Author: Imtiaz Hussain

By Imtiaz Hussain KARACHI: The Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University of Technology and Skill Development (BBS-UTECH) held a pre-departure ceremony and orientation meeting for students and their parents selected under the International Multi-Country China–Foreign Joint Training Camp programme, officials said on Monday. The session was chaired by Vice Chancellor Rasool Bux Mahar and attended by Registrar Mir Sajjad Hussain Talpur, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Technology Manthar Ali Keerio and Programme Coordinator Arif Hussain. The Chinese partner institution, Hebei Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Technology, was represented online by its programme coordinator Hebei Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Technology Wang…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The Sindh Health Care Commission has sealed Al Saadat Blood Bank and Laboratory in Gambat and registered a case against its owner over allegations of supplying HIV contaminated blood that reportedly led to infections among children treated at the Gambat Institute of Medical Sciences, officials said. According to reports, action was taken after several children in the pediatric ward of GIMS were diagnosed with HIV. The Health Care Commission launched an inquiry and visited the families of affected children to trace the source of blood used during treatment. During the investigation, parents told officials that blood…

By Imtiaz Hussain JAMSHORO: The Sindh government distributed scholarship cheques worth 50,000 rupees each to 750 students from minority communities at a ceremony held in Latif Hall at Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, officials said. The event began with a recitation from the Holy Quran followed by the national anthem, attended by senior provincial officials, university heads and students. Under the Sindh Scholarship Scheme for 2025 to 2026, the Minority Affairs Department allocated 37.5 million rupees to support higher education. Secretary Jamshed Alam Memon said 2,257 applications were received, with 750 students selected on merit. Special Assistant to…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: A career counselling students society, in collaboration with the Pakistan Navy, organised a career induction session at the Students Society Centre focusing on the Short Service Commission Course 2026-B. The Pakistan Navy recruitment team conducted the session, which attracted participation from students across multiple academic disciplines. The session provided detailed guidance on eligibility criteria, online registration, initial testing, selection procedures and career opportunities within the Pakistan Navy. It was conducted by Lieutenant Commander Yasir Kamran Khawaja and Lieutenant Muhammad Mazhar Saleem, who briefed students on professional development, leadership, discipline and opportunities in national service. Students from…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur had withdrawn its faculty hiring advertisement after it was challenged by a petitioner in the Sukkur bench of the High Court. The counsel for Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur submitted a written affidavit to the court, stating that the administration had withdrawn advertisement No. Admin/Teach dated 15/01/2026, which had related to posts including professors, assistant professors, lecturers, registrar, controller of examinations, director QEC and director ORIC. It was further stated that, after revisiting the university code 2021 and in light of the eligibility criteria prescribed by the Higher Education Commission, a…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The District Returning Officer for Sukkur Nadir Shehzad Khan visited several polling stations on 17 May 2026 in connection with local government by-elections on two seats. During the visit, he inspected the voting process and reviewed polling camps established around polling stations in accordance with the rules of the Election Commission of Pakistan Election Commission of Pakistan. He received detailed briefings from presiding officers and polling staff regarding arrangements, voting procedures and other related matters. He directed officials to ensure smooth conduct of polling throughout the day and instructed them to immediately contact the assistant returning…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: A special screening of the short film TAWAKAL, produced by Shah Abdul Latif University Shah Abdul Latif University alumnus Ashraf Baloch, was held at the university’s Students Society Centre and drew a large gathering of students and faculty members. The event highlighted creative and cinematic talent emerging from the campus. The Vice Chancellor, Meritorious Professor Dr Yousuf Khushk, attended the screening and praised the film for its strong motivational message. He said that despite its short duration, the film touched on almost every aspect of life. Reflecting on the final scene, he said life was extremely…

By Imtiaz Hussain JACOBABAD: Several houses were set on fire in a village in Jacobabad following a dispute over a love marriage, leaving multiple families displaced, police said. According to Jacobabad police, armed men carried out indiscriminate firing before torching houses in the village of Siddiq Arain. A terrorism case has been registered against 32 suspects, including 12 nominated individuals. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) said the incident took place on May 5, adding that five suspects have already been arrested while teams have been formed to apprehend the remaining accused. Initial investigations suggest the attack was carried out in…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: The first International Conference on Integrative Research in Science, Society, and Innovation (ICIRSSI-2026) was held at Allama I. I. Qazi Hall and other venues at Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur on 15 May 2026. The one-day conference brought together researchers, dignitaries and scholars from more than ten countries, marking what organisers described as a major step towards promoting interdisciplinary dialogue at a global level. The inaugural session was addressed by former chief minister of Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah, Chairman of the Higher Education Commission Pakistan Prof Dr Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, Deputy Commissioner Khairpur Altaf Ahmad…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Shikarpur police recovered stolen property worth approximately Rs 3.9 million and arrested the main suspect in a robbery case that occurred six months ago, Deputy Superintendent of Police Garhi Yasin Munir Ahmed Phulpoto said at a press conference. He said four unidentified armed men had stormed the house of Hafiz Manzoor Mangi six months earlier and carried out a robbery. Following directives from DIG Larkana Nasir Aftab, SSP Shikarpur Muhammad Kaleem formed a special team comprising DSP Garhi Yasin Munir Ahmed Phulpoto, the Station House Officer of Dakan, IT in-charge and other senior officers to investigate…