Author: Imtiaz Hussain

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A clinical academic session held at a Khairpur Teaching Hospital highlighted the importance of careful bedside examination and clinical reasoning, as house officers engaged in a routine weekly exercise where theory meets patient care. The lecture hall remained quiet except for the movement of white coats and the sound of stethoscopes as Dr Saeed Ahmad stepped forward during the session. He examined the posterior chest of a patient admitted with unexplained breathlessness, working methodically with observation, palpation and percussion. During the examination, he noted reduced chest movement on the left side and a stony dull percussion…

By Imtiaz Hussain NAWABSHAH: A comprehensive strategy had been devised to ensure the peaceful, transparent and fair conduct of the Intermediate examinations 2026 across Shaheed Benazirabad Division, where authorities announced strict action against cheating and malpractice during a media briefing. The briefing was held at the Commissioner Office committee room and addressed by Commissioner Shaheed Benazirabad Division Shahmeer Khan Bhutto, DIG Police Faisal Bashir Memon, and Chairman of the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Shaheed Benazirabad, Dr Asif Ali Memon, ahead of the annual examinations for classes 11 and 12 starting from 21 April. Commissioner Shahmeer Khan Bhutto said…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The Vice Chancellor of the Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University of Technology and Skill Development Khairpur, Professor Dr Rasool Bux Mahar, attended the 6th International Conference of the Pakistan Network of Quality Assurance in Higher Education in Karachi on 14 April 2026. He was accompanied by Dr Asim Ali Abro, Director of the Quality Enhancement Cell, and Engineer Shamsuddin Lakho, Assistant Director QEC, as part of the university delegation. During the conference, the delegation interacted with national and international quality assurance professionals, where they discussed academic collaboration and shared best practices related to higher education quality standards.…

By Imtiaz Hussain LARKANA: The Sindh Human Rights Commission said it had taken suo motu notice of the killing of a mother and daughter in Larkana and directed the Senior Superintendent of Police of the district to submit a detailed report. The commission expressed deep anguish and unequivocal condemnation over the killing of Shahida Jatoi and her minor daughter, Naghma Jatoi, reportedly carried out in the name of so-called karo kari. It said the incident, in which the victims were allegedly murdered, their bodies desecrated and their home set on fire, reflected an appalling level of violence and a grave…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Women activists gathered at the grave of Shaheed Khalida, also known as Rubina Chandio, and took an oath to continue the struggle for women’s rights, according to reports. The demonstration was held on Sunday near Tando Masti and was led by Amar Sindhu and Farzana Mallah of the Women Action Forum. Protesting at the grave, the women vowed to raise their voices against injustice and violence faced by women and pledged to carry forward the fight for justice, dignity and protection of women’s rights in Sindh. Participants called on the authorities to ensure accountability in cases…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A peaceful protest by IBA 40+ PST/JEST waiting teacher candidates entered its 301st day in Sukkur, with demonstrators saying that despite nearly ten months passing, they had yet to receive what they described as their rightful due of merit, justice and employment. Male and female candidates continued their احتجاج outside the Khairpur Press Club, where protest leaders including Ayaz Magsi, Atta-ur-Rehman Shaikh and Zia-ur-Rehman Phulpoto said the delay had left many young people across Sindh in prolonged uncertainty. They said that two months had passed since a special committee was formed in the Sindh Assembly in…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Sindh’s senior minister Nasir Shah said Pakistan was gaining respect and prominence across the world, crediting its diplomatic efforts with helping to ease tensions between major global powers. Addressing a press conference at the Sukkur Press Club, he said Pakistan’s mediation had averted the risk of a third world war by contributing to the de-escalation of international tensions. He added that the country’s neutral and balanced approach had been recognised globally and had strengthened its standing on the world stage. Shah attributed this growing recognition to the leadership of Asif Ali Zardari, Shehbaz Sharif and Asim…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: On the directives of the Managing Director of Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal, Senator Captain (R) Shaheen Khalid Butt, and the Director of Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Sindh, Abdul Hafeez Mahesar, Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Sukkur and the social organisation NOWPDP had jointly organised an event for the welfare of special persons. The event had been held at the Special Education School located in the DEPD Complex in Sukkur. Commissioner Sukkur Division Abid Saleem Qureshi had attended the event as the chief guest. On the occasion, Regional Director DEPD Abdul Qudoos Memon, Assistant Director Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Sukkur Shabbir Ahmed Memon, Manager of NOWPDP…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The deputy commissioner of Khairpur, Altaf Ahmed Chachar, had ordered a transparent inquiry into the murder of Khalida Chandio in village Bitto Chandio near Tando Masti after chairing a high-level meeting on the case. The meeting had been attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner-II Abdul Hakeem Dharejo, District Health Officer Dr Kaleemullah Shaikh, Sindh Human Rights Commission member Khadim Hussain Dahot, Deputy Director Social Welfare Zulfiqar Ali Shaikh, Assistant Director Social Welfare Mudassir Rahoojo, DSP City Asadullah, Child Protection Officer Qamaruddin Channa, Human Rights Commission member Deepa Kumari, DSP Central Jail Waheed Ali Jiskani, Assistant Director Women…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The Gambat Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) Hospital in Gambat had performed around 1,500 successful liver transplants free of cost, officials said, making it the country’s largest liver transplant programme. On the occasion of World Liver Day, Professor Dr Abdul Wahab Dogar, Programme Director of Liver Transplant at GIMS, said an estimated 1.5 billion people worldwide were living with chronic liver conditions, while around two million lives were being lost each year due to liver disease. He said that because liver disease often developed silently, many people remained unaware of their condition until it reached an…