Stories by Ghulam Hussain Khawaja

Data shows sea intrusion in Sindh’s coastal areas gathered pace over years

“The sea has swallowed our farms, old ports, lakes, and lagoons. We can no longer survive off land. Many have left for Karachi to find work,” a local fisherman says. Updated 20 May, 2025 10:44am

Homage paid to chronicler, researcher Aziz Jaffrani on 16th death anniversary

THATTA: Scholars, historians and literati gathered at Sarwaich Sujawali Library in Sujawal on Sunday evening to pay... Published 13 May, 2025 06:33am

Mirpur Sakro TMC chairman, journalist badly injured in police assault

THATTA: The district police on Monday reportedly subjected to brutal torture Mirpur Sakro town committee’s ... Published 29 Apr, 2025 06:19am

Shirazis stay away from ZAB birth anniversary event

THATTA: Conspicuous absence of influential Shirazi group from a large gathering held to mark the 97th birth... Published 07 Jan, 2025 07:52am

Karachi’s water crisis to ease with Hub Canal, KB Feeder projects: CM Sindh

Murad says schemes are expected to be completed by 2025 end. Updated 01 Jan, 2025 10:26am

Abrupt cancellation of permits leaves Thatta mine operators high and dry

THATTA: Mines’ leaseholders in Thatta district have been left high and dry by the Sindh Mines and Minerals... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:32am

LIMHS in Makli set to start medical classes

THATTA: With the long-awaited approval by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), the recently established... Published 06 Sep, 2024 07:17am

Hesco Thatta officials blame political interference for bad performance

THATTA: The Hyder-abad Electric Supply Company’s (Hesco) Thatta sub-division officials have blamed unabated... Published 25 Aug, 2024 07:23am

Sujawal coastal belt faces water scarcity for two years

THATTA: A large population in coastal belt of Sujawal district has been facing acute scarcity of water for past two... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:58am

Palijo death anniversary convention rejects Irsa Amendment Act, corporate farming

THATTA: Speakers at the sixth death anniversary of Awami Tehreek founder and leftist ideologue Rasool Bux Palijo ... Published 08 Jun, 2024 07:06am

18 govt hospitals have no full-time anaesthesia physician: survey

THATTA: A comprehensive survey has revealed a serious shortage of qualified anaesthesiologists in district and ... Published 03 Jun, 2024 07:07am

Floating hut adds to Keenjhar Lake’s beauty

THATTA: Keenjhar Lake – a scenic freshwater body frequented by thousands of picnickers every weekend — recently... Published 11 May, 2024 06:59am

Ismaili council office raided, ransacked by police on ‘incorrect information’

THATTA: The Sujawal police on late Sunday evening stormed their way into the office of ‘The Shia Imami Ismaili... Published 23 Apr, 2024 07:57am

Experts warn of sea intrusion up till Hyderabad if water not released downstream Kotri

THATTA: Water experts and social activists of Thatta and Sujawal districts have warned if required amount of water ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 07:38am

Bilawal rejects power-sharing formula

Reveals he was offered premiership for the latter two years; Dar terms public disclosure inappropriate. Updated 19 Feb, 2024 08:01am

Lack of funds forces Thatta’s only govt blood bank to curtail services

THATTA: The Indus Blood Bank at the Makli district headquarters hospital, the only government facility in Thatta, ... Published 13 Feb, 2024 07:13am

Voter disinterest to have little effect on PPP’s prospects for clean sweep in Thatta, Sujawal

Despite widespread voter skepticism over role of elections in bringing about meaningful change in peoples’ lives,... Published 04 Feb, 2024 08:00am

Siraj describes Nawaz Sharif’s case as ‘a test for judiciary’

Says democracy cannot flourish as long as dynastic politics remain entrenched in Pakistan. Published 24 Oct, 2023 07:18am

Aghast at intrusive police security, Italian team abandons Makli visit

Koko, partner lodge complain to caretaker minister for archaeology Arshad Wali Khan who came across them during his visit to Makli. Published 09 Sep, 2023 06:46am

Rs8.5bn approved for phase-II of coastal highway project

Initiated in 2010, its completion had been in doldrums till date, says MPA Haji Hassan Zardari Published 03 Jul, 2023 07:00am