Stories by Waseem Shamsi

Two councillors shot dead in Sukkur ‘targeted attack’

SUKKUR: Two elected local government representatives belonging to the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) were assassinated... Published 03 Jul, 2026 07:02am

Two held for murder of cop in ‘honour killing’ dispute

SUKKUR: Shikarpur police have claimed to have arrested two suspects allegedly involved in the murder of a police... Published 25 Jun, 2026 07:00am

Eight mourners killed after Alam falls on high-tension wires in Shikarpur

More than 15 received severe shock and injuries; Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar expresses his deep grief over the tragic incident. Updated 22 Jun, 2026 08:44am

CM Murad inaugurates rehabilitation scheme at Sukkur Barrage

Appreciates BISP, all consultants and engineers for achieving success in fast-tracked phase; terms barrage modernisation a milestone in ensuring Sindh’s water security, livelihood of millions. Updated 15 Jun, 2026 10:04am

World Bank mission inspects rehabilitation work at Guddu Barrage

Following the successful removal of the silt excluder and the installation of the left pocket gates, regular irrigation supplies have now been restored to the canal through its main head regulator. Updated 22 May, 2026 09:09am

Four coaches of Sukkur Express derail near Jacobabad

The train, coming from Karachi, met with the accident due to some fault, developed on the tracks at the Abad station, says official. Published 18 May, 2026 07:37am

Section of bridge linking Kandhkot, Ghotki collapses

Work on the under-construction bridge has been resumed only a few months ago after it had remained stalled for several years. Updated 15 May, 2026 08:37am

Grand Jirga ends 40-year hostility involving seven communities

SUKKUR: In what is being regarded as a major achievement in containing tribal feuds in upper Sindh districts, a... Published 25 Apr, 2026 05:06am

‘Collateral damage’ in drone attack leads to action against several police officers

Field force used drones in violation of SOPs to pursue suspects wanted in murder case of four brothers; raid left three men and a Published 24 Apr, 2026 09:09am

Crime rate across Sindh shows sharp decline: IGP

Says no more kidnapping for ransom reported over the last few weeks, street crime in Karachi also controlled Published 12 Apr, 2026 07:43am

PM dispatches experts’ team to Khairpur to prevent mpox outbreak

SUKKUR: On the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a high-level team of medical experts from Islamabad,... Published 10 Apr, 2026 06:12am

Healthcare commission seals many ‘illegal’ labs in Khairpur

SUKKUR: Several unregistered laboratories were sealed in district Khairpur by the Sindh Health Care Commission... Published 09 Apr, 2026 07:17am

Khairpur sees mpox outbreak as seven babies test positive

Health dept confirms four of seven children who died last month in Khairpur hospitals had mpox. Updated 05 Apr, 2026 09:33am

Over 50 shops demolished in major anti-encroachment drive in Sukkur

SUKKUR: A formidable contingent of district administration, police, and Rangers personnel descended upon the Old ... Published 02 Apr, 2026 07:04am

Over 100 occupants of Apwa Complex resist eviction move

Women’s association intends to undertake ‘vertical expansion’ of property to accommodate more welfare schemes Published 18 Mar, 2026 07:04am

CM Sindh says work on motorway in Sindh will begin soon

Inaugurates 205th Urs of revered Sufi Saint Sachal Sarmast at Daraza Sharif, Khairpur. Updated 06 Mar, 2026 09:36am

Court seeks feasibility report on conversion of orthopaedic ward into trauma centre

SUKKUR: The Sindh High Court Sukkur bench has expressed grave dissatisfaction over the administrative handling of ... Published 27 Feb, 2026 07:17am

Jirga settles 16-year-old blood dispute over land

SUKKUR: A jirga (local tribal court) settled a 16-year-old blood dispute between two rival groups of Magnejo and... Published 21 Feb, 2026 06:03am

Three dead as decade-long Chachar-Jagirani feud reignites

SUKKUR: A long-standing tribal feud reignited in the riverine (katcha) area of Kandhkot on Wednesday, leaving three... Published 19 Feb, 2026 07:02am

11 killed as bus crashes into trailer near Khairpur

SUKKUR: Eleven people were killed and 10 others were injured after a passenger bus collided with a trailer on a... Published 16 Feb, 2026 06:30am