The world lost a committed leader, an iconic philanthropist and a true social reformer, Shah Karim Al Hussaini Aga Khan, the 49th spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili sect of the Muslims. He played a pivotal role in improving the quality of life of people living in underdeveloped countries by launching several projects on health, […]
Exorcism Rituals Claim Innocent Lives
Exorcism has, over the years, emerged as a curse for the people of Pakistan, claiming precious lives in remote areas. Recently, Sangeeta, a pregnant lady from Badin belonging to the marginalized Kohli community, fell prey to a brutal ritual of exorcism. The false beliefs among the community, pertaining to the influence of evil forces, demons, […]
Women’s Marital Rights Highlighted at Legal-Aid Camp
HYDERABAD: A one-day seminar titled Legal-Aid Camp was held on Saturday, organized by the Sindh Human Rights Commission and MUSAWI, a Lahore-based social organization. The event focused on raising awareness about women’s marital rights, with speakers expressing concern over the lack of knowledge among women and the general public regarding marriage and divorce laws in […]
Imdad Hussaini a versatile literary figure of Sindh
Imdad Hussaini a versatile literary figure of Sindh The work on seasoned Sindhi poet Syed Imad Hussaini fondly remembered as Imdad Hussain came to limelight through blockbuster television play Ishq Murshid. One of his poems ( I will see you in my dreams but first let me fall asleep) sung by Saif Samejo was filmed […]
Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan: A major contributor to Pakistan’s independence
Sir Sultan Mohammad Shah, Aga Khan III was one of the founders and the first president of the All-India Muslim League (AIML), the party that guided the Muslims of the subcontinent to the cherished goal of a separate state. Sir Aga Khan worked for the advancement of Muslims and the protection of Muslim rights in […]
Water theft case: Court issues Non-bailable arrest warrants for 8 officials of Irrigation department
Taking exception to the constant absence the Additional Session Judge Thatta Mr. Ghada Hussain Abroon on Tuesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for 8 officials of Irrigation department who allegedly sold irrigation water to few influential growers of the area depriving other growers of their due share of water. A complaint involving 8 irrigation officials was […]
Residents in jubilation after Keti Bunder gets water supply scheme 40 years later
After almost four decades, the rehabilitation of the Water Supply scheme has sent a wave of Joy and Jubilation among the residents of Keti Bunder, a settlement alongside the coastal belt of District Thatta. The scheme worth Rs187.219 million would be serving the needs of a large population at the vast coastal settlement claimed MPA […]
Two drown, eight rescued as boat capsizes in the Indus River
Around ten people including eight women drowned on thursday after their boat capsized in the Indus river near Belo town of district Sujawal. Six of them were rescued by the local divers however two women identified as Mina 40 and Benazir 35 drowned. According to the reports, from forest site riverine area, the incident occured […]
Free Medical Camp set up to treat people suffering from Skin disease in village UrsTemro
In line with the directions issued by District Health Officer Sujawal Dr. Shahenaz Khwaja, a team of doctors- dermatologists led by Dr. Irfan Shah visited Village UrsTemro to examine and treat the villagers affected by the skin disease. While talking to media Dr. Irfan Shah said that unhygienic conditions led to the rapid spread of […]
Prof James Witte Highlights Importance of Social Sciences
Social Sciences make us understand the importance of the society we live in, and helps policymakers to make policies for the betterment of the society, said renowned social scientist and anthropologist Prof James Witte. He was addressing a session convened via webinar on Building community resilience through applied social sciences at the University of Karachi […]