Author: Riaz Narejo

By Riaz Narejo SEHWAN: Inspector General of Sindh Police, Javed Alam Odho, visited the shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar and offered floral tributes, vowing to take strict action against criminals and ensure justice for martyred officers. Speaking to the media after his visit, IG Odho said police had tightened the noose around criminal elements, and there would be no leniency for those who refuse to surrender. “Some offenders claim to be respectable, but drugs and crime will be eradicated at all costs,” he said. Referring to the recent attack in Dadu in which three policemen were martyred and others injured,…

By Riaz Narejo DADU: National Awami Tehreek (NAT) chief Ayaz Latif Palijo addressed a large gathering at the ‘Mohabbat-e-Sindh’ public rally in Radhan, Dadu, after leading a rally from Mehr to Radhan. In his speech, Palijo criticized the provincial leadership, accusing former President Asif Ali Zardari of acquiring power by exploiting Sindh’s wealth and turning the province into a hub of feudalism, crime, and entrenched landlord influence. He condemned the deterioration of agriculture, education, health, and the economy under current governance. Palijo highlighted pressing issues including water shortages, land and resource disputes, canal projects, corporate farming, and inequitable distribution of…

By Riaz Narijo SEHWAN: The three-day official celebrations marking the 774th annual urs of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar formally began after the provincial minister for auqaf, Syed Riaz Hussain Shah Shirazi, offered prayers and laid a ceremonial Chadar at the shrine. Senior civil and police officials accompanied him at the opening ceremony, including Hyderabad divisional commissioner Fayyaz Hussain Abbasi, DIG Tariq Razaq Dharejo, Jamshoro deputy commissioner Ghazanfar Ali Qadri, chief administrator auqaf Mukhtiar Ali Abro, SSP Jamshoro Muhammad Zafar Chhanga and chairman of the Sehwan municipal committee Syed Shahzad Haider Shah. Speaking to the media, Shirazi said Sindh had long…

By Riaz Narejo DADU: Authorities have detected the disbursement of salaries against unapproved posts at a Government Girls High School in Dadu, prompting the District Accounts Officer to demand a written explanation from the headmistress within three days. District Accounts Officer Zafar Abbas confirmed that the payments violated the DDO code and prescribed financial rules. He said the matter has been formally raised, and all relevant records have been requisitioned for detailed scrutiny. He warned that failure to provide a satisfactory explanation within the stipulated timeframe could result in further action. The Secretary Education, Director, and concerned District Education Officers…

By Riaz Narejo DADU: Protests continued in Dadu over the death of youth Nader Jamali, who was allegedly killed in a police encounter on January 7. On Thursday, Jamali’s family staged a sit-in on the Indus Highway near Makhdoom Bilawal that lasted ten hours, disrupting cargo traffic and drawing widespread attention. The demonstrators demanded the removal of the police officers allegedly involved in the incident, including the SSP, and called on human rights organizations to intervene, describing the killing as extrajudicial. Dadu SSP Amir Saud Magsi said alternative routes had been arranged for vehicles and that proceedings under Section 22…

By Riaz Narejo DADU: The Jamshoro district administration has announced a public holiday on Saturday, 7th February, to mark the 774th annual Urs of the revered Sufi saint Lal Shahbaz Qalandar. Deputy Commissioner Ghaznfar Ali Qadri issued the official notification, stating that all government and private educational institutions will remain closed to allow students and the public to participate in the spiritual and cultural celebrations. The Sindh government has also declared a holiday across the province on the first day of the Urs, enabling citizens province-wide to join in the festivities. #Jamshoro #LalShahbazQalandarUrs #PublicHoliday #SufiCelebration #CulturalFestival #SindhNews #Urs2026 #SpiritualFestivities #CommunityCelebration…

By Riaz Narejo DADU: A delegation of tourists from Italy visited Sehwan Sharif on the occasion of the annual Urs of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar to pay respects at the revered shrine, expressing admiration for the spiritual atmosphere and the massive gathering of devotees. The visitors participated in rituals, interacted with pilgrims, and captured photographs of the shrine and its surroundings. They praised the arrangements made for pilgrims and highlighted the vibrant devotion displayed by attendees from across Pakistan and abroad. Speaking about their experience, members of the Italian delegation described Pakistan as a beautiful country and said they felt…

By Riaz Narijo DADU: Court coverage has been banned in Dadu following a disturbance at the district court during the hearing of a case linked to the alleged police encounter killing of Nadir Jamali. Lawyers requested the restriction, which was imposed by the Sessions Judge. Police registered a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act against 40 people, including several journalists, sparking protests and strong criticism from media bodies. The Dadu Press Club condemned the inclusion of journalists and demanded their immediate removal from the FIR. Authorities later assured the media that their names would be excluded. Meanwhile, the family of Nadir…

By Riaz Narejo DADU: A four-day National Polio Vaccination Campaign began today, February 2, in Dadu District, aiming to administer polio drops to more than 363,000 children under five years of age. An important review meeting was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s office under the chairmanship of DC Dadu, Syed Murtaza Ali Shah, to finalize campaign arrangements, security plans, and deployment of field teams. MPA Sajila Laghari, DHO Dadu Dr. Syed Imdad Ali Shah, assistant commissioners, representatives from the Health, Education, Local Government departments, police, NGOs, and other relevant authorities attended the session. Officials provided detailed briefings on micro-plans, field…

By Riaz Narejo DADU: The family of a madrassa student, Dilshar Burro, who was brutally raped and murdered last week on Ghari Road in Mehar, held a press conference at Dadu Press Club demanding swift action against the perpetrators. Accompanied by Mehar Citizens’ Alliance Chairman Niaz Ali Burro, the bereaved family called for the immediate arrest of the suspects, strict punishment, and full justice for the victim’s family. Speakers described the incident as a “humanity-shocking crime” and warned that remaining silent could encourage further crimes. The family and speakers urged the Burro community and city residents to unite and raise…