Author: Syed Shahzad Bukhari

By Syed Shahzad Bukhari TANDO ALLAHYAR: Residents of Tando Allahyar district in Sindh are growing increasingly anxious as a sharp rise in inflation squeezes household budgets, with poor families and daily wage labourers finding it difficult to afford even two meals a day. According to local residents, flour is selling at around Rs130 per kilogram, while chicken meat has climbed to about Rs700 per kilogram. Prices of other essentials, including sugar, lentils, rice, ghee, cooking oil and vegetables, have also surged, placing basic food items beyond the reach of many low-income households. Community members say the impact of inflation has…

By Shahzad Bukhari TANDO ALLAHYAR: Preparations are under way at the Eagle Karate Academy in Tando Allahyar ahead of the upcoming National Karate Championship in Lahore, with coaches and athletes expressing confidence about a strong showing at the national level. As part of the build-up, the academy organised a belt promotion ceremony aimed at encouraging sporting activities in the district. The event was attended by DSP City Sikandar Samejo and prominent local businessman Nasir Qureshi as special guests. During the ceremony, karate players demonstrated their skills in kata, kumite and other competitive routines, drawing praise from those present. Addressing the…

By Syed Shahzad Bukhari HYDERABAD: A young man was killed after a violent clash between two groups of the Mallah community in the Omar Sanda area of Tando Allahyar district, police said. The incident took place in Elchi Dhoro village, in the locality of Yousuf Mallah, within the limits of Omar Sanda police station. The victim, identified as Sahib Dino, died from gunshot wounds sustained during the confrontation. According to police, the shooting followed an old domestic dispute that escalated into violence. Officers said Sahib Dino was allegedly shot by his cousin during the clash. Police reached the scene soon after…