Author: Imtiaz Hussain
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A technical officer of the World Health Organization has visited the Gambat Liver Transplant Department, expressing satisfaction over its clinical performance and standards of patient care during a review of the facility. Dr Eman Hewidy, accompanied by senior officials, toured the department alongside Director Dr Rahim Bux Bhatti, where she reviewed operational procedures and interacted with medical staff. She praised the intensive care unit teams, including doctors and nurses, for their professionalism, teamwork and sustained commitment to patient treatment. The visiting delegation also included senior WHO representatives Dr Benedetta Allegranzi, Dr Farah Sabih and Dr Rosamund…
By Imtiaz Hussain NAWABSHAH: A meeting of the implementation committee on the Naushahro Feroze town master plan was held at the Commissioner Office under the chairmanship of Commissioner Shaheed Benazirabad Division Shahmir Khan Bhutto. The meeting reviewed in detail progress on the master plan, including urban development projects, provision of basic civic facilities, road networks, drainage systems, clean drinking water supply, traffic management and other development-related initiatives. Assistant Director Planning and Development Ali Murad Abro and consultant Syed Babar Ali Shah briefed participants on ongoing projects, challenges being faced and proposed recommendations. Addressing the meeting, the commissioner said effective implementation…
By Imtiaz Hussain Held in a spirit of unity, faith, discipline and patriotism, the event featured vibrant performances by students from different sections, reflecting their love for the country and appreciation of national heroes. SUKKUR: IBA Public School Sukkur organized a special commemorative programme titled “Marka-e-Haq: A Tribute to Courage, Unity & Sacrifice” to honour the bravery and sacrifices of Pakistan’s armed forces and the nation. Vice Chancellor of Sukkur IBA University, Professor Dr Asif Ahmed Shaikh, appreciated the school for organising a meaningful patriotic event. He said such initiatives promoted unity, discipline, character-building and love for the country among…
By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: Senior Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon said the inauguration of two new routes of the Peoples Bus Service marked an important and positive moment for the people of Khairpur. Addressing the inauguration ceremony, he said that under the vision of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, President Asif Ali Zardari, Faryal Talpur and the Chief Minister of Sindh, the service was being expanded to provide affordable and comfortable transport facilities to citizens. He said the Pakistan Peoples Party had carried out historic development work in every tenure of its government and completed a…
By Imtiaz Hussain MIRPURKHAS: A significant development has emerged in the case of a 20-year-old married woman who was allegedly murdered and secretly buried in Mirpurkhas. Police said the main suspect has been arrested and, on his identification, the pistol used in the killing has been recovered and a case registered. According to police officials, the suspect also pointed out the burial site of the victim. Authorities have submitted a written request to the court seeking permission for exhumation of the body. The First Information Report also names the victim’s parents as co-accused, alleging their involvement in the crime. Police…
By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: The District Health Officer (DHO) Khairpur, Dr Kaleemullah Shaikh, has relieved 24 male and female medical officers over alleged prolonged absenteeism and constituted a high-level committee to conduct an HR audit and probe the presence of “ghost staff” in the district health system. In what officials described as an unprecedented move in Khairpur’s history, the DHO has initiated wide-ranging action against doctors reportedly absent from duty for years while continuing to draw salaries. Dr Shaikh also formed a committee comprising Dr Bagh Ali (ADHO Administration), Dr Tabish Ahmed Phull (DDHO Nutrition), Dr Ali Hassan Mahesar (DDHO…
By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: Pakistan People’s Party leader and MNA Dr Nafisa Shah Jillani inaugurated the AMA (Bhawan Bai Makhija) Psychiatric and Drug Rehabilitation Ward at Civil Hospital Khairpur Medical College. She, along with Principal Khairpur Medical College Dr Javed Ahmed Phulpoto, cut the ribbon to formally open the new department at the facility. Speaking to the media on the occasion, Dr Nafisa Shah said that Karo-Kari incidents are not a tradition or cultural practice in any form, but are criminal acts often used to conceal personal enmities and tribal disputes. She said violence against women and the killing of…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR/KHAIRPUR: Scientists from more than 10 countries gathered at Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU) Khairpur as the 2nd International Conference on Chemical Sciences (ICCS-MA 2026) opened at the Institute of Chemistry, bringing together leading researchers, academics and young scholars to explore multidisciplinary approaches in chemical sciences. The three-day conference, organized by the Institute of Chemistry in collaboration with the ACS Pakistan Chapter, COMSTECH (OIC) and BNB Sukkur, features participants from the United States, Germany, Italy, Turkey, China, Brazil, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Benin and other countries. The event began with keynote addresses focusing on advanced research in…
Organizers and speakers reaffirmed solidarity with the military, as participants echoed themes of unity, resilience and shared national responsibility By Imtiaz Hussain/ Abdul Qadir Mahesar/ Mujeeb Rahman Qambrani SUKUR/DADU/MEHAR: District administrations across Sukkur, Dadu and Mehar held coordinated rallies on Saturday to mark the anniversary of ‘Marka-e-Haq’ and Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, with officials and members of the public gathering in organized processions that reflected a strong display of national sentiment and institutional alignment. In Sukkur, the main rally began at the Municipal Stadium and proceeded towards the Sukkur Press Club. Speakers Tanveer Ahmed and Dr Arshad Ali Mughal addressed participants at…
By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: The protest by employees of Shah Abdul Latif University bore fruit after successful negotiations between the administration and staff, leading to the end of a five-day sit-in. Employees called off their protest after receiving assurances that their demands would be addressed, and returned to work following the agreement. Pro Vice Chancellor of Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur Professor Dr Abdul Wahid Jatoi said all problems, including pay raises, would be addressed and no one would be sacked. He said a 30 per cent Eid advance would be deposited into the salary accounts of employees from grades…