Author: Imtiaz Hussain
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Pir Sahab Pagara Syed Sibghatullah Shah Rashdi, the spiritual leader of the Hur Jamaat, arrived in Khanpur, Ghotki district, on Tuesday, where thousands of followers welcomed him with chants and expressions of devotion. During a reception hosted near Khanpur Mehar, Pir Pagara met followers as part of his spiritual visit and addressed the gathering on social, religious and economic issues. He emphasised the importance of educating girls and providing better training for children, calling education the foundation of a strong community. He urged prayers for the Pakistan Army, saying the fight against terrorism was being carried…
By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: Vibrant orientation sessions were held at the Benazir Chair and Faculty of Management Sciences of Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur. Organized by the Faculty of Arts and Languages and the Faculty of Management Sciences, the events welcomed newly admitted students and marked their formal introduction to university life and the broader campus community. Professor Dr. Yousuf Khushk, Vice Chancellor of SALU, graced the occasion as chief guest. He welcomed the students warmly, shared his vision for the university, and highlighted the range of academic and extracurricular facilities available. Dr. Khushk explained that the orientation was…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The Sindh Rural Support Organization (SRSO) hosted the 26th Progress Review and Strategic Planning meeting on Friday to evaluate the ongoing Sindh Government-funded initiatives aimed at supporting communities affected by the recent floods. The meeting, held at the organization’s head office, brought together key officials and project teams to assess progress, identify challenges, and refine strategies for the coming months. Presiding over the session, SRSO CEO Muhammad Dittal Kalhoro commended the dedication and resilience of the staff involved in the Sindh People’s Housing for Flood Affectees (SPHF) and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) projects. The SRSO…
By Imtiaz Hussain SHAHEED BENAZIRABAD: Regional Director of the Provincial Ombudsman Sindh Khan Muhammad Zardari addressed an awareness and outreach session with representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), highlighting the institution’s role in providing prompt and free justice to the public. He said the Ombudsman Sindh offers an effective platform for citizens to report maladministration, injustice, and misuse of authority within government departments. Mr. Zardari noted that NGOs can play a crucial role in spreading awareness about the institution, particularly among marginalized communities. The Regional Director added that the Ombudsman is giving special attention to issues affecting women, children, minority groups,…
By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: The Institute of International Relations and Peace Studies, in collaboration with the departments of Political Science and Biochemistry at Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, organized an orientation session for the newly admitted Batch of 2026 to formally welcome new students. The session was moderated by Hafsa Agha, a BS fourth-year student of the Institute of International Relations, who highlighted the importance of orientation as the first step in students’ academic, personal and professional development. The event was graced by the presence of the vice chancellor, Prof Dr Yousuf Khushk, Director of the Institute of International Relations…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Ghotki Police have successfully recovered two abductees from Dera Mor in Kashmore-Kandhkot District. According to reports, acting on a tip-off from an intelligence agency, Ghotki Police intercepted the kidnappers and recovered Asghar Ali and Muhammad Yasin, residents of Punjab, who were being moved to another location by the dacoits. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Obaro Abdul Qadir Soomro confirmed the recovery and stated that the abductees had fallen victim to a honey trap. He added that the rescued individuals will be handed over to their families after completion of all legal formalities.
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A seminar titled “Sindh Transparency and Right to Information, Engagement and Capacity Building of Public Information Officers” was held at Darbar Hall in Makli, aiming to promote transparency in Sindh, ensure effective implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) law, and strengthen the capacity of Public Information Officers (PIOs). Officials from the health, education, police, social welfare, local government, and information departments, along with representatives of several other public sector institutions, attended the event. Muhammad Yaqoob, chief executive officer of the Takhleeq Foundation, delivered a detailed briefing to participants. Addressing the gathering, Yaqoob described the Sindh…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Traders and fishermen across six coastal districts of Sindh have mounted strong protests against the suspension of crab exports for the past two weeks, warning that the halt has pushed millions of families towards acute economic hardship. They have called on the government and relevant authorities to immediately restore crab exports to China and other international markets, saying the livelihoods of fishermen, traders and workers employed by export companies are at serious risk. Leaders of the Sindh Coastal Association – including Majid Thaheem, Jani Shoro, Haji Haroon Thaheem, Yar Muhammad Jokhio, Muhammad Saleh Narejo, Ahmed Mabrani,…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Larkana Police shot dead two most-wanted criminals in an encounter, both carrying a combined reward of Rs 2 million. According to SSP Larkana Ahmed Choudhry, notorious robber Khuda Bakhsh, also known as Khudo Jalbani, and another wanted criminal Mir Hassan, alias Miro Jalbani, were killed during a police encounter in the bypass area of Ratodero Police Station while attempting to loot citizens. Weapons were recovered from their possession, while their other accomplices managed to escape and are currently being searched by police. SSP Choudhry stated that both deceased robbers had been a major menace to the…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The Special Court FIA Sukkur on Thursday sent back the NAB reference case against PPP leader Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah to the Accountability Court. The Sukkur Special Court (Central) FIA issued a significant verdict in the “assets beyond means” case against Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah and others, dismissing the NAB reference and directing that the case proceed in the Accountability Court for further action. Reports said that during Thursday’s hearing, presided over by Judge Abdul Rasheed Shah of the Special Court (Central FIA Sukkur), the NAB Special Prosecutor stated that according to a new NAB report,…