Author: Riaz Narejo

By Riaz Narejo HYDERABAD: The Sindh High Court’s circuit bench in Hyderabad dismissed a constitutional petition filed by 23 individuals claiming to be journalists who had sought the allotment of residential plots in the Journalists Colony designated for members of the Hyderabad Press Club on the basis of accreditation cards. In a detailed judgment, the court ruled that the Journalists Colony had been specifically allocated for the residential needs of Hyderabad Press Club members and that the petitioners had failed to establish any legal or equitable right to claim plots in the scheme. The division constitutional bench, comprising Justice Adnan-ul-Karim…

By Riaz Narejo DADU: The Dadu Press Club concluded its annual elections for 2026 on Saturday, with Nizam Sheikh elected president after securing all 36 votes cast. The contest saw a complete victory for Sheikh and his panel, with every office-bearer winning unopposed. The elections were supervised by an election committee headed by Baban Khan Panhwar, with members Wali Chandio, Shehzad Bhand, and Qurban Khask overseeing the process. Alongside Nizam Sheikh, Sarwar Jalal Solangi was elected vice president, Gullan Khan Bhand as general secretary, Rizwan Ghani Mangi as joint secretary, Riaz Qadir Narejo as finance secretary, and Sakhi Sardar Charn…

By Riaz Narejo DABU: In Dadu, vaccinators who had been recruited during the Covid-19 pandemic staged a protest on Friday against their recent termination, urging the Sindh government to withdraw dismissal orders and reinstate all affected staff. The demonstration, which saw participants marching from the Allama I.I. Qazi Library to the Dadu Press Club, included frontline workers such as Waheed Sheikh, Junaid Memon, Imtiaz Lashari, Muzaffar Ranjhani, and Jan Mohammad Gadhi. Protesters carried placards and banners, chanting slogans denouncing the government’s decision to end their employment contracts. Speaking to reporters, the protesters emphasized that they had been recruited at a…

By Riaz Narejo DADU: In Dadu, the hearing of the high-profile triple murder case involving the killings of Umm-e-Rubab Chandio’s father, grandfather, and uncle stretched for seven hours on Friday at the Model Criminal Trial Court before being adjourned until December 19. The proceedings were postponed after the defence counsel failed to complete his final arguments, prompting the court to grant additional time. Complainants Pervaiz Chandio and Ume Rubab Chandio appeared in court with their legal team, while accused MPA Sardar Ahmed Chandio, MPA Burhan Khan Chandio, and other nominated suspects were also present. The delay came after the defence…

By Riaz Narejo DADU: Consumers served by 27 feeders of the Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO) in Dadu and Johi owed a combined Rs5 billion in unpaid electricity bills, officials revealed during an open court at the SEPCO Executive Engineer’s office on Thursday. The session, convened on the directives of the SEPCO chief in Sukkur, was chaired by Engineer Abdul Aziz Panhwar, who told our correspondent Allah Bux Khaskheli that widespread non-payment in the two districts had prompted the company to hold the open court to address grievances and seek prompt resolutions. Superintending Engineer Muzaffar Khawer, Panhwar, Deputy Commercial Manager…

By Riaz Narejo DADU: A police constable in Dadu attempted to set himself and his children on fire outside the National Bank and the local press club on Thursday, protesting against the bank’s management. The children cried in distress as the constable, drenched in petrol, accused bank officials of corruption and failing to process his loan application. Mumtaz Ali Chandio, a constable from Kotri, alleged that National Bank agent Anwar Samo and other officials had demanded a bribe of Rs60,000 for the approval of a Rs1 million loan. Mumtaz claimed that despite paying the sum, the bank had not processed…

By Riaz Narejo DADU: An FIR was registered at the A-Section Police Station in Dadu against 21 Sindhi nationalist leaders over allegations of making anti-state remarks and inciting the public. The case, filed on behalf of the state, named Sindh United Party (SUP) Chairman Zain Shah, Riaz Chandio, Dr Niaz Kalani, Deedar Shah, Roshan Brohi, and several other leaders and members of 25 nationalist groups. According to the FIR lodged by SI Deen Muhammad Shahani, the individuals were alleged to have delivered statements against the state and sought to provoke public unrest. Police officials said the investigation was ongoing, with…

By Riaz Narejo DADU: An open court session was held at the District Council Hall in Dadu on Wednesday to address public complaints, chaired by Sindh’s Provincial Minister for Livestock, Mohammad Ali Malkani. The minister heard grievances from citizens and assured prompt action for their resolution. Participants highlighted issues including inadequate health facilities, dilapidated roads, activities of the land mafia, and missing wheat from government warehouses. Citizens also called for the establishment of a National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) facility and a medical university in Dadu. The session was attended by MPA Pir Mujeeb-ul-Haq, MPA Fayaz Butt, MNA Rafiq…

By Riaz Narejo DADU: A court in Dadu has convicted a man in connection with the accidental death of a nine-year-old boy, imposing a fine of Rs9.8 million. The verdict was announced by the First Additional Sessions Judge, bringing to a close a case that had drawn significant attention in the district due to its tragic circumstances. The court found Ahsan Khaskheli responsible for the death of Muhammad Qasim Umrani, who was reportedly killed after a firearm discharged by the accused. According to the judgment, the incident was accidental but the primary accused bore full responsibility for the consequences of…

By Riaz Narejo JAMSHORO: The University of Sindh hosted a special event on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, to commemorate International Human Rights Day under the theme “Human Rights: Our Everyday Essentials,” highlighting that rights are fundamental to daily life. Organized by the Bureau of STAGS in collaboration with the Department of Sociology and the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC), the program at the Institute of Sindhology brought together students, academics, and activists. Dr. Saima Shaikh, Chairperson of the Department of Sociology, welcomed attendees, followed by a keynote address from former Chairman of the Sindh…