Author: Imtiaz Hussain

By Imtiaz Hussain GARHI KHUDA BAKHSH: President Asif Ali Zardari has said Pakistan does not want war with any country but will respond with full force if its patience is tested, warning India against any future act of aggression. Addressing a public gathering in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh, Zardari said Pakistan had demonstrated restraint despite having the capability to inflict greater damage. India, he said, should be “thankful” that Pakistan chose not to escalate during the recent hostilities, adding that more Indian aircraft could have been shot down. Referring to last month’s conflict, the president said New Delhi had now realized…

By Imtiaz Hussain LARKANA: On the 18th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari paid homage to the country’s first female Prime Minister, urging political parties to abandon extremism and seek reconciliation. Addressing a large public gathering, Bilawal described Benazir Bhutto as a visionary leader whose legacy strengthened Pakistan’s international stature and defended its sovereignty. He credited the sacrifices of Garhi Khuda Bakhsh and the leadership of his grandfather, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, and Benazir Bhutto for Pakistan’s nuclear capability and missile technology, citing recent military successes as a testament to that…

By Imitiaz Hussain SHAHEED BENAZIRABAD: District Jail Shaheed Benazirabad will conduct a mock alarm drill on 28 December at noon, authorities announced. The exercise, directed by the Inspector General of Sindh Prisons and Correctional Services Karachi, aims to evaluate preparedness and response capabilities during emergency situations. Jail Superintendent Ghulam Rasool Mashori said the drill will simulate scenarios such as prisoner unrest, riots, and other emergencies, including potential internal or external security threats. The exercise is intended to ensure that staff can respond effectively to safeguard inmates, personnel, and the facility.

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Authorities in Khairpur have taken swift action against Abdul Sattar Maitlo, a former sweeper at the District Health Office (DHO), after he was accused of illegally acquiring the service records of 52 health workers along with approximately Rs 0.8 million in cash. The case was registered following a formal complaint lodged by Health Supervisor Feroza Lashari, who alleged that Maitlo not only unlawfully possessed these official documents and funds but also confronted her with a firearm. Lashari claimed that during the confrontation, Maitlo harassed her and threatened her life, prompting immediate police intervention. Local police arrested…

By Imitiaz Hussain LARKANA: Ahead of the 18th death anniversary of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, Sindh Interior Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjhar visited the SSP office in Larkana to preside over a high-level security briefing. The session included DIG Larkana, SSP Larkana, and other senior district officials, focusing on police preparedness and operational plans for Gadhi Khuda Bakhsh, Nodero, and surrounding areas. According to officials, 8,500 police personnel have been deployed for the event, supported by additional forces from the Central Police Office, Rapid Response Force, and women police officers. Security measures include four-layer protection at the mausoleum, comprehensive sweeping of VIP…

By Imitiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A massive pedestrian procession of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) departed from Sukkur to Gadhi Khuda Bakhsh to mark the 18th death anniversary of the party’s late chairperson, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. The march is being led by Sukkur Mayor and Sindh Government spokesperson, Barrister Arslan Islam Sheikh, along with the party’s Information Secretary, while a large number of party workers are participating with enthusiasm. The march, passing through several towns and villages, is scheduled to reach Gadhi Khuda Bakhsh on 27 December, where participants will join commemorative events to pay tribute to Benazir Bhutto’s enduring…

By Imitiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Facility resumes operations after years of inactivity following repairs backed by hospital management and local donors. An oxygen generation plant at Sukkur Civil Hospital has been restored to operation after remaining non-functional for several years, following repairs carried out through the joint efforts of the Sukkur commissioner, hospital administration and philanthropic supporters. According to a statement issued by the Sindh information department, the facility was made operational through coordinated action by the Sukkur division commissioner Abid Saleem Qureshi, the medical superintendent of Civil Hospital Sukkur Dr Ahmed Mujtaba Memon, and the principal of Ghulam Muhammad Mahar…

By Imitiaz Hussain GHOTKI: Officials say claims of attack on security personnel circulating on social media are false and insist police and Rangers remain safe and on alert. The Sindh home ministry has rejected reports circulating on social media and through what it described as irresponsible sources claiming casualties among police and Rangers in katcha area of Ghotki, calling the information fabricated, baseless and contrary to facts. In a statement issued in Karachi, the spokesperson for the Sindh interior minister said police and Rangers deployed in the area were fully alert and that there had been no loss of life.…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A joint ceremony marking Christmas and the 149th birth anniversary of Pakistan’s Founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (RA), was held in Sukkur on Wednesday, showcasing interfaith harmony and national unity. Organised by Sukkur Municipal Corporation under the leadership of PPP Information Secretary for Sukkur Division Barrister Arslan Islam Sheikh, the event took place at Sukkur Gymkhana and was attended by representatives of various communities, elected officials, and local citizens. Speaking at the ceremony, Sheikh highlighted the significance of 25 December as a day celebrating both the birth of Jesus Christ (PBUH) and Quaid-e-Azam. He emphasised that…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR/KHAIRPUR: Karim Bakhsh, a notorious criminal wanted in multiple cases of theft, robbery, kidnapping for ransom, and previous police encounters, was killed in an alleged police shootout near Gambat in Khairpur, authorities said. According to SHO Aghra Imdad Ali, police received information that a gang of robbers was blocking the road and looting vehicles. When officers reached the site, the suspects opened fire. During the exchange, Karim Bakhsh was killed, reportedly struck by bullets from his accomplices. The remaining accomplices fled the scene, and a search operation is underway to apprehend them. Police recovered a pistol and…