The Sindh Commission for the Protection of Journalists was informed in its meeting that the heirs of journalist Nasrullah Gadani, who was murdered in Mirpur Mathelo in May 2024, along with their legal counsel, have submitted an application, wherein they expressed serious security concerns, stating that during court proceedings in Mirpur Mathelo, an atmosphere of […]
Sukkur
Sukkur District Council approves Rs 5.39bn budget for FY 2026-27
The District Council Sukkur on Thursday unanimously approved the budget for financial year 2026-27 during a session presided over by Chairman Syed Kumail Haider Shah. According to official figures, the total budget stands at Rs5.39 billion, while estimated expenditures are Rs 5.60 billion, showing a deficit of Rs 204.3 million. Addressing the session, Chairman Syed […]
Sukkur DRO inspects polling stations for LG by-elections
District Returning Officer Sukkur Nadir Shehzad Khan on Sunday visited several polling stations in the district to review arrangements for by-elections being held on two local government seats. During the visit, Khan inspected the voting process and polling camps set up around the stations in line with Election Commission of Pakistan regulations. He received briefings […]
Inter departmental meeting reviews Hajj arrangements in Sukkur
An inter departmental meeting to review arrangements for Hajj 1447 AH/2026 was held at the Commissioner Office conference hall, chaired by Additional Commissioner-I Sukkur Dr Muhammad Amir Ansari. According to a handout issued here on Friday, the meeting was attended by Commanding Officer ASF Sukkur Farooq Ahmed, PIA Station Manager Pervaiz Ali Soomro, Assistant Director […]
Free scooties distributed among women in Sukkur under Sindh govt initiative
A ceremony to distribute free scooters among the women of Sukkur was held at a local hall by the Transport and Mass Transit Department of the Government of Sindh. The ceremony was attended by Member of the National Assembly Syed Khursheed Ahmed Shah; Senior Minister of Sindh and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass […]
38 bandits surrender in Kashmore, Sukkur
Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar has said that the Sindh Government’s effective and result-oriented “Surrender Policy” is yielding positive outcomes. He claimed that, under the policy, 26 notorious and wanted dacoits in Kashmore district have laid down their arms and surrendered before the police and law enforcement agencies. The Home Minister said that just […]
Aror University Sukkur ranks 1st across Pakistan
Aror University of Art, Architecture, Design & Heritage, Sukkur has secured 1st position across Pakistan among 25 universities for the successful implementation of MAKTAB (ERP, SLcM & LMS-Blackboard) under the HEC’s HEDP project. At a ceremony held at the Higher Education Commission, Islamabad, Chief Guest Ahsan Iqbal Chaudhary, Federal Minister for Planning, Development & Special […]
Sukkur RTA enforces court orders on illegal vehicle stops
Secretary Regional Transport Authority (RTA) Sukkur, Fayaz Ahmad Mangi on Friday stated that Rohri Bus Terminal has been fully operationalized, with separate sheds allocated for pick and drop services. In line with Sindh High Court Sukkur Bench orders, strict action is being taken against vehicles stopping illegally at City Point and Babluoi Bypass points. Drivers […]
Two children of police officer shot dead in Sukkur
SUKKUR: In a targeted attack, unknown assailants shot dead the 10-year-old son of a police officer and his nephew in Kandhkot on Wednesday, police said. The victims, Muzammil and Gul Hassan, were traveling in a rickshaw from their village to school when the incident occurred. Read More: Four children killed as rocket explodes in Kandhkot According to […]
Sukkur boat capsize reports baseless, all passengers safe: PDMA DG
Director General Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh, Salman Shah, on Saturday rejected reports of a boat accident in Sukkur, terming them “false and contrary to facts.” In a statement, the DG PDMA said that contact was established with the Deputy Commissioner Sukkur, who confirmed that the incident occurred near Mahi Ja Bhan. A group […]