Author: Imtiaz Hussain

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: Shah Abdul Latif University SALU, Khairpur, has won its first Provincial Moot Court Competition, with the University of Sindh finishing as runner-up. The two-day competition brought together more than 18 teams from universities across Sindh, giving aspiring lawyers an opportunity to demonstrate their legal research, advocacy, critical thinking and courtroom skills. District and Sessions Judge Khairpur Mano Mal attended the closing ceremony as chief guest. Senior Civil Judge Waqar Junejo and Additional Advocate General Sindh Liaquat Ali Shar were the guests of honor. The competition was organized by M.H. Larik and Associates in collaboration with SALU’s…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Divisional Forest Officer Afforestation Division Khairpur Hosh Muhammad Shar has proposed imposing a duty on timber and other forest produce in Sindh under Section 39 of the Forest Act, 1927. In a letter to the Chief Conservator of Forests Riverine and Inland Forests, Sindh, Hyderabad, Shar said the provincial government had the legal authority to impose a duty on both locally produced and imported timber through a notification published in the Official Gazette. The proposal cites Section 39 of the Forest Act and refers to a Balochistan High Court ruling that upheld the imposition of duty…

By Imtiaz Hussain HYDERABAD: The National Disability & Development Forum NDF Pakistan, Hyderabad, in collaboration with the Sindh government’s Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities DEPD, organized a 79th Independence Day celebration for children with disabilities. Children, rehabilitation professionals, staff members, parents and community representatives attended the event, which was held in a patriotic atmosphere. The venue was decorated with national flags and colors, while children took part in various activities celebrating their love for Pakistan. Rida Fatima, Adeeba Hassan Memon, Faiqa Jahangir, Kainat Khoso, Saima Lashari, Qarar Hussain, Waseem Lashari and others spoke about the importance of Independence…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Director Health Sukkur Division Dr Farukh Imtiaz Bhambro visited several monitoring and management points (MMPs) on the second day of the polio booster dose campaign to review progress and assess the performance of vaccination teams. Accompanied by District Health Officer Sukkur Dr Ali Gul Shah, Bhambro inspected MMP sites at UC Ali Wahan Military Muhalla, Rohri Main Road and near Mal Pari. During the visits, he reviewed the performance of polio teams and checked team lists, child registration records and compliance with standard operating procedures. Bhambro praised the vaccination teams for their commitment, hard work and…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Shaikh Ayaz University, Shikarpur, and SEGi University, Malaysia, have signed a five-year memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in higher education, research and international academic exchange. The agreement was formalised through a virtual signing ceremony on August 10, with Vice Chancellor of Shaikh Ayaz University Prof Dr Naveed Ahmed Shaikh and SEGi University Vice Chancellor Datin Prof Dr Mariani Binti Md Nor signing on behalf of their respective institutions. Senior officials and faculty members from both universities attended the ceremony, which included addresses by the two vice chancellors, the formal signing of the MoU, an open…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A delegation of the Sindh Information Commission (SIC), led by Commissioner-I Muhammad Saleem Khan, visited Aror University of Art, Architecture, Design and Heritage in Sukkur and praised its academic, research and innovation initiatives. The delegation, which included Commissioner-II Noor Muhammad Dayo and Executive Director Zulfiqar Ali Shaikh, was briefed by Vice Chancellor Dr Zahid Hussain Khand on the university’s academic programs and achievements. SIC Commissioner-I Muhammad Saleem Khan appreciated the university’s proactive approach and asked the vice chancellor to nominate a focal person to facilitate closer coordination with the commission. Commissioner-II Noor Muhammad Dayo said the…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: The Khairpur administration has reviewed preparations for Independence Day celebrations on August 14, with Additional Deputy Commissioner-II Abdul Hakim Dharejo directing government departments to complete all arrangements well ahead of scheduled events. An important meeting was held at Sachal Sarmast Hall at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office to finalize arrangements for celebrations across the district. Dharejo said Independence Day would be observed with national spirit, enthusiasm and due respect. The main ceremony will be held at Naz Higher Secondary School, Khairpur, at 8am on August 14. He directed the school headmistress, Apa Huzooran Sahto, to prepare students…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR MIRS: The 11th meeting of the Syndicate of Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University of Technology and Skill Development (BBS-UTech) was held at the university campus on Sunday, with the forum approving a series of academic, administrative, developmental and financial measures. The meeting was chaired by Vice-Chancellor Prof (Meritorious) Dr Rasool Bux Mahar in his capacity as chairperson of the Syndicate. The proceedings began with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by introductions. The vice-chancellor welcomed members attending both in person and online and thanked them for their participation and guidance. Mahar also acknowledged the services of…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: A polio booster dose campaign was formally launched in Khairpur district with senior district officials, health authorities and other stakeholders taking part in the inauguration. Deputy Commissioner Altaf Ahmed Chachar inaugurated the campaign alongside District Health Officer Dr Kaleemullah Sheikh, Assistant Commissioner Khairpur Umamah Solangi, NSTOP and CCO officials, representatives of the Education Department, a school principal and other stakeholders. During the inauguration, Chachar personally administered oral polio vaccine (OPV) drops and fractional inactivated polio vaccine (fIPV) doses to children, highlighting the district administration’s commitment to polio eradication and routine immunization. About 150 children were vaccinated…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur, has hosted the first Provincial Moot Court Competition, bringing together more than 19 teams from across Sindh in a major initiative to strengthen practical legal education. The two-day competition was organized by M.H. Larik and Associates in collaboration with the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto School of Law at SALU. The event opened with a ceremony attended by students, faculty members and members of the legal profession. The participating teams are arguing a fictional case, Arslan Khan versus The State, giving students an opportunity to apply legal theory in a simulated…