Stories by Allah Bux Arisar

Ghotki journalist Tufail Rind shot dead by unknown assailants in presence of his children: police

Relative says Rind had previously escaped an assassination attempt; Sindh govt, MQM condemn killing. Updated 08 Oct, 2025 04:06pm

Qureshi criticises Indian govt for restricting religious freedom of Kashmiri Muslims

Foreign minister addresses mammoth gathering in Thar hosted by the Hindu community to express solidarity with Kashmiris. Updated 31 Aug, 2019 09:41pm

Newly-wed couple shot dead in Umerkot for 'contracting free will marriage'

The newly-wed man's sister was also injured while trying to resist the gun attack. Published 18 May, 2018 10:13pm

10 children dead, dozens hospitalised in Umerkot measles outbreak

Residents of gypsy colony claim vaccinators have never conducted routine immunisation in the colony. Published 25 Sep, 2017 07:25pm

SHC CJ takes suo motu notice of alleged abuse of female health professionals in Umerkot

Rally against alleged verbal, physical abuse of health professionals by court staffers and police. Updated 04 Aug, 2017 10:28pm

Female health professionals in Umerkot allege abuse by court, police officials

Police say will inquire into the matter. Published 04 Aug, 2017 12:52am

'Forced' conversion: I want to live with my husband, Ravita says in SHC

Court sends Ravita to Darul Aman till next hearing. Updated 22 Jun, 2017 08:38pm

Sanitary worker ‘covered in filth’ dies as doctors won’t touch him

Umerkot civil hospital medical superintendent arrested, victim's family hold protest. Updated 03 Jun, 2017 08:49am

Sindh aims to improve quality of chillies

Chilli growers of several Sindh districts would be provided equipment and machinery on a co-sharing basis. Published 21 Jul, 2016 07:05am

No respite from Thar drought as 9 more infants starve to death

Doctors say, the reason of the deaths is malnutrition, pneumonia and diarrhea. Updated 18 Nov, 2014 05:33pm

Death haunts drought-hit Tharparkar as 7 more infants die

In the past 24 hours, a total of 14 people have died in Tharparkar. Updated 17 Nov, 2014 05:30pm

Thar coal: locals feel threatened

THIS is apropos A.B. Arisar’s article ‘Tharis have serious doubt over coal exploration process’ (June 28). We... Updated 16 Sep, 2013 03:24pm

Lawyer to face action for serving venison to judges

UMERKOT, Feb 17: The District Bar Association of Umerkot will meet on Monday to take action against a lawyer.... Published 18 Feb, 2013 12:01am

50 camels die of viral disease in Thar

UMERKOT, Nov 15 More than 50 camels have died of an unconfirmed viral disease over the past two weeks and about ... Updated 16 Sep, 2013 10:05am

Rains a bane for most, but a boon for Tharis

UMERKOT, Sept 16 Perched on a small sand dune surrounded by freshly ploughed land with patches of shrubs and wild... Updated 01 Mar, 2015 02:46pm

Shepherd dies of thirst in Thar

UMERKOT, July 18 A shepherd who wandered in the desert looking for his missing herd of cattle died of thirst on... Updated 16 Sep, 2013 03:28pm