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Hans India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Pakistan: One killed, dozens injured after police action on anti-canal protestors in Sindh
One person died and several others were injured after police resorted to a baton charge and reportedly opened fire to disperse anti-canal demonstrators in Pakistan's Sindh province, local media reported. The unrest erupted in the city of Moro, in Sindh's Naushahro Feroze district, where protesters, demonstrating against the construction of proposed canals over the Indus River, had blocked the motorway bypass road. Police, attempting to restore traffic, prompted the use of force. As the situation escalated, reports of gunfire added to the chaos, according to local media. Amid the crackdown, a planned roundtable conference by the Sindhi nationalist organisation Sindh Sabha was thwarted following a heavy deployment of security forces and road blockades near the Hyderabad Press Club, as reported by The Express Tribune. Police detained several individuals, and multiple Sindh Sabha leaders were confined within the conference hall. The group later confirmed that a team of lawyers intervened and safely escorted their leaders out of the premises. Sindh Sabha, which has long raised its voice against the enforced disappearances of Sindhi nationalist activists, had organised the conference under the theme "Let's Join Hands to Take Steps for the Survival of Our Natural Homeland Sindh." The event was meant to gather various nationalist parties to strategise against the exploitation of Sindh's natural resources by the Sharif-led government. Local media, Dawn, reported that over four dozen activists affiliated with the Sindh Sabha Party, led by Ashfaq Malik, had initiated the road blockade to protest against corporate farming and the construction of canals as part of the controversial Cholistan project. The Cholistan irrigation project, inaugurated on February 15, has sparked widespread unrest in Sindh, where residents fear it will divert precious water resources from the Indus River to benefit agricultural lands in South Punjab. In March, the Sindh Assembly passed a unanimous resolution opposing the initiative, echoing long-standing regional concerns. In recent months, several political factions, including the ruling coalition's key partner PPP, have staged protests demanding the project's cancellation. Public opposition has intensified following what many see as the federal government's disregard for Sindh's water rights. The situation has been further complicated by the diplomatic fallout between India and Pakistan after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed by four heavily armed terrorists, two of whom were Pakistanis. The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of Pakistan-based terrorist organisation, Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the attack. India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) as part of a broader response to Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism. The Sharif government, under increasing pressure, announced last month that it would halt the canal construction until consensus was achieved through the Council of Common Interests. However, the legal fraternity in Sindh has refused to end its sit-ins across the province, demanding a formal and permanent cancellation of the Cholistan project.
Express Tribune
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Sindh Sabha barred from holding conference
Sindhi nationalist organisation — Sindh Sabha — was unable to hold a roundtable conference after deployment of a heavy contingent of police and closure of roads leading to the Hyderabad Press Club. The police took several people into custody, while several leaders of Sindh Sabha were trapped in the conference hall due to the police presence. According to Sindh Sabha, a group of lawyers reached there and escorted the Sindh Sabha leaders out of the premises. Sindh Sabha is known for its active struggle against the disappearance of Sindhi nationalist workers. It had called a roundtable conference under the title 'Let's Join Hands to Take Steps for the Survival of Our Natural Homeland Sindh'. Various nationalist parties had been invited to participate in the conference. Sindh Sabha claimed that the police arrested their leaders including Shabbir Sindhi, Raja Chandio, Waheed Mustafa, and several workers from outside the club. Police sources, however, said that only two workers of Sindh Sabha were in custody for their involvement in raising anti-Pakistan and anti-army slogans on Sunday. Sources said that the conference was also prevented due to the planned Sindh March by the newly formed nationalist party, Sindh National Congress, notorious for raising anti-Pakistan and anti-army slogans, and tearing banners related to Operation Banyanum Marsoos. Following the incident, the police registered a case against eight named and 250 unknown individuals, including men and women.
Hans India
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Hyderabad twins make a mark in chess
Hyderabad: In a remarkable display of talent, 10-year-old twins Amaya and Anay Agarwal from Hyderabad have taken the international chess world by storm, achieving milestones that have placed them among the brightest young stars of the sport. Amaya Agarwal has bagged the prestigious Woman Candidate Master (WCM) title, reaching a FIDE rating of 2004 in an unprecedented 2.5 years. This achievement has secured her the World No. 2 ranking in the Under-10 girls' category. Her meteoric rise was marked by stellar performances in Budapest and Bosnia, including a flawless 8/8 score in the FM section of the Bejilina Open Chess Tournament and clinching the Best Woman Prize in the U10 Rapid category. Her twin brother, Anay Agarwal, matched her brilliance by winning the Bosnia Rapid Chess Tournament, securing the title with a round to spare. Anay further bolstered his growing reputation by gaining 100 rating points in classical events across Budapest and Bosnia, cementing his status as a formidable force in global chess. The twins' extraordinary success is a testament to their rigorous training at the Ekagra Chess Academy under the guidance of Chief Coach Chaitanya Suresh. His mentorship has been instrumental in honing their skills and fostering their competitive edge. Speaking at a press conference at the Hyderabad Press Club, Coach Chaitanya expressed immense pride in the twins' achievements, stating, 'Amaya and Anay have shown exceptional dedication and talent. Their accomplishments at such a young age are a matter of pride for Hyderabad and India.' The twins' mother, Panasha Agarwal, also shared her gratitude, crediting Ekagra Chess Academy for providing world-class training. 'We are incredibly proud of Amaya and Anay. Their hard work and Coach Chaitanya's guidance have made these milestones possible,' she said. Currently studying in the fourth grade at Indus Public School, Hyderabad, the Agarwal twins are not only excelling in chess but also balancing academics with their passion for the game. Their achievements have sparked excitement in the chess community, with experts predicting that the duo will continue to dominate the global stage.
