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Author: Syed Shahzad Bukhari
By Syed Shahzad Bukhari TANDO ALLAHYAR, Mar 6: A large protest demonstration was held in Tando Allahyar in support of Iran and against the United States and Israel, following an appeal by Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman. The rally was part of a nationwide day of protests organised to express solidarity with Iran and highlight the plight of oppressed Muslims. Hundreds of party workers and local residents participated in the demonstration, where speakers strongly criticised the policies of Israel and the US, condemning what they described as aggression and cruelty toward Iran. District ameer Asif Yasin, Rao Javed…
By Syed Shahzad Bukhari SUJAWAL: The National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) has confirmed a case of polio in a four-year-old child in the Bello Union Council of SUJAWAL district, marking the first reported polio case in the district this year. According to NEOC, during the nationwide polio vaccination campaign this year, over 45 million children across Pakistan were administered the polio vaccine. The NEOC further stated that a nationwide polio immunization campaign is scheduled to begin in April to prevent further spread of the virus and ensure child safety. #Polio #SUJAWAL #Pakistan #ChildHealth #Vaccination #PolioEradication #NEOC #HealthAlert
By Shahzad Bukhari TANDO ALLAHYAR: A meeting of the District Polio Eradication Committee was held at the deputy commissioner’s office to review arrangements for the National Immunisation Days campaign scheduled for April 2026. The session was chaired by Deputy Commissioner Noor Mustafa Laghari and attended by assistant commissioners, the district health officer, and representatives from the health, education, police, municipal, and information departments. Addressing participants, Laghari said eradicating polio was a national responsibility requiring close inter-departmental coordination. He directed officials to ensure that every child under five years of age in the district received polio drops during the upcoming campaign.…
By Syed Shahzad Bukhari Tando Allahyar: Shiite groups held a protest sit-in at Kirya Shakh Chowk in Tando Allahyar following reports of the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in attacks by the United States and Israel. Demonstrators blocked the main intersection, expressing solidarity with Iran and denouncing the attacks. Protesters described the strikes as targeting leaders of the Muslim world and called on the Iranian government to seek justice for the Supreme Leader’s death. The sit-in reflected widespread mourning in Pakistan and highlighted the anger and grief among local communities over the unfolding events in Iran. #TandoAllahyar…
By Syed Shahzad BukhariTANDO ALLAHYAR: A domestic dispute turned fatal when Hamza Arain allegedly stabbed his elder brother in Shahbaz Colony, police said. The elder sibling had previously sustained injuries in a similar incident and was treated at a local hospital before being referred to Hyderabad, but he reportedly downplayed the attack at the time. A few days later, he succumbed to his injuries. The family initially concealed the death, holding funeral prayers at night and burying him quietly in a nearby cemetery. After a video of the incident surfaced, police registered a case at A-Section Police Station. Hamza Arain…
By Syed Shahzad Ali Bukhari TANDO ALLAHYAR: In Tando Allahyar, a one-day free medical camp organized by Al-Khidmat Hospital provided essential treatment and medicines to low-income residents of Zardari Colony and surrounding areas, offering a rare opportunity for families who often struggle to access basic healthcare. The camp was set up at a local Shiv Mandir, transforming the place of worship into a hub of medical care and community support. Patients were examined and treated free of charge as part of an outreach initiative spearheaded by Younus Qaimkhani and his administrative team. Medical specialists, including Dr Shiraz YousafaniandDr Ramesh Chandani,…
By Syed Shahzad Ali Bukhari TANDO ALLAHYAR: A house was badly damaged in a fire that broke out in a densely populated neighborhood near Jinnah Chowk in Tando Allahyar, officials and residents said. The blaze started at the home of Tulsidas Daulat Ram and quickly spread to the upper floor, destroying all household belongings. No casualties were reported. Local residents initially attempted to contain the flames before notifying municipal authorities. Fire brigade teams arrived later and brought the fire under control after about three hours. The cause of the fire has not been determined. The incident left the family facing…
By Syed Shahzad Bukhari TANDO ALLAH YAR: A symbolic sit-in by the Shia Ulema Council in Tando Allahyar was held on the Hyderabad–Mirpurkhas Road to protest against the Islamabad bomb blast. Addressing the protest, Farhan Pitafi, Maulana Moazzam Ali Ghadiri, Alamdar Haideri, Syed Jan Muhammad Shah and Advocate Sahib Kaloi said the explosion during Friday prayers at a mosque and imambargah in the Tarlai area of Islamabad was an act of open brutality and one of the worst forms of terrorism. They said the entire nation was grieving over the martyrdom of innocent worshippers. The speakers said targeting a place…
By Syed Shahzad Bukhari TANDO ALLAHYAR: SSP Tando Allahyar Syed Saleem Shah chaired a meeting at the Shaheed Sher Muhammad Conference Hall in Tando Allahyar to review progress in the ongoing crackdown against drugs and crime across the district. The meeting was attended by SDPOs, SHOs, heads of branches, unit in-charges and head muharrirs. Officers reviewed the action taken so far against narcotics and were instructed to carry out an indiscriminate and effective crackdown on heroin, hashish, gutka, mawa, main padi, ice and other drugs. It was made clear that no negligence would be tolerated. The SSP gave a detailed…
By Syed Shahzad Bukhari TANDO ALLAHYAR: In Tando Allahyar district, Kashmir Solidarity Day was celebrated with enthusiasm through a sports festival organized by District Sports Officer Faiza Khan under the instructions of the Sindh Government. The ceremony was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Tando Allahyar Noor Mustafa Leghari, alongside SSP Syed Saleem Shah, DSO Faiza Khan, journalist Syed Shahzad Bukhari, and other officials, who cut the ribbon to officially open the event. The festival featured competitions in karate, football, cricket, and other sports, aimed at expressing solidarity with Kashmiri brothers and sisters. Addressing the participants, Deputy Commissioner Noor Mustafa Leghari and…
