Author: Imtiaz Hussain
By Imtiaz Hussain NAWABSHAH: Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Shaheed Benazirabad, conducted written tests for the recruitment of teaching and non-teaching staff at its main campus in collaboration with the Sindh IBA Testing Service, according to a statement issued by the university’s Human Resources Department. The university said 17 candidates appeared for the Grade-19 position of Assistant Professor in Chemistry, while 114 candidates took the written test for Grade-18 lecturer positions in various disciplines, including Education, Microbiology, Sindhi, Media Studies, Chemistry, and Law and Legal Studies. For non-teaching positions, 15 candidates appeared for the Grade-17 post of Network Engineer, 37 for…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur, and the Sindh IT Company (SITC) have signed a Service Level Agreement (SLA) to digitize the university’s examination records in a move aimed at modernizing academic administration and strengthening transparency in higher education. The agreement will see SITC develop and implement a digital examination records management system to securely store, manage and verify academic records, replacing manual processes with an integrated technology-based platform. The signing ceremony was attended by Sindh Chief Minister’s Special Assistant on Information Technology Ali Rashid, Sindh Higher Education Commission Chairman Prof Dr S. M. Tariq Rafi,…
By Imtiaz Hussain MIRPURKHAS: Intermittent rain continued in Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, Tharparkar, Badin, Thatta and Sujawal on Friday, with heavy showers in parts of Mirpurkhas leaving low-lying areas inundated and rainwater entering homes. Residents in affected areas faced difficulties as water accumulated on roads and entered residential properties. Power supply was also disrupted in parts of Mirpurkhas following a fault in a high-tension transmission line. Weather systems capable of producing rain remained active over southern and southeastern parts of Sindh, raising the possibility of further showers in the region. In Karachi, light rain and drizzle were reported in several areas, including…
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…