In Shikarpur, Sindh, the shrine of Mast Ali Shah, also known as Ghadiyan Wali Sarkar, is filled with wall clocks offered by devotees upon the fulfillment of their vows. Mast Ali Shah, who had a fondness for clocks and wall clocks, instructed his followers to offer them as a token of gratitude for answered prayers. The shrine, not under the supervision of the Department of Auqaf Sindh, attracts local and national visitors, especially during the annual fair following Eid al-Fitr. The practice continues even after Mast Ali Shah's death, with devotees now hanging clocks on trees and outer walls due to lack of space inside the shrine.

In August 1961, a fire in Shahi Bazaar of Larkana, the ancestral city of then Foreign Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, led to its complete destruction. Bhutto appealed for financial aid to rebuild the market, resulting in a surplus of funds even after reconstruction. The largest donation came from the American Embassy, prompting the new shopping center to be named after President John F. Kennedy. The market was managed by a charitable trust established by Bhutto until 1977 when General Zia-ul-Haq's martial law administration took control. In 1988, Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto restored the trust, chaired by her mother Nusrat Bhutto. The market thrived for a time, offering scholarships, stipends for widows, and free dispensaries for poor women. However, the market's purpose has since diminished, with shops closed or repurposed as storage, and the trust's management is unclear.

Alma, a 70-year-old woman from the Mirbahar tribe known as 'Kings of the River', has lived her entire life on a boat in the Indus River, Sindh. Born on a boat, she married and gave birth to 11 children there. Despite her children moving to nearby towns and cities, Alma continues her life on the river, fishing and ferrying passengers between districts. She has also played a role in rescuing people during floods. Alma, who is healthy and active, only leaves the river for family events and prefers her life on the boat, finding life on land alien.

The article discusses the conflict between the Sindh government and the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) over the restoration of Frere Hall, a heritage building in Karachi. The KMC, led by Mayor Wasim Akhtar, signed an MoU with the Guardians Trust to restore the building, but the Sindh government has declared the MoU illegal, stating that any work on the building requires approval from the heritage committee. The Guardians Trust, which includes prominent citizens and architects, has begun the restoration work despite the controversy. The Sindh government has also planned its own renovation scheme for Frere Hall. The Guardians Trust aims to restore the building and its garden to their former glory, addressing years of neglect and vandalism. The article also mentions the inaugural ceremony of the project and the appeal to the community for contributions.

The article discusses the financial irregularities in the provincial government's accounts in Pakistan, as reported by the Auditor-General over the past nine years, totaling Rs957 billion. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), which is responsible for oversight, has not been established by the current assembly, and previous reports have been ignored by lawmakers. The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) insists on appointing the PAC chairperson from the opposition in the National Assembly but does not follow this practice in the Sindh Assembly, where it holds power. The opposition in the Sindh Assembly accuses the PPP of avoiding accountability by not appointing an opposition chairperson for the PAC. Despite the significant expenditure on audits, the reported irregularities have not been investigated, and the latest audit report has not been presented to the Sindh Assembly.

President Mamnoon Hussain has pardoned Rangers personnel sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2011 killing of Sarfarz Shah in Karachi. The pardon, granted under Article 45 of the Constitution, allows the convicts to be freed from Karachi’s Central Jail. The killing, captured on video, led to public outrage and the removal of provincial chiefs of Rangers and police. Initially, an anti-terrorism court sentenced one Ranger to death and others to life imprisonment, but the Supreme Court later commuted the death sentence to life imprisonment following a family compromise.

An inquiry report has revealed significant irregularities in the recruitment process at Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University in Larkana, managed by politically-appointed employees. The Chief Minister of Sindh, Murad Ali Shah, annulled the appointments of 401 employees after the report highlighted nepotism, lack of transparency, and violations of government rules. The inquiry committee, led by Larkana Commissioner Mohammad Abbas Baloch, found that the recruitment process was arbitrary and haphazard, with no proper records or transparency. The case is now in the Sindh High Court, with the university's Vice-Chancellor awaiting the court's decision.

The article commemorates the 70th anniversary of the execution of Hemu Kalani, a young freedom fighter during the British Raj in India. Hemu Kalani, at the age of 18, was caught and tortured for attempting to sabotage a railway track to prevent the transportation of European battalion troops. Despite the offer of a reduced sentence in exchange for an apology, Kalani remained unyielding and was hanged in Sukkur Jail. His legacy is celebrated in India with a postage stamp, roads, schools, and parks named in his honor, and a statue in the Indian Parliament. However, his memory seems to be fading in Pakistan, with only a few nationalist parties recognizing his sacrifices. The article also touches on Kalani's family history and their migration to India after the partition, with his younger brother still residing in Mumbai.