Mohammad Hussain Khan

CLOSING THE FLOODGATES

Recent inspections have also revealed damage to five other gates — 46, 48, 52, 53 and 54 — which would require immediate attention. Updated 29 Jun, 2024 05:04pm

Rs4bn spent so far on rehabilitation work at Sukkur Barrage, says minister

SUKKUR: Sindh Minister for Irriga­tion Jam Khan Shoro has said that gate No44 is being repaired at the site and the... Published 27 Jun, 2024 07:51am

Irrigation on hold

Farmers worry as authorities halt Sukkur barrage operations to assess recently damaged gates during peak Kharif Published 24 Jun, 2024 07:57am

Damage to Sukkur Barrage seen as ‘prelude to disaster’

HYDERABAD: A veteran rice grower, Umer Jamali, was quite excited about preparation of his paddy crop’s nursery in... Published 24 Jun, 2024 07:18am

A harvest fit for a king

In the searing June heat, scores of workers gather under tree canopies across Sindh’s mango-growing regions to harvest and pack the fruit. Updated 19 Jun, 2024 10:03am

HCCI licence cancelled as rival groups continue battle for control of secretariat

DGTO to hear both sides on 27th for a final decision Published 15 Jun, 2024 08:07am

Pakistan’s National Sanitation Policy has become outdated, says HRCP

HYDERABAD: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has launched a policy paper for occupational safety of sanitation... Published 13 Jun, 2024 07:04am

Liaquat University Hospital burns ward’s ICU without essential equipment since 2021

Administration finds procurement documents missing from record. Updated 12 Jun, 2024 11:47am

Immature mango crop harms exports, affects prices

Growers resort to early picking of unripen fruit in Mirpurkhas for quick buck, say major growers Published 11 Jun, 2024 09:55am

A child’s funeral in every street

A tragedy unparalleled in Hyderabad’s history, the Paretabad cylinder blast has claimed 27 lives so far — most of them children. Updated 10 Jun, 2024 08:09am

Cylinder blast tragedy exposes lack of capacity at LUH burns ward

HYDERABAD: The Paretabad cylinder blast and fire incident that claimed lives of many people, most of them children,... Published 04 Jun, 2024 06:48am

Sindh sticks to its guns on water shortage

Irrigation secretary says province faced 29pc shortage in early Kharif; blames Punjab for diverting flows into link canals. Updated 04 Jun, 2024 11:38am

Pall of gloom hangs over Paretabad as death toll in cylinder blast, fire rises to eight

Death toll feared to rise as many victims stated to be in extremely critical condition and fighting for life in different hospitals in Karachi. Updated 01 Jun, 2024 10:38am

Cylinder blast, fire in Hyderabad leave two children dead, 48 people injured

Several victims sustain up to 90pc burns after cylinder explodes at LPG shop located near seminary. Published 31 May, 2024 05:50am

At least 50 injured in major blast in Hyderabad LPG shop: officials

Sindh CM takes notice, orders those badly injured to be moved to Karachi and for commissioner to conduct inquiry. Updated 31 May, 2024 12:23am

Sindh still faces water deficit despite all-time high levels in Mangla, Tarbela

Tells Irsa to stop withdrawals from CJ and TP link canals by Punjab Published 29 May, 2024 05:52am

Rival groups clash for Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry control after IHC verdict

Sitting and former office-bearers bicker over conditions spelt out in judgment; secretariat sealed. Updated 27 May, 2024 09:35am

Sindh’s second largest hospital hit by water shortages

HYDERABAD: Sindh’s second largest tertiary care hospital, Liaquat University Hospital, Hyderabad, is hit, during... Published 26 May, 2024 07:20am

Five labourers killed, 11 injured in trailer-truck collision in Thatta

Trailer has been impounded and driver and conductor have been arrested, says police official. Updated 25 May, 2024 09:23pm

Paretabad town committee in crisis after chairman, his deputy lose slots

HYDERABAD: A crisis-like situation prevails in the Paretabad town committee as the controversy involving its (now... Published 25 May, 2024 06:10am