Author: Imtiaz Hussain

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Addressing the 78th Dastar-e-Fazilat Conference at Manzil Ghah Masjid in Sukkur, Maulana Fazlur Rehman highlighted the centrality of knowledge in Islam while criticizing Muslim rulers for allegedly sidelining madrasas and adopting Western ideologies over Islamic Sharia. Rehman asserted that religious schools serve as the fortresses of Islam, imparting knowledge, piety, and character development, and warned that Sharia should not be treated as a threat. He also referenced former US President Donald Trump, interpreting his anti-Muslim rhetoric as opposition to Sharia, and stated that Muslims do not share that hatred. Maulana Rehman emphasized that knowledge distinguishes humans…

By Imtiaz Hussain GHOTKI: The Sindh Graduates Association (SGA), Ghotki Branch, in collaboration with the Society for the Prevention and Care of Blindness, organised its 11th free eye camp at Taluka Hospital Ghotki, held in memory of the late mother of Dr. Ali Hassan Mehr. The camp was inaugurated by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rahpoto, Secretary Health of SGA Sindh, Dr. Abrar Taniyo, and other dignitaries. The inaugural ceremony took place at the Dr. Muhammad Nawaz Kalwar Conference Hall of SGA and was presided over by Dr. Muhammad Nawaz Kalwar. Dr. Muhammad Ali Rahpoto was the chief guest, while guests of…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University of Technology and Skill Development (BBS-UTECH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Archroma Pakistan Limited, Jamshoro, to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry. The agreement was formalised on 18 December 2025. The MoU was signed by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Rasool Bux Mahar and Qazi Naaemuddin, Head of Operations at Archroma Jamshoro, in a ceremony attended by Archroma representatives Abdul Salam and Sajid Ahmed Junejo. As a gesture of partnership, the Vice Chancellor presented shields of appreciation to the visiting team. Engr. Asmatullah Memon, Director of Industry–Academia Liaison at BBS-UTECH,…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: GIMS Hospital Khairpur has successfully performed an autologous bone marrow transplant on 17-year-old Sarmad Phulpoto, diagnosed with refractory Hodgkin lymphoma, officials said. The procedure involved collecting peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC) over four sessions, cryopreserving them, and reinfusing them after intensive chemotherapy. Dr Ghulam Asghar Keerio, clinical hematologist at GIMS, credited the hospital’s director, Dr Raheem Bux Bhatti, for transforming the facility into a centre of excellence offering world-class transplant services. He noted that support from the Sindh government has been instrumental in making advanced cancer care accessible, particularly to patients from rural areas. The hospital…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Police in Ghotki have killed two of the region’s most-wanted criminals during a joint operation with the assistance of the Federal/Civil Intelligence Agency and Punjab Police, officials said. The operation, conducted in the Katcha area of Ravanti in Obaro, Ghotki, also led to the recovery of a kidnap victim and a large cache of weapons. According to SSP Ghotki Muhammad Anwar Khaitran, one of the deceased, Challo Bakhrani, was a notorious dacoit carrying a Rs5 million bounty and involved in killings of police officers, dacoities, looting, police encounters, and kidnappings for ransom. His associate, also a…

By Imtiaz Hussain LARKANA: Leaders of the Awami Tehreek and Sindhiani Tehreek have called for the arrest and punishment of landlords allegedly protecting bandits, accusing the government of exploiting the resources of oppressed communities. The rally began at Tower in Larkana and concluded at Jinnah Bagh Chowk, led by Awami Tehreek figures Wasand Thari, Umra Samoon, and Noor Ahmed Katiyar. Speaking at the event, advocate Wasand Thari criticized parliament, saying it had been reduced to a “rubber stamp,” and demanded a transparent judicial investigation into how NATO weapons were reaching criminal elements. Central president of Sindhiani Tehreek, Umra Samoon, highlighted…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR/KARACHI: A team of students from the Institute of Computer Science (ICS) at Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur, showcased their innovative project “Angro Mango AI” at the Final Pitching Round of the Cohort 5 Incubation Flagship Program, held at the SSK Incubation Center, Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi. The project leverages artificial intelligence to provide advanced solutions for Pakistan’s agricultural sector, reflecting a growing focus on technology-driven development in the country’s core economic activities. The initiative has received strong support from SALU’s leadership, including Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yousuf Khushk, and academic guidance from…

By Imtiaz Hussain KARACHI: Students from the Department of Political Science at Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur, gained direct exposure to legislative processes during an academic study tour to the Sindh Assembly, providing a practical complement to their classroom learning. Organized under the guidance of Dr. Shahida Begum, head of the department, and supported by the university faculty, the delegation observed a live assembly session from the visitors’ gallery. The students witnessed debates, the question hour, and detailed discussions on legislative matters, offering them firsthand insight into the workings of representative democracy. “For political science students, understanding the mechanics…

By Imtiaz Hussain LARKANA: Thousands of people, including a large number of women and children, participated in the “Save Sindh’s Existence and Resources” march organized by Awami Tehreek and Sindhyani Tehreek in Larkana. The protesters demonstrated against the 27th Constitutional Amendment, corporate farming projects, new dams and canals on the Indus River, and what organizers described as the rise of “bandit rule.” Despite the imposition of Section 144 and reports of “fake FIRs” against organizers, participants marched from Bakrani Road to Jinnah Bagh Chowk, where they staged a sit-in. The protest was led by Advocate Vasand Thari, Central President of…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Students from remote districts of Sindh displayed a wide range of scientific talent at the first Science Festival 2025 (From Schools to Innovation) held in Sukkur, captivating visitors with colourful models and confident explanations of complex scientific concepts. The one-day festival was organised by the Sindh Rural Support Organisation (SRSO) in collaboration with the Sindh government at the SRSO Complex in Sukkur. More than 300 students from over 27 clusters and education management organisation (EMO) schools participated, representing the districts of Kashmore-Kandhkot, Shikarpur, Khairpur and Sukkur. Students set up stalls featuring projects in biology, chemistry and…