By: Noor Brohi
Jamshoro, Pakistan – A major political gathering in Jamshoro has spotlighted growing opposition to the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), as Sindh United Party (SUP) President and Vice Chairman of the “Movement for the Protection of Pakistan’s Constitution” Syed Zain Shah joined hands with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi.
The meeting, held at the G.M. Syed Edifice, began with a warm welcome for Afridi, including traditional Sindhi hospitality with floral tributes and the presentation of ajrak. Organized under the banner of the SUP, the rally drew a large crowd of party leaders, activists, and civil society figures.
Addressing the gathering, Zain Shah accused the PPP of suppressing dissent in Sindh, alleging that protests were being blocked under directives from Asif Ali Zardari and that false cases were being filed against opposition leaders. He described the current government as “illegitimate,” claiming constitutional amendments since 2022 had weakened the judiciary and undermined justice. Shah vowed to continue the struggle for Sindh’s autonomy and announced a nationwide strike on February 8, calling it “a day of change.”
Shah further warned that Pakistan faced a deep political, economic, and constitutional crisis, with investors fleeing and resources being seized through “black laws.” He likened the situation to a brewing storm, saying that “when oppression and injustice dominate, a people’s revolution inevitably follows.”
Chief Minister Sohail Afridi echoed these sentiments, declaring that Pakistan’s judiciary must remain independent and accusing the PPP of dismantling the constitutional framework through the 26th Amendment. He said Sindh’s people were “no longer willing to tolerate PPP’s rule” and urged unity in anticipation of a broader street movement led by imprisoned PTI founder Imran Khan.
Barrister Salman Akram Raja, representing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), also addressed the rally, praising Khan’s resilience in prison and insisting that Sindh’s natural resources – gas and water – must benefit its people. He emphasized that Khan’s refusal to strike deals for his release demonstrated his commitment to principles, adding that “Punjabis, Baloch, Sindhis, and Pashtuns all stand with Imran Khan.”
The Jamshoro rally underscored growing opposition alliances across provinces, signaling mounting pressure on the PPP-led government as calls for fresh elections and constitutional reforms intensify.
