Author: Imtiaz Hussain

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Two separate cases of Karo-Kari (honour killings) were reported in Khairpur and Shikarpur districts. In Village Lal Dino Ujjan, within the limits of Tando Masti Police Station, Khairpur, Sajjad Ujjan allegedly shot dead his wife, Gulnaz, citing suspicion of illicit relations with another man. Following directives from SSP Khairpur Dr. Samiullah Soomro, SHO Tando Masti arrested the accused and recovered a pistol as he attempted to flee the crime scene. In Shikarpur’s Dawan Shah locality, a young girl, Sumaira, daughter of Amanullah Bhutto, was allegedly killed by her brother, Gullab Bhutto, in the name of honour.…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A gang rape case in Jacobabad district has sparked widespread attention after a female TikToker alleged that four men sexually assaulted her. The case, registered at Jacobabad police station, relates to events on 15 February when the victim, Sara Baloch, accompanied by her husband Abdul Jabbar Jakhrani, went to the residence of one of the accused following a telephone invitation. According to the complaint, Akmal Wagho, Paidal Jakhrani and Molabakhsh Jakhrani allegedly lured her to Akmal Wagho’s home under the pretext of making TikTok videos. The victim said she was then taken to a room, threatened…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR (HA): Assistant Commissioner New Sukkur, Bushra Mansoor, conducted surprise visits to various superstores, shops, and street vendors to inspect the prices of essential food items during the holy month of Ramadan. Several fines were imposed on superstore owners, shopkeepers, and street vendors for selling goods at inflated prices. Additionally, a hotel violating the Ramadan Ordinance was fined and sealed on the spot. During the inspections across areas including Shikarpur Road, prices of vegetables, fruits, and other essential items were found to be higher than official rates. Acting immediately, the Assistant Commissioner imposed heavy fines. Hotels violating…

By Imtiaz Hussain NAWABSHAH: Authorities have ordered the immediate evacuation of two commercial and residential buildings declared structurally unsafe, following a meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Abdul Samad Nizamani at the DC office. Officials said a joint inspection report by a technical committee found the municipally owned Taiba Center and the district council’s Shan Plaza to be in an advanced state of deterioration, posing a serious threat to life and property. The committee recommended urgent evacuation of the buildings. It said that if rehabilitation was considered, a detailed structural investigation would be required, but given the extent of damage, demolition…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: An awareness session marking the International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism was held at Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University of Technology and Skill Development, bringing together students and academics to discuss tolerance, peace and community resilience. The event, organised jointly by the student welfare office and the Society of Women Technologists and Entrepreneurs, focused on the role of young people in challenging extremist narratives and promoting social harmony. The programme opened with a recitation from the Qur’an and a naat, followed by an introductory address by the society’s president. Hafiz Bilawal Magsi, a lecturer in…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: Students were urged to prioritise social engagement and voluntary work alongside their studies at a seminar on the role of youth in nation building held at Shah Abdul Latif University. The one-day event, organised jointly by the university, the Sindh government’s sports and youth affairs department and Bhittai Social Watch and Advocacy during Students’ Week, brought together academics, development professionals and young people for a discussion on civic responsibility. Felix Kolbitz, country director of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Pakistan, delivered the keynote address, focusing on labour rights, youth empowerment, economic justice and social democracy. In an interactive…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Shaikh Ayaz University hosted a Declamation Contest and Essay Writing Competition to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir and raise awareness among students about the ongoing humanitarian and political challenges faced by the Kashmiri population. Dr Ishfaque Ali Kalhoro, program organizer, and Dr Ghulam Muhammad Mangnejo, overall coordinator, delivered remarks highlighting the importance of intellectual engagement, critical awareness, and moral responsibility among youth in advocating for justice and human rights. At the conclusion, prizes were awarded to winners. In the declamation contest, Samreen Mahar (BS Part III, English Language and Literature) won first place, with…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Sukkur IBA University hosted a certificate distribution ceremony on February 18 to mark the successful completion of IT training under the Peoples Information Technology Program (PITP) Phase-II. The event celebrated youth from Sukkur, Larkana, and Shaheed Benazirabad and highlighted the Government of Sindh’s efforts to equip young people with market-relevant digital skills. Dr Shahzaib Malik, Member IT from the Science and Information Technology Department, Government of Sindh, attended as chief guest and handed certificates to 400 top-performing students selected from 11 PITP centers across the three regions. The ceremony underscored PITP’s role in providing inclusive access…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Commissioner Shaheed Benazirabad Division, Shahmir Khan Bhutto, on Tuesday detailed a wide-ranging plan to provide maximum relief to the public during the holy month of Ramazan, emphasizing strict price control, uninterrupted supply of essentials, and effective grievance redressal mechanisms. Addressing journalists at the Committee Room of the Commissioner Office, Shahmir Khan Bhutto said the Divisional and District Administrations of all three districts had devised a coordinated strategy to ensure citizens could access essential commodities at officially notified rates. He stressed that Deputy Commissioners across the division had been directed to strengthen the price control mechanism, while…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Transparency International Pakistan outlined a legislative roadmap for carbon markets at a high-level consultative meeting with parliamentarians and national experts in Islamabad, stressing the need for statutory backing to ensure legal certainty, data integrity, and enforceable safeguards. The consultation highlighted that while Pakistan’s Policy Guidelines for Trading in Carbon Markets, approved in December 2024, marked a key milestone, guidelines alone are insufficient. Experts said Parliament must enact a Carbon Markets Framework Act to define carbon credits, Internationally Transmitted Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs), and Verified Emission Reductions as legal assets. The legislation should establish ownership rules, clarify treatment…