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Bashir Khan Qureshi
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| Chairman of the JSQM | |
| In office 13 April 1998 – 7 April 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Abdul Wahid Arisar |
| Succeeded by | Sanan Khan Qureshi |
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Bashir Ahmed Qureshi
10 August 1959 Ratodero, Larkano District, Pakistan |
| Died | 7 April 2012 (aged 52) Sakrand, Nawabshah, Pakistan |
| Political party | Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz |
| Spouse | Saeeda Qureshi |
| Children | 7, three sons including Sanan Khan Qureshi and four daughters |
| Education | Bachelor of Science and Master of Science |
| Alma mater | Sindh Agriculture University |
| Nickname | Bashir Khan Qureshi |
Bashir Khan Qureshi (Sindhi: بشير خان قريشي; born August 10, 1959 – died April 7, 2012) was an important political leader from Sindh, Pakistan. He led the Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM), a group that worked for the rights and independence of the Sindhi people. This movement was started by G. M. Syed. Bashir Khan Qureshi passed away unexpectedly at the age of 52.
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Early Life and Education
Bashir Qureshi was born on August 10, 1959, in a place called Motan Pur Mohalla in Ratodero, which is in the Larkana District of Sindh. His father's name was Ghulam Murtaza Qureshi.
He began his journey in politics while he was a student. He joined the Jeay Sindh Students' Federation (JSSF) when he was studying for his master's degree at the Sindh Agriculture University in Tando Jam. As a student, he also took part in the Movement for Restoration of Democracy (MRD). This movement worked to bring back democracy during the time General Ziaul Haq was in charge.
After his political mentor, leader G. M. Syed, passed away, Bashir Qureshi was chosen to become the new chairman of the JSQM party.
Family
Bashir Qureshi had a wife, Saeeda Qureshi. They had seven children together: three sons and four daughters. His oldest son, Sanan Khan Qureshi, is now the leader of the JSQM party.
Political Journey
Bashir Qureshi became active in student politics in 1976. He joined the Jeay Sindh Students Federation. In 1980, he was elected as the president of the Federation's Tando Jam branch. Two years later, in 1982, he became the Central Vice President.
He was then elected as the Central President of the Federation in 1986 and again in 1990. In 1995, the Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz party was formed. Even though he was in prison at the time, he was chosen as the Deputy Convener. He became the Secretary-General of the Mahaz in 1996. Finally, on April 13, 1998, he was elected as the chairman of the party. Bashir Qureshi worked hard to make the Federation stronger and to bring more people into the movement.
He spent a total of almost seven years in prison for his political activities. For example, he was arrested in August 1988 after some riots and was jailed for 18 months. He was also arrested in January 1994 and again in January 1999. He was usually released after several months. In 1989, he wrote a book called "Jaagya Junge Jawaan" in the Sindhi language. It was a collection of his speeches. In 1997, he received the "G. M. Syed National Award." In 2011, he was accused of having weapons, but a court found that he had them legally, and he was released. His arrest caused protests and strikes across Sindh.
Key Moments
- Elected as president of the Federation; Tando Jam Unit in 1980.
- Became the vice president of JSSF in 1982 and its central president in 1986.
- Elected as deputy convener of JSQM in 1995.
- Elected as Secretary General of the Mahaz in 1996.
- Elected as JSQM Chairman in 1998.
Freedom March
Bashir Qureshi started a special event called the "Freedom March." It happened every year on Pakistan Day (March 23). The march's slogan was "Sindhi: Sindh Ghuray Thee Azadi," which means "Sindh wants Freedom." The goal of this march was to show the world and the United Nations that the people of Sindh wanted their own independent country. They felt that Sindh had been treated unfairly by the state of Pakistan since 1947.
Helping the Community
Bashir Qureshi also worked to solve disagreements between different Sindhi tribes. He started a tradition of sending groups of people to talk to rival groups. He encouraged them to solve their problems peacefully, often with the help of respected community leaders.
His Passing
Bashir Qureshi died unexpectedly on April 7, 2012, in Sakrand, Sindh. He was 52 years old. He was visiting supporters of the JSQM party in Dari Magsi village, Nawabshah District. After having dinner with other party members, he suddenly felt unwell. He complained of chest pain and a cough. He was taken to a local hospital, where he passed away around 2:45 am. Many political leaders, including Nawaz Sharif, attended his funeral.
Investigation
After his death, some people wondered if he had been poisoned. On April 19, 2012, a team of doctors from government medical institutions in Sindh looked into the cause of his death. They said that high phosphorus or a heart attack might have been the reason. However, they could not confirm it. While some party members believed he was poisoned, his family did not want any further investigation and did not help the committee looking into his death.
See also
- Awami Tahreek
- G M Syed
- Rasool Bux Palijo
- Hyder Bux Jatoi
- Abdul Wahid Aresar
- Qadir Magsi
- Sindhudesh
- Sindhudesh Liberation Army
- Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz
- List of unsolved deaths
