Minorities remain underrepresented in our electoral system. Through ages, only PPP took some measures to counter ghettoization but much more needs to be done.
My article on underrepresentation, historical context & our demand for increased participation:
Son of a martyr himself, Chairman
@BBhuttoZardari
consoles the son of the martyred policeman Kishore Kumar - the brave constable who laid down his life in fight against dacoits in Ghokti.
A woman from Thatta encourages Ghotki women by sharing success story of her community. Their men had knocked back opportunities offered, but these women joined hands to avail community empowerment program of PPRP & are now independent & own their houses.
@BBhuttoZardari
At PPRP launch in
#Ghotki
, a woman from a small town Kingri of Sindh shares her experience with the women of Ghotki. Deprived of even basic necessities earlier, today she owns a successfully running sewing shop. Thanks
@BBhuttoZardari
and asks:
کون کہتا ہے کہ بینظیر زندہ نہیں؟
Happy to share that I have been elected as Councillor from the most diverse & the largest ward of Ghotki as PPP secures the district in LG Election. Grateful to our people who came out despite hooliganism of opponents & Chairman
@BBhuttoZardari
for his trust.
Ghotki Bhutto Ka!
The BENAZIR revolution, as my Baba used to describe the 88 elections.
Not only did she singlehandedly lead the party to victory despite facing worst dictatorship while being pregnant with
@BBhuttoZardari
,1/2
Met Adi
@FaryalTalpurPk
Sahiba to pay my regards.
The first woman district Nazim who was elected twice and served in local govt despite all victimisation under Musharraf’s dictatorship. So much to learn from her as I step into the Ghotki council as Vice-Chairman.
Another PPRP beneficiary from Khairpur shares that in her locality at a small town of Khairpur, the women who lived in karchi abadi including herself received assistance & now have their own pakka makaan. Some 80 homes in the same locality are now owned by women.
#Ghotki
We have here women from the most marginalised groups of the Hindu community who are recipients of PPRP microfinancing. One shares that it was her dream to meet SMBB's son
@BBhuttoZardari
who is empowering the most destitute of ours.
#Ghotki
#PeoplesPovertyReductionProgram
FM
@BBhuttoZardari
is spot on: persecuting minorities is not active policy of 🇵🇰. Recently attack on a Hindu was averted by state in Hyd.
+ Not only PPP got MNAs/Senator, Ghotki is problematic re conversions yet PPP gave me imp party post, trusted me w/ general ticket in LB poll.
Elected almost an year ago & finally able to be administered oath at same Municipal Committee Ghotki that was once led by my father as Chairman. Grateful to PPP leadership for entrusting me with ticket & to people of Ghotki for mandate to deliver through the local administration.
Rigging, fabricated case, villifying campaigns and what not - it is his commitment to the PPP, to people of Ghotki, that irks the enemy the most. Not just my family's, but entire Hindu community's all out support to
@SardarMBuxMahar
through thick & thin.
#WeStandWithCSMBKM
When you just name IK's wife, PTI brigade starts imposing morality. But the same morality escapes through narrow door when PTI govt. captures women leaders of Opposition midnight from hospitals, barges into their rooms to make arrests, resorts to sexist name-calling & what not!
PM Shahbaz Sharif's announcement to raise minimum wage to Rs.25000 in effect from 1st April 2022 is welcoming! Sindh was the only province to raise the min wage to Rs.25000, whole Pakistan may follow now. Also need to replicate other welfare steps & programs of PPP's Sindh Govt.
Always an honour having Sardar Muhammad Bux Mahar over at our house. Fruitful discussions on overall development of
#Ghotki
as per
#PPP
manifesto & Chairman
@BBhuttoZardari
's vision.
Sindh already reduced neonatal deaths by 30% & infant deaths by 19%, today
@BBhuttoZardari
launched another revolutionary programme of Sindh that promotes neonatal health by engaging mothers for 1000 days from time of conception. Mothers wl be incentivised to seek health support.
Congratulated
@murtazawahab1
on being elected as (PPP's 1st ever) Mayor Karachi. His mother Fauzia Wahab & my father were colleagues & he’s been a mentor to many including me. Certain that he would meet up to all expectations of both the party & the people of Karachi.
Grateful to my Chairman
@BBhuttoZardari
and all party leadership for reposing their trust in me and nominating me as Vice-Chairman Municipal Committee Ghotki. We shall make our utmost efforts to deliver to the people who have entrusted us with this mandate.
In all of people welfare programmes, our leadership makes the inclusion of minorities certain.
Chairman
@BBhuttoZardari
& Bibi
@AseefaBZ
have distributed these plots into Hindus of Sukkur who were affected by anti-encroachment drive. 250 Hindu families are among beneficiaries.
PPP marks delivery of another revolutionary programme to uplift awaam. After SPHF giving homes 2 flood-affectees, PPP providing plots to thousands who lost homes to anti-encroachment drive on court orders at Sukkur.
@BBhuttoZardari
@AseefaBZ
distribute plots among beneficiaries.
While we celebrate
#NationalMinorityDay
today on 11th August [day declared by PPP Govt], we must also recall & cherish the achievements made & steps taken by PPP towards preservation of plurality & progress w.r.t inclusivity.
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Despite all recent protests & hosliity against him in 🇮🇳,
@BBhuttoZardari
made sure that 🇵🇰 is respreseted at SCO & not isolated internationally. He could've abstained & benifited on popular rhetoric but chose country's long term interests than political expediency.
#PakFMatSCO
Took oath as Vice-Chairman of Municipal Committee Ghotki. It is after very long that Hindu community gets leading position at Ghotki council - four decades after my father. Grateful to Chairman
@BBhuttoZardari
who has increased participation of minorities in administration.
In 2002, Musharraf wanted my father to vote for his CM candidate as they pressurized PPP elected reps. Upon refusal, he got my father forcibly abducted twice, family traumatized & victimized w/ cases until 2007. SMBB wrote to us from exile. Musharraf is offender of the countless!
It’s sad seeing political parties in Punjab not visiting Jaranwala to express solidarity with Christian community. Political support is crucial in face of such attacks & an important CBM. We were able to avert much with political support by PPP leadership in the wake of Ghotki
What has PPP done for Sindh?
People's Poverty Reduction Programme is the second biggest welfare prog given by PPP after BISP. 1.3million+ households have been uplifted through financial empowerment of the women of Sindh.
Nothing warrants police to humiliate & torture non-Muslims for opening their businesses during fasting time! This act of disrespect has hurt religious sentiments of us Hindu community. Have taken this up with higher authorities in Ghotki; we will ensure action against this SHO.
Joined
#KashmoreProtest
today to extend solidarity on behalf of my party & Sindh Human Rights Commission.
As per protestors, around 10 people (both Hindu & Muslim) were kidnapped, out of which, 3 have been recovered.
I met families of 7 at the protest, including Sagar Kumar’s
On a lighter note, was asked if non-Muslim reps face discrimination in PPP: Not only do we receive due recognition in party but
@BBhuttoZardari
has also given more representation to those from the marginalised to elevate communities. Proud to be part of the most progressive one!
You really have to listen to
@BBhuttoZardari
speaking about
@MaryamNSharif
right after her slanderous press talk against the PPP. This difference in civility and grace is the difference between two strikingly different ideologies. Wish the other side learns a thing or two.
So much hope in
@BBhuttoZardari
who rises to stress upon Parliament & all political parties to come together to legislate on
#ForcedConversion
! Our biggest human rights concern whose decision-making was relinquished to HR abusers in the same Parliament under PTI Govt.
With our braveheart Mukhi Jagdesh who is all smiles despite a prolonged & torturous captivity. May no one has to face the ordeal he was put through.
#KashmoreKandhkot
News of the day is tht Sindh Govt. will soon be bringing legislation to contain forced conversion in Sindh! Barrister
@murtazawahab1
made the announcement today. We'd rally support 4 our PPP Govt. for this long-awaited legislation. Sindh to set example for rest of country again.
-
@BBhuttoZardari
's speech has definitely shaken selected & selectors to the core. This jalsa would go down in history as most powerful one where world witnessed our martyred leader's fight being upheld by entire political class of Pakistan. Surely democracy is the best revenge!
Sindh has 6 cabinet members from minorities. PPP has given us good representation in all legislative houses, now is the need to institutionalize minority rights. SMBB created NCM that must now materialize as NHRI. We need to sensitize state apparatus.
My take in
@ZaraHatKay_Dawn
Like every year, Sindh government announces holiday for Hindu community this 24th October on the eve of
#Diwali
.
Our Sindh is inclusive. Equality for all.
Govt. employees are being fired upon with expired tear gas shells. EXPIRED.
Geo reporter tells
@HamidMirPAK
that this has to be the most poisonous tear gas ever used to disperse any protesters by any govt. in the Capital!
#IslamabadProtests
Joined our party in
#Tharparkar
today for
#Diwali
. Thank you Chairman
@BBhuttoZardari
for always cherishing our rich Hindu traditions & festivals along with the community. The only leader who celebrated Diwali this year, only one who embraces minority communities as his own. 🙏
ELECTED UNOPPOSED as Vice-Chairman Municipal Committee Ghotki.
All communities from the diverse Ghotki have been given representation by Chairman
@BBhuttoZardari
& it is after decades that Hindu community is once again in command of Ghotki’s local administration! Thanks to PPP.
Re the new forced conversion case circulating:
Kavita was forcibly taken to Ghotki for conversion from Kandhkot. Following up on the case personally. FIR registered; documents prove she's 13 years old. Lawyer will be filing case at the earliest in morning under Sindh CMR Act...
Developing countries win big at
#COP27
as Pakistan successfully leads the world to adopt loss & damage financial mechanism. Tireless debates & negotiations result in incredible progress. Team Pakistan
@BBhuttoZardari
@sherryrehman
deserves all applause.
#BBZLeadingClimateJustice
Such a disgrace tht u were Pak's Fed minister. Unlike ur leader who compromised Kashmir & campaigned 4 Modi,
@BBhuttoZardari
been calling out 🇮🇳 bravely for its HR atrocities while also making sure 🇵🇰 is well represented internationally & not isolated like under PTI.
#PakFMatSCO
Strongly condemn FM visit of Goa, participation would have been possible on video but problem is you people in love of Modi are ready to disregard atrocities committed by Modi Janta in Kashmir and hardships Muslims of India and minorities to make Modi Janta happy. Pak Foreign
SHO Khanpur, Ghotki who was found torturing & humiliating a Hindu shopkeeper has been REMOVED from office.
PPP will never allow such bigotry disrupt our culture of religious harmony. Thank you
@TeamChiefSardar
@BangulKhanMahar
for your support & timely intervention.
Nothing warrants police to humiliate & torture non-Muslims for opening their businesses during fasting time! This act of disrespect has hurt religious sentiments of us Hindu community. Have taken this up with higher authorities in Ghotki; we will ensure action against this SHO.
Islamabad Bar Association today invited Mian Mithoo to shed light on issue of forced conversion. More & more space is being ceded to the very perpetrators to dominate narrative around this subject, making a mockery out of the misery of victims of forced conversion!
Attended workers convention of PPP Ghotki to celebrate
#PPPFoundationDay
with
@TeamChiefSardar
@MirBabarLoond
. Paid homage to the leaders & workers of the party & we renewed our commitment to uphold rights of the people.
My article on the institutionalisation of minority rights in
@thenews_intl
today. Institutional gaps are a major impediment in the delivery of rights & timely justice. About time that state as a duty bearer meets its human rights obligations.
Chairman
@BBhuttoZardari
was asked why he wants to go back to parliamentary procedures instead of going for an election, he very well articulates that those "technical parliamentary procedures" are called democracy & the constitution that must prevail.
Attended launching ceremony of
#SindhPeoplesHousing
- remarkable initiative of Sindh Govt. to provide climate-resilient houses 4 flood affectees. A massive success under visionary leadership of
@BBhuttoZardari
tht hardly a month after Geneva Conf, we begin reconstruction process.
Sindh Human Rights Commission is disturbed at the non-recovery of abductees belonging to Hindu community from Kashmore-Kandhkot & has written to IGP Sindh & Home Secretary - expressing concern over police’s failure to recover victims.
We stand by the aggrieved families & the
"Pakistan's FM is a victim of terrorism as the son of SMBB"
Strong words by
@BBhuttoZardari
as he calls out 🇮🇳 for perpetuating politics of hate. Reiterates the need to work together against terrorism, politics of hate, extremism & religious populism.
At groundbreaking of
#ZABICVD
,
@BBhuttoZardari
challenges
@ImranKhanPTI
to show a single such cardiac hospital that provides free treatment like NICVD to justify his claim of exemplary governance & 30-year struggle. Sukkur’s one NICVD unit excels all public healthcare of KP.
What a ridiculous spin. Let alone
@BBhuttoZardari
being Sindhi himself, his stance 4 discriminated incl Pashtuns/Baloch is on record. His party represents most diverse ethnicities. His apology to Ikram Baloch also on record but this tweet remains cuz we thrive on deceptive takes!
If he were non-Sindhi/Baloch,
@BBhuttoZardari
would have come & apologized for his guard's violent behavior.
Journalist was Baloch & Bhutto's security guard, is a retired army officer who had beaten him. Bilawal claims he leads his mother's legacy 1/2
Such a privilege to attend closing ceremony of 3-day Volleyball Tournament that was dedicated to the memory of my father Dewan Assardas Hemnani. Youth of Sindh has great potential - will try for allocation of funds in Ghotki municipal committee to promote sports activities in
Upon inquiry, have learnt that the jirga did take place over a prolonged dispute & the father of the man in video offered to give in his 12-year old granddaughter in marriage to settle dispute. Ubauro (Ghotki) police already took action yesterday & registered FIR with state as
The man in the video claims that his 12 year old niece has been given up by his father in a Jirga to local waderas in Ubauro, Ghotki. He shares his whatsapp number as +92 300 3262706. Appeal to
@SindhChild
and
@NCRC_Pakistan
to please confirm the incident and if true make efforts
Reality of PTI's march in Ghotki
Reporter: What do you have to say about PTI march you are attending?
Attendee: We are not here for any protest. We have only come for the sake of Ghaus (spiritual leader of Ghausia Jamaat).
Means even the handful attending are SMQ's mureeds.
My take in
@nayadaurpk
on how Arzoo's case signals at plight of non-Muslims seeking protection 4 their daughters against forced conversions.
It's not restricted to one province, State must facilitate a "National Dialogue" to help provinces address issue.
Issue of demolition of Mari Mata Mandir in Karachi’s soldier bazar:
We at
@SHRC_official
took notice & I visited to conduct inquiry. It’s an intra community issue - ownership of plot disputed b/w Madrasi Hindu panchayat & a priest’s family. Police has stopped work at site 1/3
IK calls Barchundi Pir for rescue against TLP. The man spearheading callous drive of forced conversion, whose religiosity revolves around converting minor girls.
He is in Govt committee to talk to TLP. PTI thwarted anti-forced conversion bill with him on board. Natural allies!
The infamous
#CCPOLahore
did not know of the name of prime suspect in
#MotorwayCase
. On this, he was severely reprimanded by Senator
@Anny_Marri
.
Level of seriousness in a high-profile case that he himself is investigating.
Cop that
@ImranKhanPTI
saved. Could it get any worse?!
Massive receptions for
@BBhuttoZardari
on his impromptu visits across Sindh. He follows SZAB & SMBB's way of politics that placed power in the hands of awaam; he is adored similarly.
Met the family of Priya Kumari who was aged 07 when she went missing two years back at Sukkur. Discussed the status of the case & role of authorities so far in ensuring recovery of the girl child. Sindh Human Rights Commission will raise it with relevant authorities on urgent
"بلاول آئین کو اتنا مانتے ہیں تو آرمی چیف کے بجائے وزیراعظم سے اپیل کیوں نہیں کرتے"، فواد چوہدری
فواد صاحب! جب بیٹا کم عقل ہو تو بات باپ سے ہی کی جاتی ہے۔
Threats to Hindu community being issued by non-state actors w/ whom we are already at war + some extremist elements have also jumped on bandwagon for political expediency. Sindh Govt is standing by Hindu community & is taking measures to ensure protection of worship places.
Visited Dera Sawal Shah Darbar Ghouspur - Kandhkot temple that recently came under attack. Examined premises & met management of Darbar & Hindu Panchayat to seek details of incident. We at
@SHRC_official
will share fact-finding report w/ relevant authorities for necessary action.
FM
@BBhuttoZardari
has launched
#SindhPeoplesHousing
. 10,000 climate-resilient houses will be built in next 3 months. MoUs of SPHF signed with 4 diff orgs including SRSO. Ghotki will also be covered. Cash also transferred live directly to beneficiaries with complete transparency.
In last three elections, PPP's election campaign in KP was marred by terrorism & pre-poll rigging. Now that
@BBhuttoZardari
has come out amongst public in the province, he with his message of peace & people empowerment has been received so well that PPP's workers conventions are
In Ghotki, almost 83,000 homes are being reconstructed for the flood-affected families. The ownership of all these homes is being given to the women of Ghotki. It is futures being reshaped, it is the change the young generation of our Ghotki needed. Thank you
@BBhuttoZardari
🙏🏻
Thank you Chairman
@BBhuttoZardari
for wishing us & celebrating with the community like you always do. Didn't see any other party leader doing same. May the
#Diwali
blessings further lighten your path to making Pakistan a progressive state.
Overseeing arrangements with party leadership & district administration for an event tomorrow at
#Ghotki
where Chairman
@BBhuttoZardari
will be distributing cheques among the women for skill development & self-employment under Sindh Rural Support Org.
#KhidmatMainSindhSabSayAagay
Spotted the
#PeoplesBusService
at Sukkur. Public transportation of Sindh being totally transformed is such a happy sight! This service in particular should be in all cities of the province. Kudos
@sharjeelinam
"Where were you when we wr drowning?
What did you do for us when u got power?"
People of Sindh, that IK calls slaves & living corpses, took him to cleaners in Sukkur. Refused to welcome him, questioned his apathy to flood-stricken people, grilled him on his performance as Govt.
Geo TV really needs to train its newscasters on professional conduct. The newscasters deliberately kept interrupting
@BBhuttoZardari
while imposing their own version. And how unprofessional is it to address country's foreign minister by his first name & rather very casually!
PMLN says that it will engage even TLP for protest against PTI Govt. Using the same religion card that was once used by Imran Khan against PMLN. Both provoke religious hatred time & again that lead to dangerous repercussions for society. Two sides of same coin.
Visited the Eternal Life Church in Paharganj today & met Church & community representatives. As per our findings, the issue erupted out of a neighborhood conflict b/w chruch representatives & a hawker. The conflict has been resolved.
We at SHRC will be writing to the relevant
Witnessed these big crowds yesterday at Garhi Khuda Bux Bhutto. Has to be the biggest turnout at mazar in recent years. Masses being galvanised against miseries inflicted on them by the hybrid regime. All hopes in
@BBhuttoZardari
as we pay tribute to SMBB.
Finally seeing the much-needed debate on unjust treatment meted out to trans children in our society. Hoping that Federal Shariat Court will uphold Transgender Persons Protection Act as it endorsed other human rights legislations in past.
The exceptional
#PeoplesBusService
launched in my division Sukkur. Be it health, social protection, transportation - PPP delivering to the urban Sindh through the most viable & advanced technologies will be the highlight of this tenure.
This is
@BBhuttoZardari
’s leadership.
For a Pakistani, average lung transplant cost exceeds 10 million abroad but Sindh has the facility absolutely free. Chairman
@BBhuttoZardari
opens Pakistan’s 1st public Lungs Care Centre in Gambat where the most expensive treatments are now provided free of cost for all Pakistan!
We held meeting, presided by MNA Muhammad Bux Mahar, over
#PPP
's upcoming Tractor March on 24th jan as announced by Chairman
@BBhuttoZardari
. PPP
#Ghotki
will also be staging a sit-in outside fertilizer companies in district against artificial shortage of fertilizers on 23rd Jan.
Spoke to
@indyurdu
on the issue of Mari Mata Mandir of Soldier Bazar Karachi. Explained our findings that it’s an intra-community conflict over property of the temple and hence, should be dealt accordingly.
Ghotki is changing for good! In contrast with regressive tribal customs that barely allow women any space,
@BBhuttoZardari
brings women empowerment with land deeds of rebuilt houses in the name of women of Ghokti.
#ApniZameenApnaMakaan
#SindhPeoplesHousing
Thank you
@BBhuttoZardari
for raising Ghotki's gas issue. Ghotki is rich in gas production, its Qadirpur gas field is one of the major gas reserves of Pakistan. Yet ppl of Ghotki are currently facing 8-10 hours of gas loadshedding everyday. Situation is even worse in rural areas.
Horrified at brutal murder of Zareena Bheel at Ghotki. Viciously shot to death as culprits attacked her house, aiming to shoot her son & target her daughter. During attack, 2 minor children also injured & now under treatment. We got FIR registered & our team is with the family.
After sanctions, Mian Mithoo is all over regional media peddling absolute lies. Claims he violated no laws & there is not a single case where his Dargah influenced a minor to convert religion or enter into a forced marriage. (1)
UK sanctions new 30 individuals/entities oppressing fundamental freedoms around world. Only Pakistani in it is Mian Abdul Haq, one of main culprits behind forced conversion!
Here only P Zardari kicked him out, others let him influence minority matters!