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Well I finally (after a year) decided to take the plunge from extract to all-grain. Yesterday I made my mash/lauter tun from my old coleman cooler and some copper I picked up at Home Depot (see photos). Next week will be my first shot at it. I'm thinking of ordering a good Oktoberfest kit from Northern Brewers.
Nice work, I like the use of the screens over the cuts in the copper tubing.
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Nice! How many gallons for your cooler? I just used my 10g HD MT w/ copper manifold for the first time today. I did an American Wheat beer - man was it a slow running/sparge. Hopefully it'll run a bit faster w/out so much wheat in other recipes. My next wheat beer will have rice hulls for the mash for sure.
It's cold, tasty and I made it.
So I made this yesterday from the instructions posted on Brewwiki. I had to modify the design of the manifold based on the size/shape of my cooler, but overall, I am very pleased. Shoot me questions if you have any. By the way, it was easier than I thought it would be and I'm not the handiest guy. Tank
Are those green zip ties? I'd be a little concerned about them at 150F +, and what is that mesh screen made of? Otherwise looks like a cool build.
I would flip the manifold over so the slits are on the bottom. With them on the top you will have the full weight of the grain pressing on them potentially creating sparging challenges. Also, with them on the bottom they will catch slightly more of the volume before losing their prime (less dead space).

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In the midst of ongoing discussions surrounding the need for increased state and local appropriations for public institutions, the Institute for Higher Education Policy recently released a report that looks at the individual and societal benefits of higher education on a 50-state basis. The report aims to reinvigorate discussions at the state level as policymakers examine how investment of state dollars in higher education pays off.
"The Investment Payoff: A 50-State Analysis of the Public and Private Benefits of Higher Education" specifically demonstrates how education level correlates with personal income, employment status, receipt of public assistance, health status, level of volunteerism, and voting participation.
The study does not attempt to rate state performance based on the six benefit indicators, but rather concentrates on the added benefit to the individual or society from obtaining a bachelor's degree in addition to a high school diploma. Throughout all states, individuals with college degrees receive increased benefits in all six areas; however, the benefit levels vary by state. A complete state-by-state breakdown for all of the indicators by education level is found in the report's appendix.
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Boston, MA (Sports Network) - Dan Uggla and Ronny Paulino homered in the second inning, and the Marlins edged Boston, 2-1, in a rain-shortened contest at Fenway Park.
Jorge Cantu singled for the Marlins to start the sixth inning. The teams then waited nearly 2 1/2 hours before the game was finally called, as Florida managed one victory in the three-game series before heading home to face the New York Yankees on Friday.
"We knew it was going to be a quick game. We knew we were trying to beat the rain," said Uggla. "We tried to do something fast. It just so happened that me and Ronny hit homers in that inning. Not exactly the way you would draw it up but we'll take it."
Ricky Nolasco (3-6) allowed one hit and had five strikeouts through five innings to get the victory, his first in five starts.
Jon Lester (5-6) surrendered eight hits and the two runs over five-plus frames for AL East-leading Boston, which lost for the second time in nine games.
"What we saw on the radar was 100 percent chance of rain, basically from 7:30 on," said Boston third baseman Mike Lowell. "I don't know, but to hurry a game to get it into an hour, 20-minute window when the conditions weren't that great to start...that's tough. I don't know why it wouldn't be that bad to make it up at the end of the year.
"I'm frustrated and I think a lot of guys are frustrated."
Kevin Youkilis homered to left field with two outs in the first inning for the Red Sox, but Uggla homered to left leading off the second. With one out, Paulino clubbed his fourth homer of the season, a shot to left-center.
Nolasco retired 10 straight Boston hitters until David Ortiz reached first on an error from third baseman Emilio Bonifacio leading off the bottom of the fifth. Jacoby Ellsbury was eventually on first after a fielder's choice and stole second with two outs, but Jason Varitek struck out to end the inning.
"Definitely didn't want to give up the tying run there, knowing the rain was coming and the condition the field was getting in," said Nolasco. "I just tried getting us back into the dugout as quick as possible every inning."
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Intel Corporation calls for end to online gender gap
Published on Jan 11, 2013 7:32 AM
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Women and girls are being left behind as the Internet spreads across the globe, with almost a third of all humanity now online, said a study released on Thursday by hi-tech giant Intel Corporation.
Some 2.4 billion people around the world have access to the Web.
But of the 1.4 billion people who have Internet access and live in developing countries, only 600 million are women, according to the survey researched with the help of the United States (US) State Department and United Nations (UN) Women.
The report Women And The Web, unveiled at the start of a two-day conference in Washington, called for action to double the number of women in the developing world with Internet access to 1.2 billion in just three years.
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Fredrik Andersen lost for the first time in his NHL career on Tuesday.
Justin Abdelkader scored a pair of goals in Friday's 5-2 loss to Calgary.
Andrew Hammond turned aside 24 of 26 shots in Friday's 3-2 win over Buffalo.
Brandon Dubinsky scored a goal and an assist in Friday's 3-2 win over New Jersey.
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The Boston Bruins have signed Reilly Smith to a two-year, $6.85 million contract extension.
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Lots of Bots!: A Counting Pop-Up Book (Hardcover)
Lots of Bots! is the first title in a new pop-up series by David A. Carter, creator of the hugely successful Bugs in a Box series. Kids will learn counting from 1 to 10 and the more advanced can count all of the 55 Bots in this book! Fantastic pop-ups with lots to look at--things that spin, turn, and bounce; tabs to pull; and lots of movement will keep kids busy for hours.
1 brave Rescue Bot; 3 Giggle, Jiggle Wiggle Bots; 4 kooky Kissing Bots; 8 happy Hip-Hop Bots; 10 amazing Acro Bots and more abound in this lively, funny and timely pop-up book.
About the Author
DAVID A. CARTER is the author of 75 pop-up books, including the bestselling Bugs in a Box® series that has sold 7 million copies. He is also the creator of the magnificent pop-ups Horton Hears a Who Pop-Up!, Oh, the Places You'll Go Pop-up!, One Red Dot, and White Noise (which was a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book in 2009). David lives with his wife, Noelle, and their two daughters in Auburn, California.
NOELLE CARTER is the author of more than a dozen pop-up books, some of which she collaborated on with husband David. She is a Montessori school educator and lives in Auburn, California.
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Publishers Weekly, November 14, 2011:
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I'll be buying one of these for sure.
Geldor has a lot of new parts, new armor, boots head & briefs.
I wanted Sky High personally, and thought they should have released him over Sherrilyn. Technically he completes the Foe Men though, and no more concepts after 2013 is what was meant.
It says 2013 Holiday in the pic I am looking at....but fall 2014 on the bottom???? Do they not know, or did they screw up?
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Chris Farina/Top RankTimothy Bradley Jr. could face Yuriorkis Gamboa ... or Floyd Mayweather Jr. in his next fight.
LAS VEGAS -- Manny Paquiao declined to comment this week when asked if he believes that Timothy Bradley Jr., his opponent on Saturday, intentionally head-butts opponents in the ring.
As is often the case, however, Pacquiao's trainer, Freddie Roach, spoke on a subject when his fighter would not.
"[He does it] on purpose, of course," Roach said. "Anything to win the fight."
Bradley (28-0) has been accused of deliberately head-butting throughout his career and it has had a visible impact on more than a handful of his fights.
None more so than his light welterweight title unification fight against Devon Alexander at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich., in January 2011. Ringside physician Peter Samet was forced to stop that fight in the 10th round after multiple head clashes between the fighters opened deep cuts around both of Alexander's eyes.
After suffering his first professional loss in that fight, Alexander publicly admitted he wasn't prepared for Bradley's butts and had trouble dealing with the blood.
Bradley contests that the head-butting is a result of the way he tucks his chin and his opponents' tendency to hold him in the ring. He did add, however, that he and trainer Joel Diaz have made adjustments in this camp to avoid the issue.
"I keep that chin tucked, and where is that head? Straight down the middle," Bradley said. "When these guys come in and try to hold me, I'm right there. Boom.
"I'll tell you something, we've been really focusing on not allowing the heads to clash. We've been working on throwing our shots before we step in. I don't want any damn excuses at the end of the night after I whoop that butt."
Boxing observers know that any time a southpaw -- Pacquiao in this case -- matches up with an orthodox fighter, the tendency to clash heads increases. Aware of that, Bradley pointed out that if there is a head-butt in the fight, it might not be his fault.
"Go back and review Manny Pacquiao's last three, four fights," Bradley said. "This guy comes in reckless with his head, too, all right guys? You can't shy away from that. He storms in, lowers his head and he attacks."
Roach didn't seem overly concerned about the two butting heads, but added as a final note, "the referee has to do his job."
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Deputy sheriff confirms third fatality in storm outbreak in western Ark.; 3-state total now 13
Violent storms kill 12 in Okla., Kan., Ark.
The high-powered storms arrived as forecast, just days after a massive tornado tore through the southwest Missouri town of Joplin and killed 122 people. After killing two people in Kansas and five in Oklahoma, they continued their trek east into Arkansas.
Arkansas Department of Emergency Management spokesman Tommy Jackson says at least one person died after a tornado ripped through the Arkansas community of Denning early Wednesday. There weren't any immediate details about how the person died.
Hours earlier, several tornadoes struck Oklahoma City and its suburbs during the Tuesday night rush hour, killing at least five people and injuring at least 60 others, including three children who were in critical condition, authorities said.
Cherokee Ballard, a spokeswoman for the state medical examiner, said four people died west of Oklahoma City in Canadian County, where a weather-monitoring site in El Reno recorded 151 mph winds.
At Chickasha, 25 miles southwest of Oklahoma City, a 26-year-old woman died when a tornado hit a mobile home park where residents had been asked to evacuate their trailers, Assistant Police Chief Elip Moore said. He said a dozen people were injured and that hundreds were displaced when the storm splintered their homes.
In Kansas, police said two people died when high winds threw a tree into their van around 6 p.m. near the small town of St. John, about 100 miles west of Wichita. The highway was shut down because of storm damage.
The path of the storms included Joplin, which is cleaning up from a Sunday storm that was the nation's eighth-deadliest twister among records dating to 1840.
"Unfortunately, this event will likely continue for some time," Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin said. "I am asking all Oklahomans to stay aware of the weather and to take proper precautions to keep themselves out of harm's way."


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WINDMILL COUNTRY: Christmas memories shine bright as ever
There's something about the period from autumn through Christmastime that rejuvenates me and catapults me into the new year.
Maybe it's the satisfaction of accomplishment, closing out another year and transferring to a period of new beginnings.
Much like harvesting a crop or sending the last load of calves to market, fall for folks in agriculture is a time of celebration and planning for next year. It truly is a time that parallels the birth of Jesus and rededication.
No matter how old we get, we tend to relive our childhood Christmas memories. Today, my thoughts flash back to a time in the 1940s and early 1950s and a native rock house of my paternal grandparents.
For years the old house stood like a fortress against a sky, sometimes filled with sunshine, sometime brooding with storm clouds. Inside its walls, it knew both laughter and tears. Mostly, happiness reigned. It was Big Momma's house.
At Christmas the big house was decorated in green and red. Greeting cards formed an arch over the dining room door. A big silver bell, made of used tinfoil, hung from a light fixture on the living room's high ceiling. A tiny sleigh pulled by reindeer rested on strips of white cotton on the mantle, near the old chime clock.
A green cedar tree was mounted on an old blue domino table on the front porch, its branches sprinkled with artificial snow and flickering colored lights. A little angel seemed to guard over all from atop the highest limb. In the last years of Christmas there, her garment was a bit spotted from age, yet the presence of God was ever so clear.
The Christmas season was memorable in the house Big Pop built. My aunts' and uncles' musical talents added so much, their fiddles, guitars, banjos and the piano putting such warmth in those cold winter days.
There was always more turkey and dressing and pies and cakes than a body could eat. Big Momma was a good hostess. From time to time she would waltz from the kitchen to the living room in her jolly way, holding the corners of her apron in front, pretending to have a partner.
Many times she took her place at the old upright piano, struck up a recognized melody from old carols and sang at the top of her voice. I can remember years back when we grandchildren would gather around her at the piano to the tune of "Jingle Bells."
She was a Santa Claus grandmother. Nearly 20 grandchildren were always remembered by her gifts under the tree.
It was shortly after the end of World War II and before the seven-year drought of the 1950s. Nobody had much to exchange except love and thanksgiving for surviving. Thinking back now, that was more than enough.
As youngsters we took full advantage of the Indian summer Christmas afternoons in the Texas Hill Country. After lunch, it was time to climb old "round-top" mountain for a cowboy and Indian fight with all those new toy guns Santa sent our way.
Some 15 to 20 kinkids of all ages made for lots of good fun. Our make-believe fights were staged from behind rocks, bushes and trees till near sundown. We dug foxholes and built imaginary camps. The small fires in late afternoon were real, however, to warm cold trigger fingers from time to time.
Neighborhood kids sometimes joined our hunting parties high above the city lights of Junction. Because it was holiday season, the traditional strings of red and green lights outlined the town's main street.
When our firecrackers ran out and it was too cold and dark to play atop that old mountain, we would return to the warm fireside in Big Momma's living room, hungry and ready to nibble away at the turkey remains.
At day's end, it was hard to say goodbye to many kin we knew would most likely not be around again for another year.
And the arrival back home from a fun-filled Christmas at Big Momma's brought about as much emptiness as the little green cedar showed after the gift picking that morning.
After the Lord called Big Momma, I felt the door to those memorable Christmases closed for good. Yet, I know the memory of he who was born on that day would not be so strong in my mind had it not been for Big Momma, one of his angels, who put so much happiness in the hearts of so many.
Now, as the grandfather of eight, it is my job to pass on those times of love, giving and good cheer to a new generation, even while competing with video games, iPhones and the hype of the latest and greatest thing ever.
Merry Christmas!
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Hey all, newb here. I just ordered a Hop Head IPA kit from Midwest. This will be my second kit ever!!! My first was a Weizenbier from Brewer's Best. This kit comes with specialty grains, which I have never used before. I'm sure there will be plenty of instructions. Anyone have any suggestions for me as far as how to approach steeping speciality grains or any good home brewer knowledge that they could pass along? Thanks!
The specialty grains won't add much complexity to your brew day so don't really worry about it. I'm sure there will be instructions but if not: 1) Put the specialty grains in a grain bag and tie a knot in the bag 2) Throw the bag in the water as it's heating up (think of it as a tea bag) 3) Make sure it stays in there for at least 20 minutes but no hotter than 170 degrees. 4) After the 20 minutes throw the grains (or save to make bread) Proceed with the normal process.
Steeping grains are not difficult. The recipe tells you a temperature to try to maintain and a recommended time(15 to 30) minutes. Don't worry if you go a little over or under on the temp it won't be a deal breaker. I made this recently and plan on bottling it on the 4th. Good luck and enjoy. How did the Weizenbier come out?
I did steeping for my first and second beer, it's not hard at all, just keep temp in check. I can't wait to do a DIPA. Good luck!
I just kegged the all grain version of the kit. What I tasted going into the keg was fine but not nearly as bitter as I expected. Normally, what I taste for my hoppy brews is very bitter but this was not. I'm actually concerned it won't be hoppy enough for me but will reserve judgement until I tap it in 2 weeks. You'd think 4 oz's plus 2 oz dry hopped would have jumped out at me. Do what Cold Country mentioned and you should be fine. I like to steep for 30 minutes myself and I give the bag a squeeze or two as it cools down to get as much out of it as I can. Some say not to do that but I've done if for more than a decade and its' never come out bad. Have fun, you'll likely notice your beers improve the more time you spend with them and using grains is a great enhancer in my opinion.
my first DIPA I made with just a dry pack of Nottingham. It turned out really boozy and really not good at all. make a yeast starter to hopefully avoid that, and use the right liquid yeast.
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Thanks for the feedback everybody! That makes me feel a lot better about steeping grains! I bought a white labs vial of yeast and I have probably a pound and a half of extra pellet hops to choose from if I want an extra kick during dry hopping. My weizenbier turned out to be a pretty decent first beer, btw!
Looks like somebody is a fan of Troegs. I have 5 bottles of Nugget Nectar left in my fridge. As for you kit, just reiterate what they said, you'll get instructions with your kit and there are 2 ways I have been told to do it so far. With Austin Homebrew, they basically just have you add the grains to cold water and bring up to I think 160 degrees then remove grains. Other places have you wait until the water hits 155 degrees then remove from heat and add grains for 20 minutes. Both ways worked for me.
I actually work at Troegs! This is a midwest supply kit. Nugget Nectar is one of my favorite beers ever! So tasty!


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The demon Santa Claus looked around and savored the sight. Those jolly elves were leading him right into their village. The silly creatures couldnt see him for what he was. He shook his head and laughed at their folly.
He had been tired and weak when he found their remote village. He had come afoul of a particularly belligerent archangel. The angel did not care for the demons plan to bolster his power by harvesting the souls of young innocents. He had thought himself banished into a cold and barren realm until he stumbled across the elven village.
It was so unexpected, one minute he was staggering up a white hill, the next he was looking down on a village. Although, it had been a millennia since he has seen an elf, he knew instantly by the musical hum of the voices that carried up to him that this was an elven village. As he surveyed the scene, he spotted a hunting party making its way toward him. He had to do something and do it quickly.
He was so very tired, he didnt know if he had the strength to weave an illusion that would make him appear to be an elf, but he had to try. He began the incantation softly and tried his best to hold his wavering concentration by sheer force of will. He made his skin look like the clothes he could see the elves were wearing but he didnt have the strength to complete the spell, as a result his demon red still showed, but as he looked as his arms and his hands he was vaguely pleased with the result. What he didnt realize yet was that his face was quite an interesting mix of elf and demon, giving him an almost human visage with quite a rosy completion. He didnt manage to change his eyes; they remained demon black.
He strode confidently forward to greet the hunting party. They appeared startled to see him in this barren and cold place. The demon Santa Claus was a skilled deceiver. He decided that this skill was his best chance at survival.
Greetings his voice was calm and steady I have heard tales of noble elves residing in this cold and barren place. As I am an elf, I knew I had to come and see for myself. He sincerely hoped his spell had been effective and he looked like an elf.
The group seemed dumbfounded. One drew a bow and arrow from his back, and stepped forward. I am Hulor Mithrandír. I am the leader of this hunting party. He pointed the arrow straight at the demons chest. The demon laughed inside, you cannot kill a demon with an arrow to his heart. Demons do not have hearts. What is your name and what is your business here? Hulor continued.
The demon thought quickly, perhaps he could use his skills to bring the elves under his thumb. If he could get the hunting party to bring him to the safety of the village, he could unleash his powers and have an entire village of elven slaves to help him gather the souls of human children. With the power of their innocence, he would be invincible!
Why, my name is Santa Claus. I am a right jolly old elf. I am surprised that you have never heard of me. The humans sing praises of me far and wide. I bring happiness to the smallest of them he lied convincingly.
Hulor nodded his head and lowered his bow. We have not heard of you Santa Claus. We elves have very few children so we honor those that care for them. I will take you to our village where you will be warm and welcome. The demon Santa Claus chortled inside, his plans were unexpectedly coming together.
As they approached the village the demons excitement grew. He would enslave these elves and force them to help further his demonic plan! They came to the edge of the village. There was a flash of light and the Archangel Michael appeared. Elven villagers arranged menacingly at his back. The demon hesitated and in that moment knew all was lost.
I bind you Demon, I bind you to my will boomed the voice of the Archangel. He began to chant and the elves chanted with him. A white glow came from the ground and surrounded them. The demon looked around desperately but could see no way out. The glow rose and spiraled; then settled onto the demon and locked him in place.
I bind you and curse you to serve those you would have harmed. You will be a slave to the human children of this world. You will let them sit on your lap and tell you their wishes. Once a year, you will visit all the children and leave them gifts. I curse you to smile and laugh. You will keep this form you have chosen for eternity!
The demon felt his lips form a smile and let out a Ho, ho, ho and died a little inside.


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Charleston, SC (Sports Network) - Karl Cochran led the way with 18 points as the Wofford Terriers downed The Citadel Bulldogs, 62-55, in Southern Conference action at McAlister Field House.
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The Bulldogs (4-16, 1-8) were led by Bo Holston's 14 points, while Mike Groselle finished with 10 points.
Neither team shot the ball well to start the game. The Citadel hit on just 38.1 percent of their first half field goals, while Wofford made just 37 percent of their shots, including just 1-of-11 from three-point range, as the teams entered halftime knotted at 21-21.
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Analysis: Sindhi nationalists stand divided
By Sohail Sangi
OVER the past few days, there has been an uptick in the number of bodies found in different parts of Sindh and Balochistan of men reportedly belonging to Sindhi nationalist groups. They had earlier been picked up by unidentified individuals.
Yet despite these grim discoveries and the overall poor state of governance in Sindh, nationalist groups remain as divided as ever, with some opting to shun the political process in favour of violent struggle in reaction to alleged persecution from the security establishment.
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The nationalists have been unable to fill the political vacuum in Sindh created by years of bad governance by the Pakistan People's Party. For example during the 2010 'super flood' and the recent drought in Thar, the nationalists were nowhere to be found. In the absence of a clear strategy the nationalist groups that emerged out of G.M. Syed's Jeay Sindh Tehreek (JST) have been busy in issue-based politics. This has turned them into pressure groups, not effective political parties.
The genesis
The nationalist movement was launched in the 1950s to struggle against One Unit. After 1971's Bangladesh debacle, G.M. Syed gave a new direction to nationalism and founded the JST in 1972 and presented the idea of Sindhudesh — a separate homeland for Sindhis.
Syed laid the ideological basis for his movement but did not concentrate on organisation and political training of his party's cadres. As a result, the movement became divided into three groups within Syed's lifetime. Now there are nearly a dozen groups all laying claim to the Jeay Sindh mantle.
A Marxist activist in the Jeay Sindh camp, Dr Arbab Khuhawar, was the first to part ways with Syed, saying the nationalist movement should have a socialist orientation. Khuhawar formed the Sindh Watan Dost Party, based on socialist ideology, in 1979. His party played an active role in the 1983 Movement for the Restoration of Democracy but eventually disappeared from the political scene.
Two currents were simultaneously working in the JST, one led by Dr Hameeda Khuhro and another by Abdul Wahid Arisar. The one led by Dr Khuhro was dominated by feudals, while Arisar and others came from the working or middle class, who had read extensively on socialism and national liberation movements and wanted to make the JST a party of the common man. The other faction, Jeay Sindh Mahaz (JSM), was further divided into two groups led by Bashir Khan Qureshi and Arisar in the early nineties.
Syed died in 1995. His death brought all factions of the JST under one umbrella and the Jeay Sindh Supreme Council was formed. However, a faction led by Khaliq Junejo did not join this merger and continued to work under the banner of the JSM.
Later, groups led by Arisar and Qureshi formed the Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM). This unity continued for five years, with Arisar and Qureshi parting ways in 1999. The point of difference, apart from other things, was Arisar's soft corner for an organisation working for Mohajirs, or Sindh's Urdu-speaking settlers.
Among the Jeay Sindh factions, the JSQM became popular over the years. Qureshi hailed from Naudero, and in his student years was an active member of the Jeay Sindh Students Federation (JSSF) at the Sindh Agriculture University in Tando Jam. His understanding of local politics did not come from the study of political literature, but from his frequent travels to every nook and corner of the province. He organised large public meetings and 'long marches' to Karachi, thus succeeding in mobilising a section of Sindhi society.
Crucially, he was able to shift the centre of nationalist politics from Hyderabad to Karachi. His death under mysterious circumstances in April 2012 and later the death of his brother Maqsood, who was made his successor in the party, diminished the group and consequently the nationalist movement.
The leadership of this faction has been handed over to Bashir's son Sanaan, a young man who observers say lacks political training and experience. Mutilated bodies of its activists have recently been found in different parts of Sindh.
Though G.M. Syed opposed parliamentary politics after the 1970 elections, his family members did not disown the legislature. His sons Syed Imdad Mohammad Shah and Syed Amir Haider Shah were elected MPAs in 1985 and 1992, respectively. His grandson Syed Jalal Mahmood Shah has regularly been contesting elections since the 1990s and leads the Sindh United Party.
Police, armed forces carry house-to-house search operation in Sindhi settlements of Karachi, abduct two Sindhi nationalists
Police and armed forces carried house to house search operation in the Sindhi settlements of Karachi and abducted Mithal Mallah an activist of Jeay Sindh Mahaz (JSM). On the other hand police also arrested Jeay Sindh Qomi Mahaz (JSQM) activist Jalil Mugheri from Karachi. Protests were held in Malir district of Karachi and a sit-in was given at highway against the abduction and detention of activists. JSQM leader Mumtaz Brohi demands United Nation for taking notice of the human rights violation News
Courtesy: Rights and Movement + Sindhi Newspapers.
JSQM condemns the extrajudicial killings of MQM workers
A JSQM delegation headed by its Chairman Abdul Wahid Arisar met with MQM's Rabita Committee members Haider Abbas Rizvi and Ashfaq Manghi. JSQM delegation condemned the extrajudicial killings of MQM workers and expressed deep concern over the workers who have become victims of enforced disappearances. They prayed for the MQM's martyred workers and recovery of abducted workers. The two sides discussed the law and order situation of Karachi and the extrajudicial killings done by the law enforcement agencies. They also discussed the violations and abuses of power by the law enforcement agencies and growing crimes in the city.
MQM's Rabita Committed members expressed heartfelt gratitude for sharing their grief. They said MQM has struggle for the rights of Sindh. They said that JSQM and MQM has supported each other in difficult times. They added that true leaders of Sindh had always condemned the extrajudicial killings whether they were carried out in urban or rural Sindh.
JSQM's Chairman said, " Sindh has been a peaceful land and people of Sindh are peaceful than western countries. Karachi was a city of lights. It has now become a powder-keg. Our brothers are being killed by people who have come here as job seekers. Our Country was a police and army state in the past. Now it has become a Rangers State. Rangers might say leaders and rulers of Sindh are inefficient. People who strife for peace are shot. We made efforts to bring peace here. However, enemies of peace live here. We cannot bring peace by guns and repression. We want peace in Sindh. JSQM shares the grief of MQM.
Courtesy: MQM
PAKISTAN: Three Sindhi nationalists were killed on Independence Day in a fake police encounter – many young people remain missing after arrest
Urgent Appeal Case: AHRC-UAC-112-2013 – The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has received information that on the 66 celebration of the Independence Day of Pakistan, three more Sindh nationalists were gunned downed in a fake encounter in Karachi and many young Sindhi activists were arrested from different districts of Sindh province and their whereabouts are unknown.
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Other voices: An ominous sign
DR Hameed Soomro writes: a tragedy took place near Naushahro Feroze claiming the lives of Maqsood Qureshi, brother of late nationalist leader Bashir Qureshi and Salman Wadho. … After [being] shot the bodies were dumped in their car and set on fire. … Earlier Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz chief Bashir Qureshi also died in mysterious circumstances. …Maqsood belonged to a nationalist group which … [does not] … pose a threat to the state. … The group did not announce any armed struggle. Still Maqsood was killed. There are speculations that … this might be a message to the group to remain within its limits. … This incident [sends] the message that Balochistan-like conditions are being created in Sindh. … It is the responsibility of the government … to solve this mystery. … — (March 23) ~ Selected and translated by Sohail Sangi.
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Analysis of gruesome murders of Secular Sindhi Nationalist Leaders and biggest-ever peaceful rally of Freedom March by the people of Sindh
Must watch analysis of gruesome murders of liberal and secular Sindhi Nationalist leaders of Maqsood Qureshi and Saleman Wadhu and the biggest-ever, 5 million peaceful rally of Freedom march by the people of Sindh. The language of the video clip is in Sindhi language. Discussion by Naseer Memon and Moeson Baber.
Courtesy: Sindhi Tv channel Aawaz Tv
Sindh marches for freedom
By Kirshna Y.
About five million Sindhis marched in Karachi and demanded United Nations and the world community for their intervention for the freedom of Sindh.
Numbers matter. Opinions matter more. If combined together, they determine a vast arena of matters. This is what one can say about the South Asia's populist and the peaceful most freedom movement ongoing in Sindh. No doubt, the movement has been giving the sparkly glitz since last a few years.
On March 23, 2014, millions of Sindhi people from across the Sindh province held a 'Freedom March for Sindh' on the call of Jeay Sindh Qomi Mahaz (JSQM) in Karachi, the capital city of Sindh. They demanded "Independence of Sindh" by appealing the world community especially the United Nations, USA, UK, Russia, France and China for their 'support and intervention" for the freedom of Sindh to attain its sovereign and independent country. It is worth mentioning here that JSQM is one of secular most political parties in Pakistan.
The march was held on the Republic Day of Pakistan on March 23, 2014. It was also held on the same day in 2012 and was attended by at least two million people. The popular most Sindhi nationalist leader of the last two decades, Bashir Qureshi who was Chairman of Jeay Sindh Qomi Mahaz (JSQM) was poisoned to death by Pakistan?s military establishment and died within a couple of week in April 2012 after holding the freedom march.
After his death, his son Sanan Qureshi, who is in his twenties, was elected as Chairperson of JSQM. Bashir Qureshi's younger brother Maqsood Qureshi was already a member of GMist Council, the higher most forum of the organization.
Strength in numbers: JSQM's 'Freedom March' turns into party's biggest-ever rally
KARACHI: Supporters and activists of the Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM) converged at MA Jinnah Road in Karachi for the Freedom March on Sunday. The party managed to attract a respectable crowd, despite the recent killings of two of its leaders and the threats of possible attacks at the rally.
"Is it a sin to love your motherland? Have we ever adopted the path of violence?" questioned the party's chairperson Sunan Qureshi while addressing the rally. He alleged that his uncle, Maqsood, and another party leader, Wadho, were killed by 'hidden hands'.
Speaking about the province's natural resources and its share in the country's revenue, Sunan said that despite contributing 82 per cent of the country's natural gas, 69 per cent of its petrol and 80 per cent of the total budget, children were dying in Tharparkar due to starvation. He said that 6.1 million children in Sindh were out of schools. "About 28 per cent people of the total population of Sindh have hepatitis and because of contaminated water and food shortage, the average life expectancy in Sindh is just 43 years," he claimed.
Sunan also alleged that Sindh's water is being stolen, saying that the continuous arrival of outsiders in Sindh had created an alarming situation.
"We consider Urdu-speaking people as permanent residents of Sindh. We accept you as our brothers," he announced, amid of slogans of Jeay Sindh. "But don't take Sindh as a policy. Sindh is our motherland and we won't accept its division at any cost." The youngest leader of any Sindhi nationalist party, Sunan addressed the huge crowd in front of Rimpa Plaza. Leaders of different nationalist parties attended the march, including Riaz Chandio, Khaliq Junejo, Zain Shah, Ameer Bhanbhro and Dodo Mehri.
Sunan said that religious harmony existed in Sindh before the partition of the sub-continent and that religious hatred was now being instigated deliberately.
The funerals of the party's leaders, Maqsood and Wadho, who were killed on Friday, were also performed after Sunan's address. Their bodies were later taken to Ratodero, where both will be buried today (Monday).
The area from Tibet Centre to Numaish Chowrangi was cordoned off and all roads were blocked with containers. Participants from different parts of the city joined the main rally which started from Qureshi's residence in Gulshan-e-Hadeed.
"Both our leaders were shot dead and their bodies were set ablaze," said party vice-chairperson Dr Niaz Kalani. "We will register an FIR after the burial rites," he confirmed to The Express Tribune.
Sagar Hanif Burdi, one of the party's leaders, confirmed that Waseem Akhtar and Ashfaque Mangi of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement had also joined them for the rally.
"The Sindh government has not contacted us yet," he revealed, saying that only statements have been issued.
This was the second such rally on March 23 by the JSQM – the first was led by Sunan's deceased father, Bashir Khan Qureshi, in 2012. Bashir died under mysterious circumstances soon after the rally on April 7.
Courtesy: The Express Tribune, March 24th, 2014.
JSQM's 'Freedom March' in Karachi
Meanwhile in Pakistan, the natives (Sindhis) of the largest revenue-generating province, Sindh, of Pakistan took to the arteries of Karachi to demand independence from Pakistan. They alleged that Pakistan was not acknowledging their culture and historical status of a 'nation', whose roots are in the Mohen-jo-Daro, the ancient Indus civilization.
A couple of days back, while on work for the 'Freedom March', two leaders, Maqsood Qureshi and Salman Wadho, of the organizing Sindhi nationalist party, Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM), were found charred in a burned out car in Sindh. The post martem report holds it that they were shot multiple times before the car was set on fire. JSQM alleged that the Pakistani intelligence agencies were involved in the dual murder.
The Freedom March started back in 2012 when the then-party chairman, Bashir Khan Qureshi led the Freedom March in Karachi on March 23rd. The specific day is chosen because, on this day, Pakistan celebrates the passing of the Lahore Resolution, in which official demand for a separate country was upheld; however, unlike the status defined for the federating units to be 'autonomous', Pakistan violating the resolution itself made the federating units as 'provinces' and tried to paint all nations — Sindhi, Bengali, Baloch, Punjabi — as ONE single nation which all but Punjabis resisted and, consequently, the East Pakistan turned into Bangladesh.
Mr. Qureshi died two weeks past that march 'mysteriously'.
So, two freedom march at the cost of two central leaders — brothers to each other.
Despite being the richest province of Pakistan, recently, scores of children died in the Thar area of Sindh due to what was being labelled as 'famine'. Joblessness is prevalent. Poverty is at its bloom in Sindh. Natives are barred from decision-making process and migration from other parts of the country and the world is threatening the natives to turn into minority in their own historical homeland.
The so-called national (Read Urdu-language) media completely blacked out the coverage of the thousands of the Sindhi marching in the country's largest commercial city, Karachi.
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23rd March: Sindhis Towards Freedom March
By Dr. Ahmed H. Makhdoom
Today, "Freedom, Freedom, Freedom for Sindh" is the only Echo thundering in Karachi, the capital city of Sindh, and valleys, hills, plains and the corridors of Sindh!
Everyday, simple, innocent, and peace-loving sons of Sindh are abducted by the savages and scavengers of the deep security state – mercilessly and brutally tortured, massacred and then their mutilated and mangled dead bodies burnt beyond recognition! Such is the brutality, inhumanity, wickedness and barbarism happens in this ill-gotten, ill-conceived, corrupt, rogue, and dark deep state every day.
Yesterday, they burnt, disfigured, lacerated and crushed bodies of two of Sindh's worthy and filial sons – Martyr Maqsood Quraishi (younger brother of Martyr Bashir Quraishi, who was Martyred not very long time ago) and a young Martyr Salman Wadho's bullet riddled charred bodies – were found in a burnt car, in which they were travelling!
Why? What was their fault? Their ONLY 'crime' was that they loved their Motherland, and sang songs in praise of the brightness, beauty and brilliance of their gregarious Land! They demanded justice for the people of Sindh – which is a right of every citizen to do so!
Condemnations for such barbarism and savagery and appeals for justice for the people of Sindh to the 'civilised' world has proven futile, useless and in vain! World had presented a "Deaf Ear" to the screams of "Help" from the tortured, tormented and terrorised citizens of Sindh and Balochistan!
People of Sindh are being suffocated! But sadly, tragically and unfortunately – NO ONE CARES A DAMN!
Today, on 23rd of March, through the freedom march people of Sindh have denounced the Lahore resolution of 1940 and have demanded sovereignty and Freedom for their Ancient and historical Land, Sindh – a 7,000 to 10, 000 years old Indus Civilisation! Millions of people of Sindh have marched towards the Capital City of Sindh, Karachi where they have formally declared Freedom from the slavery and servitude of this miserable, devilish dark deep security state!
Dr. Ahmed H. Makhdoom
23rd March, 2014
Courtesy: Sindhi e-lists/ e-groups + social media
CNN report – Millions of Sindhis Want freedom
By ShoukatZ
SINDH – Karachi: Pakistan is under the threat of Disintegration and after Baluchistan Now Sindh is also demanding freedom from the state of Pakistan. To show this demand Politically one of the Sindhi Nationalist Party Jiye Sindh Qomi Mahaaz (JSQM) called for a freedom March in the provincial capital of Sindh Province.
The leaders in there speeches were telling the audience about the atrocities of the State and specially brought recently burnt after being Shot dead two of the leaders bodies in protest.
Sanaan Qureshi a young leader and son of the slain Nationalist leader Bashir Khan Qureshi told the audience that we are betrayed and our rights are violated by the state of Pakistan. Demanding own right to live is not a Sin but when we demand it we get killed. He said enough is enough. our survival is in freedom and the state of Pakistan has to demolish.
Niaz Kalani the vice chairman again reminded about the extra judicial killing of Nationalists leaders by state agencies and condemned it. He said our province meets the demands of Pakistan like 70% of Tax revenue, 83 % of natural Gas, Sea ports and the biggest coal mines in thar Desert but our people are dieing of Hunger.
He said this is the right time to show the world and world should see this that millions of peoples are on streets but except regional Sindhi media there is no media Coverage. He further said how long will you suppress our voice, how many people will you kill??. The leaders demanded World Community to Take notice of Extra judicial killings & human rights violation of Sindhi People
The rally was attended by almost 5 million people and the majority was youth of Sindh. After speeches they performed the funeral prayers of their slain leaders whose bodies were brought in the rally.
Courtesy: CNN
Sindh: JSQM Freedom March
Comment by Manzoor Chandio, Karachi
How deceitful are the leaders of so-called mainstream political parties when each year on March 23rd they call for realisation of Pakistan's ideals. Sixty-seven years on, they have paid no heed to the fact that the 1940 Lahore Resolution adopted by the League in Lahore envisaged "sovereign and autonomous" federating units to be the part of the federation of Pakistan. Much water has flown under the bridge since then and Pakistan has become a festering cesspool by deviating from the charter. Now the recognition of provinces' right to self-determination would only be the correct decision.
Courtesy: via Facebook
Sorrows of Sindh
My encounters with the intelligentsia of Sindh and infrequent visits to small towns and the rural areas have led me to believe that it is an alarming situation and grievances are building up at different levels. It may be possible to compare some aspects of Sindh's politics with the kind of discontent that has simmered in Balochistan for a long time. But Sindh is strategically located on Pakistan's economic lifeline.
In the fractured mirror that is Pakistan, each large fragment projects a scary image of disorder. In this flaming montage, Sindh sometimes stands out and diverts our attention from other, apparently more crucial, issues of national security. In many ways, it is the last frontier in the country's struggle for survival.
In a column that is appearing on Pakistan Day, a ritualistic reflection on what this anniversary means may be in order. But this would be a camouflage. Yes, it would be a day of some popular rejoicing if we had won the World Twenty20 Cup cricket match against India on Friday. In recent days, nothing seems to have given us more joy than the two thrilling cricket wins against India and Bangladesh in the Asia Cup. Watching TV, one felt that we were gloating over it in a somewhat indiscreet manner.
This reference to cricket should be relevant because it triggers thoughts about various traumatic events in South Asian history and underlines the logic for new beginnings. Our relations with India, in particular, need to be rebuilt for the sake of national security. If we move ahead on this path, a silver lining could emerge on our horizon.
Meanwhile, of course, we must first put our own house in order. It is in this context that the situation in Sindh has recently become more disturbing. The latest flare-up in the saga of Sindh was the murder on Friday of two leaders of the Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM). Their charred bodies were found in a burnt-out car near Naushahro Feroze.
Sindh Demands Freedom
Comment by Aziz Narejo
Sindh Demands Freedom: JSQM, other nationalist organizations to hold a major rally in Karachi tomorrow on 23rd March to demand freedom for Sindh. Police, rangers, other state agencies have sprung into action to sabotage the rally. They have raided & arrested several activists. They shot to death & then burned two JSQM leaders yesterday.
Today police & rangers have surrounded the University of Sindh & opened fire on students gathering to join the rally. They are trying to block other rallies/groups of people from joining the main rally.
Such highhandedness must be strongly condemned.
Courtesy: via Facebook
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari condemns JSQM leaders killings
KARACHI, March 21: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Patron-In-Chief, Pakistan Peoples Party has strongly condemned the brutal killings of Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM) leader Maqsood Qureshi and a worker in Naushehro Feroz.
In a press statement, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said inhuman act of burning the bodies of JSQM leader was the most heinous crime stressing that those committed it must not go scot-free at any cost.
He asked for thorough probe into the incident and fact-finding as PPP, being a democratic party, would never allow such incidents under any circumstances.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed sympathy to the family of JSQM leader and workers and asked the people to remain calm and assured full support to the bereaved family.
Courtesy: Media Cell PPP
Gruesome Murder of Sindhi Nationalist Leader – Is another 'Baluchistan' being enacted in Sindh?
Gruesome Murders of Sindhi Nationalists
Comment by Shahab Usto
Is another 'Baluchistan' being enacted in Sindh?
Aren't they content with the amount of existing violence?
Don't they realize the strategic significance of Sindh to the cross-country trade, commerce, logistics and physical connectivity between the length and breath of the country?
Don't they see that Sindh is the only island of hope and stability in these tumultuous times when the violence, insurrections and extremism have beset the other parts of country?
Can't they understand that Sindh is already sitting at the edge of a volcano, pushed by the successive corrupt and inefficient rulers and all it needs is a nudge to descend into violence and chaos?
Is the assassinations of Maqsood Qureshi and Suleman Wadho the required 'nudge' to push Sindh into the volcano?
If that is so, then may God help us and Pakistan!!
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Protest-condolence meeting on Jeay Sindh Leader Maqsood Qureshi's martyrdom.
An urgent protest/condolences meeting was called by Sindh Civil Society network @ SAFWCO offcie to condemn the extra judicial killing of die-hard nationalist, senior leader of JSQM and brother of Shaheed Bashir Khan Qureshi- A large number of civil society, human rights, peace and political activists and workers, writers, academia and concerned citizens attaended the protest meeting- Suleman G Abro- Arfana Mallah- Amar Sindhu- Muneer Bhurgri- Aakash Mallah- Punhal Sario- Zulfiqar Halepoto and others spoke on the occasion, condemned the target killing of a peaceful nationalist worker and later killing of peaceful protesters by rangers and other law enforcing agencies in Nawabshah and said that State brutality shows they need only land and resources of Sindh and Balochistan. They don't want to see alive who raise the voice for his oppressed nation and struggle against atrocious act of this terrorist state. After shot dead bodies burned in car, this is the height of savage. All the oppressed national and people must show solidarity with martyrs of Sindh.
They further said that Extra judicial killing of political workers has also started in Sindh after Balochistan. It should be condemned and resisted by all political forces in Sindh. On one hand, the government is not taking any serious notice of big hoardings by a banned outfit Jamat Dawaa in Karachi and they are allowed to hold their rally on the same day the Sindhi nationalists had already announced to hold a rally on 23rd March. On the other hand the Sindhi nationalists are being killed in a merciless manner like in Balochistan to stop their rally on 23rd March.
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7th April – The First Anniversary of Bashir Qureshi: "Such is my Love for Mother Sindh, Other Beloveds all Forgotten"
By Dr. Ahmed Makhdoom
"Watthee hara hara janamu waribo, mitthaa Mehraann mein milbo"
"Every birth each 'n every time we'll keep returning to Sindh Mo0therland,
Dearest! Each 'n every time we'll keep meeting on banks of Mehran grand"
(Translated by Ahmed Makhdoom)
(Note: Mehran – Sindhuu Nadee, Indus
River; Grand 'n Great River of Sindh)
Today, 7th April 2013, is the First Anniversary of the departure of that magnificent, monumental and marvellous Sindhi leader, Saaeen Bashir Khan Quraishi, from his Motherland, Sindh and from our midst, his beloved kindred folks, Maaruunarraa of his Maleer! Integrity 'n Credibility, Humility 'n Humbleness are some of the most important 'n formidable qualities in a real 'n true, verdant 'n veritable leader of a great 'n glorious Nation! His integrity was impeccable! His credibility was impregnable! His humility exemplary! His humbleness exceptional! If Sindh be the Queen of the World, he was her Crowning Glory!
This is my humble homage 'n a tearful tribute to Bashir Khan Quraishi on his 1st Death Anniversary! I am sharing herewith my humble and modest homage and a tearful and heart-wrenching tribute that I posted on 7th April, 2012, when we heard the passing-away of this wonderful man, a real and true leader of Sindhis and one of my dearest and closest friend! He was venomously, wily and viciously poisoned by the savages, brutes and barbarians who tyrannically rule, terrorise, torture and torment our glorious motherland, Sindh, and the simple, naive, gullible and docile indigenous people of Sindh, today!
Extremely saddened and shocked to learn about the passing-away of one of the most cherished, loved and illustrious son of Sindh. We raise our humble hands towards the Magnificent Lord (Allah, God, Ishwar, Ahura-Mazda, Waaheguru) in sacred prayer, to grant our brother Bashir Khan Qureshi, a choicest place in His Gardens. May His Soul Rest in Peace! May the Good Lord give courage and fortitude to his entire family, colleague, friends and millions of Sindhis in Sindh, Hind and worldwide Diaspora he had left behind mourning, to bear this extremely heavy untimely and irreplaceable loss with patience and forbearance. Aameen.
We also beseech the Most Beneficent Creator to shower His Mercy and Benevolence over his beloved Motherland, Sindh, now suddenly and sadly left without the great helmsman and, I must say, anchorless in this turbulent ocean of our existence.
Bashir Qureshi was a leader extraordinaire, an exceptional and exquisite human being and a bright and brilliant sun that shone and glittered our Fatherland, Sindh!
He was the roaring and raging voice of Sindh, the versatile leader of Sindh, the brave and courageous Sindhi, the humble and loving human being is no more with us! He fought for Sindh, he agitated for the rights of downtrodden people of Sindh, he vociferously, vehemently and valiantly declared Independence and Freedom for Sindh and, sadly, he paid the ultimate price – the martyrdom. Now, it is up to people of Sindh to RESOLVE, UNITE and FIGHT for the Freedom of their Motherland!
Mammoth rally in Karachi rejects apartheid SPLG law
Mammoth rally rejects LG law
By: Ramzan Chandio
KARACHI – The participants of a huge public gathering of nationalist and other political parties on Wednesday rejected the Sindh People Local Government Law, terming it a plot of ruling PPP and MQM to plunge the province into civil war-like situation, which may pave way for division of Sindh in future.The protest sit-in, which was organised by the Save Sindh Committee, comprised of nationalist parties. They staged sit-in outside the Karachi Press Club and demanded immediate withdrawal of the controversial local government law.The workers' caravans of the political parties while hoisting their party flags and chanting slogans against the PPP government reached the venue of sit-in on Wednesday's afternoon, which converted into huge public gathering.Besides Sindh's nationalist parties,
Balochistan on Fire – An interview with Sardar Akhtar Mengal, former chief minister
If only this interview was in English the world would understand the pain of a people of Sindh & Balochistan who have lost 14,000 dead and disappeared youth at the hands of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The language of the interview is urdu (Hindi).
Courtesy: Geo Tv (Capital Talk with Hamid Mir, 27th September 2012.)
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Nationalists urge Sindh govt to bury the new LG ordinance
HYDERABAD / SUKKUR: The nationalists claimed that they would continue to protest against the new local government ordinance till the government rescinds it.
According to the chairperson of the Sindh Taraqi Pasand Party (STPP), Dr Qadir Magsi, they planned to stage sit-ins every Wednesday till the ordinance is 'buried'.
Leaders of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Functional), Awami Tehreek (AT), Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM), Sindh National Movement and Awami Jamhoori Party met at the Hyderabad Bypass for a four-hour long sit-in. Protesters blocked the National and Indus Highways in Matiari, Shaheed Benazirabad and Sehwan. They also carried placards and burnt tyres in Hyderabad and Mirpurkhas.
"There will be bloodshed if the Sindh Assembly votes in favour of the ordinance," said Magsi. "The Sindhis are prepared to bleed to save their province from being divided. The ordinance is a conspiracy to divide Sindh." JSQM's Aakash Mallah chanted a slogan made famous by Hosh Muhammad Sheedi, a military general from the Talpur dynasty who died fighting the British Raj in 1843, "we will die, but we will not give you Sindh."
In Sukkur
Workers of Sindh United Party, STTP, JSQM, Jeay Sindh Tehreek and other nationalists blocked the National Highway and major roads leading into cities. The Shah Hussain Bypass near Khairpur and Kandhkot was also blocked. In Daharki, hundreds of nationalists and workers of the PML-N carried placards and chanted slogans against the government. They were led by STPP's Jam Fatah, PML-N's Hafiz Mohammad Sadiq Samejo and Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz's Dr Niaz Kalani. The protesters burnt tyres and blocked the traffic flow for three hours.
Sindhi activists meet UN Mission in Karachi: UN investigations and Tribunal trial demanded regarding the murder of Bashir Qureshi, Muzaffar Bhutto and others
Representatives of Sindh nationalist political parties and civil society activists met United Nation Mission in Karachi over the issue of enforced disappearances in the province. The activists demanded that the murders of Bashir Qureshi, Muzafar Bhutto, Sirai Qurban Khuhawar, Rooplo Choliani and many others should be investigated by UN and case should be trialed in the UN tribunal.
The representatives of Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM) and Jeay Sindh Mutahida Mahaz (JSMM) held meetings with the mission and told about the missing persons, disappearances and extra judicial killings of the political activists especially nationalists in Sindh by the state security outfits.
The JSQM representatives told the mission about the poising of their leader Bashir Qureshi by the state institutions in aftermath of Freedom March held on March 23, 2012 in Karachi, which was attended by the hundreds of the thousands people from across the province.
Representatives of the both parties demanded for the UN investigations regarding the extra-judicial murders and the trial for the culprits. JSMM told the mission that 250 activists of their organization were abducted.
JSQM averse to Chinese investment in Zulfikarabad
By: Ramzan Chandio
SINDH : KARACHI – To protest against the Chinese government's promised help in the controversial Zulfikarabad project, the workers of the nationalist party Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz staged a protest rally, but police stopped them by putting containers on the roads leading towards Chinese Consulate in the city on Thursday. The JSQM workers scheduled to take a rally from Gulshan-e-Hadeed in Malir area to the Chinese Consulate in Clifton, but when the workers reached Steel Town, where police already created hindrances and blocked the road by placing containers. Scuffles also witnessed among the workers of JSQM, who were taken out a rally led by their acting chairman Niaz Kalani. When police stopped, the workers staged sit-in on the Indus Highway. However, JSQM Acting Chairman Dr Niaz Kalani while addressing the protesting workers said that our protest rally, scheduled sit-in in front of the Chinese consulate was completely peaceful but the police have tried for bloodshed by restraining it. Dr Kalani also announced to stage protest processions, rallies and sit-in from July 18 against the Chinese government's support for the controversial project of Zulfikarabad. … the Chinese government is supporting the controversial project, which is against the interest of Sindh. …. The JSQM chief … the Chinese company to keep away of making investment in the controversial Zulfikarabad project, …. .. Earlier, a protest rally was carried out by the JSQM led by its Acting Chairman Dr Niaz Kalani including central leaders Asif Baladi, Sagar Hanif Burrdi, Sarfraz Memon, Maqsood Qureshi and others. The rally was started from Gulshan-e-Hadeed – the residence of JSQM's deceased chairman Bashir Khan Qureshi towards Chinese consulate through National Highway. A huge number of law enforcement agencies' personnel including police and rangers were already deployed on the way of rally. The police blocked the roads by placing trucks and buses at around 10 am on national highway at Steel Town Roundabout, which prompted the JSQM workers to end their rally and disperse at the scene. The sit-in was continued for about three hours on National Highway. Later they dispersed peacefully. Meanwhile, heavy contingent of police was deployed and containers were put on the roads leading towards the Chinese Consulate in Clifton which caused difficulties for the citizens. It may be noted that nationalist parties are continuously staging protests and rallies against the Zulfiqarabad project, terming it as anti-Sindh, which will turn the indigenous people of Sindh into minority.
Sindhi Nationalists deplore coach attack
JSQM, SUP and SNM deplore coach attack
By Asghar Azad
Acting Chairman JSQM Dr Niaz Kalani while taking to Daily Times said, "We are the followers of Sain GM Syed and have same respect and love for Khan Ghafar Khan who believed in nonviolence politics." He said JSQM never supported such activities, which took the lives of innocent people.
KARACHI: Sindhi nationalist parties – Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM), Sindh United Party (SUP) and Sindh Nationalist Movement (SNM) – have strongly condemned the firing on a coach near Nawabshah that left eight passengers dead.
Acting Chairman JSQM Dr Niaz Kalani while taking to Daily Times said, "We are the followers of Sain GM Syed and have same respect and love for Khan Ghafar Khan who believed in nonviolence politics." He said JSQM never supported such activities, which took the lives of innocent people.
"JSQM strongly condemns Qazi Ahmad incident and extends deep sympathies to victim families", Kalani said. He said they condemned violent behavior in politics and never supported such acts at all. He said the violence in politics or in society at any shape or aim is against humanity and JSQM condemned it.
SUP central leader Shah Mohammad Shah said that the firing on the coach was absolutely an inhuman act and they strongly condemned it.
He said, "Some hidden hands do not like to see peaceful atmosphere in Sindh and that incident was part of it."
He said that it was possibility that third hand might be involved in the firing on the bus in a bid to create differences among Sindhis. ….
Read more » Daily Times
Sindhi nationalist leader Muzaffar Bhutto's body found in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: After 45 days of mysterious death of chairman, Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM) Bashir Khan Qureshi, the bullet riddled body of another nationalist leader Muzaffar Bhutto was found in the outskirts of Hyderabad on Tuesday. Bhutto was central secretary general of Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM) which is headed by Shafi Burfat.
His body was found stuffed in a gunny bag near Bukhari village in the limits of Hatri police station near Hyderabad.
Muzaffar Bhutto was among missing persons of Sindh, as he was kidnapped on February 25, 2011 from national highway near Saeedabad town.
The family members had been staging demonstrations for recovery of Bhutto while petition had also been filed in the apex court of Sindh. The slain leader has left a widow Saima Bhutto, two sons and a daughter.
The body of slain JSMM leader was brought to civil hospital Hyderabad late last night by some people who disappeared after leaving the body. Later, the relatives identified the body on Tuesday. The body of Muzaffar Bhutto was later sent to Sehwan, his hometown, where he would be laid to rest.
The reports of death of Muzaffar Bhutto sparked reaction in different cities and towns of Sindh. In Qasimabad,Hyderabadand Kotri, the activists of JSMM resorted to aerial firing after which the hops and other businesses were closed.
In Dokri town three people sustained injuries when the enraged people started firing. One of the injured Muhammad Zada succumbed to injuries at the hospital. The Larkana town was also completely shut after the reports of Bhutto's death reached. The aerial firing was also reported from different areas.
Reports from Nawabshah said all the commercial activities came to standstill in Nawabshah, Sakrand and Qazi Ahmed towns where the aerial firing created panic.
The JSMM workers alleged that secret agencies were involved in killing of their leader. Meanwhile, Zain Bhutto, vice chairman, JSMM, condemned the murder of Muzaffar Bhutto and Dr Niaz Kalani, acting chairman, Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz, has announced strike in Sindh on Wednesday to condemn the murder of nationalist leader.
Courtesy: DAWN.COM
A section of the venomous media viciously preaching, spreading and spewing venom against the Unity, Integrity and Oneness of Sindh!
"Mar weisuun, mar weisuun, para Sindh na ddeisuun" "Fighting for Motherland, we shall lose our lives certainly, Never shall we forsake 'n abandon our beloved motherland surely!"
By: Dr. Ahmed Makhdoom
First of all, let me translate this beautiful Sindhi write-up of a verdant, valiant and vibrant daughter of Mother Sindh, Sorath Bashir in a 'simple' English language:
"A section of the venomous electronic and print media have been viciously writing, showing, preaching, spreading and spewing venom against the Unity, Integrity and Oneness of Sindh! Sadly, no Sindhi, child of Mother Sindh, seems to be STANDING UP to condemn, reproach and decry these lecherous and venomous attacks, thunderous diatribes and systematic brainwashing shamelessly conducted by some vicious and virulent TV Channels against the wholeness and holiness of Glorious Land of Sindh! Oh where have those Sindhi nationalists gone, who used to burn copies and bundles of their own Sindhi Newspaper, only because the newspaper published less news or just few Reports about the pedigree and personality of these so-called nationalist leaders? Oh yes, where are those self-proclaimed, self-seeking Sindhi nationalist leaders who used to torch the offices of the party when his party talked about two 'provinces' in the age-old united, harmonious and sovereign land of Sindh? Oh woebegone, where are those 'filial Sindhi Nationalists and educated and knowledgeable worthy Sindh-loving Civil Society?"
Very well said Niyaannee, my daughter, Sindh's daughter, Saainni Sorath Bashir! I have also been saying, writing and preaching the same thing and playing the same sweet tune for years.
G.M Syed: The Messenger of Universal Love
By: Jagdeesh Ahuja
Humanism will ultimately prevail. Man is still restless and shall remain so unless he has attained peace. Man's material and spiritual development is not possible without creating a spirit of universal peace and tolerance." Thus spake G.M Syed. Though widely known as father of modern Sindhi nationalism, in deep heart, he is a great universal lover and freedom fighter. Being one of the most controversial figures of Pakistan, he is misunderstood by many, hated by a few and loved by great many lovers of Sindh. If one wants to have some acquaintance with the soul of Syed, one has to go through his book 'The abode of heart and story of love.' (Dayar-e-Dil, Dastaan-e- mohabat).
Asking for justice in this state of Pakistan is futile
By: Ahmed Makhdoom
The day this valiant, verdant and vibrant son of Mother Sindh, STOOD UP and walked tall on the streets of the capital of Sindh-Karachi with his head held high along with over a million Sindhi compatriots and, loud and clear, announced the struggle for the Freedom and Independence of Sindh, we knew that THEY, the murderers, the deep dark devil security agencies of establishment who are not letting this country to be welfare state, will not leave him alive!
After the brutal murders of thousands of Bangalis, Sindhis and Balochs by these evil forces of the history; Sindhis ought to have learnt the bitter lessons and should have get ready to protect the lives of their beloved leaders! The day we heard that this brave and courageous leader of Sindh is no more with us, we knew that it is not a natural death, we knew, at once, that the evil devils of the security establishment had silenced this roaring voice of the Sindh!
Therefore, what the medical board and post-martum / autopsy reports telling us are nothing new! Instead, tell us: "Now what the nation of Sindh is going to do?" Scream for Justice? No way! Has thousands of Balochs and Sindhis, who have been brutally massacred, got their justice! Did Zulfiqar Bhutto get justice? Did Benazir Bhutto get justice? Did Nawab Akbar Bugti get justice? Did Baalaach Marri get justice? Did Rinkal Kumar get justice? Appeals to the International Human Rights organisations, Courts of Justice and United Nations, I am Sorry to say, will never work!
Justice for Sindh in this strong centralized state of security establishment? Again, no way! All these so-called Avenues for "justice" are under the tutelage and servitude the Super Powers and these powerful nations need this sub-subservient rent a army, for their own designs! Bashir Qureshi, who gave life for the people of Sindh, will never receive justice! Justice has to be FOUGHT not asked in this security state of brutal agencies.
Nationalist Leader of Sindh Bashir Qureshi was poisoned to death: medical board
Bashir Qureshi was poisoned to death: medical board
By: Khurshid Abbasi
KARACHI: Late chairman of the Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM) Bashir Khan Qureshi was poisoned to death, the medical board set up by the Sindh government has declared, The News learnt on Wednesday.
The medical board has handed over its detailed report to the Sindh government. Dr Qayyum Rajpar, member of the 15-member medical board, told The News that it had been verified that JSQM chief Bashir Khan Khan Qureshi was poisoned to death.
According to sources, provincial Interior Minister Manzoor Wassan would give details about the report in a press conference today (Thursday). The government has started further investigations after this report.
Courtesy: The News
Honorable U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon: Investigate the death of Bashir Khan Qureshi
Bashir Khan Qureshi, former chief of the Sindhi Nationalist group Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM) died suddenly and mysteriously on April 7, 2012 .
It is being claimed that he died of cardiac arrest, although he did not have any previous such history, and was otherwise in excellent health. As a result, many suspect that foul play was involved in his death.
News of his mysterious death follows a recent rush of killings of Sindhi nationalist leaders in Pakistan. Mr. Qureshi was imprisoned several times during his lifetime for his work as a Sindhi nationalist.
No Pakistani investigation is likely to have credibility with the people of Pakistan, in particular with the Sindhis who were strong supporters of Mr. Qureshi. Therefore, it will be necessary that an independent UN prosecutor be appointed to carry out an investigation of the death of Bashir Khan Qureshi.
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Complete shutter-down strike observed in Sindh
By South Asian News Agency (SANA)
SINDH – KARACHI, (SANA): A complete shutter-down strike has been observed in Sindh following the call by Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM) on Wednesday. The strike, which was supported by other nationalist parties, was called against the government delay in the chemical examination of viscera taken from the body of JSQM leader Bashir Qureshi. ….
…. The Jeay Sindh workers staged protest in Daharki where all the business centers remain closed while complete shutter down strike is being observed in all parts of the city including Bhutta Market, Railway Road. Several JSQM activists staged a sit-in protest at National Highway while police arrested 8 people. Situation has turned tense in the city while a heavy number of police force has been deployed in the city.
Meanwhile, shutter down strike is being observed in several cities and towns of the province including Jacobabad, Sukkur, Kashmore, Kandhkot and other cities. Incidents of firing and rumpus by the protesters were also reported in some areas of the province.
The JSQM leadership suspects that Bashir Qureshi was allegedly poisoned to death and doubts that the chemical examination reports at any government could be changed. They demanded that the post mortem (autopsy) reports should be got tested from Agha Khan Hospital or any other reputed facility.
Party leaders had demanded the government that the autopsy examination be obtained from a private hospital in order to determine the actual cause of death of Bashir Qureshi but the officials have failed to meet the demand as yet.
…. in Safora Goath in Karachi, leading to forced closure of business in the area. Also, some unidentified outlaws pelted traffic with stones on Maripur Road and blocked the same for traffic. …
Arsonists burnt tires on Minarah Road to block the flow of traffic in Sukkur and also resorted to aerial firing in many areas of the city to alarm people.
…. strike by JSQM, and the provincial government has put police force on high alert all over Sindh. …..
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Micro Family Farms: a growing experience for the entire family
POSTED: Tuesday, July 22, 2014 - 4:06pm
UPDATED: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 8:45am
Tyler , TX (KETK) — One local man is on a mission to change the way east Texans eat, and where they get their food. Mike Loggins said, "I believe that we have been disconnected from food completely." For Loggins, food has always been a huge part of his life. "My whole life I've spent in horticulture, but my great passion has always been food, its in my family," said Loggins. His family even owned a restaurant, and his grandfather produced peaches.
After falling in love with planting his first garden 20 years ago, he wanted other families to have the same experience. He said, "the kids and the family are connected in a whole new way, its hard to explain, but we become so detached from food that it is something that we simply just get out of the way." This blossomed into Micro Family Farms, a helping hand for families to enjoy farm to table food. "I just cant tell you how many families literally several with tears in their eyes of how its changed them," said Loggins. He currently has 16 farms in Tyler, and five in Austin. He'd like to continue to expand across all of Texas.
The Ford family is a prime example. "Its just been revolutionary in her life, in her family's life in the way that we can connect with the food we eat," said Loggins about Karen Ford, an active participant with MFF. She said, "four years ago I went through treatment for breast cancer and as part of the chemotherapy and stuff, it changes the way food tastes." Ford said her garden full of tomatoes, squash, okra, and melons has drastically changed the overall well being of her entire family. "I feel much better, I feel like our children are calmer, I think that we all have more energy," said Ford.
She also said as the produce grow bigger, her family grows closer. "We spend a lot of time in it and its really amazing to pick what we're going to eat an hour later," said Ford.
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