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.

Hyderabad board declares mark sheets of 43 MDCAT-pass candidates ‘tampered’

On SHC orders, LUMHS sent transcripts of 48 students to BISE, only five authenticated.

Updated 10 Nov, 2026 10:30am

FPCCI seeks energy tariff rationalisation

Member says tech-driven tax regime should be simplified and harassment completely eliminated.

Published 10 Nov, 2026 07:03am

Indus contamination, a perennial health risk

Untreated domestic wastewater flows into the river, carrying faecal bacteria; agricultural runoff carries toxicity of pesticides and fertiliser

Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:34am

Hyderabad's Nara Jail-SITE land dispute remains unsettled despite ‘agreement’ on papers

District administration’s year-long efforts achieved significant progress but affected industrialists still wait for relief.

Updated 06 Nov, 2026 10:02am

Speakers call for fresh ideas to ensure country’s progress

Experts discuss colonial legacy, water systems and global debt at Afkar-i-Taza ThinkFest

Published 05 Nov, 2026 07:01am

FPCCI seeks FBR Karachi desk expansion

Demands inclusion of Hyderabad and Sukkur RTOs for fast-track resolution.

Published 01 Nov, 2026 06:27am

Commuters risk life and limb as poles not removed from middle of road in Hyderabad

CM Murad says carriageway carpeted and opened to force Hesco into relocating transmission lines.

Updated 31 Oct, 2026 08:59am

Death toll from Thar ambulance fire rises to nine: district official

President Zardari orders inquiry into incident, CM Murad announces compensation of Rs2 million each for families of victims.

Published 29 Oct, 2026 12:55pm

Demolition of pre-partition building in Hyderabad stopped

The building, built in 1936, is located off Faujdari Road and its ownership is claimed by a citizen, Mohammad Arif Shaikh.

Updated 29 Oct, 2026 09:43am

Sindh pins hopes on oilseeds

The trend shows a shift from traditional wheat to oilseed crops, mainly mustard.

Published 26 Oct, 2026 06:06am

Hyderabad BISE assistant controller suspended

Committee set up to look into allegations of irregularities in intermediate exam 2026 results

Published 25 Oct, 2026 06:20am

Afzal Khalid elected RCA Hyderabad president

HYDERABAD: Afzal Khalid was elected president of the Regional Cricket Association (RCA) Hyderabad with 14 votes,...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 07:02am

Business community fears flour crisis in Sindh as wheat stocks deplete

HYDERABAD: Leaders of the business and trade communities have expressed their grave concern over the persisting...

Published 20 Oct, 2026 06:58am

SHC CJ opens women facilitation, digital scanning centres at Hyderabad court

Asks HDBA to ensure end to wukala gardi as it defames the legal fraternity

Published 18 Oct, 2026 06:41am

LUH Jamshoro financial powers given to doctor despite finance director’s appointment

HYDERABAD: The health department has transferred financial powers at Liaquat University Hospital (LUH) Jamshoro, a...

Published 15 Oct, 2026 06:59am

Major parties’ conference resolves to resist division of Sindh

MPC attended by PPP, PML-N and other Sindh-based parties condemns action against KP government

Published 12 Oct, 2026 07:00am

Agriculture: Opting for sustainable farming

About $1.9 per kg was earned as foreign exchange, and $0.9m as carbon credits between 2016 and 2024 in the organic cotton project.

Published 12 Oct, 2026 06:49am

Highway police inspector held in Hyderabad for allegedly opening fire during quarrel, injuring 3

One of the injured is in critical condition; Hyderabad SSP says two gunmen of the Sindh Police Highway Patrol inspector also taken into custody.

Updated 07 Oct, 2026 08:29pm

Niaz Stadium handed back to PCB under 20-year MoU

HYDERABAD: The historic Niaz Stadium has once again been handed over to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) by the...

Published 07 Oct, 2026 07:02am

Hyderabad flour sellers fined as wheat prices keep climbing

HYDERABAD: Wheat prices, and with them flour prices, are rising even though the release of government wheat stocks ...

Published 06 Oct, 2026 06:59am