Author: Riaz Narejo

By Riaz Narejo DADU: Lady Health Workers staged a protest in Khairpur Nathan Shah on Tuesday, alleging harassment and insulting remarks by district officials during the last polio campaign and demanding the formation of a judicial commission to investigate the matter. The rally, led by Lady Health Workers Noor Bano Mallah and Mukhtiar Begum, began at Baloch Pump and ended at the Press Club in Khairpur Nathan Shah. Noor Bano Mallah accused the deputy commissioner of Dadu and the district health officer (DHO) of harassing Lady Health Workers and replacing them with male employees. She alleged that after raising concerns…

By Riaz Narejo DADU: In a landmark ruling, a court in Dadu has sentenced ten police officers to seven years’ imprisonment each and imposed heavy fines in a case involving a fake police encounter. The verdict was delivered by the First Additional Sessions Judge of Dadu, who found the officers guilty of staging a fake encounter that resulted in the killing of a civilian. According to court sources, Inspector Noor Mustafa Pathan and Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Ghulam Qadir Gopang were each sentenced to seven years in prison and fined PKR 1.1 million. The same punishment was handed down to ASI…

By Riaz Narejo DADU: Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court, Justice Zafar Ahmed Rajput, said on Monday that global judicial systems are increasingly moving from paper-based proceedings to e-justice frameworks, and that serious steps are being taken to integrate modern technology into Sindh’s courts. Addressing the Dadu Bar Association, Justice Rajput stressed that adopting digital tools is vital to enhance efficiency, transparency, and access to justice. He acknowledged the challenges posed by harsh weather conditions in districts like Dadu but reaffirmed the judiciary’s commitment to delivering timely and effective justice. Expressing gratitude to the lawyers of the Sehwan, Dadu,…

By Riaz Narijo NOORIABAD: Two passengers were killed and ten others, including women and children, injured when a coach collided with a trailer on the M-9 Motorway near Nooriabad on Friday. Rescue officials said the coach, travelling from Punjab to Karachi, crashed while attempting to overtake another vehicle at high speed. Teams rushed to the scene and launched relief operations immediately. The injured were taken to Liaquat Medical University Hospital (LUMHS) in Jamshoro after receiving first aid. Two passengers died while being transported. One of the deceased was identified as 45-year-old Asif, a resident of Rahim Yar Khan. The identity…

By Riaz Narijo DADU: Former Sindh chief minister and senior Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) leader Liaquat Ali Jatoi launched a scathing attack on the PPP-led Sindh government, alleging widespread corruption, electoral rigging, and self-serving constitutional amendments. He claimed his alliance would secure 70 per cent of seats in the next general elections. Addressing a large public gathering and later speaking to the media in his native village of Nawab Jatoi near Dadu, Jatoi said he had been struggling against “corrupt rulers” for the past 18 years but was repeatedly prevented from winning through manipulation. “The present rulers are a product…

By Riaz Narijo DADU: Three women were abducted and two others injured when armed men stormed a house in Jan Muhammad Bhatti village, near Sehwan, reportedly over a family dispute linked to a love marriage. The victims—Sonia, Samina, and Naghma Brahmani—were seized after the assailants opened fire when relatives resisted. Police have registered a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act at Saddar Police Station, naming 20 accused, and have arrested two suspects, Mithal and Sharjeel of the Chandio community. Authorities said the dispute stems from a previous marriage between members of the Chandio and Brahmani communities, which escalated tensions. SSP Zafar…

By Riaz Narijo DADU: Seven years have passed since the tragic killing of Umme Rabab Chandio’s father, grandfather, and uncle, with the Model Criminal Trial Court concluding the first hearing of the eighth year on Friday. Complainant Parvez Ahmed Chandio and Umme Rabab Chandio, accompanied by their legal team, attended the session alongside the accused, including PPP MPAs Sardar Ahmed Chandio and Burhan Khan Chandio. The complainant’s lawyers presented nearly six hours of final arguments before the hearing was adjourned until today, with the verdict expected to be reserved. The case stems from the January 17, 2018, attack in Mehar…

By Riaz Narijo DADU: Significant progress has been reported in the rehabilitation of flood-affected homes in Dadu district under the Sindh Peoples Housing for Flood Affected programme, with more than 132,000 houses fully reconstructed. Distribution of financial installments to affected families continues at pace, and a third-party audit of the project has been completed in full, officials say. Deputy Commissioner Dadu Syed Murtaza Ali Shah expressed satisfaction over both the speed of construction and the provision of monetary assistance to victims. The report, presented by implementing partner Thardeep Rural Development Programme (TRDP), notes that over 164,000 houses were damaged in…

By Riaz Narijo DADU: A video by prominent anti-feudal activist Umm-e-Rabab Chandio has gone viral, sparking renewed debate over the influence of landlords and tribal chiefs in Sindh. In the video, Chandio, known for her campaign against feudal dominance, introduces herself as an ordinary citizen and directly addresses Field Marshal and Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir, as well as the Chief Justice of Pakistan. She asks whether tribal chiefs, feudal lords, and influential landlords are above the law, questioning why state institutions appear unable to hold them accountable. Chandio voiced concern over alleged injustices faced by common citizens,…

Basic facilities still missing seven months after inauguration By Riaz Narijo DADU: Allegations of corruption have emerged over the rehabilitation of the Model Police Station in Dadu, with several basic facilities still absent seven months after its inauguration, causing inconvenience for both staff and the public. Locals say the station was promised upgraded infrastructure, new furniture, official signboards, and sufficient staff to ensure efficient service. In reality, the official signboard and national flag are missing, much of the furniture is broken, and essential facilities remain incomplete or absent. Visitors complain of long waits due to staff shortages, undermining the station’s…