Category: Pakistan
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Sukkur Citizen Alleges Fraud of Rs120 Million in Plot Deal, Seeks Justice
SUKKUR : Haji Muhammad Bakhsh Mehr, a resident of Bashirabad, Sukkur, alleged during a press conference at the Sukkur National Press Club (Registered) that he had been defrauded of Rs120 million in a plot transaction. According to Haji Muhammad Bakhsh Mehr, he entered into a deal in 2016 with Datar Chandio, brother of Sardar Chandio, for…
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The Farewell Day of Mourning for Imam Hussain (AS)
8 Rabi-ul-Awwal holds a significant place in Islamic history. It is remembered as the day when the members of the family of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), including Hazrat Zainab (RA), Hazrat Umm Kulthum (RA), Hazrat Rubab (RA), Imam Zain-ul-Abideen (AS) and Imam Muhammad Baqir (AS), returned to Madina after enduring captivity in Kufa and Syria…
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Woman Protests Against Husband and Son in Sukkur
SUKKUR : A woman from Township Sector 4 staged a protest outside the Sukkur National Press Club against her husband, Ishtiaq Ahmed Qureshi, and her son, Muhammad Haris. According to the report, Farzana, who lives with her daughter Aqsa, said during the protest that her husband allegedly comes to her home with his son and frequently…
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Protest in Sukkur Against Somro Community and Judicial Magistrate
SUKKUR : A protest demonstration was held outside the Sukkur National Press Club by a lawyers’ team against members of the Somro community and a judicial magistrate. The protest was led by Arif Ali Khaki, Naeem Ahmed and Abdul Shakoor. The protesters raised strong slogans and said the dispute was related to a case involving a…
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Writers Urge Literary Community to Promote Awareness and Unity in Sindh
KARACHI : The regular meeting of the Karachi Branch of the Sindhi Adabi Sangat was held at Gul Rang Hall of the Arts Council, Karachi, under the chairmanship of writer and poet Sarwar Samejo. The proceedings of the meeting were conducted by branch secretary Nisar Naz Rik. During the literary session, Waheed Mohsin and Murtaza…
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Attempted Abduction of 9-Month-Old Baby in Sukkur, Two Women Handed Over to Police
Sukkur: Two women were allegedly caught attempting to abduct a nine-month-old baby from a house near Shikarpur Phatak on Golimar Road in Sukkur. Family members caught the women and handed them over to the police, causing concern among residents of the area. According to police, officers from the Side Area Police Station reached the scene…
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Sukkur: Drainage Pumping Stations in Mirani Mohalla Without Electricity for Three Months, Sewage Water Enters Homes and Streets
SUKKUR (Reporter): The drainage situation in Mirani Mohalla, located near the Exhibition Ground in Old Sukkur’s UC-6, Jiye Shah Town, has deteriorated severely as the electricity supply to the area’s drainage pumping stations has reportedly remained disconnected for the past three months. Due to the power outage, the motors at the pumping stations have remained…
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International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism Observed in Shikarpur
Shikarpur: A ceremony was held at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Shikarpur on August 21, 2026, to mark the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism. A rally was also taken out following the ceremony. The rally was led by Deputy Commissioner Shikarpur Shakil Ahmed Abro, with a large number of…
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Govt increases petrol by Re0.27, diesel by Rs1.64 per litre
The government on Thursday increased the price of petrol by Re0.27 and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs1.64 per litre, effective for the next 24 hours. Under the revised rates, petrol will be available at Rs337.78 per litre, while HSD will be priced at Rs364.70 per litre. The new prices will remain effective for August 21,…
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Foreign-backed ‘inimical designs’ will be defeated via decisive response, vows CDF
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has pledged to defeat the hostile elements’ “inimical designs” aimed at obstructing the development of Balochistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday. The army chief made the remarks during an interaction with notables and political leadership of…
