Sindh Province

Badin: District Reporter Sadaf Arshad | ReNews Pakistan A young Hindu farmer has been shot dead in an alleged land dispute in the Sindh district of Badin, reportedly by an influential landlord. The victim was working as a tenant farmer on agricultural land, and the dispute is said to have arisen after he built a temporary hut on the site. Following the incident, protests broke out in the area, with demonstrators blocking roads and calling for the immediate arrest of the accused and the delivery of justice. Police said the case falls under the category of murder and that investigations are ongoing. The killing has once again highlighted concerns over the feudal land system in rural Sindh, the rights and security of tenant farmers, and the vulnerability of minority communities.

Sukkur | ReNews Pakistan
The Anti-Encroachment Branch of the Sukkur Municipal Corporation (SMC), under the supervision of Municipal Commissioner Pir Wahid Bakhsh, continued its city-wide campaign against illegal encroachments on Friday. During the operation, officials removed an unauthorised Lunda Bazaar (flea market) that had been set up on government land within the Municipal Jinnah Stadium premises. The removal involved dismantling all stalls, carts, and structures located on the site. Encroachers present during the operation were warned against future violations of the law. The operation was led by Director of Anti-Encroachment Bilawal Korai, with support from inspectors Adnan Memon, Sohail Altaf Sheikh, Zaheer Memon, and Kamran Memon. The site was cleared efficiently and that public access to the stadium remained unobstructed. Municipal Commissioner Pir Wahid Bakhsh told reporters that public facilities like Jinnah Stadium are intended for recreational activities and that any illegal occupation of such spaces violates both the law and public interest. He emphasized that the administration is committed to protecting government land, maintaining city aesthetics, ensuring public convenience, and facilitating smooth traffic flow. The Sukkur Municipal Corporation stated that similar enforcement operations will continue across the city to remove illegal encroachments and preserve public property. Citizens were urged to cooperate with authorities and adhere to legal regulations to help maintain an organised and orderly urban environment. The campaign is part of the SMC’s broader effort to enforce land-use regulations, protect government property, and promote structured urban development in Sukkur.

[Karachi | ReNews Pakistan] The Government of Sindh has formally granted museum status to two prominent Karachi-based institutions — the TDF MagnifiScience Centre and TDF Ghar — marking an important milestone in the province’s efforts to strengthen cultural, scientific, and educational infrastructure. The decision recognises the long-standing contributions of both institutions to public learning, heritage preservation, and community engagement. TDF Ghar, located in a restored 1930s-era bungalow on MA Jinnah Road, has developed into a well-known cultural and intellectual space over the years. Housing a collection of books, photographs, radios, artefacts, and historical memorabilia, it has served as a hub for discussions, exhibitions, workshops, and community gatherings focused on Karachi’s social history and collective memory. The museum designation formalises its role in preserving and showcasing the city’s heritage for future generations. The TDF MagnifiScience Centre, on the other hand, represents a modern and interactive approach to education. Established as Pakistan’s first contemporary science centre, it features hands-on exhibits designed to spark curiosity and encourage scientific thinking among children, students, and families. The centre covers a wide range of themes including science, technology, nature, and human life, and has become a popular destination for school visits and public learning programmes. According to officials, the museum status is expected to enhance institutional capacity, improve public access, and strengthen educational programming at both venues. It may also support future collaborations, exhibitions, and outreach initiatives aimed at expanding science education and cultural awareness across Sindh. The Dawood Foundation, which operates both institutions, welcomed the recognition and reiterated its commitment to making learning engaging, inclusive, and accessible. Observers note that this move reflects a broader provincial focus on safeguarding heritage spaces while encouraging innovation in education beyond formal classrooms. With this designation, both TDF Ghar and the TDF MagnifiScience Centre are set to play an even more significant role in Karachi’s civic and cultural life, serving as museums that bridge history, science, and community learning in a rapidly growing metropolis.