Stories by Mohammad Hussain Khan

Mohammad Hussain Khan is a staff reporter and investigative journalist for Dawn based in Hyderabad, where he has worked since 1994. He covers governance, agriculture, and water resources, as well as health, the environment, and the judicial system.

SHC orders action against senior civil judge of Matli over stay order breach

HYDERABAD: A single-judge bench of the Sindh High Court has directed an SHC inspection team member to initiate... Published 30 Apr, 2026 07:00am

Management board unanimously rejects Liaquat University Hospital bifurcation idea

Resolved that it was not feasible to bifurcate the hospital into two independent entities without adversely affecting care of patients, teaching standards and overall healthcare delivery. Updated 28 Apr, 2026 09:12am

Sindh’s second largest hospital lacks essential services, health secretary told

Rs694m required for repair and maintenance of 45 MRI, CT Scan and other machines in Liaquat University Hospital, says Hyderabad commissioner. Published 27 Apr, 2026 07:32am

Celebratory fire continues to turn happy occasions into mourning

Official ban also fails to stop illegal fireworks at ceremonies Published 25 Apr, 2026 05:06am

Plan to bifurcate Liaquat University Hospital opposed

“LUH can be run efficiently if better administration is ensured by the health department,” says director general of Health Services Sindh. Published 23 Apr, 2026 08:24am

Controversial plan to split Liaquat University Hospital is in the works

• Hospital Management Board meeting to take up bifurcation proposal tomorrow • Critics believe decision, if taken, will destroy Published 16 Apr, 2026 07:09am

Reviving Pakistan’s ‘white gold’: experts call for radical overhaul of cotton sector

HYDERABAD: Pakistan’s once-thriving cotton industry stands at a critical crossroads, with experts warning that... Published 16 Apr, 2026 07:09am

No cardiac surgery performed at LUH for nearly nine years

Doctors say most advanced machine, equipment rusting but surgeons and support staff not being encouraged Published 13 Apr, 2026 06:32am

Hyderabad commissioner, DC meet with unpleasant surprises in visit to Liaquat University Hospital

Sindh’s major health facility works with 51pc staff shortage; many essential machineries and equipment lying dysfunctional Published 11 Apr, 2026 07:03am

Verdict reserved on bail pleas in Rs4.48bn RBOD-II graft case

HYDERABAD: The incharge judge of the Accountability Court reserved the verdict on the bail applications of four... Published 09 Apr, 2026 07:17am

No end to financial, administrative crises at LUH in sight

Many essential machinery, equipment remain dysfunctional for 10 months Published 07 Apr, 2026 08:28am

The rigmarole of wheat procurement

‘Stocks over and above 0.7m tonnes are kept in open spaces instead of safe places to have an excuse that stocks were damaged by Published 06 Apr, 2026 08:36am

Sindh flags Tarbela delays, warns of Kharif water crisis

Federal ministry convenes meeting today; Irsa advisory committee to meet tomorrow. Updated 06 Apr, 2026 07:47am

Ex-MNA Ali Wazir challenges his detention after release from Sukkur jail

Sindh High Court issues notices to police officials for 22nd. Updated 03 Apr, 2026 09:19am

Sindh Abadgar Ittehad warns of agricultural collapse amid rising costs

HYDERABAD: The Sindh Abadgar Ittehad (SAI) has issued a stern warning regarding the precarious state of the national... Published 02 Apr, 2026 07:04am

Strict controls announced ahead of wheat procurement in Sindh

Cabinet approves policy guidelines; verification for subsidy disbursement to be done through Benazir Hari Card for a first time; no tainted official to be posted as in-charge of godown. Updated 01 Apr, 2026 09:25am

Court acquits all 8 accused in Dadu’s Chandio tribe triple murder case

Complainant's counsel, Salahuddin Panhwar, vows to challenge the verdict in SHC. Published 30 Mar, 2026 04:10pm

Challenges mount for incomplete Indus River System Authority ahead of water moot

Absence of members from Sindh raises concerns over body’s composition for upcoming meeting to determine water availability. Updated 30 Mar, 2026 07:46am

Water release into canals resumes after repair work at Sukkur Barrage

HYDERABAD: After plugging three breaches in the cofferdam of Sukkur Barrage, the process of dewatering of the... Published 27 Mar, 2026 07:48am

Experts applaud green energy growth but warn of planning failures

Two-day MUET conference calls for urgent grid reforms Published 26 Mar, 2026 07:14am