Stories by Ubaidullah Shaikh

Khairpur maid case: Autopsy of 9-year-old girl’s body confirms physical torture, suggests sexual assault

SSP says several suspects, including a police official and a doctor, have been detained, DNA samples of key suspects' brothers and father collected. Updated 21 Aug, 2023 06:12pm

Sukkur police register FIR of journalist Jan Muhammad Mahar’s murder

Mahar, a senior journalist associated with a private Sindhi newspaper, was shot dead while he was travelling in his car on Sunday. Published 15 Aug, 2023 11:15pm

Railways minister sees lack of resources as ‘real cause’ of Hazara Express tragedy

Says investigation is under way, initial inquiry report to be ready in 48 hours; asserts "those responsible will be punished". Updated 07 Aug, 2023 03:24pm

7 dead as Lahore-bound train catches fire in Khairpur

Railways minister constitutes team to probe incident. Updated 27 Apr, 2023 02:31pm

PPP's Khursheed Shah released from Sukkur jail

Party loyalists and supporters gather outside jail to welcome PPP leader. Published 23 Oct, 2021 07:26pm

Death toll from Ghotki train tragedy rises to 65

Train service on affected tracks restored after almost 30 hours. Updated 08 Jun, 2021 10:05pm

At least 55 killed, 100 injured as passenger trains collide in Sindh's Ghotki district

Between 15 to 20 passengers are still trapped in the wreckage of the Millat Express train, says Ghotki SSP. Updated 08 Jun, 2021 09:28am

At least 13 passengers killed as bus overturns in Sindh's Rohri

Sukkur DC says the vehicle turned turtle due to speeding. Published 20 May, 2021 02:16pm

Outrage after Sindh University student found dead in Sukkur following alleged police abduction

Police said he was wanted for multiple serious crimes in various districts of Sindh. Updated 09 Mar, 2021 06:38pm

At least 1 dead, 30 injured after Lahore-bound train derails near Rohri

Officials say all people travelling on the train have been rescued; inquiry under way to ascertain cause of derailment. Updated 07 Mar, 2021 02:58pm

Sindh minister Siyal accuses NAB of using revenge tactics following Larkana 'house raid'

Sohail Anwar Siyal says the house raided by NAB's team belonged to his late father. Published 02 Sep, 2020 04:27pm

Man arrested for allegedly killing 11 members of his family in Pano Aqil

The suspect is the head of the family; victims include six women and five children. Published 19 Aug, 2020 05:35pm

'Aurat March' held nationwide to mark International Women's Day

Members of religious group disrupt Aurat March in Islamabad, situation brought under control by police. Updated 08 Mar, 2020 09:03pm

20 killed, several others injured as passenger train collides with bus in Sukkur

Sukkur Police AIG says more casualties feared as several injured are in critical condition. Updated 29 Feb, 2020 01:49am

Sukkur building collapse: 3-year-old girl rescued alive after 21 hours from underneath debris

Death toll rises to 6; five others also pulled out from the rubble in a wounded state. Updated 03 Jan, 2020 08:20pm

3 killed, several feared trapped as multi-storey building collapses in Sukkur

Officials say several people are still feared to be trapped under the rubble; rescue operation underway. Updated 02 Jan, 2020 10:48pm

Khursheed Shah's judicial remand extended by 15 days by Sukkur accountability court

PPP leader tells journalists to "investigate" allegations against him. Updated 23 Nov, 2019 02:00pm

Sukkur prayer leader arrested for allegedly raping minor student

A case was registered by police against the suspect who leads prayers at a mosque in Dildar Samejo village. Published 31 Oct, 2019 11:14pm

'No retreating now,' says Fazl as JUI-F's Azadi March enters Punjab

JUI-F Punjab chief Maulana Attiqueur Rehman welcomes the participants of the march. Updated 29 Oct, 2019 08:00am

'Bring the PM's resignation with you,' Fazlur Rehman tells govt committee due to meet opposition

'Azadi March' to kick off in Karachi on October 27 after address by JUI-F chief in Sohrab Goth. Updated 24 Oct, 2019 10:21pm