Author: Imtiaz Hussain

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Divisional Commissioner Sukkur, Abid Saleem Qureshi, paid an unannounced visit to Civil Hospital Sukkur to assess the quality of medical services and address operational challenges. He was joined by Principal of GMMC Teaching Hospital Sukkur, Dr Saleh Muhammad Channa, Additional MS Dr Altaf Awan, and other senior health officials. During the inspection, Commissioner Qureshi toured multiple departments, engaging directly with patients to understand their concerns and urging hospital management to improve service delivery. He also met with house job doctors who were protesting over delayed monthly stipends, assuring them that the matter would be resolved within…

Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Pechuho ordered strict action against illegal labs and unlicensed blood banks amid Nawabshah AIDS outbreak. By Imtiaz Hussain SHAHEED BENAZIRABAD:  Provincial Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho voiced serious concern over the recent outbreak of AIDS in Nawabshah, criticising authorities for failing to take effective action against illegal laboratories and unlicensed blood banks. She chaired a high-level meeting on health issues at the Darbar Hall of the DC Office, emphasising the need for immediate intervention to protect public health. During the session, Dr Pechuho sharply criticised the Sindh Health Care Commission and Health Department officials…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: The Medicine Department of Medical Unit-11 at KMC Khairpur continued its regular academic activities on Thursday, providing valuable learning opportunities for postgraduate residents while simultaneously benefiting both admitted and outpatient patients. The session focused on a case of liver cancer, specifically Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), which was assigned to Dr. Asma Pervez, a postgraduate resident, for demonstration. Over the course of a 30-minute session, Dr. Pervez conducted a thorough patient history and detailed physical examination, following the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) protocol. Her performance was closely observed and evaluated by Dr. Abdul Hayee Phulpoto,…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Mangroves have long been recognized as a key species for climate resilience and a natural shield protecting coastlines from the sea. They serve as a buffer against rising sea levels, storms, and erosion, while providing vital habitats for marine life and supporting local communities. Khan Muhammad Jamali, Range Officer at the Forest Department in Ketty Bandar, explained that mangroves reduce the impact of waves and storms, protecting coastal communities and infrastructure. He added that mangroves are highly efficient at storing carbon, making them essential for climate change mitigation. “They provide habitat for a wide range of…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Khairpur Medical College Principal, Professor Dr. Javed Phulpoto, visited various wards, including the emergency department and outpatient clinics, at the Teaching Civil Hospital. During the visit, he spoke with patients to gather information about medicines, treatment, and other facilities, and inquired about any difficulties they were facing. Addressing the medical staff present, Dr. Phulpoto emphasised that all personnel must carry out their responsibilities honestly and conscientiously to ensure patients receive the best possible care. “Taking care of patients is both a moral and professional duty,” he said, adding that negligence would not be tolerated. He instructed…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A PPP MPA and tribal chief, Mir Ahmed Jaghirani of the Jaghirani tribe, was booked in a case involving the alleged ransom and kidnapping of two women, including a girl. Mst Hameeda Dahar, a resident of Rampur Muhalla in Mehar, district Dadu, filed an FIR at A Section Police Station, Mehar, under sections 365 and 496A of the Pakistan Penal Code. She alleged that Mir Ahmed Jaghirani, his wife Zuhran, and others had kidnapped her daughter Fozia and her niece Fatima at gunpoint, taking them to the village of Sundrani in Ghouspur. According to Dahar, she…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Transparency International Pakistan (TIP), in collaboration with the Sindh Rural Support Organization (SRSO), held a community dialogue titled “Bridging Gaps in Policies through Community Input in Climate Vulnerable Districts” in Thatta. The initiative aimed to promote inclusive, community-led climate governance and ensure that local perspectives played a central role in shaping sustainable and equitable climate policies. The event brought together a diverse group of participants, including community representatives, officials from the District Administration, focal persons from the Social Welfare Department and Human Rights Cell, as well as local government representatives from various Union Councils and the…

By Imtiaz Hussain GHOTKI: A prominent local journalist, Tafeel Ahmed Rind, was shot dead this morning in Mirpur Mathelo, allegedly over a long-standing community dispute. According to police, the journalist, affiliated with a Sindhi daily, was on his way to drop his children at school when assailants opened fire. Miraculously, his children were unharmed. Authorities transferred Rind’s body to Mirpur Mathelo Hospital. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local journalist community, with large numbers of media personnel arriving from across the district to express grief and solidarity. Police sources indicated that the victim had been embroiled in a dispute…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Professor Dr. Javed Ahmed Phulpoto was appointed as Principal of Khairpur Medical College. On Tuesday, following the approval of the Chief Minister of Sindh, his posting order was officially issued. Professor Dr. Phulpoto assumed charge with a pledge to uplift the college and committed to engaging all KMC faculty members and staff in this mission. He also urged stakeholders in Khairpur to come forward with positive suggestions to help transform KMC into an exemplary institution capable of producing skilled professional doctors dedicated to serving humanity.

By Imtiaz Hussain The date palm an ancient and economically vital crop of Pakistan, is increasingly threatened by climate-induced stresses. The date palm long revered as the “Tree of Life,” is facing rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and water shortages that could slash yields by up to 30% by mid-century. Pakistan, home to more than 400 local varieties and many concentrated in Khairpur, a national biodiversity hotspot – is experiencing a sharp decline in water availability and rising pest infestations that are worsening the problem. Researchers warn that the country’s export volumes have already shrunk by 10% due to these climate-driven…