Worldsindhicongress's Well Come Reception Programe for Dr Sarki
World Sindhi Congress (WSC) organised a welcome reception for Dr. Safdar Sarki on 14 June 2008. Sindhis, Balochs and other human rights activists from all over the UK and Europe came to attend the event in hundreds to salute Safdar’s courage and determination. The Hall of Sindhi Centre, in North London, was full to the capacity
The reception started with the national anthem of Sindh. Dr. Haleem Bhatti in his welcome speech described the circumstances in which Dr. Sarki was kidnapped and then continuously tortured. He told that Pakistani agency personnel from his residence in Karachi abducted Safdar on 24 Feb 2006. He remained missing for about 20 months and was eventually produced at the intense pressure of the Supreme Court. He was immediately arrested on fabricated charges and remained in detention until his release last month. He was inhumanely and continuously tortured during his disappearance and detention. This has resulted in severe damage to his health.
Ms. Suraiya Makhdoom, Senior Vice Chair, World Sindhi Congress, Mr. Qadir Jatoi, Mir Hussain Baloch, Mr. Sujan Rawtani and Lakhu Luhana in their speeches paid tribute to Safdar’s determination, sufferings, sacrifices and commitment to his motherland and people. They reiterated that in the current dismal political, social situation in Sindh, only genuine party and leadership could provide hope, and Safdar is capable of leading the way. The continuous and consistent struggle of World Sindhi Congress for Safdar’s release was also highlighted.
In his long, analytical and emotional speech, Dr. Sarki spoke about his torture and suffering during his disappearance under the hands of agencies. He said the enormous torture did make him physically weak to extent that he started crawling rather walking but it did not break his love and commitment for his people and motherland. He said that currently Sindh is at its worst juncture in history where its existence as a historical entity is at stake. If we fail to avert this disaster happening our future generations will never forgive us. He said Sindh is rich in every respect the only thing that we need is a real organisation that can scientifically and systematically struggle. He said I am not dithered by my inhumane suffering; I will go again to Sindh to play my role even if I have to give my life in the way. He said Sindhi people and Sindhi Diasporas have to play their role in the struggle. Dr. Safdar also thanked all individuals, parties and organisations, including WSC who struggled for his release.
Ms. Suraiya Makhdoom and Mr. Abdul Jabbar Qureshi presented Ajraks and Sindhi cap (topi) to Dr Sarki
The speeches were followed by nationalist and Sufi music by Harbans Singh and Jogi, which was greatly enjoyed by the audience. At the end of music, meal was served to the guests.
The reception started with the national anthem of Sindh. Dr. Haleem Bhatti in his welcome speech described the circumstances in which Dr. Sarki was kidnapped and then continuously tortured. He told that Pakistani agency personnel from his residence in Karachi abducted Safdar on 24 Feb 2006. He remained missing for about 20 months and was eventually produced at the intense pressure of the Supreme Court. He was immediately arrested on fabricated charges and remained in detention until his release last month. He was inhumanely and continuously tortured during his disappearance and detention. This has resulted in severe damage to his health.
Ms. Suraiya Makhdoom, Senior Vice Chair, World Sindhi Congress, Mr. Qadir Jatoi, Mir Hussain Baloch, Mr. Sujan Rawtani and Lakhu Luhana in their speeches paid tribute to Safdar’s determination, sufferings, sacrifices and commitment to his motherland and people. They reiterated that in the current dismal political, social situation in Sindh, only genuine party and leadership could provide hope, and Safdar is capable of leading the way. The continuous and consistent struggle of World Sindhi Congress for Safdar’s release was also highlighted.
In his long, analytical and emotional speech, Dr. Sarki spoke about his torture and suffering during his disappearance under the hands of agencies. He said the enormous torture did make him physically weak to extent that he started crawling rather walking but it did not break his love and commitment for his people and motherland. He said that currently Sindh is at its worst juncture in history where its existence as a historical entity is at stake. If we fail to avert this disaster happening our future generations will never forgive us. He said Sindh is rich in every respect the only thing that we need is a real organisation that can scientifically and systematically struggle. He said I am not dithered by my inhumane suffering; I will go again to Sindh to play my role even if I have to give my life in the way. He said Sindhi people and Sindhi Diasporas have to play their role in the struggle. Dr. Safdar also thanked all individuals, parties and organisations, including WSC who struggled for his release.
Ms. Suraiya Makhdoom and Mr. Abdul Jabbar Qureshi presented Ajraks and Sindhi cap (topi) to Dr Sarki
The speeches were followed by nationalist and Sufi music by Harbans Singh and Jogi, which was greatly enjoyed by the audience. At the end of music, meal was served to the guests.
