Author: Imtiaz Hussain

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University of Technology and Skill Development (BBS-UTECH), Khairpur, has become the only technology university from Sindh to join the newly established P-8 Consortium for Emerging Engineering and Technology Universities, marking a significant milestone for the province’s higher education sector. The university was represented by its Vice Chancellor, Prof. (Meritorious) Dr Rasool Bux Mahar, at the consortium’s inaugural meeting hosted by the National University of Technology (NUTECH) in Islamabad. The event was organized with the support of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) through its National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE). BBS-UTECH’s inclusion in the…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: The central leadership of IBA 40+ Waiting Teachers (PST/JEST – Male and Female) has said that their peaceful constitutional and democratic struggle for justice had entered its 392nd day, demanding immediate recruitment against available vacancies and implementation of merit-based decisions. Addressing a press conference at Khairpur Press Club, leaders including Ayaz Magsi, Atta-ur-Rehman Shaikh, Amjad Ali, Noor Muhammad Gopang and Munawar Sohu said thousands of qualified young men and women across Sindh, along with their families, had been struggling for more than a year for their right to employment, merit and quality education. They said the…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The Election Commission in Khairpur has launched a fresh campaign to increase women’s voter registration, with District Election Commissioner Naeem-ur-Rehman Jalbani urging eligible women to register without delay and take part in the democratic process. Chairing a meeting on women’s voter registration, Jalbani stressed the importance of improving female participation in elections. He said all men and women aged 18 years and above should obtain their Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) and ensure their names are included in the electoral rolls. He announced that the Election Commission would launch a Mobile Registration Van (MRV) campaign in…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: Vice Chancellor of Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur, Meritorious Professor Dr Yousuf Khushk has directed university officials to complete all maintenance and administrative work before the reopening of the campus following the summer vacation. Chairing a high-level meeting, the vice chancellor reviewed preparations for the new academic session, with discussions focusing on the readiness of academic departments, student hostels and administrative facilities. Dr Khushk instructed officials to ensure that hostels, classrooms and other essential infrastructure are fully maintained and upgraded during the remaining vacation period so that students are welcomed to a safe, comfortable and…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The Rural Health Centre (RHC) at Pir Jo Goth is providing 24-hour medical services to thousands of people living in remote and underserved areas, with hospital officials saying the facility offers a wide range of healthcare services free of charge under the supervision of the People’s Primary Healthcare Initiative (PPHI). Hospital Administrator Dr Majid Ali Arijo, Store Manager and Pharmacist Dr Abdul Latif Hajano, Ultrasound Specialist Dr Abdul Qadir Maitlo and Medical Superintendent Dr Abdul Majid Kanhar said the health centre had developed into a well-equipped facility capable of delivering services comparable to those available at…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: Leading intellectuals and writers have paid tribute to renowned Sindhi fiction writer Naseem Kharal, describing his short stories as modern classics that continue to influence generations of readers. The remarks were made during the 48th death anniversary ceremony of Naseem Kharal and the 7th Short Story Conference, organised by the Naseem Kharal Memorial Committee at the Benazir Bhutto Chair Auditorium of Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur. Speakers described Kharal as a master of language, a distinguished realist and one of the greatest short story writers of Sindh. They said his works, based on rural life, agrarian…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A consultative workshop was held in Sukkur to gather recommendations for the proposed Sindh Women Empowerment Policy, with participants calling for stronger legal protections, greater economic opportunities and institutional reforms to improve the lives of women across the province. The one-day workshop was organised by the Legal Aid Society (LAS) as the technical partner of the Aawaz II Project, which is implemented by CARE Pakistan with support from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Speaking at the event, LAS representatives Abbas Ali and Darya Khan said the proposed policy aims to establish a comprehensive…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: A one-month Sindhi language teaching course organised by the Sindhi Language Authority concluded with a certificate distribution ceremony at the Khairpur Arts Council, where speakers highlighted the importance of preserving and promoting the region’s linguistic and cultural heritage. The ceremony was chaired by Sindhi Language Authority Chairman Dr Sher Mehrani and attended by prominent poets, writers and cultural figures, including Mukhtiar Malik, former Secretary General of the Sindhi Adabi Sangat Dr Mushtaq Phul, Radio Pakistan Khairpur Station Director Masrat Ali Mangi and poet and trainer Habdar Jagirani. Addressing the gathering, Dr Sher Mehrani said Sindhi was…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Transparency International Pakistan (TI-P) has organised a training session aimed at improving understanding of carbon markets, their potential benefits and the safeguards needed to ensure fair and transparent climate action in Pakistan. Titled “Carbon Markets Decoded”, the session was part of TI-P’s climate bootcamp series and brought together professionals, researchers and students to explore the role of carbon markets in global climate efforts and their relevance for Pakistan. The training was led by Kashif Ali of Transparency International Pakistan and Syed Bulent Sohail, Managing Partner of Sohail & Partners LLP. Participants were introduced to key concepts…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Authorities have recovered thousands of maunds of allegedly hoarded wheat during an operation against illegal storage in Kot Diji, officials said. Assistant Commissioner Kot Diji Darya Khan Chandio, along with police and Rangers personnel, conducted the operation at the closed Gopang Flour Mill, where a large quantity of stored wheat was seized. According to the assistant commissioner, the recovered wheat has been shifted to a government food storage facility. Officials said action against wheat hoarding is continuing across the area and warned that illegal storage and unauthorised movement of wheat outside the region would not be…