Author: Riaz Narejo

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…

By Riaz Narejo DADU/SEHWAN: Preparations for the 774th annual Urs of Hazrat Syed Usman Marvandi, widely known as Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, have been finalized ahead of the festival, with authorities expecting over two million devotees to attend. A high-level meeting chaired by Hyderabad Divisional Commissioner Fayyaz Hussain Abbasi at the Sehwan camp office reviewed security, traffic, health, and utility arrangements. DIG Hyderabad Tariq Razaq Dharijo, Deputy Commissioner Jamshoro, SSP Jamshoro Muhammad Zafar Siddiq Changa, Chairman Shahbaz Mela Committee Ghazanfar Ali Qadri, and other officials participated in the briefing. Security measures include deployment of over 5,000 police personnel and 300 Rangers,…

By Riaz Narijo HYDERABAD: A court in Hyderabad has sentenced the foster son of Akash Ansari to death for his involvement in the high-profile murder case. The decision was delivered by the Additional Sessions Judge overseeing the trial. The incident occurred in February 2025, when Ansari’s foster son allegedly set fire to a room in Qasimabad, killing him. Following the crime, police arrested the suspect and registered a case against him. After hearing arguments from both the prosecution and defence, the court reserved its verdict and on Tuesday pronounced the death sentence. The ruling underscores the severity with which courts…

By Riaz Narejo DADU: A major scandal emerged in Jamshoro after 64,485 wheat bags, worth Rs643.5 million, disappeared from the Bholari godown, prompting arrests and a widening investigation by the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE). An Anti-Corruption Department team arrested a food inspector in connection with the alleged embezzlement, while two key suspects, including the district food controller, remain at large, reportedly heading towards Balochistan and Islamabad. Written permission has been sought from the Sindh government for their arrest, and an anti-corruption court granted a five-day physical remand for the arrested official. Food Inspector Allah Dino Memon was taken into custody and…

By Riaz Narijo DADU: A severe cold wave continued across the valleys of Gorakh Hill Station in Dadu district, where temperatures fell sharply and water began to freeze into ice. According to the Gorakh administration, night and early morning temperatures had remained below zero for several days, with the mercury dropping to between minus four and minus five degrees Celsius during the latest cold spell. The extreme cold caused standing water to freeze, highlighting the intensity of the weather conditions at the hill station. Despite the harsh temperatures, Gorakh Hill Station remained a popular destination, with a large number of…

By Riaz Narijo DADU: Two women were killed and a man and a young girl were seriously injured after a speeding truck hit a motorcycle on the Indus Highway near Khairpur Nathan Shah and Loloja. According to police, the accident occurred when the truck struck the motorcycle with force, killing the two women on the spot. The man riding the motorcycle and a child travelling with them sustained serious injuries. Police said the injured and the bodies of the deceased were immediately shifted to the THQ hospital. The deceased women were reported to belong to the Jogi community, while the…

By Riaz Narijo DADU: Sindhi nationalist Arbab Bheel was initially denied permission to see the body of his daughter, prompting protests by family members, lawyers and civil society activists before the Dadu prison authorities allowed him to attend the funeral. Arbab Bheel, a leader of Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM) Arisar faction and its acting chairman, was imprisoned at Dadu district jail when the body of his minor daughter, Ganga Bheel, was brought by ambulance from Hyderabad. According to eyewitnesses, prison officials at first began the process of handing over the body to the family but did not allow the…

By Riaz Narijo DADU: A prolonged protest demanding the restoration of passenger and express train services on the ML-2 Sindh Larkana–Dadu section entered its 1,098th day, marking one of the longest peaceful struggles in the region’s history. The sit-in at Sita Road, held on the call of the Sita Sarjanhar Forum, continued under the leadership of forum head Mashhoor Memon. On the 1,098th day, a large number of citizens took part in the demonstration, raising slogans and reiterating their demands. Among those present were Mumtaz Ali Solangi, Muhammad Ismail Solangi, Shahzad Ali Memon, Arbab Ali Janwari, Muhammad Akbar Khanzada, Ghulam…

By Riaz Narijo SEHWAN: Sindh authorities reviewed security and logistical arrangements for the three-day annual urs of Sufi saint Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, set to take place from 7 to 9 February 2026 in Sehwan. The gathering, one of the region’s largest spiritual events, is expected to draw around three million pilgrims. A high-level meeting was held at the conference room of Syed Abdullah Shah Institute of Medical Sciences, chaired by the provincial minister for auqaf, religious affairs, zakat and ushr, Syed Riaz Hussain Shah Shirazi. Officials discussed in detail a wide range of arrangements, including law and order, security, traffic…

By Riaz Narejo DADU: Leader of the Opposition at National Assembly Mahmood Khan achakzai addressed a large public rally in the town of Sann and demanded the restoration of constitutional rule, free and fair elections and limits on the political role of the military, warning that Pakistan was sliding towards autocracy. The gathering was organised by the Sindh United Party to mark the 122nd birth anniversary of veteran Sindhi nationalist leader Sain GM Syed. The event was attended by leaders from across the political spectrum, with National Assembly opposition leader Mahmood Khan Achakzai as the chief guest. Addressing the rally,…