KHAIRPUR: The executive council (EC) of the Shah Abdul Latif University Teachers’ Association (SALUTA) on Sunday held an emergent meeting at the political science department over troublesome attitude of the university administration. The meeting was presided over by SALUTA president Prof Dr Amir Ali Chandio. The EC expressed grave concerns that the administration had removed […]
Woman commits ‘suicide’
KHAIRPUR: A woman allegedly committed suicide on Sunday under mysterious circumstances in Muhib Shah Village in the tehsil of Saleh Pat. Reportedly, Amnat Mahar stabbed herself with a knife. She was rushed to a hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries and died. Meanwhile, the police started investigation into the suspicious incident and awaits post-mortem […]
Two murder suspects escape from police custody
KHAIRPUR: Two murder suspects on Saturday night escaped from the custody of Ubaro police. Reportedly, the accused Shabir Bhutto and Mehmood Bhutto were arrested by the police about ten days ago over their alleged involvement in the murder of Razi Bhutto. Meanwhile, the relatives of the deceased on Sunday strongly protested against the Ubaro police […]
Four bodies recovered from Sukkur Barrage
KHAIRPUR: Four dead bodies were recovered on Sunday from the Sukkur Barrage. Reportedly, villagers informed police after finding dead bodies of three men and a woman. The barrage authorities claimed that the bodies were stowed into bags and entangled in the dam’s gates. Consequently, the bodies were shifted to Rohri taluka hospital for autopsy and […]
Motorcyclist dies in road accident
KHAIRPUR: A motorist died in a road accident at Choondiko-Saleh Pat road in the district of Khairpur on Sunday. Reportedly, 20-year-old Gull Bahar was on his way to Choondiko when his motorcycle slipped, and he hurtled to severe injuries. Consequently, he was rushed to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The body […]
Villager abducted from katcha area of Indus River
KHAIRPUR: A youth was kidnapped on Saturday near Piryaloi, a small town of Khairpur District in Sindh province. Reportedly, ‘unknown’ assailants kidnapped Bashir Ahmed and fled towards the Katcha area of Indus River. Consequently, the police followed the kidnappers but could not trace them. Further investigation into the matter is underway. Four children die of […]
Inflated prices of vegetables, fruits irk people
DADU: The poverty-stricken people expressed grave concerns over the escalated rates of fruits, vegetables, meat and other essential commodities in the markets of town of Dadu during the Islamic month of Ramazan. As no action has been taken against the profiteers and market owners, the situation is similar in other parts of the district including […]
Ratodero judge visits Naudero hospital, expresses dissatisfaction
NAUDERO: The Ratodero civil judge-cum-judicial magistrate (CJ) Ahmed Ali Gabol on Saturday paid a surprise visit to the Rural Health Center (RHC) for inspection. Reportedly, the female patients informed CJ about ‘bad’ attitude of Dr Hamid Nawaz Shaikh who deals the ultrasound department. He also observed that many officers were absent without obtaining prior leaves. […]
Police arrest five outlaws, recover weapons and narcotics
KHAIRPUR: Five outlaws were arrested on Saturday while narcotics and weapons were recovered from their possession. Reportedly, the Khairpur police launched a crackdown against criminals. During raids, three suspects Muhammad Ashraf, Sheengar Ali Shar and Muhammad Yousuf Gopang were arrested. Pistols, a stolen motorcycle and a large quantity of narcotics were recovered from their possession. […]
Suicide attack leaves one dead, 14 injured
NOWSHERA: One person was killed and 14 others were injured when a suicide bomber rammed his motorcycle into a Frontier Constabulary (FC) vehicle on Mall Road near Katchehri Chowk Thursday afternoon, District Police Officer (DPO) Shehzad Nadeem Bukhari said. Rescue teams and security officials rushed to the explosion site. The injured were shifted to the […]