Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM) Chairman Shafi Burfat has made a strong appeal to the United Nations and the global community, calling for the recognition of Sindhudesh as an independent nation. In his statement, Burfat detailed the ongoing political oppression, economic exploitation and cultural erasure faced by the Sindhi people under Pakistan's rule.

Sindh’s Natural Resources and Water Crisis

Burfat accused the Pakistani state of unlawfully occupying Sindh’s natural resources, particularly highlighting the large-scale diversion of the Indus River’s water by Punjab. He described this as a direct violation of the 1945 Sindh-Punjab Agreement, which has led to severe humanitarian and environmental crises. The water mismanagement, he stated, has transformed once-thriving agricultural lands into barren deserts, worsening poverty, food shortages and economic instability in Sindh.

Additionally, he condemned the systematic seizure of Sindh’s agricultural land. According to Burfat, the military has taken control of millions of acres under the "Green Pakistan" initiative, displacing local farmers and pushing indigenous Sindhis to the brink of socio-economic collapse. He described this as an intentional move to alter Sindh’s demographic composition, reducing Sindhis to a minority in their own homeland.

Economic Exploitation and Resource Mismanagement

Burfat accused Pakistan’s central government of exploiting Sindh’s natural wealth, including oil, gas and minerals, while depriving its people of economic benefits. He pointed out that despite the region’s vast resources, Sindhis remain trapped in extreme poverty while outsiders profit from their land and labour. He also criticised Pakistan for deliberately dismantling Sindh’s education system and limiting economic opportunities for its youth, worsening their economic conditions and stripping them of a secure future.

Cultural Suppression and Nuclear Threats

In his statement, Burfat denounced the Pakistani state’s attempts to erase Sindhi language, culture, and history. He accused the government of enforcing linguistic and cultural assimilation by imposing other languages in schools and distorting historical records to weaken Sindh’s national identity.

He further warned about the environmental and health risks posed by Pakistan’s nuclear activities in Sindh. Burfat claimed that the military has been using Sindh’s territory as a nuclear storage site, exposing its population to severe radioactive hazards. He argued that such actions not only endanger human lives but also pose long-term ecological threats to the region.

Call for UN Intervention and Referendum

Appealing to the United Nations and the global community, Burfat demanded that Sindh’s right to self-determination be upheld under international law. He called for an end to Pakistan’s occupation of Sindh’s land, resources, and water. Moreover, he urged the UN to oversee a referendum, allowing Sindhis to determine their political future.

He emphasised that Sindh’s struggle for independence is not just a regional issue but a fight for democracy, justice and human rights. He urged the international community to intervene immediately to prevent further oppression and support Sindhudesh’s liberation.

Burfat concluded by asserting, “The people of Sindh deserve to live with dignity and freedom. The world must act now to end this injustice.”