Author: Imtiaz Hussain
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari extended warm greetings to the people of Sindh and the wider Pakistani nation on the occasion of Sindhi Culture Day, celebrated on Sunday. In his message, Bilawal described Sindhi culture as “a radiant blossom in the beautiful bouquet of Pakistan’s diverse identities.” He highlighted that the culture of Sindh is rooted in one of the world’s oldest and most resilient civilizations, whose wisdom, gentleness, and humanism continue to inspire generations. The chairman said the ajrak, Sindhi topi, poetry, and music are not merely cultural symbols but “the living…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A mother and her newborn died following alleged medical negligence at the gynecology ward of Civil Hospital Thatta, prompting protests from the family and raising fresh concerns over patient safety. Sughran Khatoon, a resident of Zangi Khan Khaskheli village, was brought to the hospital last Saturday for delivery. According to her family, she underwent surgery during which her intestine was accidentally cut—a mistake the relatives said the hospital attempted to conceal. Her husband, Muhammad Urs Khaskheli, and relative Ludho Khaskheli told reporters that doctors initially claimed Sughran’s abdomen was filled with fluid and attributed her condition…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU) Khairpur, in collaboration with the Pak Institute for Peace Studies (PIPS) Islamabad, hosted a stakeholder consultation titled “Building Bridges: A Stakeholder Consultation on Tolerance and Inclusivity” on Saturday. The event sought to address Pakistan’s declining state of religious freedom and foster actionable strategies for social harmony. Moderated by PIPS Director Amir Rana, the gathering brought together academics, legal experts, civil society representatives, and peace activists. In his concluding remarks, SALU Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Yousuf Khushk emphasised the constructive role of religion in human development. He argued that contemporary conflicts often…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Newly elected Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, visited Garhi Khuda Baksh Bhutto on Saturday to lay floral wreaths at the graves of Qaida-e-Awam Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, Mohtarma Begum Nusrat Bhutto, and other deceased members of the Bhutto family. PPP leaders joined the ceremony and offered Fateha for the forgiveness, eternal peace, and elevation of the departed. During his visit, Rathore credited President Asif Ali Zardari for the Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) success in Azad Kashmir, noting that the party’s political presence had strengthened significantly in recent years.…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The Sindh High Court issued a bailable arrest warrant for the Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan in a case challenging the appointment of the Vice Chancellor of Aror University, ordering him to appear before the court on 16 December. A two-member constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court Sukkur Bench, comprising Justice Zulfiqar Ali Sangi and Justice Abdul Hamid Bhurgri, heard the petition filed by Hasnain Ahmed Siddiqui, who questioned the appointment of Zahid Hussain Khand as Vice Chancellor of Aror University of Art, Architecture, Design and Heritage in Sukkur. During the…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Social organization Sahil has released alarming statistics on violence against women in Pakistan, highlighting a significant rise in reported cases over the past year. Barkat Ali Ansari, Provincial Coordinator, said that in 2024, 5,253 cases of violence against women were reported nationwide. This year, 6,543 cases have been recorded, representing a 25 percent increase compared with last year. He noted that 1,414 women were murdered, often in the context of multiple charges including “Karo Kari,” while 585 women were sexually assaulted. The highest number of incidents occurred in Punjab, accounting for 78 percent of cases, followed…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU) launched a comprehensive Faculty Development Training Program on Monday, with support from the Sindh Higher Education Commission (SHEC), in a move aimed at raising academic and research standards to international levels. The initiative, officially inaugurated in a ceremony presided over by Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Yousuf Khushk, also marked the opening of a targeted five-day training program for faculty members. Addressing attendees, Dr. Khushk described faculty development as the “backbone of academic excellence” and emphasized the program’s goal of equipping educators with modern teaching tools, research ethics, and innovative methodologies. “The…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The Secretary General of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-F (JUI-F) Sindh, Allama Rashid Mahmood Soomro, has sharply criticized the provincial government over escalating lawlessness, kidnappings for ransom, and mismanagement across Sindh, particularly in Sukkur and Larkana. Speaking to the media in Khairpur, Soomro said that for the past three years, his party has been actively mobilizing citizens on the streets to protest rising unrest and insecurity. “The cities of Sindh have become no-go areas. People’s lives, property, and honor are not safe,” he warned, highlighting the failure of law enforcement in controlling crime. He condemned the government’s recent policy…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The Sindh High Court (SHC) Sukkur Bench issued a bailable arrest warrant against the provincial Transport Secretary on Monday, amid growing judicial frustration over delays in making the Rohri Bus Terminal functional and ensuring the safety of national highways in the region. A two-member bench, comprising Justice Zulfiqar Ali Sangi and Justice Abdul Hamid Bhurgri, heard petitions filed by citizens and transport stakeholders, including Rahib Malano, Ali Hassan Mastoi, and advocates Sarfraz Akhund, along with officials from the Regional Transport Committee (RTC) Sukkur and the District Regional Transport office (DRT) Khairpur. The court expressed its displeasure…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Police in Nawabshah have arrested two key members of a gang involved in inter-provincial gold and silver robberies, in a breakthrough credited to modern technology and intelligence-led operations. According to SSP Shaheed Benazirabad Shabbir Ahmed Sethar, the arrested suspects, Muhammad Shafiq Ahmed, a resident of Lahore, and Habib-ur-Rehman from Karachi, confessed during interrogation to a series of high-value robberies across multiple districts, including Karachi. Authorities said the gang had systematically targeted goldsmith shops, using specialized tools to break into safes and locks. One of the gang’s recent incidents, occurring around 20 days ago, involved the theft…