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India.com
16-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Pakistan Field Marshal Asim Munir now a salesman of China and Turkey, trying to sell Chinese, Turkish weapons to two friends of India, they are...
Pakistan army chief Munir- File image Pakistan Field Marshal Asif Munir selling Chinese, Turkish weapons: In a significant development after India-Pakistan tensions and getting badly hit by India in Operation Sindoor, Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir has reportedly got a new role. As per media reports, Asim Munir is now acting as a salesman of Chinese and Turkish-made arms, promoting the weapons of these countries in various countries of Asia and abroad. Here are all the details you need to know about the newly reported role of Pakistan Field Marshal Asif Munir. Why is Pakistani Army Chief visiting Sri Lanka and Indonesia? Media reports say that the Pakistani Army Chief will be visiting two of India's friends in the region, namely Sri Lanka and Indonesia. Talking about the schedule, Asim Munir will be visiting Pakistan and Sri Lanka from July 20 to 22 and from July 24 to 26 respectively. As discussed in the media reports, the newly promoted Pakistan Army Field Marshall will be seen promoting Chinese and Turkish-made arms like JF-17 fighter jets and Bayraktar drones during his trip to Sri Lanka and Indonesia. Why is Pakistani Army Chief promoting Chinese, Turkish weapons? Experts say that the Pakistani Army Chief is promoting Chinese and Turkish weapons in order to get more financial and military help from the two countries. Is Pakistan working as mercenary for US? In another significant statement about Pakistan, the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), a Sindhi nationalist organisation has warning that the meeting between between US President Donald Trump and Pakistan's Army Chief, 'Field Marshal' Asim Munir signals a resumption of Pakistan's mercenary role in a new American proxy war against Iran. JSMM chair Shafi Burfat asserted in the recently released statement that the alliance between US an Pakistan military resurrects the dynamics seen in Afghanistan when Pakistani forces served as hired killers for US strategic interests. Burfat stated, 'The Pakistani military and its ISI intelligence apparatus operate not as a defensive force but a mafia-style institution, crushing political movements, silencing journalists, and enforcing a colonial subjugation of Sindh and Balochistan.' (With inputs from agencies)
Hindustan Times
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Shafi Burfat calls UN's security council role issue to Pakistan ‘murder of justice'
Shafi Burfat, Chairman of Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), has issued a statement condemning the United Nations' decision to grant Pakistan the presidency of the Security Council, calling it a "murder of global justice" and a "direct insult to the oppressed nations under Pakistani military occupation." Referring to the 1971 genocide in Bangladesh, Burfat asked: "How can a state that massacred over 3 million Bengalis and raped thousands of women be allowed to guide international peace and security?"(REUTERS File) Burfat expressed deep shock and sorrow over what he called the legitimisation of a rogue state. "Instead of dragging Pakistan before the International Court of Justice for its crimes, sponsorship of terrorism, military occupation of historic nations, and gross human rights violations, the UN has rewarded it with a prestigious global platform," Burfat said. Speaking on behalf of the Sindhi, Baloch, Pashtun, Brahui, Lassi, Saraiki, and the people of Gilgit-Baltistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, Burfat called the decision incomprehensible and disgraceful. "Pakistan is not a federation but an artificial and failed state, sustained by a Punjabi-dominated military that uses religion and terrorism as state policy," he added. Burfat accused the Pakistani state of operating death squads, enforcing disappearances, and dumping mutilated bodies to silence political dissent. He said it's military and intelligence agencies, "among the most corrupt and notorious in the world," continue to shelter globally designated terrorists such as Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar. "The recent Pahalgam massacre in India is a glaring example," Burfat said, referring to the killing of civilians. He linked the attack to hate-filled speeches by Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir, accusing the military establishment of promoting religious violence and terrorism. Referring to the 1971 genocide in Bangladesh, Burfat asked: "How can a state that massacred over 3 million Bengalis and raped thousands of women be allowed to guide international peace and security?" Calling Pakistan a "morally, politically, and economically failed state," Burfat urged the global community to reconsider this decision. "To grant leadership to such a regime is to empower fascism and legitimise terrorism," he warned.
Hans India
24-05-2025
- Hans India
Jharkhand: Two Maoists including Rs 10 lakh bounty holder killed in Latehar
Latehar: Two Maoists, including a top operative carrying a bounty of Rs 10 lakh, were killed in an encounter with police in the Ichwar forest area of Jharkhand's Latehar district on Saturday morning, officials said. One of the deceased has been identified as Pappu Lohara, a wanted Maoist with multiple cases against him across several police stations in the state. The second has been identified as Prabhat Lohara. Both were associated with the banned outfit Jharkhand Sangharsh Mukti Morcha (JSMM). Following specific intelligence inputs regarding the movement of Maoists in the region, a joint team of police and security forces, led by Superintendent of Police (SP) Kumar Gaurav, launched a search operation early Saturday. Around 8 a.m., the team came face to face with a group of armed Maoists in the Ichwar forest, leading to a fierce exchange of fire. Two Maoists were killed in the gunfight, while several others managed to escape under the cover of the dense forest. A search operation is underway, with the area cordoned off. Security personnel recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from the encounter site, including an AK-47 rifle and other Maoist items. Police believe the Maoist group had gathered to carry out a major attack in the region. Pappu Lohara had previously been involved in several violent incidents. Notably, on September 28, 2021, his squad had clashed with security forces in the Salaiya forest of Latehar, resulting in the martyrdom of BSF Deputy Commandant Rajesh Kumar. One Maoist was also killed in that encounter. This operation comes weeks after a major breakthrough on April 21 in Jharkhand, when eight Maoists -- including top commander Prayag Manjhi, who carried a Rs 1 crore reward -- were killed in an encounter in the Lugu hill area of Bokaro district. The Jharkhand Police, along with central security forces, continue to intensify anti-Naxal operations across the state.
India Gazette
23-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
JSMM urges global recognition for Sindhudesh, calls for action against Pakistani oppression
Darmstadt [Germany], May 23 (ANI): The Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), led by chairman Shafi Burfat, has made an urgent request to the United Nations, international human rights organisations, democratic nations, and global civil groups to acknowledge Sindhudesh as an independent nation and denounce Pakistan's ongoing military control and systematic oppression of the Sindhi people. In a detailed political and humanitarian document entitled The Sindhudesh Global Freedom Charter, JSMM emphasised Sindh's rich civilisational history and its ongoing battle against colonial rule, first under British domination and then under what it refers to as a 'Punjabi-dominated military-security state' in Pakistan. The Charter claims that Sindh, which is home to the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation, was never a willing participant in the establishment of Pakistan. JSMM contended that the inclusion of Sindh in Pakistan in 1947 constituted a betrayal of its national aspirations and historical identity. According to JSMM, Sindh currently exists under a form of colonial rule, deprived of sovereignty and controlled through military and political oppression. JSMM has accused the Pakistani government of exploiting Sindh's abundant natural resources, including oil, gas, coal, ports, and agricultural land, while leaving the region in poverty. It asserted that state-sponsored resettlement initiatives are being employed to change Sindh's demographic profile, diminishing Sindhis to a minority in their land. The Charter also points out the environmental damage caused by the redirection of the Indus River, which has led to the desertification of fertile Sindhi territory. The statement firmly condemned Pakistan's security forces for perpetrating serious human rights abuses in Sindh, including enforced disappearances, torture, and extrajudicial killings of political activists, journalists, and student leaders. It mentioned that anti-terrorism legislation is being misused to target secular and nationalist movements, whereas religious extremists receive support from the state. JSMM reiterated its call for a free, secular, and democratic Republic of Sindhudesh, rooted in principles of equality, minority rights, and social welfare. It referenced international regulations, such as the UN Charter and the ICCPR, to advocate for Sindh's right to self-determination. In a particular message to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India, JSMM appealed for moral, political, and practical backing, stressing the historical and cultural connections between Sindh and India. Additionally, it urged international organisations to dispatch observers, denounce human rights violations, and aid Sindh's peaceful liberation movement. (ANI)
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Sindhudesh as an independent nation: JSMM demands UN recognition
ANI image The Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), a Sindhi nationalist group led by exiled chairman Shafi Burfat, has issued a renewed plea to the United Nations and other international communities, urging recognition of Sindhudesh as an independent nation and calling attention to what it describes as sustained political repression and human rights violations in Pakistan 's Sindh province. In a comprehensive political manifesto titled The Sindhudesh Global Freedom Charter, JSMM has approached the United Nations, international human rights bodies, democratic governments, and global civil society organizations, arguing that the Sindhi people are subject to a form of internal colonialism under Pakistan's military and political establishment. In a direct appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian public, JSMM cited historical and cultural ties between Sindh and India, requesting moral and political solidarity. The group also called on international institutions to send human rights observers, document alleged violations, and engage with Sindh's demand for peaceful self-determination. JSMM alleges that demographic engineering through state-sponsored resettlement has diluted Sindh's ethnic composition, threatening the linguistic and cultural identity of the Sindhi people. Environmental degradation, particularly the diversion of the Indus river's waters, has compounded local grievances, with widespread desertification of once-fertile lands cited as an ecological consequence of state policy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025: Steel Suppliers From Mexico At Lowest Prices (Take A Look) Steel Suppliers | search ads Search Now Undo The statement firmly condemned Pakistan's security forces for committing serious human rights abuses in Sindh, including enforced disappearances, torture, and extrajudicial killings of political activists, journalists, and student leaders. It mentioned that anti-terrorism legislation is being misused to target secular and nationalist movements, whereas religious extremists receive support from the state. Positioning itself as a secular, democratic movement, JSMM has reiterated its vision for a sovereign Republic of Sindhudesh, grounded in principles of equality, minority protections, and social justice. The group invokes international law including the United Nations Charter and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) to support Sindh's right to self-determination. Long before modern borders were drawn, Sindh flourished as the heart of the ancient Indus Valley Civilisation which was a sophisticated urban society that emerged over 5,000 years ago along the banks of the Indus river. With advanced city planning, intricate craftsmanship, and a vibrant mercantile culture, Sindh was once a beacon of early human progress. Mohenjo-daro, one of the civilisation's most iconic sites, still stands as a testament to the region's intellectual and architectural legacy. This deep-rooted historical identity is central to the Sindhi nationalist narrative, which views contemporary political struggles as a continuation of a civilizational arc interrupted by colonial conquests and post partition state formation. I n the colonial era, Sindh existed as a distinct administrative region under British India before being annexed, and eventually was re-established as a separate province in 1936. Advocates for Sindhi autonomy argue that this period fostered a unique political consciousness, one that emphasized cultural plurality and regional pride. The Partition of 1947, however, redrew not just boundaries but identities. Over subsequent decades, Sindhi activists have pointed to a pattern of political marginalization and centralized control, arguing that their historical autonomy has been systematically pulled apart. Framing Sindh's struggle as both civilisational and contemporary, the charter situated the region within the historical legacy of the Indus valley civilisation, asserting that Sindh was forced into joining Pakistan in 1947 and has since faced cultural erasure and economic exploitation. The document claims that Sindh's resources including oil, gas, coal, fertile farmland, and deep-sea ports have been systematically extracted to benefit other regions, while the local population remains economically marginalised. While JSMM's claims are politically charged and remain unacknowledged by the Pakistani state, the charter marks a significant step in internationalizing what has largely been a domestic conflict.
