Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Lady doctor injured in over robbery resistance in Larkana

Lady doctor

LARKANA: A female doctor, Dr. Majida Mashori, was injured after being shot during robbery attempt in Larkana. According to initial reports, Dr. Mashori had arrived at a private medical center to visit a patient. As she got out of a rickshaw on Ladies Jail Road, two armed men allegedly attempted to snatch her purse. When … Read more

Another polio case reported in Sindh

Sindh

KARACHI: Another polio case has been reported in Sindh, making the second case in the province.

A child in Larkana, Sindh, has been diagnosed with polio, marking the second case in the province this year.

The first polio case of 2025 in Pakistan was reported from Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

In 2024, 74 polio cases were reported in the country out of which 27 were reported from Balochistan, 22 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and 23 from Sindh.

In addition, a case of polio was reported last year from Punjab and Islamabad last year.

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PMD forecasts rain in different cities of Sindh  

Light rain predicted in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

KARACHI: Pakistan Meteorological Department(PMD) has predicted rain in different cities of Sindh in a few days.

According to the Department of Meteorology, there is a possibility of rain in Jamshoro, Dadu, Larkana, Qamber Shahdadkot in a few days, while it is likely to remain partly cloudy in Karachi today and tomorrow.

According to the Meteorological Department, a series of western winds are likely to enter Balochistan today, due to which there may be rain with thunder in Balochistan from this evening to March 10.

“Tere is a possibility of rain in Turbat, Kech, Jiwani, Ormara, Pasni, Lasbela, Awaran, Kalat and other areas”.

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Bilawal Bhutto decided to vacate NA-196 Qambar Shahdadkot seat

Bilawal Bhutto vows to address business community’s concerns

KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto has decided to vacate NA 196 Qambar Shahdadkot’s seat.

Sources said Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will vacate the National Assembly Constituency NA-196 Qambar Shahdadkot seat while he will retain the NA-194 Larkana seat.

It should be noted that Bilawal Bhutto was elected Member of the National Assembly from two seats in the general elections held on February 8.

On the other hand, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari announced legal proceedings against those who accused him of fraud.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari put all the form 45 of his constituency in front of the public and said that according to the form 47, he got 135,112 votes which is an advantage of more than 100,000 over my opponent.

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More cases of malaria reports in Sindh

malaria cases Sindh

1,131 patients became victims of malaria in the last 24 hours. One patient is only from Karachi, while others are from different districts. People are requested to take safety measures to be safe and secure. The malaria outbreak continues in Sindh; 1,131 more cases were reported in twenty-four hours, according to the Health Department of … Read more

Light rain is predicted in Karachi

rain in Karachi

low-pressure system moves to the Arabian Sea. Moderate rainfall is expected in the southern district of Sindh. The temperature is recorded at 27.5 degrees in Karachi. The low-pressure system that brought rain to Sindh province has moved to the Arabian Sea. Under the influence of the system, light to moderate rainfall is expected in the … Read more

SHCC issues short term plan to counter rise in HIV cases

HIV
  • CEO SHCC directed teams to increase field activity .
  • Teams constituted to monitor HIV situation in Larkana.
  •  Anti-Quackery’s teams sealed 112 clinics in July 2023.

KARACHI: Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) issued a short term plan to counter recent rise in HIV/AIDS cases in Larkana.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) Dr. Ahson Qavi issued directives to increase the field activity by 100 % compared to existing activities. This decision was taken following directives of Sindh Health & Population Welfare Minister, Dr. Azra Pechuho to investigate and encounter rising number HIV cases in Larkana.

As per CEO SHCC’s directives, two separate teams started operating in Larkana Division. These teams are holding weekly meetings with law enforcement agencies, District administration and District Health Offices to share the strategy and outcomes.

Beside sealing quackery outlets, SHCC teams are focusing on educating and implementing Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Waste management practices in various healthcare facilities in Larkana to reduce the risk of infection in health services. For this purpose SHCC teams are visiting clinics on daily basis to check compliance with IPC measures and awareness sessions are being held to educate hospital/clinic staff.

In Larkana an outbreak of HIV infection was reported in 2019, due to multiple factors specially due to use of unsafe injections and infusions by reuse of syringes . Since then SHCC has been working with District administration and District Health Offices and other stakeholders to identify and eliminate the disease source and its spread in the area.

CEO, SHCC attended the first meeting of Steering Committee of National Health Support Program chaired by Health & Population Welfare Minister. In the meeting milestones of the project were discussed and necessary directives were issued to different stakeholders and departments.

In July 2023, SHCC conducted 561 inspections of clinics out of which 112 were sealed for quackery practices in Sindh. While 226 warnings were issued for non-compliance and 73 clinics were resealed.

Complaint Department SHCC received till date 292 complaints out of them 216 complaints were disposed off and 76 complaints are in process. In July the team conducted Inspections at Indus Hospital & Health Network, Badin and Murshid Hospital, Karachi.

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Read viral: Pakistani family awarded Guinness World Record for holding same birthdays

Guinness World Record

Amir Azad Mangi and his family from Larkana have achieved this extraordinary feat. The children have been enrolled in higher education institutions, primarily in the engineering. Almost all of the family members were born on August 1. The Guinness World Record for “most family members born on the same day” has been set by a … Read more

Bilawal blames Imran Khan for economic crisis, warns of ‘tougher conditions’

Bilawal was addressing a political gathering in Larkana.

LARKANA: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday said Benazir Bhutto bravely fought military dictators and her activists have kept her message alive. Addressing as gathering organized in Larkana on the occasion of the 69th birth anniversary of the slain PPP chairperson, Bilawal, “It was due to the struggle of PPP jiyalas … Read more

Peoples Bus Service to be launched in Larkana on June 21

Peoples Bus Service would be inaugurated in Larkana.

KARACHI: The Peoples Bus Service would be inaugurated in Larkana on June 21 as ten buses have reached the city. The transport service will be launched on the occasion of the birth anniversary of slain PPP chairperson and former prime minister Benazir Bhutto in Larkana. Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will inaugurate the … Read more

ECP objects to Bilawal’s public gathering in Larkana on June 21

ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has taken notice of a public gathering being held by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on June 21 in Larkana. The ECP’s Monitoring Cell has raised objection over the scheduled meeting in violation of the code of conduct as it is being held just days ahead … Read more

Man arrested for raping minor girl in Larkana

LARKANA: Police have arrested a man for allegedly raping an eight-year-old girl in the Qambar area of Larkana, Bol news reported on Friday. The alleged crime took place in village Phulro of tehsil Meeru Khan within limits of Khabbar Police Station. The victim has been shifted to Meeru Khan Hospital for a medical check-up. Read … Read more

MBBS student Nosheen Kazmi found dead in Larkana college

MBBS student Nosheen Kazmi found dead in Larkana college

Nosheen Kazmi, a fourth-year MBBS student of Chandika Medical College in Larkana, was found dead in her room. According to reports, her body was discovered hanging from the ceiling fan in her room at the medical college’s girls’ hostel. Terrible photographs of the deceased are being circulated on social media. The image raises severe doubts, … Read more

WATCH: Shahnawaz Dahani asks his mother to pray for him ahead of his debut in T20I

Dahani

Pakistan fast bowler Shahnawaz Dahani made his way to Playing XI for the third T20I against Bangladesh today in Dhaka. With his debut in the T20I, he will make history as he becomes the first cricketer from Larkana to feature in a T20I for Pakistan. Before the match, Dahani asked his mother to pray for … Read more

A unique Pakistani family with the same date of birth on 1st August

unique Pakistani family

The date of birth is 1st August, the Marriage date is 1st August, and the date of birth of the wife and 7 children is 1st August. The family of Amir Ali Mangi of Larkana was included in the Guinness Book of World Records. According to Amir Ali Mangi, his date of birth is August … Read more

Larkana: Eight People Killed As Bus Rams Into Tractor-Trolley

Larkana: Eight People Killed As Bus Rams Tractor-Trolley

At least eight people, including women and children, were killed and more than 30 others injured when a bus collided with a tractor-trolley coming from the opposite direction in Larkana. According to the Larkana police, a bus belonging to the Kanbhar community, a resident of Muradwahan mohalla of the city, was going to the Lalu … Read more

CAA Takes Quintessential Measure After BOL News Report On Mohenjo-Daro

CAA Takes Quintessential Measure After BOL News Report On Mohenjo-Daro

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has taken a quintessential measure on the issue of promotion of tourism in Mohenjo-Daro, Larkana. According to details, the CAA has started renovation work at Mohenjo-Daro airport to give special facilities for passengers and tourists. According to sources, in the first phase, a new air-conditioning system will be installed at … Read more

Kahsmore Gang-Rape Case: prime suspect killed by accomplice

Kahsmore Gang Rape case

The Larkana police said on Friday that the prime suspect in the Kashmore gang-rape has been killed by an accomplice. According to Nasir Aftab, Larkana’s Deputy Inspector-General (DIG), Rafiq Malik, the main suspect of the horrific case, was shot dead by an accomplice as the police drove him to an area to identify the whereabouts … Read more

PM Imran Khan Arrives In Karachi For Two-day Official Visit

PM Imran Khan

Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in Karachi on a two-day visit to Sindh. According to the details, Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Zaidi, Muhammad Mian Soomro and Dr Sania Nishtar are also with PM Imran Khan. Lieutenant General (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa, Chairman NDMA is also with the prime minister on this visit. Sources also … Read more

9 coronavirus patients lost their lives today, CM Sindh

NAB

Chief Minister of Sindh Murad Ali Shah said that today 9 people lost their lives in the province due to coronavirus thus the total number of deaths has risen to 277 while 5034 further tests revealed 787 new cases. According to details, in a statement issued from the Chief Minister’s House, Murad Ali Shah said … Read more

Singh Govt revokes registration of 500 non-government organizations

Sindh Government

Sindh government has canceled the registration of five hundred Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) working in the province. According to details, the Sindh Government has revoked the registration of 500 NGOs. The decision has been taken as per the rules and regulations and under the decision of the provincial cabinet. An official who was privy to the … Read more

Sheikh Rasheed challenges Bilawal, announces his rally in Larkana

sheikh rasheed

RAWALPINDI: Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid challenged Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari by saying, he will hold a rally in Larkana in response to the party’s December 27 political gathering in Rawalpindi. “If you’re coming to Rawalpindi, I’ll come to Larkana,” he said. “I am coming there to hold a rally.” … Read more