Author: Imtiaz Hussain
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Police in Khairpur have arrested an alleged drug supplier and seized a large consignment of liquor during an operation near Sathio Wah, officials said on Saturday. According to the senior superintendent of police (SSP) Khairpur, Dr Samiullah Soomro, the station house officer (SHO) of Baberloi police station, along with his team, stopped a car during a blockade and recovered 216 bottles of liquor during a search of the vehicle. The suspect, identified as Tasawur Shah, was arrested at the scene. Police said he was transporting the liquor from Rohri in Sukkur district to Pir Jo Goth.…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Addressing the 78th Dastar-e-Fazilat Conference at Manzil Ghah Masjid in Sukkur, Maulana Fazlur Rehman highlighted the centrality of knowledge in Islam while criticizing Muslim rulers for allegedly sidelining madrasas and adopting Western ideologies over Islamic Sharia. Rehman asserted that religious schools serve as the fortresses of Islam, imparting knowledge, piety, and character development, and warned that Sharia should not be treated as a threat. He also referenced former US President Donald Trump, interpreting his anti-Muslim rhetoric as opposition to Sharia, and stated that Muslims do not share that hatred. Maulana Rehman emphasized that knowledge distinguishes humans…
By Imtiaz Hussain GHOTKI: The Sindh Graduates Association (SGA), Ghotki Branch, in collaboration with the Society for the Prevention and Care of Blindness, organised its 11th free eye camp at Taluka Hospital Ghotki, held in memory of the late mother of Dr. Ali Hassan Mehr. The camp was inaugurated by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rahpoto, Secretary Health of SGA Sindh, Dr. Abrar Taniyo, and other dignitaries. The inaugural ceremony took place at the Dr. Muhammad Nawaz Kalwar Conference Hall of SGA and was presided over by Dr. Muhammad Nawaz Kalwar. Dr. Muhammad Ali Rahpoto was the chief guest, while guests of…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: GIMS Hospital Khairpur has successfully performed an autologous bone marrow transplant on 17-year-old Sarmad Phulpoto, diagnosed with refractory Hodgkin lymphoma, officials said. The procedure involved collecting peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC) over four sessions, cryopreserving them, and reinfusing them after intensive chemotherapy. Dr Ghulam Asghar Keerio, clinical hematologist at GIMS, credited the hospital’s director, Dr Raheem Bux Bhatti, for transforming the facility into a centre of excellence offering world-class transplant services. He noted that support from the Sindh government has been instrumental in making advanced cancer care accessible, particularly to patients from rural areas. The hospital…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Police in Ghotki have killed two of the region’s most-wanted criminals during a joint operation with the assistance of the Federal/Civil Intelligence Agency and Punjab Police, officials said. The operation, conducted in the Katcha area of Ravanti in Obaro, Ghotki, also led to the recovery of a kidnap victim and a large cache of weapons. According to SSP Ghotki Muhammad Anwar Khaitran, one of the deceased, Challo Bakhrani, was a notorious dacoit carrying a Rs5 million bounty and involved in killings of police officers, dacoities, looting, police encounters, and kidnappings for ransom. His associate, also a…
By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University of Technology and Skill Development (BBS-UTECH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Archroma Pakistan Limited, Jamshoro, to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry. The agreement was formalised on 18 December 2025. The MoU was signed by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr Rasool Bux Mahar and Qazi Naaemuddin, Head of Operations at Archroma Jamshoro, in a ceremony attended by Archroma representatives Abdul Salam and Sajid Ahmed Junejo. As a gesture of partnership, the Vice Chancellor presented shields of appreciation to the visiting team. Engr. Asmatullah Memon, Director of Industry–Academia Liaison at BBS-UTECH,…
By Imtiaz Hussain LARKANA: Leaders of the Awami Tehreek and Sindhiani Tehreek have called for the arrest and punishment of landlords allegedly protecting bandits, accusing the government of exploiting the resources of oppressed communities. The rally began at Tower in Larkana and concluded at Jinnah Bagh Chowk, led by Awami Tehreek figures Wasand Thari, Umra Samoon, and Noor Ahmed Katiyar. Speaking at the event, advocate Wasand Thari criticized parliament, saying it had been reduced to a “rubber stamp,” and demanded a transparent judicial investigation into how NATO weapons were reaching criminal elements. Central president of Sindhiani Tehreek, Umra Samoon, highlighted…
By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR/KARACHI: A team of students from the Institute of Computer Science (ICS) at Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur, showcased their innovative project “Angro Mango AI” at the Final Pitching Round of the Cohort 5 Incubation Flagship Program, held at the SSK Incubation Center, Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi. The project leverages artificial intelligence to provide advanced solutions for Pakistan’s agricultural sector, reflecting a growing focus on technology-driven development in the country’s core economic activities. The initiative has received strong support from SALU’s leadership, including Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yousuf Khushk, and academic guidance from…
By Imtiaz Hussain KARACHI: Students from the Department of Political Science at Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur, gained direct exposure to legislative processes during an academic study tour to the Sindh Assembly, providing a practical complement to their classroom learning. Organized under the guidance of Dr. Shahida Begum, head of the department, and supported by the university faculty, the delegation observed a live assembly session from the visitors’ gallery. The students witnessed debates, the question hour, and detailed discussions on legislative matters, offering them firsthand insight into the workings of representative democracy. “For political science students, understanding the mechanics…
By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A historic international marathon got under way in Sukkur early on Sunday morning, marking the start of the “Lok Sahayta Marathon 2025 – The Hope Run” amid tight security and smooth coordination. The race began at the IBA Public School, with a full marathon distance of 42.195 kilometers, alongside a separate 10km run for women. More than 28 international athletes from 15 countries took part, including runners from Kenya, Italy, Ethiopia, Morocco, Japan, Uganda and the UK. They competed alongside more than 3,000 Pakistani participants, both men and women, who travelled from cities across the country…