Freelance writer 
The United Kashmir People’s National Party (UKPNP) recently staged a protest outside the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) headquarters in Geneva during the 55th session.
The United Kashmir People’s National Party (UKPNP) recently staged a protest outside the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) headquarters in Geneva during the 55th session. The protest aimed to draw attention to Pakistan’s alleged atrocities against the people of Sindh. Jamil Maqsood, the Secretary of Foreign Affairs for UKPNP, addressed the crowd, highlighting the challenges faced by the Sindhi community in Pakistan.
Challenges Faced by the Sindhi Community:
Maqsood spoke about the long-standing military oppression faced by the people of Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit Baltistan, and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK). He mentioned that the Pakistani administration has targeted intellectuals, leaders, student activists, journalists, and civil society members advocating for basic human rights and freedoms. The extrajudicial killing of Hidayat Lohar was cited as a tragic example of this brutality, with his daughters’ courage underscoring the need for accountability.
Land and Resource Appropriation:
Maqsood also highlighted the appropriation of land and resources by the Pakistani administration, stating that they will not stand idly by as the Pakistani military encroaches upon their villages, lands, and forests. He mentioned that the Pakistani Army has seized control of rivers, forests, minerals, natural resources, and livelihoods, leading to further marginalization of the people in these regions.
Call for Independent Commission of Inquiry:
Emphasizing the need for accountability, Maqsood called for an independent commission of inquiry to investigate the atrocities perpetrated by the Pakistani army and its clandestine agencies over the years. He highlighted the systemic marginalization of people in Sindhudesh, Balochistan, Pashtunistan, and other regions across social, political, economic, and democratic spheres.
Accusations of Engineering Man-Made Disasters
Maqsood accused Pakistan of engineering man-made disasters in Sindh and Balochistan for political gain. He dismissed the recent flood in Gwadar as a consequence of flawed developmental projects orchestrated by the Pakistani military, rather than a result of climate change. Maqsood asserted that the Pakistani Army exploits these disasters to extort funds from the international community, using climate change as a propaganda tool.
In conclusion, the UKPNP’s protest and Jamil Maqsood’s address shed light on the ongoing human rights violations and atrocities committed by the Pakistani administration against the people of Sindh and other regions. The call for an independent investigation underscores the urgent need for accountability and justice for the affected communities.
