Author: Imtiaz Hussain

By Imtiaz Hussain SHAHEED BENAZIRABAD: The minister for universities and educational boards, Muhammad Ismail Rahoo, attended the fifth senate meeting of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University (SBBU) in Shaheed Benazirabad on Thursday. The gathering brought together senior faculty, administrators, and policymakers to review the university’s progress and chart future plans. The meeting was chaired by the university’s vice-chancellor, Engineer Dr Madad Ali Shah, who presented the annual report. The report detailed the strides made over the past year in academic standards, administrative reforms, and infrastructure development. Dr Shah spoke about efforts to modernize curricula, improve research output, and create a more…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A protest demonstration was held for the fourth time at the Sukkur National Press Club against the alleged fabrication of FIRs registered against senior journalist Malook Baloch, reportedly on the instructions of SEPCO’s CEO. The protest followed Baloch’s reports exposing alleged corruption within SEPCO, after which serious cases, including terrorism-related charges, were filed against him at police stations in Kashmore, Tharushah, Ghotki, Kandhra, and Sukkur. The demonstration was led by Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) central leader Imdad Phulpoto. Prominent participants included Sukkur Union of Journalists President Parvez Khan, Sukkur National Press Club President Abdul…

By Imtiaz Hussain SHIKARPUR: Shikarpur police shot dead two most-wanted criminals involved in the killing of SHO Khameso Brohi during a targeted operation in the Katcha area of Mirzapur, Shikarpur, while 13 others were injured, SSP Shahzeb Chachar reported. The deceased were identified as Mithal Junejo and Ghafoor Junejo, from whom police recovered two weapons and ammunition. Both had been involved in the murder of SHO Brohi and multiple other criminal cases. Looted money and valuables from bus passengers were also recovered from the slain dacoits. Heavy armoured vehicles and drones were deployed in the operation, which has also led…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The Sukkur Union of Journalists has announced that it will hold a journalists’ martyrs’ conference on 29 March, bringing together media professionals from across Pakistan. The decision was made during a key meeting chaired by Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) central leader Imdad Phulpoto. Attendees included Sukkur Union of Journalists President Parvez Khan, General Secretary Din Muhammad Samijo, Senior Vice President Syed Kamran Ali, Ahmad Qureshi, Treasurer Nisar Chanjan, Office Secretary Raja Rustam Andhar, Abdul Majeed Mehr, Altaf Kilor, Nadeem Bozdar, Azad Ajeeb Mangi, Ali Gohar Shanbani, and other members. Representatives from Sukkur National Press…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: In a chilling reminder of the persistence of “Karo Kari,” an outdated practice linked to honour killings, a woman and her alleged partner were shot dead in Khairpur district. Allah Waraie and Ghulam Hussain Teghani were found fatally wounded in Ketty Zaman, near Pir Jo Goth, authorities said. The suspects fled the scene immediately, leaving the community in shock. Police arrived shortly after the incident and transferred the bodies to a nearby hospital for examination. Early reports suggest that the killing of Ghulam Hussain Teghani occurred within the jurisdiction of Abdul Rehman Unnar, with local sources…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A protest demonstration was held for the fourth time at the Sukkur National Press Club against the alleged fabrication of FIRs registered against senior journalist Malook Baloch, reportedly on the instructions of SEPCO’s CEO. The protest followed Baloch’s reports exposing alleged corruption within SEPCO, after which serious cases, including terrorism-related charges, were filed against him at police stations in Kashmore, Tharushah, Ghotki, Kandhra, and Sukkur. The demonstration was led by Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) central leader Imdad Phulpoto. Prominent participants included Sukkur Union of Journalists President Parvez Khan, Sukkur National Press Club President Abdul…

By Imtiaz Hussain JAMSHORO: An alarming incident occurred at the Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences (LUMHS) Hospital in Jamshoro, where a man allegedly attempted to set fire to the hospital’s OPD store after being denied prescribed medicines. According to details, the patient visited the OPD for treatment and was prescribed medicines by a doctor. Upon approaching the hospital’s OPD store, he was informed by staff that the medicines were unavailable and was advised to purchase them from outside. Frustrated by the situation, the man returned later carrying a bottle of petrol, intending to set the store on fire.…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Police have arrested two individuals in connection with the brutal killing of 4-year-old Ali Raza, whose body was discovered in a pond within Ranipur police limits three weeks ago. The accused, identified as Muhammad Afzal Farooqi and Nazar Muhammad Chandio, were apprehended following an intensive investigation into the heinous crime. During a joint press conference, DSP City Khairpur Asadullah Bhatti and SHO Ranipur Hashim stated that the accused had been smoking cannabis in a room where children, including the victim, were present. The situation escalated when Afzal Farooqi, allegedly under the influence, struck Ali Raza on…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: Students from Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur, participated in the annual Asian Waterbird Census across Sindh wetlands, gaining practical field experience in avian monitoring and conservation. The census was conducted at four key sites—Langh Lake, Hammal Lake, Drigh Lake, and Mehrano Wildlife Sanctuary—in collaboration with the Sindh Wildlife Department. The expedition was led by senior officials, including Dara Muneer Qazi, Deputy Conservator, and Altaf Hussain Khuro, Director of the Wildlife Department, with scientific guidance from Zoologist Mehrban Ali Brohi of the Zoological Survey of Pakistan. Under the leadership of Dr. Zaib-un-Nisa Memon and research fellow…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: In a major development, the Registrar of Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur, has registered an FIR (No. 65/2026) under sections 420, 486, 471, and 500 of the Pakistan Penal Code against 130 individuals for obtaining fake degrees. The accused hail from Sindh, Punjab, and Balochistan, and are alleged to have received fraudulent degrees, including LLB, LLM, BA, BSc, BCom, and other master’s programs, issued between 1994 and 2024. Notably, the FIR does not name any SALU employees; all accused are private individuals who obtained the degrees. The Vice Chancellor, on orders from the Higher Education…