Author: Imtiaz Hussain

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: A stakeholder engagement session was held in Khairpur to brief participants on the Sindh government’s Mumta Programme, aimed at improving maternal and child health outcomes across the province. The programme, run under the Sindh Social Protection Authority, is currently active in 22 districts of Sindh and provides financial assistance of Rs41,000 over a 1,000-day period to eligible pregnant women and mothers of children up to two years of age. Officials said during the briefing that immediate registration is required for eligible women, and a valid mobile phone number must be provided to receive payment notifications. They…

By Imtiaz Hussain NAWABSHAH: A meeting of the implementation committee on the Naushahro Feroze town master plan was held at the Commissioner Office under the chairmanship of Commissioner Shaheed Benazirabad Division Shahmir Khan Bhutto. The meeting reviewed in detail progress on the master plan, including urban development projects, provision of basic civic facilities, road networks, drainage systems, clean drinking water supply, traffic management and other development-related initiatives. Assistant Director Planning and Development Ali Murad Abro and consultant Syed Babar Ali Shah briefed participants on ongoing projects, challenges being faced and proposed recommendations. Addressing the meeting, the commissioner said effective implementation…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A capacity-building workshop on the Sindh Transparency and Right to Information Act 2016 was held in Sukkur to promote good governance, public accountability and civic participation. The workshop was organized by Transparency International Pakistan in collaboration with Sindh Rural Support Organization. It brought together civil society representatives, development practitioners, community members and government officials to strengthen understanding of the Right to Information law and its role in empowering citizens. Participants were given practical guidance on the process of filing RTI requests, grievance redress mechanisms and the importance of proactive disclosure of public information. Discussions at the…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A meeting of the District Task Force on Sub-National Immunization Days (SNIDs) May 2026 was held at the Commissioner’s Office under the chairmanship of Commissioner Sukkur Division Abid Saleem Qureshi. The meeting was attended in person by the Additional Deputy Commissioner-II, representatives of the World Health Organization, divisional EPI officials and DTF partners, while all Deputy Commissioners, District Health Officers and DEOC partners joined online. Officials from all districts presented updates on ongoing SNIDs preparations for May 2026 and highlighted key operational challenges and planning considerations for the upcoming National Immunization Days campaign. The commissioner, taking…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A technical officer of the World Health Organization has visited the Gambat Liver Transplant Department, expressing satisfaction over its clinical performance and standards of patient care during a review of the facility. Dr Eman Hewidy, accompanied by senior officials, toured the department alongside Director Dr Rahim Bux Bhatti, where she reviewed operational procedures and interacted with medical staff. She praised the intensive care unit teams, including doctors and nurses, for their professionalism, teamwork and sustained commitment to patient treatment. The visiting delegation also included senior WHO representatives Dr Benedetta Allegranzi, Dr Farah Sabih and Dr Rosamund…

By Imtiaz Hussain Held in a spirit of unity, faith, discipline and patriotism, the event featured vibrant performances by students from different sections, reflecting their love for the country and appreciation of national heroes. SUKKUR: IBA Public School Sukkur organized a special commemorative programme titled “Marka-e-Haq: A Tribute to Courage, Unity & Sacrifice” to honour the bravery and sacrifices of Pakistan’s armed forces and the nation. Vice Chancellor of Sukkur IBA University, Professor Dr Asif Ahmed Shaikh, appreciated the school for organising a meaningful patriotic event. He said such initiatives promoted unity, discipline, character-building and love for the country among…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: Senior Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon said the inauguration of two new routes of the Peoples Bus Service marked an important and positive moment for the people of Khairpur. Addressing the inauguration ceremony, he said that under the vision of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, President Asif Ali Zardari, Faryal Talpur and the Chief Minister of Sindh, the service was being expanded to provide affordable and comfortable transport facilities to citizens. He said the Pakistan Peoples Party had carried out historic development work in every tenure of its government and completed a…

By Imtiaz Hussain MIRPURKHAS: A significant development has emerged in the case of a 20-year-old married woman who was allegedly murdered and secretly buried in Mirpurkhas. Police said the main suspect has been arrested and, on his identification, the pistol used in the killing has been recovered and a case registered. According to police officials, the suspect also pointed out the burial site of the victim. Authorities have submitted a written request to the court seeking permission for exhumation of the body. The First Information Report also names the victim’s parents as co-accused, alleging their involvement in the crime. Police…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: The District Health Officer (DHO) Khairpur, Dr Kaleemullah Shaikh, has relieved 24 male and female medical officers over alleged prolonged absenteeism and constituted a high-level committee to conduct an HR audit and probe the presence of “ghost staff” in the district health system. In what officials described as an unprecedented move in Khairpur’s history, the DHO has initiated wide-ranging action against doctors reportedly absent from duty for years while continuing to draw salaries. Dr Shaikh also formed a committee comprising Dr Bagh Ali (ADHO Administration), Dr Tabish Ahmed Phull (DDHO Nutrition), Dr Ali Hassan Mahesar (DDHO…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: Pakistan People’s Party leader and MNA Dr Nafisa Shah Jillani inaugurated the AMA (Bhawan Bai Makhija) Psychiatric and Drug Rehabilitation Ward at Civil Hospital Khairpur Medical College. She, along with Principal Khairpur Medical College Dr Javed Ahmed Phulpoto, cut the ribbon to formally open the new department at the facility. Speaking to the media on the occasion, Dr Nafisa Shah said that Karo-Kari incidents are not a tradition or cultural practice in any form, but are criminal acts often used to conceal personal enmities and tribal disputes. She said violence against women and the killing of…