Jamaat-e-Islami and Sindh United Party Hold Talks, Exchange Views on Issues of Mutual Interest

Karachi, July 30, (SPECIAL REPORT) — Leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami and the Sindh United Party (SUP) met in Karachi to discuss the growing issue of illegal land grabbing in Sindh. The meeting, held at the residence of SUP chief Syed Zain Shah, focused on joint efforts against the allotment of provincial lands to corporations under the guise of corporate farming.

During the meeting, Jamaat-e-Islami Sindh Amir Kashif Saeed Shaikh presented Shah with religious books, including a copy of the Holy Quran, as a congratulatory gesture for his recent Hajj pilgrimage. Both leaders expressed concern over the displacement of local populations in areas like Kashmore, upper Sindh, and the coastal region of Badin, allegedly to facilitate corporate encroachment.

Shah declared his resolve to fight against these “thug forces,” emphasizing that protecting Sindh is everyone’s duty. He voiced concern over the forced eviction of residents by creating unbearable conditions for them.

Shaikh echoed Shah’s sentiments, highlighting the increased public awareness against land and water grabbing. He stated that this activity challenges the perception that Sindh is entirely under the control of the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). He pointed to the water rights movement as an example of successful resistance against influential institutions. Shaikh criticized the provincial government’s denial of the gravity of the situation, citing mass migration and unrest from areas like Kandhkot.

To further their joint efforts, the leaders committed to holding a follow-up meeting. The Jamaat-e-Islami delegation included Deputy General Secretary Maulana Abdul Qudoos Ahmadani, Altaf Ahmed Mallah, Information Secretary Mujahid Chana, and Advocate Agha Abdul Fattah Pathan.