LUJ office-bearers take oath on August 16, 2017SHIKARPUR: An oath taking ceremony of newly elected members of Larkana Union of Journalists, unit Khanpur was held at Khanpur Town of Shikarpur district some 20 kilometers away from here. Agha Masih-ul-uddin Khan Durrani, district chairman Shikarpur administered the oath. The elected representatives including Rahim Larik, Ronaqu Muhassan, Yasin Abro and others, They vowed to […]
ATMs remain non-functional on August 16, 2017KHAIRPUR: The Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cardholders of commercial banks in Khairpur, Nausharo Feroze and Ghotki districts have been facing difficulties on poor performances of banks. ATM machines are being mostly remaining out of order or without cash, they alleged. ATM cardholder alleged banks were looting account holders through ATM cards by forcing them drawing […]
Larkana celebrates I Day with national fervour on August 15, 2017LARKANA: 70th Pakistan Day was celebrated in Larkana, Kambar-Shahdadkot and Naudero in a befitting manner. In Larkana, main event was held at Benazir Bhutto Municipal Stadium in which Commissioner Ghulam Abbas Baloch, Mayor Aslam Shaikh, deputy commissioner Kashif Ali Tipu, SSP Sajid Amir Sadozai other government officers, students and general public took part in national […]
Umerkot celebrates I Day with zeal and zest on August 15, 2017UMERKOT: Independence Day was celebrated with national zeal and pledge. National flag hoisting ceremonies were held at government and privates offices besides at schools and colleges in parts of city. The speakers at the events highlighted spirit and paid tribute to national. Celebration also took place in Samaro, Pthoro and Kunri. Main function was held […]
Four girls lost lives in separate incidents on August 15, 2017KHAIRPUR: Four girls lost their lives in separate incidents in parts of Khairpur. Ghotki police said Haleema Chachar aged 6 years and Iqra Chachar aged 4 years drowned when they lost balance while playing beside a pond in village Jamal Chachar near Ghotki. The area people recovered their bodies while doctors at Ghotki Hospital confirmed […]
Effective disaster risk reduction measures need of the hour on August 11, 2017UMWERKOT: Timely and effective disaster risk reduction measures are the need of hour and for that all stakeholders should come forward, Nadeeem-ur-Rehman Memon, deputy commissioner Umerkot viewed this at one day consultative workshop on District Disaster Management Plan (DDMP) Umerkot. The ad hoc and relief based approach results temporary benefits but major factors remains usually […]
Umerkot judge to hear Dr Kirans case today on August 11, 2017UMERKOT: Additional District Judge Naveed Hussain Kolachi hearing case of humiliation of Dr Kiran and lady health visitor Tejhan at the hands of a court superintendent and lady police in courtroom adjourned hearing till today on applications by them as Tejhan was to appear before Sindh High Court Sindh Circuit Bench Hyderabad. Father of Tejhan […]
Efforts intensified to curb flood at Moria Loop dyke on August 11, 2017LARKANA: The flood fighting work has been intensified at Moria Loop Bund, near here after increasing water level in Indus River, which has also washed away 30 to 50 feet under construction apron being built to change water direction. The erosion was continuing fast and dyke has been declared sensitive whenever flood-like situation would surface. […]
‘Govt hospitals providing best facilities’ on August 11, 2017 BAHAWALPUR: Commissioner Saqib Zafar said that public sector hospitals are providing best healthcare facilities to millions of people and every new day is bringing improvement in the health sector. He expressed these views while addressing “Sehat Khidmat Awards” distributing ceremony for best performing health professionals of THQ hospitals, RHCs and basic health units. He […]
Drive for quality education kicks off on August 11, 2017SUKKUR: Speakers addressing at opening of 11-month drive on raising voice and quality education, organised by Foundation Open Society Institute were of the view that aim of the project was to mobilise rural communities to demand implementation of Article 25-A and to create a system of local-level accountability in education. The project has been implemented […]