Robbers arrested on July 6, 2017MITHI: Diplo police arrested four members of gang including two women involved in spreading fake currency notes in local market. SSP Tharparkar, Ameer Saud Magsi told reporters that Diplo police arrested four persons identified as Syed Kadim Shah his wife Shamshad Shah, a young lady Zakia Sheedi, the resident of Digri town of Mirpurkhas district […]
Arbab Lutufullah to join PPP on July 3, 2017MITHI: Strategic opponent of Pakistan People’s Party in Tharparkar “Arbab group” has been split into two factions, daily Times learnt on Sunday. Arbab group’s Arbab Lutufullah, nephew of Ex-Chief Minister Sindh Arbab Ghulam Rahim has finally decided to join Pakistan People’s Party. He plans to make an official announcement to join the PPP during an […]
Rain raises hope of good crop in Thar on July 2, 2017THARPARKAR: After receiving sufficient shower of monsoon, the Thari people are ready to cultivate their lands with the help of tractors, camels, bulls and other animals. Natives complained that the shopkeepers have increased the rates of seeds; hence they were not able to buy easily but they hope the current spell of rain will support […]
Drought-hit Thar receives monsoon rain on June 29, 2017THARPARKAR: Various parts of Thar Desert continued to receive moderate to light showers with thunderstorm infrequently on Thursday bringing the happiness for Tharis. Diplo, Nagarparkar, Islamkot, Kaloi, Dahili, Chelhar, Mithi on Thursday received the rains showers, which not only turned the weather pleasant but also revived their hopes of rain-dependent Tharis to get both-livelihood for […]
Khuhro inaugurates wheat distribution drive in Thar on June 24, 2017THARPARKAR: Sindh’s senior minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Food Nisar Ahmed Khohro has inaugurated the free distribution of wheat among 287,964 Thari families in Mithi town on Saturday. Khohro said that this time Sindh government was giving 100 kg wheat to each family to support them till the desert area receives rains. “PPP government was […]
Thar’s Jain temples, Bhudesar Mosque cry for renovation on May 12, 2017THARPARKAR: The ancient Jain temples and a historical mosque in Nagarparkar area of Thar Desert are in worst conditions and are waiting for renovation. This historical Bhudesar Mosque, Gorri temple and others are near devastation and will be converted into symbol of history, if renovation not done on urgent basis. Every year during the rainy […]
Dr Qadir Magsi blames PPP leaders for worse conditions in Thar on May 9, 2017 THARPARKAR: The chairman of Sindh Tarqui Passnd party, Dr. Qadar Magsi has said that PPP rulers in Sindh are the responsible for current situation of Thar for their alleged rampant corruption and the poorest governance. Dr. Magsi talking to the local journalists at Malhi House in Mithi on Monday said that it was the duty […]
Govt fails to reduce child mortality in Thar on May 8, 2017THARPARKAR: Despite tall claims made by the Sindh government to provide basic healthcare in theThar Desert, the deaths of children that started in 2013 have not come to an end. According to official data, since January 113 children have died in one hospital of Mithi city alone. During the last four years, 2250 children died […]
Afghan national removed from Islamabad Police on May 6, 2017ISLAMABAD: On the directions of the Interior Ministry, an Afghan national, who was serving in federal police, was removed from service. According to reliable sources, an investigation was carried out into the credentials of 1,400 officers, including Afghan national Farooq, appointed in police department. “After completion of the investigation, the Afghan national was removed from […]
Land grabbers destroy historical site on May 6, 2017THARPARKAR: The illegal construction by land grabbers in the premises of a archaeological site, situated in the Chelhar town, caused destruction of a Fort of the Mirs. The Land grabber mafia is establishing new building on the site after pulling down the antique structure. Reejhu Mal, District Council member moved a resolution in district council […]