the LUMS Learning Institute (LLI). The launch was celebrated with a leadership session bringing together academia and industry leaders.Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Zahid Hussain Khand opened the session, highlighting the university’s commitment to producing job-ready graduates equipped with transferable skills. Former LUMS Vice Chancellor Dr. Arshad Ahmad delivered the keynote address, stressing the importance of bridging academic learning with industry expectations. The event included a panel discussion with faculty and…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The commissioner of Sukkur division, Abid Saleem Qureshi, chaired a review meeting to assess progress on ongoing development projects across the division, officials said.The meeting, held at the commissioner’s office, was attended by Deputy Commissioner Sukkur Nadir Shehzad Khan, Municipal Corporation Commissioner Pir Wahid Bux, regional director of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Abdul Qudoos Memon, and senior officers from education works, buildings, highways and planning departments. Officials briefed the commissioner on a range of projects, including two ongoing schemes at Lansdowne Bridge, the Gudani Phatak overhead bridge, 10 schemes being implemented by…