Author: Imtiaz Hussain

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) launched an investigation into allegations of illegal kidney transportation and commercial organ transplants at GIMS Hospital in Gambat. Investigators sought complete medical records of both donors and recipients as part of an inquiry into suspected violations of transplant laws. According to an official letter issued on 31 July 2026 by Assistant Director and Inquiry Officer Nisar Ahmed Sawand, the FIA Crime and Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Circle in Sukkur initiated Inquiry No. 10/2026 against employees of GIMS Gambat and other individuals over allegations of illegal kidney transplantation. The inquiry was launched after…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Sukkur Police, in coordination with sensitive agencies and Motorway Police, have foiled a major inter-provincial arms smuggling attempt and seized a large cache of weapons during an operation near Pano Aqil on the M-5 Motorway. SSP Sukkur Azhar Mughal said the operation resulted in the arrest of two suspects, identified as Saeed Pathan and Obaidullah Pathan, who were allegedly linked to a network involved in illegally transporting weapons across different provinces. Police recovered a significant quantity of arms from the suspects, including 14 Kalashnikovs, 23 TT pistols, one short gun, a large number of magazines and…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho has inaugurated a modern 50-bed Trauma and Emergency Response Centre (T&ERC) at Ghulam Muhammad Mahar Medical College and Civil Hospital Sukkur, established under the Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Institute of Trauma. During her visit to the hospital, the provincial health minister also launched the anti-polio booster dose campaign by administering polio drops to children. The inauguration ceremony was attended by MNA Syed Khurshid Ahmed Shah, Sindh government spokesperson and Sukkur Mayor Barrister Arsalan Islam Shaikh, Commissioner Sukkur Abid Saleem Qureshi, Deputy Commissioner Nadir Shahzad Khan, Medical Superintendent Civil Hospital…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: The district administration has finalised security and administrative arrangements for the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and the martyrs of Karbala, with Deputy Commissioner Altaf Ahmed Chachar directing departments to ensure foolproof security and essential facilities for mourners. The deputy commissioner chaired a meeting at Sachal Sarmast Hall at the DC Office in Khairpur to review preparations for the religious observance. He directed all relevant departments to work in close coordination so that participants face no difficulties during processions and majalis. Officials were instructed to ensure uninterrupted electricity, adequate water supply, sanitation and medical facilities…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: Surgeons at the Gambat Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) have successfully removed an exceptionally rare jaw bone tumor from a 22-year-old patient in a complex operation carried out free of charge, hospital officials said. According to the hospital, the patient sought treatment at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery after developing a painless swelling in the lower jaw. He had previously visited several tertiary care hospitals but had been unable to receive definitive treatment. Following a detailed assessment at GIMS, a biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of intraosseous low-grade polymorphous adenocarcinoma of the mandible, a rare…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur, has appointed new heads for all four academic departments at its Shahdadkot Campus in a move aimed at strengthening academic leadership and improving teaching, research and student services. The appointments were approved by Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Yousuf Khushk on the recommendation of the Pro Vice Chancellor of the Shahdadkot Campus. Separate notifications have been issued by the Registrar’s Office, with the appointments taking immediate effect. In a statement, the university expressed confidence that the new department heads would provide strong academic leadership, promote innovation in teaching and learning, strengthen…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Khairpur Teaching Hospital has reviewed its ongoing efforts to strengthen HIV prevention, screening, treatment and public awareness, with health officials emphasising the need for closer coordination and stricter infection control measures to curb the spread of the disease. The review meeting was chaired by Chairman of the Teaching Civil Hospital Board Khairpur, Professor Dr Javed Ahmed Phulpoto, and attended by Medical Superintendent Dr Rafiq Ahmed Mangi, Dr Kamran Shahani, senior doctors and officials from various hospital departments. During the meeting, departmental representatives presented detailed briefings on HIV screening and diagnostic services, treatment facilities, patient management, awareness…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Transparency International Pakistan (TI-P) and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Commission (KPIC) have agreed to strengthen cooperation to promote transparency, accountability and public access to information across the province. The understanding was reached during a meeting between a TI-P delegation, led by Chairman Justice (retd) Zia Perwez, Executive Director Kashif Ali and Policy and Research Lead Raima Mehmood, and KP Chief Information Commissioner Nazar Hussain Shah and Information Commissioner Arshad Ahmad. The meeting focused on the role of the right to information in strengthening good governance, improving public service delivery and encouraging greater public participation in government…

 By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: The newly elected governing body and office-bearers of the Khairpur Arts Council have taken oath at a ceremony held at the Sachal Sarmast Hall, Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Khairpur. ADC-II Abdul Hakim Dharejo, representing the Deputy Commissioner Khairpur, administered the oath to the newly elected office-bearers and members of the governing body. Those taking oath included President Mukhtiar Malik, Vice President Khalil-ur-Rehman Mahesar, General Secretary Habeedar Jageerani, Treasurer Taj Sarohi and Joint Secretary Syed Shiraz Shah. All elected members of the governing body also formally assumed their responsibilities. Additional Deputy Commissioner Abdul Hakim Dharejo said the…

By Imtiaz Husssain SUKKUR: South Airline has officially launched flight operations from Begum Nusrat Bhutto Airport Sukkur, marking the start of new air services aimed at improving connectivity for passengers and the business community. The inaugural ceremony was presided over by Sukkur Commissioner Abid Saleem Qureshi, who described the launch as an important step towards expanding air travel facilities in the region. Speaking at the event, Qureshi said improving transport infrastructure remained a priority for the divisional administration. He also expressed hope that construction of the Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway would begin soon, adding that the divisional administration had completed its share…