Iconic Sindhi, Urdu poet Shaikh Ayaz to be remembered on December 28, 2016SHIKARPUR: Taraqi Pasand Musanifeen will be holding a memorial session to mark the 19th death anniversary of iconic Sindhi and Urdu poet, late Shaikh Ayaz on Wednesday in Shaikh Ayaz Hall of Shikarpur Press Club. Shaikh Ayaz passed away on Dec28, 1997 in Karachi due to cardiac arrest and was buried in Bhit Shah, near […]
Civic system almost collapses in Shikarpur on December 21, 2016SHIKARPUR: A city known for its beatification and planning, Shikarpur is now showing a sign of destruction as its civic system has almost collapsed and roads have been damaged due to negligence of the district administration including elected representatives. The North Sindh Urban Services Corporation [NSUSC] has completely failed to ensure cleanliness on the streets […]
Historical grave of former prime minister of Khairpur state needs attention on December 17, 2016SHIKARPUR: The grave of Khan Bahadur Agha Qadir dad Khan Pathan, the former prime minister of princely Khairpur Mirs state, now Khairpur Mirs district of Sindh, Kiri Atta Muhammad Khan Muhallah graveyard in Shikarpur, is in dilapidated conditions. Heritage lovers have demanded Sindh government to repair the historical grave. Khan Bahadur Agha Qadir dad Khan […]
Demand for warm clothes increases as mercury drops on December 10, 2016SHIKARPUR: As the mercury has dropped, the demand for warm clothes, new as well as used ones, has increased considerably. Due to sudden change in the weather conditions, streets in the markets have flooded with make-shift roadside stalls displaying all kind of winter wears and accessories including sweaters, leather coats, socks, hats and woolen clothes […]
Police arrest four militants on December 8, 2016SHIKARPUR: Shikarpur police on Wednesday have claimed to have arrested four terrorists after an early morning encounter that took place in village Qazi Patti, in teshil Khanpur, in the limits of Khanpur Police Station, some 20kms from here. In a press conference held at SSP Camp Office, SHO Khanpur, Ayub Dogar has said that Inspector […]
Over 200 killed during communal clashes on December 7, 2016SHIKARPUR: More than 200 persons have been killed and dozens including women, children and pedestrians suffered serious bullet injuries, while several others have lost their body parts in deadly clashes during communal clashes in recent incidents in Shikarpur district. All the clashing communities are living under weapon’s cover while blood shedding continues to disrupt the […]
Central Bank of Indias building needs conservation on November 28, 2016SHIKARPUR: The former branch office of the Central Bank of India tops the list of most popular landmarks in Shikarpur district which is famous for its rich tradition, culture, history and ancient places. The building has been a subject of negligence by the Endowment Fund Trust, an institution responsible for the preservation of the heritage […]
15-year-old boy sexually abused on November 27, 2016SHIKARPUR: A 15-year old boy was sexually abused by his employer on Saturday in Mirzapur, in the limits of Gaheja Police Station, some 50 kilometers from here. Police official said that boy, whose identity has been kept undisclosed, used to work as waiter in a hotel. The fateful incident took place when the owner of […]
British Council to launch film on Pakistans independence on November 12, 2016ISLAMABAD: The British Council will launch a short film in collaboration with Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy Films during August 2017 in connection with the 70th independence anniversary of Pakistan. The film intends to explore migration between the United Kingdom and Pakistan since 1947, said a news release issued here. It will focus on telling families’ stories […]
Paris of Sindh faces myriad civic problems on November 11, 2016Shikarpur city, once called a ‘Paris of Sindh’ for its planned beautification and discipline, is facing multiple civic problems as elected representatives as well as the district administration are not focusing on the basic issues of the areas. A collapsed drainage system is causing serious civic problems while deteriorating infrastructure is worsening the traffic flow […]