Author: Imtiaz Hussain

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: An awareness session on the law protecting women from harassment at the workplace was held at a government girls’ high school in Sukkur by the regional office of the Sindh provincial ombudsman.The sixth such session was organised at the Government Girls High School on Minara Road with the aim of informing women teachers and educational staff about their legal rights, available protections and the complaint mechanisms in place to promote a safe and dignified working environment.Consultant to the provincial ombudsman in Sukkur, Muhammad Iqbal Arain, gave a detailed briefing on both visible and hidden forms of…

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…

By Imtiaz HussainSUKKUR: Sukkur authorities and community leaders have helped resolve a long-standing dispute between PPP MPA Raja Khan Mehar and businessman Vishal Kumar, bringing an end to tensions surrounding petrol pump accounts.The disagreement, which escalated in recent weeks, was mediated by leaders of the Hindu Panchayat, including Mukki Chandraban, who played a key role in bringing both sides to the negotiating table. A joint committee has been formed to review and settle the petrol pump accounts, with a first meeting scheduled for February 1.The committee, comprising Ghansham Das, Pehlaj Kumar, Gul Muhammad Mehar, Arjun Das, and Madharam, will conduct…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: An eight-year-old girl, Joti Meghwar, lost her life after being bitten by a stray dog in a village in Sanghar, sparking alarm across the district over the rising incidence of dog attacks. The tragic death has brought renewed attention to what residents describe as a growing public safety crisis, with many expressing frustration at the lack of effective intervention.Local inhabitants reported that Sanghar recorded more than 18,000 cases of dog bites in 2025 alone, a figure they said underscores the urgent need for action. Families living in rural communities voiced fears for children and the elderly,…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The US Embassy delegation, led by Acting Ambassador Natalie A. Baker and Kyle Don Andreasen, visited Sindh this week, meeting with prominent political figures to discuss governance, political developments, and bilateral cooperation.Former provincial minister Aqib Khan Jatoi hosted the delegation at New Jatoi House in Naushahro Feroze, where he presented evidence alleging political victimisation by the Sindh government, including purported fake FIRs filed against Ghulam Murtaza Jatoi and others. The discussions also touched on the broader political situation in Sindh and Pakistan.Separately, the delegation met with Faryal Talpur, President of the Pakistan Peoples Party Women’s Wing,…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: A district-wide polio vaccination campaign will be held in Khairpur from 2 to 5 February 2026, covering all 76 Union Councils, officials announced at a preparatory meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Altaf Ahmed Chachar at Sachal Sarmast Hall, DC Office.The Deputy Commissioner stressed the importance of awareness campaigns, strict monitoring, and prompt reporting of contagious diseases such as measles. He instructed that cold chain systems and solar equipment for vaccines remain fully functional and emphasized improving vaccinators’ performance reporting and overall monitoring mechanisms. DC Chachar also directed the ASP Police to ensure security for polio teams…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The polio eradication campaign in Sukkur district officially began on Thursday, with Deputy Commissioner Nadir Shehzad Khan administering the first dose to a child, marking the launch of the four-day drive.In a high-level meeting at the Deputy Commissioner’s office, Nadir Shehzad Khan instructed officials to strictly implement the updated micro-plan for the campaign, starting from 2 February to 5 February 2026. He emphasised that any negligence or lapses would not be tolerated, and defaulters from previous campaigns should be excluded from the teams. Adequate training for all vaccination teams was also ordered, along with a Plan…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The death of 15-year-old student Adnan Channa at a madrasa in Khohra, Khairpur, has sparked widespread outrage, with allegations of foul play and an FIR filed against several influential clerics. The madrasa administration initially claimed that Adnan had committed suicide by hanging, but his father, Waheed Channa, rejected this account, alleging that his son had been murdered. He filed an FIR at Police Station Khohra naming Makhdoom Nadeem Hashmi, custodian of the shrine of Makhdoom Abdul Rahman (Shaheed) Khohra, Maulvi Abdul Hafeez Khohro, Toufiq Chachar, Qalandar Bakhsh Memon, and two unknown suspects under sections 302 and…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Khairpur police shot dead a suspect involved in the rape and murder of a boy during an encounter on Tuesday, officials said. SHO Tando Masti, Yasir Ali Khoso, said that while patrolling on Larkana Road near Jam Bridge, police signaled a motorcyclist to stop. The suspects, however, opened fire on the police, prompting an exchange of gunfire. One of the suspects was injured and later died on the way to the hospital. The deceased was identified as Imdad Ali, son of Ramzan Ahmed Chohan, from Mehrabpur city in Naushahro Feroze district. Authorities said the suspect had…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A meeting of the Gender and Disability Electoral Working Group was held at the office of the Regional Election Commissioner under the chairmanship of Adnan Bashir, regional election commissioner Sukkur, to strengthen inclusive participation in elections. In his address, Bashir highlighted the critical importance of meaningful and effective participation of women and persons with disabilities in the electoral process. He briefed participants on the Election Commission of Pakistan’s initiatives to promote inclusive voting and reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to further strengthen electoral inclusion through coordinated efforts with relevant institutions and stakeholders. The meeting was attended by…