Author: Imtiaz Hussain

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur’s 92nd Syndicate meeting has led to a major crackdown on alleged fake degree issuance, with 11 officials proposed for suspension and a ban on their entry to the university premises. Reports said the meeting of the Syndicate of Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur extensively discussed agenda items No. 04 and 05, seeking a report from a fact-finding team headed by Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Abdul Wahid Jatoi, along with Dr Ameer Ahmed, Dr Muzaffar Sarohi, Dr Menho Khan Leghari and others. The fact-finding committee, in its compiled report, informed the…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A suspected Mpox case has been reported in an adult in Khairpur, following earlier cases among children in the same area, officials said. Israr Ali, 19, son of Ali Bux Gopang, a suspected Mpox patient from Choundiko, was referred from the Rural Health Centre Choundiko to Khairpur Medical College Hospital (KMCH) isolation ward for further evaluation and treatment. Meanwhile, Dr Kaleem Ullah Sheikh has been posted as the new District Health Officer (DHO) Khairpur, replacing Dr Barkat Kanhar, who was transferred amid allegations of failing to control the outbreak. Reports further suggested that the Medical Superintendent…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) found an incinerator non-functional and hazardous medical waste being burnt in an open yard during an inspection at the Pir Abdul Qadir Shah Jilani Institute of Medical Sciences in Gambat, officials said. Deputy Director SEPA Sukkur, Imran Ali Abbasi, led the inspection team, which focused on hospital waste management practices. The team observed unsafe disposal of hazardous waste and expressed serious concern over the situation, issuing strict warnings and directing the administration to take corrective measures. SEPA’s monitoring team conducted a detailed review of the hospital’s waste management system and…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The Mpox outbreak has struck Khairpur, claiming the lives of eight neonates so far, authorities said. In the past 24 hours, three more children—Subhana, Muzamil and Maimoona—were admitted to the isolation ward with symptoms of the viral infection. The district administration has established an emergency cell at the Deputy Commissioner’s office, with health teams on high alert to contain the spread. Health experts noted that while Mpox cases had previously been reported among adults in 2022, 2023 and 2025, this is the first confirmed outbreak among neonates in Khairpur, raising serious concerns. A child specialist, speaking…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR:A recent case presentation at a local hospital has spotlighted the ongoing challenges of diagnosing and managing Pott’s disease, a form of spinal tuberculosis, after a young female patient with a history of prior tuberculosis treatment exhibited concerning neurological and spinal symptoms. The patient presented with upper motor neuron weakness and a pronounced gibbus deformity localized at the 11th–12th thoracic vertebrae, prompting clinicians to consider spinal tuberculosis as a likely cause. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) subsequently confirmed the provisional diagnosis of Pott’s disease. The case was discussed in a departmental session attended by Prof. Dr. Kirpal Das…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The vice chancellors of Sheikh Ayaz University and University of Sindh met to discuss the growing impact of artificial intelligence on education and employment, warning that universities must adapt to prepare students for a rapidly changing world. Prof Dr Naveed Sheikh met his counterpart Prof Dr Fateh Muhammad Marri at the latter’s office, where the two exchanged views on academic collaboration and research. The discussion focused on emerging global trends in education, particularly the expanding role of artificial intelligence and robotics in the modern workplace, and how technological advances were reshaping the global job market and…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The protest by IBA 40+ PST/JEST waiting teacher candidates has entered its 287th day, with demonstrators expressing frustration over delays in recruitment and alleged discrimination in the Sindh education system. The protest, led by Ayaz Magsi, Zia-ur-Rehman Phulpoto, Atta-ur-Rehman Shaikh, and Amjad Ali Thebo, highlighted the plight of youth and candidates across Sindh who have been waiting nearly nine months for justice. Protesters warned that their patience had reached its limit and demanded immediate action. Candidates expressed concern that while a committee in the Sindh Assembly has made decisions in favour of certain areas, such as…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Sindh government has issued an alert to all relevant departments ahead of anticipated rainfall in Karachi, Sukkur, Kashmore, Ghotki, Jamshoro, Shikarpur, and Larkana. Senior provincial minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said the government is taking precautionary measures to protect vulnerable structures and crops. Speaking from Karachi, Sharjeel Memon noted that according to the Meteorological Department, rainfall is expected to intensify on April 6. District administrations, local government bodies, and rescue services have been activated to respond promptly to emergencies. He added that farmers are being provided guidance and support by the government to safeguard crops and manage…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The 47th death anniversary of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was observed across Sindh, with ceremonies organised to honour his legacy and contributions to the country’s political and democratic landscape. In Sukkur, a grand event was held at the residence of Syed Owais Qadir Shah in Sindhi Society, jointly presided over by Syed Javed Shah and Dr Arshad Mughal. The ceremony began with the recitation of the Holy Quran and special prayers for Bhutto’s eternal peace and for other martyrs of democracy. Attendees included prominent political figures such as MNA Noman Islam Sheikh, MPA Syed Farrukh Ahmed Shah,…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU) Khairpur concluded a two-day international seminar on Pakistan’s strategic role in regional geopolitics, focusing on Zionist and Hindutva ambitions. The event highlighted Pakistan’s role in promoting peace, stability, and regional cooperation amid complex geopolitical challenges. The seminar, organized by the Institute of International Relations and Peace Studies, featured a keynote address by veteran parliamentarian and scholar Dr. Syeda Nafisa Shah. Dr. Shah emphasized the distinction between religions and political ideologies, warning that Zionism, Hindutva, and militant interpretations of Islam are often used to pursue nationalist and supremacist agendas under the guise…