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World Sindhi Congress condemns attack on the London Underground
World Sindhi Congress condemns the saddening attack on the London underground Friday, September 15, 2017. The crude bomb was detonated in the morning, creating panic amongst the commuters. 29 people were hospitalized due to the attack. The authorities are still investigating the perpetrators of the attack and urge anyone with information to come forward. This attack is inhumane and heartless, running against the mission of World Sindhi Congress. WSC strongly condemns this attack and stands with London in these difficult times. WSC and the Sindhi community stand together in the name of human rights, peace, and international unity. Stand with
WSC Continued Advocacy against Forced Disappearances in Sindh
CALGARY, World Sindh Congress (WSC) has written to the Canadian government, Canadian Opposition leaders and US Congress (Members of Sindh Caucus), to voice our deep concern and draw their attention to the ongoing enforced abductions of Sindhi political and human rights activists by Pakistani security agencies. WSC has provided details of the forcebly abducted persons from Sindh from the last few months, including Punhal Sario, Khadim Areejo, Hidayat Lohar, Sabir Chandio, Mr. Ghulam Abbas Lund, Ghulam Rasool Burfat, Mehboob Chandio, Qadir Bux Zaor, Shams Mirani, and Nangar Channa. The total number of enforced disappeared persons is more than 160. Amnesty
World Sindhi Congress stages protest against enforced disappearances outside 10 Downing Street
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9 September 2017 Watch the video of the protest Watch the Facebook video of the protest LONDON, U.K., The World Sindhi Congress (WSC) held a protest in support of the Sindhi political and human rights activists who have been the victims of enforced disappearances by Pakistani intelligence agencies. The enforced disappearances in Sindh have reached unprecedented levels in recent months as hundreds have been abducted. Amnesty International, the Asian Human Rights Commission, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, UNPO, and numerous other organizations have raised the issue of enforced disappearances in Sindh, but the Pakistani government has
World Sindhi Congress’s Statement on Killing of Sindhi Labourers in Balochistan
LONDON, U.K. World Sindhi Congress (WSC) strongly condemns the murderous attack in Gawader Balochistan resulting in the death of 10 Sindhi temporary laborers working on a non-CPEC related project in Balochistan. Nothing justifies this senseless and merciless killing of innocent workers. Apparently, the BLA has claimed responsibility for this attack. WSC believes that such a policy of killing Sindhis will have a devastating effect on Sindhi and Baloch struggles for sovereignty. World Sindhi Congress is a staunch supporter of the freedom struggle of Baloch people. World Sindhi Congress along with several Sindhi parties have publicly condemned, opposed and campaigned against
Sign the Petition: Do not amend the law curtailing the forced conversion of Minority girls in Sindh-Pakistan
World Sindhi Congress along with 10 other organizations has prepared an online petition. Please sign this petition and help us in promoting the human rights for all in Sindh and Pakistan.
Celebration of GM Syed in Houston
Sindhis of America joined together in Celebrating GM Syed in Houston, Texas. They shared speeches, cake cutting, a book inauguration, music, and dinner. Organized by GM Syed Memorial Committee and World Sindhi Congress.
Sindhi Culture Day in London
International Sindhi Women Organisation, World Sindhi Congress, and Sindhi Doctor’s Association organised Sindhi Cultural Day on 3rd Dec 16 in London, UK.
Watch The 28th Conference on Sindh on Youtube
Whether you were at the 28th International Conference on Sindh in London, UK or you’re experiencing it for the first time, each speech will inform and inspire you. Opening Ceremony Oath Ceremony of Executive Committee 2016-2018 Conference Introduction by WSC Chairperson Dr Rubina Greenwood First Session Moderated by Mr Gul Sanai Speech of Mr Imdad Odho, Director Radio Voice of Sindh First Session Moderated by Mr Gul Sanai Speeches of: Ms Sadaf Solangi – International Sindhi Women Organisation (ISWO) Mrs Deepa Wadhwani – Sindhi Social Activist, India Mr Sattar Soomro – Vice President Sindhi Sanghat UK Ms Bhavna Rajpal –
28th Conference on Sindh: Decades of Appropriation of Sindh’s Lands and Natural Resources by Pakistan have left Sindhis Dispossessed
LONDON, UK OCTOBER 17, 2016. Sindh is both the most resourceful province of Pakistan, rich with oil, gas, coal reservoirs, and the largest tax contributor in Pakistan, yet Sindhis remain among the poorest and most disfranchised nation in Pakistan. The Pakistani Establishment has devised policies which have appropriated Sindh’s land, stolen its natural resources, diverted its share of water from the River Indus through damming and illegal canals, all to benefit its largest province of Punjab. These issues were the focus of the 28th International Conference on Sindh held at the University of Westminster, Harrow Campus, London, the UK on
Proceedings and News Coverage of the 28th International Conference on Sindh
On October 15-16, World Sindhi Congress held their 28th annual international conference on Sindh. During the conference, World Sindhi Congress conducted the elections of its Executive Committee for 2016-18. Mr. Bharat Dadlani of UK was the Election Commissioner and coordinated the election activities. The new Executive Committee comprises of 10 members:Gul Sanai, Hidayat Bhutto, Farhan Kaghzi, Rubina Shaikh, Lakhu Luhano, Saghir Shaikh, Umed Laghari, Asif Panwhar, Sattar Zangejo, and Zubair Bhambhro.The New EC elected the office bearers as follows: Chairwoman: Dr. Rubina Shaikh; Secretary General, Dr Lakhu Luhano, Senior Vice Chairperson: Umed Laghari, Vice Chairman: Zubair Bhambhro, Deputy Secretary General:
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