Author: Imtiaz Hussain

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The investigation into the 2021 kidnapping of seven-year-old Priya Kumari from Sangrar in Sukkur has entered a new phase, with the Sindh Inspector General of Police, Javed Alam Odho, recommending the formation of a fresh Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to probe the case.IG Sindh met Priya Kumari’s father, Raju Mal, along with a delegation that included Advocate Kalpana Devi, Dr Dharma Jayasrani and journalist Mahesh Kumar, to discuss the progress of the investigation. He briefed them on the inquiries so far and said he suspected that the girl was in the possession of dacoit Rahib Shar.“We…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A heartwarming mass marriage ceremony in Khairpur united 20 couples, offering joy and relief to families struggling with poverty. Organized by World Foundation and Every Human Matters, the event focused on orphaned and underprivileged girls from across the district.Participants received dowries, household items, and other essentials through the generosity of citizens, philanthropists, and local authorities. One parent, overcome with emotion, expressed gratitude, saying it would have been impossible to marry off their daughter without the community’s support.Guests praised the initiative as a commendable effort to foster social responsibility and promote brotherhood. Organizers emphasized that no orphan…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A delegation from SMS Technologies | Pathfinder Group inspired students at Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU) with a career-focused seminar on Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology, officials said.The session, held at the Students Society Center under the Faculty of Physical & Social Sciences, was led by CEO Iqbal Ahmed Butt and Director Corporate Affairs Syed Azfer Iqbal. It aimed to equip students with insights into emerging tech trends and their role in shaping future careers.Vice Chancellor Dr Yousuf Khushk described the event as a crucial opportunity for students to connect academic learning with real-world demands. “Universities…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: An awareness session on the law protecting women from harassment at the workplace was held at a government girls’ high school in Sukkur by the regional office of the Sindh provincial ombudsman.The sixth such session was organised at the Government Girls High School on Minara Road with the aim of informing women teachers and educational staff about their legal rights, available protections and the complaint mechanisms in place to promote a safe and dignified working environment.Consultant to the provincial ombudsman in Sukkur, Muhammad Iqbal Arain, gave a detailed briefing on both visible and hidden forms of…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The District Council Sukkur handed over a cheque of Rs10m to the Children Hospital Sukkur for the purchase of 10 additional state-of-the-art incubators, as part of efforts to improve neonatal care in the city.Chairman District Council Sukkur, Syed Kumail Haider Shah, visited the hospital, where he was received by the director of operations, Mansoor Ahmed Khokhar, along with other administrative officials. During a detailed tour, the chairman inspected key facilities including the NICU and PICU wards, paediatrics department, MRI unit, pharmacy, laboratory and other sections.Kumail Haider Shah praised the hospital’s cleanliness, discipline and improved medical services,…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The commissioner of Sukkur division, Abid Saleem Qureshi, chaired a review meeting to assess progress on ongoing development projects across the division, officials said.The meeting, held at the commissioner’s office, was attended by Deputy Commissioner Sukkur Nadir Shehzad Khan, Municipal Corporation Commissioner Pir Wahid Bux, regional director of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Abdul Qudoos Memon, and senior officers from education works, buildings, highways and planning departments. Officials briefed the commissioner on a range of projects, including two ongoing schemes at Lansdowne Bridge, the Gudani Phatak overhead bridge, 10 schemes being implemented by…

By Imtiaz HussainSUKKUR: Sukkur authorities and community leaders have helped resolve a long-standing dispute between PPP MPA Raja Khan Mehar and businessman Vishal Kumar, bringing an end to tensions surrounding petrol pump accounts.The disagreement, which escalated in recent weeks, was mediated by leaders of the Hindu Panchayat, including Mukki Chandraban, who played a key role in bringing both sides to the negotiating table. A joint committee has been formed to review and settle the petrol pump accounts, with a first meeting scheduled for February 1.The committee, comprising Ghansham Das, Pehlaj Kumar, Gul Muhammad Mehar, Arjun Das, and Madharam, will conduct…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: An eight-year-old girl, Joti Meghwar, lost her life after being bitten by a stray dog in a village in Sanghar, sparking alarm across the district over the rising incidence of dog attacks. The tragic death has brought renewed attention to what residents describe as a growing public safety crisis, with many expressing frustration at the lack of effective intervention.Local inhabitants reported that Sanghar recorded more than 18,000 cases of dog bites in 2025 alone, a figure they said underscores the urgent need for action. Families living in rural communities voiced fears for children and the elderly,…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: A district-wide polio vaccination campaign will be held in Khairpur from 2 to 5 February 2026, covering all 76 Union Councils, officials announced at a preparatory meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Altaf Ahmed Chachar at Sachal Sarmast Hall, DC Office.The Deputy Commissioner stressed the importance of awareness campaigns, strict monitoring, and prompt reporting of contagious diseases such as measles. He instructed that cold chain systems and solar equipment for vaccines remain fully functional and emphasized improving vaccinators’ performance reporting and overall monitoring mechanisms. DC Chachar also directed the ASP Police to ensure security for polio teams…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The US Embassy delegation, led by Acting Ambassador Natalie A. Baker and Kyle Don Andreasen, visited Sindh this week, meeting with prominent political figures to discuss governance, political developments, and bilateral cooperation.Former provincial minister Aqib Khan Jatoi hosted the delegation at New Jatoi House in Naushahro Feroze, where he presented evidence alleging political victimisation by the Sindh government, including purported fake FIRs filed against Ghulam Murtaza Jatoi and others. The discussions also touched on the broader political situation in Sindh and Pakistan.Separately, the delegation met with Faryal Talpur, President of the Pakistan Peoples Party Women’s Wing,…