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World Sindhi Institute Observes Pakistan Day As Protest Day
Sunday, August 21 2005 @ 10:41 PM Central Daylight Time
On the occasion of Pakistan’s 58th anniversary of independence, Sindhis and Baloch from across the U.S. (Philadelphia, North Carolina, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, Texas and Washington D. C) and Canada gathered outside the Pakistan Embassy in Washington D.C. To register their protest against oppression human rights violations in Pakistan. They were joined, in a show of solidarity, by American supporters and other human rights activists from Torture Abolition Survivors Support Coalition (TASSC) and the Think Tank for Self Determination. Media representatives from Asian News International, Daily Times Pakistan, Khabraien Pakistan, Voice of America and NBC covered the event. In a press release issued for the occasion, the World Sindhi Institute, who organized the event pointed out in a handout: “This is not the Pakistan that we Sindhi’s, Baloch and Pashtun agreed to join as a federation in 1940.

The national question must be resolved in accordance with the 1940 Pakistan Resolution or by exercising the right of self-determination, as enshrined in the U.N. charter, by the people of the oppressed nations of Pakistan. We want our freedom and liberation from the yoke of the Pakistani-Punjabi armed forces. We want full provincial autonomy, and equal rights for our women and religious minorities; we want the right to develop and promote our language, culture and identity as well as control over our natural resources. We reject the government of General Musharraf and the Inter services Intelligence and call upon the international community, in particular the G7 countries, to prevail upon Pakistan’s government which receives huge financial subsidies from them, to guarantee democracy and fundamental human rights to Pakistan’s oppressed nations and citizens”. Speaking at the rally, on the occasion Dr Harold Nelson and Sister Dianna Ortiz of TASSC, endorsed the demands of the WSI. Sister Dianna said that the threat of torture attempts to silence the voices of freedom. Harold Nelson of TASSC said that the present Pakistani government is a government of torture and murder.

Dr Wahid Baloch of the Baloch Society of North America (BSO-NA) said “we are gathered here today, to expose the ruling classes that have caused death and destruction of ordinary Sindhis and Baloch; from day one until today, Pakistan has been run by the military, where the law of the jungle prevails; what kind of freedom is this where Baloch and Sindhi brothers spend their lives in prison? Where 4 year old kids protest in front of the Quetta press club, asking for the release of their father, incarcerated without charges?” He demanded that all political prisoners from Balochistan be released immediately; madrassahs that breed terrorists are openly tolerated by the regime whereas ordinary peace loving citizens who speak out against human rights violations and in support of democracy, are jailed and silenced by torture. He asked General Karamat , the Pakistani ambassador to the U.S., the whereabouts of Dr Allah Nazar Baloch, Ali Nawaz Goher Baloch, Nadeem Akhtar , Ali Asghar Bangulzai, Ghuram Baloch Tariq Baloch and Jan Mohammed Marri all young student activists who were kidnapped four months ago and have not been heard of since. Dr Walter Landry, from the Think Tank for National Self Determination, questioned the legitimacy of the creation of Pakistan. He said that Sindhis, who gave refuge to the Muslims of North India, instead of being rewarded and thanked, suffer oppression whilst those that were once refugees subvert their language; he said every people have a right to self-determination, and the demands of the Sindhis and Balochis are legitimate demands.

Human Rights activist, Mr Iqbal Tareen, addressed the occupants of the Embassy directly, saying it is not a happy or proud day for us to be here, as today is the anniversary of a dream that was ruthlessly shattered; a dream of a proud, sovereign and “United Nations of Pakistan” that was promised but never saw the light of day. He said Sindh created Pakistan, and not the other way around; yet Sindh doesn’t have proportionate representation in the armed forces or the civilian bureaucracy; Sindh does not even have access to the waters of the River Indus; addressing General Karamat directly (the ambassador of Pakistan to the U.S.), he said that Pakistani military rulers have manipulated and manufactured circumstances like the talibanization of Afghanistan to perpetuate their own rule. Dr Malek Towghi of Baloch Human Right s International said: “We, the Sindhi’s, Baloch, Pushtun and Seraiki and the poor of the Punjab constitute the majority, that the privileged Punjabi-Muhajir military–mullah minority rule over. If the ruling elite continues in this fashion, we will reach a point of no return, like the Bengalis who preferred to created Bangladesh rather than live within the Punjabi-military domination of Pakistan. He said that the Sindhis and Baloch don’t want to speak of separation, yet they are being pushed to.”

Khalid Hashmani a Sindhi community activist, also addressing the occupants of the embassy said “our people the Baloch and Sindhis are suffering whilst you sit there in luxury, supporting those that have murdered the torch bearers of human rights; he said a day will come when we will one day raise the real flag of freedom and human rights on this same embassy building.” Humaira Rahman of WSI, Canada said that we will continue our struggle until all our demands are met; she said that a black law, the Hudood Ordinance was promulgated by General Musharraf's predecessor General Zia in 1979, pushing women back; 25 years later it is still not repealed under General Musharraf's rule of “enlightened moderation”. All speeches were interspersed with slogans about corruption in the military, human rights violations, Kalabagh dam, Thal Canal, Hudood Ordinance and the rejection of the military-mullah nexus that rules over Pakistan. The protest, which began at 11 a. m, ended at 12:30 pm, after which all those gathered together, re-congregated at the community facilities of TASSC to break bread and celebrate their cause with Sindhi and Baloch music played by Asif Talpur and spontaneous dancing. Munawar Laghari, Executive Director of World Sindhi Institute, concluded the day saying, “we will not allow Sindhi victims of state terrorism, like Samiullah Kalhoro to die in vain; our struggle will continue.” (Pakistan Weekly)

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Hala Madrid!!

sparten

This "Institute" has about 20 members. Need I start on the what was it, 26 insurgencies in Lalaland.

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Samudra

No , it has the support of around 25K Sindhis.

Sameer

Well going by Pakisani logic, even if we are to assume that it only has 25 members, it must mean that all Sindhis want to seperate too, I mean this is the logic used by Asim andcompany in India's case.

Jay

And you manually counted them?? Would you be kind enough to reveal their names and their bank accounts as well?


PROTEST in Washington D.C. on Pakistan’s “Independence Day”

Washington DC: On the occasion of the 58th birth anniversary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Human Rights activists will be gathering together in front of the Pakistan Embassy to register their protest against human rights violations in Pakistan.

Representatives of the Baloch communities will join hands with members of the Sindhi community, under the aegis of the World Sindhi Institute, supported by the Torture Abolition and Support Survivors Coalition (TASSC), to expose specific instances of Human Rights Violations taking place in Pakistan today.

Quasi military rule in Pakistan has made a mockery of democracy and the principles of federation. Suppression of Pashtun , Baloch and Sindhi nations aspirations to control their own political destiny and their own natural resources has resulted in a distorted , corrupt and oppressive political climate , within which a military-mullah nexus is reigning supreme, while plundering the country and silencing all opposition through forced exile, incarceration and torture. Women’s rights and children’s rights are trampled upon with impunity. Joblessness has reached unprecedented heights while retired military personnel are employed in every sector of the country’s civilian bureaucracy, public sector industry and have become owners of prime real estate and agricultural holdings in every city and province of the country.

The following speakers will highlight the reasons why august 14th is not a day of celebration but a day of mourning for the oppressed nationalities of Pakistan.

Sister Diana Torture Abolition Survivors support coalition TASSC
Iqbal Tareen former president Sindhi Association of North America
Dr.Wahid Baloch of Baloch Society of North America
Dr Malek Towghi Baloch Human Rights International Association
Dr.Harold Nelson (TASSC)
Dr Orlando Tizen (TASSC)
Khalid Hashmani Sindhi Community Activist
Dr Walter Landry Think Tank for National Self Determination
Humaira Rahman WSI Canada,
Miriam Young WSI Washington
Munawar Laghari, Executive Director, WSI Washington, D.C

http://www.worldsindhi.org/pastevent.../14aug005.html

Now If I wanted to troll, I'll keep on posting the clippings like on khali-stani used to post here. But lets say, I just dispute your notion that WSI has 25 members.

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zpak

Lol 25,000 Sindhis, Wow they're are more Sindhis in my neighborhood in Karachi alone. A lot of which happily joined us in one of the best Independence Day parties I've seen yet.

These "rebels" are hilarious. Come out once a year from hibernation, vandalize a few mailboxes in the US or Canada screaming "Sindh or Baloch movement is alive!!" Then are promptly never heard from again until the next year.

indianguy4u

YA shy away from ur problems. Peoples in sindh dont get water for irrigation, drinking etc & they are fighting tooth & nail to stop the punjabi hegemony on the indus river.

Ray

And the Mohajir or is it Mojahirs (refugees from India) are also silent?

zpak

We're addressing the problems and we're dealing with the issues. The question I would ask is, What is it to you? Its our internal thing and why dont you all worry about your own politics. Mind your own business. The Punjabi hegemony thing is so blown out of proportion, (especially in your own media), I guess it feels good to divert attention away from your own problems.

Lol! I'm technically half Mohajir. The Mohajirs main political representation the MQM is an active part of Karachi's local government and of the National Assembly. We've learned its better to work with the government rather and things are going fine for us Mohajirs. Thanks for your concern though.

indianguy4u

Lol! getting angry why not REALITY BITES. HA HA HA !!!

sparten

Reality is something an Indian does not grasp very well.

Sindhi "Liberation", hah!!!!!!!!!!!

Go to Gujrat, now there is a people in need of liberation.

Lalaland and its insurgencies.

Ray

True it is not for Indians to worry about the course of Pakistan.

However, any instability in the region is a concern to not only India but to all nations that have an interest in this region.

I believe that inspite of the best effort of the govt, the Mohajirs are jsut a wee bit rebellious and a source of constant concern to the govt.

I believe that because Karachi is flooded with Mohajirs, that it why it is most lawless and quite a few terrorists find haven there and most are collared in Karachi.

I have a vague recollection of Karachi which I visited as a child and my memory recall does indicate that it was a rather beautiful city and quite fascinating.

Ray

Sparten,

Lalaland?

Do you want me to say a few words like that for Pakistan?

I ignored it so far, but then it takes two handsto clap and you are starting the show.

Careful, my boy, careful.

I sure would not like to use such terms since I do have Pakistani friends even in this forum and I don't want to hurt them.

In so far as Gujerat is concerned you have tried mighty hard to liberate but then the secular fabric has triumphed.

lemontree

Exactly, I hope your compatriots in this forum keep that in mind and refrain from posting their "concerns" about the problems in India.

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Cheers!...on the rocks!!

Neo

Sir,

Just go thru current threads and see for yourself how many of them are anti-Pakistan, concerning our internal affairs or issues with third parties, but started from Inidans. Compare those to counterpart and draw your conclusion!

This subforum has become a place to teach hatred and not to encourage peace!

What image of our countries are we creating to the outsiders...?

Sometimes, I'm ashamed to call myself a South-Indian becoz all of this.