Author: Imtiaz Hussain
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Muniba Shah Rashidi, daughter-in-law of Nadir Shah Rashidi and relative of the late spiritual leader of Shah Mardan Shah, joined the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Saturday. She announced her decision to join the party in the presence of Sindh Provincial President Nisar Khuhro at his residence. The event was also attended by Shaheena Sher Ali, General Secretary of the PPP Women’s Wing Karachi Division and Provincial Minister. Sindh PPP President Nisar Khuhro welcomed Muniba Shah Rashidi, describing her induction as an honor for Pir Sahib Pagara and his family. He emphasized that her joining strengthens…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Mahnoor Fatima, an athlete from Karachi, claimed first place in the inaugural Hasan Afroz Women’s Marathon in Khairpur, completing the 10-kilometre course in 42 minutes. The event, organized jointly by the Sindh Sports and Youth Affairs Department and the District Administration Khairpur on Saturday, saw participation from over 1,200 female athletes. Participants were challenged to cover the distance within 45 minutes, a target set to encourage both endurance and speed. The marathon aimed to promote health, fitness, and positive engagement among women, drawing a large number of spectators. Security and medical arrangements were carefully planned, with…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Mahnoor Fatima, an athlete from Karachi, claimed first place in the inaugural Hasan Afroz Women’s Marathon in Khairpur, completing the 10-kilometre course in 42 minutes. The event, organized jointly by the Sindh Sports and Youth Affairs Department and the District Administration Khairpur on Saturday, saw participation from over 1,200 female athletes. Participants were challenged to cover the distance within 45 minutes, a target set to encourage both endurance and speed. The marathon aimed to promote health, fitness, and positive engagement among women, drawing a large number of spectators. Security and medical arrangements were carefully planned, with…
Experts at the 2nd International Climate Conference urged cities to embrace green infrastructure, sustainable transport, and resilient planning to confront an accelerating climate crisis By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The 2nd International Conference on Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability (CCES) brought together experts to discuss pressing issues such as climate resilience policies and climate change adaptation. On Thursday, the two-day conference, organized by Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University of Technology and Skill Development, Khairpur, was inaugurated by Divisional Commissioner Sukkur Abid Saleem Qureshi, Vice-Chancellor of Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur, Professor Dr Muhammad Yousif Khushk, and Professor Dr Rasool Bux Mahar. Experts…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Aror University of Art, Architecture, Design & Heritage in Sukkur signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology (KFUEIT), Rahim Yar Khan, to promote academic collaboration, research partnerships, and institutional exchange. The agreement outlined cooperation across a range of areas, including the exchange and training of faculty, researchers, and technical staff, joint participation in art and design exhibitions, and the establishment of a research consortium. It also covered collaborative research and development projects of national significance, co-supervision of research students, hosting opportunities for KFUEIT researchers at Aror University, and…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) Sukkur, in collaboration with UNICEF and under the framework of the Sindh Climate Change Policy 2022, organised a workshop in Sukkur to discuss strategies for environmental improvement and climate resilience. Addressing the workshop, Additional Commissioner Sukkur Dr Muhammad Amir Ansari highlighted the need to implement national and provincial environmental legislation at the district level. “There are certainly challenges in implementation, but institutions must fulfil their responsibilities,” he said. He added that SEPA played a crucial role in enforcing the Sindh Climate Change Policy and urged senior officials to develop performance-based…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Sukkur IBA University successfully hosted the 7th edition of “Ek Din Sale Ka,” its annual student-driven entrepreneurial event organized by the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership & Incubation (CELInc). The event was inaugurated by Prof Dr Asif Ahmed Shaikh, Vice Chancellor of the university, who attended as the chief guest. Prof Shaikh praised CELInc and the participating students for transforming the campus into a vibrant marketplace of ideas, skills, and creativity. He highlighted the event’s role in nurturing future business leaders, equipping them with practical experience in teamwork, financial management, customer engagement, and sales. Designed to provide…
By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: The 26th death anniversary of the eminent poet, intellectual, and researcher Dr Tanveer Abbasi was observed at the Sindh Children’s Academy in Khairpur, drawing writers, academics, and cultural figures from across the region. The ceremony was attended by writer Ayaz Gul, Deputy Commissioner Khairpur Fayyaz Hussain Rahojo, Shah Abdul Latif University Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Muhammad Yousuf Khushk, renowned broadcaster Inayat Baloch, and literary figures including Akhtar Dargahi, Mukhtiar Malik, and Qurban Mangi. Addressing the gathering, poet Ayaz Gul described Dr Abbasi as a multifaceted personality. “He was a great human being and an exceptional poet,…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU) Khairpur was facing a controversy over alleged irregularities in its 2022 selection board for appointing lecturers and professors. The board had allegedly followed grave irregularities, including the appointment of 70 candidates despite only 12 passing scrutiny. Many candidates challenged the selection in court, and the Higher Education Commission (HEC) also objected to the process. The selection process lacked proper scrutiny, with candidates being appointed as grade 18 lecturers, grade 19 assistant professors, grade 20 associate professors and grade 21 professors without the necessary documents or PhD degrees. Multiple candidates had taken…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at KMC Hospital Khairpur remained in a state of crisis, reflecting a lamentable state of healthcare in the region. The unit was reported to lack essential equipment, including ventilators, monitors, and arterial blood gas (ABG) machines, falling short of standard ICU protocols. Reports indicated that the hospital had only one 18-bed ICU to serve a population of 2.597 million, a capacity that proved insufficient for patients referred from surrounding Taluka hospitals. Due to the shortage of ICU beds, many patients died in general wards, which often sparked confrontations between relatives and…