Author: Imtiaz Hussain

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,…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Khairpur police recovered a cache of weapons and arrested suspects during an operation on the Mehran Highway, officials said. Speaking at a joint press conference, ASP Abdullah Faisal and SHO Kumb Yasir Khoso said police stopped a suspicious car during routine checking on the highway. A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of two Kalashnikov rifles and around 800 rounds of ammunition. The ASP said the suspects were transporting weapons in the car and a case had been registered against them at Kumb police station. He said investigations were under way with the arrested…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The death of 15-year-old student Adnan Channa at a madrasa in Khohra, Khairpur, has sparked widespread outrage, with allegations of foul play and an FIR filed against several influential clerics. The madrasa administration initially claimed that Adnan had committed suicide by hanging, but his father, Waheed Channa, rejected this account, alleging that his son had been murdered. He filed an FIR at Police Station Khohra naming Makhdoom Nadeem Hashmi, custodian of the shrine of Makhdoom Abdul Rahman (Shaheed) Khohra, Maulvi Abdul Hafeez Khohro, Toufiq Chachar, Qalandar Bakhsh Memon, and two unknown suspects under sections 302 and…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: Khairpur police shot dead a suspect involved in the rape and murder of a boy during an encounter on Tuesday, officials said. SHO Tando Masti, Yasir Ali Khoso, said that while patrolling on Larkana Road near Jam Bridge, police signaled a motorcyclist to stop. The suspects, however, opened fire on the police, prompting an exchange of gunfire. One of the suspects was injured and later died on the way to the hospital. The deceased was identified as Imdad Ali, son of Ramzan Ahmed Chohan, from Mehrabpur city in Naushahro Feroze district. Authorities said the suspect had…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A meeting of the Gender and Disability Electoral Working Group was held at the office of the Regional Election Commissioner under the chairmanship of Adnan Bashir, regional election commissioner Sukkur, to strengthen inclusive participation in elections. In his address, Bashir highlighted the critical importance of meaningful and effective participation of women and persons with disabilities in the electoral process. He briefed participants on the Election Commission of Pakistan’s initiatives to promote inclusive voting and reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to further strengthen electoral inclusion through coordinated efforts with relevant institutions and stakeholders. The meeting was attended by…

By Imtiaz Hussain KHAIRPUR: A meeting on the implementation of the Ramadan Ordinance was held under the chairmanship of the deputy commissioner of Khairpur, Altaf Ahmed Chachar, who said strict enforcement would be ensured during the holy month to provide relief to the public, with stern action against violators. Addressing the meeting, the deputy commissioner said the availability of wheat flour at subsidized rates, along with the prices of essential commodities including vegetables, milk, pulses, rice, meat and fish, would be monitored on a daily basis across the district. He said assistant commissioners, Mukhtiarkars and representatives of the market committee…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: François Valérian, Chair of Transparency International, held a high-level meeting with Lt Gen (Retd) Nazir Ahmed, Chairman of Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau (NAB), in Islamabad to discuss strengthening cooperation on transparency, accountability, and good governance. The talks highlighted the shared recognition of corruption as a global challenge that requires coordinated and sustained action across institutions and borders. During the meeting, NAB’s chairman provided an overview of ongoing institutional reforms, detailing efforts to digitize systems, adopt artificial intelligence, and shift toward a results-based operational model aimed at improving efficiency and accountability. Chairman NAB emphasized that these initiatives…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: The Mazdoor Union staged a protest on Tuesday against the removal of vegetable and fruit carts during an anti-encroachment operation by the Khairpur district administration. Shahbaz Dino Phulpoto, a representative of the vendors, said the operation had unfairly targeted daily-wage traders who rely on their carts to support their families. In response, the union organized a rally, moving carts through Chhatti Chowk, Panjh Gulla Chowk, Phool Bagh, and other areas to highlight their grievances. Phulpoto accused authorities of carrying out the operation selectively and urged that enforcement should be impartial, applying equally to both small vendors…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: A delegation from the US Consulate General Karachi, in collaboration with the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) and the Education USA advising network, held a special information session at Shah Abdul Latif University (SALU), Khairpur, on Tuesday to guide students interested in higher education and exchange programs in the United States. The visiting team included Belal Rizvi, Emerging Voices Specialist at the US Consulate; Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, program officer at USEFP; and Aamna Chandna, an Education USA adviser. They hosted an interactive session at the university’s Students Society Center, open to all students. The…

By Imtiaz Hussain SUKKUR: François Valérian, Chair of Transparency International, held a high-level meeting with Lt Gen (Retd) Nazir Ahmed, Chairman of Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau (NAB), in Islamabad to discuss strengthening cooperation on transparency, accountability, and good governance. The talks highlighted the shared recognition of corruption as a global challenge that requires coordinated and sustained action across institutions and borders. During the meeting, NAB’s chairman provided an overview of ongoing institutional reforms, detailing efforts to digitize systems, adopt artificial intelligence, and shift toward a results-based operational model aimed at improving efficiency and accountability. Chairman NAB emphasized that these initiatives…