Author: Imtiaz Hussain

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari paid tribute to Quaid-e-Awam Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on his birth anniversary, saying Pakistan’s first elected prime minister remained the enduring voice of the country’s dispossessed, oppressed and marginalised masses. In a statement issued from Sukkur, the PPP chairman said Quaid-e-Awam had given dignity, identity and hope to the people of Pakistan by introducing the revolutionary belief that real power belonged to the people. He said that from the philosophy of Roti, Kapra aur Makaan to the unanimous Constitution of 1973, Shaheed Bhutto had transformed the aspirations of the…

By Imtiaz Hussain SKRAND: More than 300 sheep and goats died after a trailer carrying cattle overturned near the Qazi Ahmed toll plaza when it was stopped suddenly by the Motorway Police Sector Skrand for a disqualification challan, according to police officials. Police said the cattle-laden trailer lost control and overturned at the toll plaza, resulting in the deaths of around 300 goats and sheep. Five people were seriously injured in the accident. According to the Motorway Police, the injured were immediately shifted to the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in Qazi Ahmed, where they were provided medical treatment. Police said the…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A 15-member delegation visited the Sindh Rural Support Organization in Sukkur on Sunday to gain first-hand exposure to its development initiatives and community-based programs. The main purpose of the visit was to provide practical knowledge and awareness of SRSO’s work to young leaders and students from different cities and universities across Pakistan. During the visit, the delegation toured various departments of the organisation and the Sartiyon Sang Crafts Outlet located within the SRSO complex. The visitors also met and interacted with women leaders from rural community organisations in the districts of Khairpur and Sukkur, where discussions…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The deputy mayor of Sukkur, Dr Arshad Mughal, conducted a detailed visit to the city’s historic General Library, meeting with staff and reviewing the building’s overall condition, facilities, and the challenges facing the institution. Established in 1837, the library had served as an important centre of knowledge, literature, and research in Sukkur for over 180 years. However, prolonged neglect had left the building in urgent need of repair and renovation. Dr Mughal inspected the library building, reading hall, and other sections, and observed a collection of old and rare books, including hundreds of volumes on various…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Deputy Commissioner Altaf Ahmed Chachar chaired a meeting to resolve transport issues and improve services at Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Bus Terminal. He directed that all transport vehicles must operate from the terminal in compliance with Sindh High Court orders and announced that 10 buses would be provided by the Sindh government for the Khairpur-Sukkur route. The DC instructed the terminal administration to enhance facilities, including clean water, security, lighting, waiting halls, and encroachment removal. Transporters agreed to operate from the terminal once essential facilities are in place. Authorities, including the Assistant Commissioner Kot Diji, RTA,…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The Vice Chancellor of Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur, Professor Dr. Yousuf Khushk, has congratulated faculty members Prof. Dr. Mujeeb Rehman Abro and Dr. Ali Raza Lashari for successfully completing an 11-week Faculty Development Program on Social Entrepreneurship and Peacebuilding, organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Dr. Khushk described their accomplishment as a matter of pride for the university, praising their dedication to academic excellence, capacity building, and their efforts to promote innovative approaches to peace and social development in higher education. Both faculty members have also been selected for…

Parliamentary panel endorses Rs 750m initiative as PARC and SALU sign five-year MoU By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A parliamentary sub-committee has endorsed a major initiative to enhance the Date Palm Research Institute in Khairpur, coinciding with the signing of a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) and Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU). The MoU formalizes a strategic partnership to modernize the institute, upgrade laboratories, establish model farms on 400–600 acres, and develop elite date palm varieties with advanced production and post-harvest technologies. The project, costing an estimated Rs. 750 million, aims to position Khairpur…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Journalists hold society up to a mirror and remain accountable to their conscience, Dr. Yousuf Khushk, Vice Chancellor of Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, said while presiding over a New Year ceremony organized by the Sindh Children’s Academy. The event featured poetry recitals, literary discussions, and an awards ceremony recognising dynamic journalists from Khairpur. Dr. Khushk also highlighted a new project to transform the Long Fakir land of Latif University into a cultural hub. Renowned writer Qurban Mangi, who hosted the ceremony, noted that the Sindh Children’s Academy and Popat Publishing House have been organising academic…

By Imtiaz Hussain KARACHI: Transparency International Pakistan (TI Pakistan) held the closing ceremony of its six-month fellowship program for journalists on Climate Governance, Finance and Transparency, aimed at improving climate reporting in the country. Around 15 mid-career journalists from Sindh’s climate‑vulnerable districts participated in the program, gaining technical knowledge on areas such as climate finance, carbon markets, national policies, and global commitments. Chairman Justice (R) Zia Perwez highlighted that climate change was no longer a distant concern but a recurring reality in Pakistan. Zia Perwez emphasized the key role of journalists in ensuring that climate policies are implemented effectively and…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: Shah Abdul Latif University (SaLU) in Khairpur, in collaboration with the Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CPDI), has held a media literacy training session aimed at helping young people navigate the challenges of the digital age and use media in a responsible and constructive way. The session, organised to sensitise students to the impact of media on society, was coordinated by Dr Ali Raza Lashari, coordinator of the university’s Student Society Centre. Addressing participants, Dr Lashari said the expanding influence of media made it essential to equip young people with critical thinking skills to counter…