JACOBABAD, Sept 10: Mazdoor Shehri Ittehad activists staged a protest demonstration outside the press club here on Wednesday against alleged wrongdoings of a district officer of roads.

Talking to journalists, president of the alliance, Ghulam Nabi Rind, Shaban Manjhoo, Hamzo Rind and others alleged that millions of rupees had been misappropriated as substandard material was used in construction of roads as a result of which roads were in a dilapidated condition. They said people of Jacobabad were facing difficulties.

The protesters accused the DO roads of corruption. They demanded immediate suspension of the DO of roads and an inquiry against him.

Opinion

Editorial

GB polls’ aftermath
Updated 11 Jun, 2026

GB polls’ aftermath

The new administration must address the region’s issues proactively.
Peace in retreat
11 Jun, 2026

Peace in retreat

THE ceasefire announced in April was supposed to create space for negotiations. Instead, it has been repeatedly...
A few good men
11 Jun, 2026

A few good men

IT was a brave move, no doubt. This Tuesday, in the land of the Afghan Taliban, a few good men decided to take a...
Centre vs provinces
Updated 10 Jun, 2026

Centre vs provinces

The reason the centre finds itself in this position is rooted in its failure to expand the tax net and boost revenues.
Party in crisis
10 Jun, 2026

Party in crisis

THE young KP chief minister must be starting to realise just how thorny a seat he occupies. There has been a flurry...
Varsity woes
10 Jun, 2026

Varsity woes

FINANCIAL crises affecting public sector universities across Pakistan are now having an impact on academic...