Bashir Khan Qureshi Biography || Political Activities|| Family || Death Reason

 

Bashir Khan Qureshi was born on 10 August 1959. Bashir Khan Qureshi father name was Ghulam Murtaza Qureshi, on  at MotanPur Mohalla in Ratodero, Larkana

He started his political career as a student worker of the Jeay Sindh Students Federation (JSSF) during his master's studies at the Sindh Agriculture University, Tando Jam, Sindh. As a student, he also played a democratic role by participating in the movement of restoration of democracy MRD during General Zia-ul- Haq's tenure.

After the death of leader GM Syed (who was his political mentor), the party decided to elect Qureshi as the new chairman of JSQM.




Political activism of Bashir Khan Qureshi

He took part in students' politics and joined the Jeay Sindh Students Federation in 1976. He was elected as President of the JSSF ; Tando Jam Unit in the year 1980 but after two years (1982) was elected as Central Vice President of the Federation. He was also elected as Central President of the JSSF in the year 1986. In 1990, he was re-elected for the same post. Nevertheless, in the year 1995, Jeay Sindh Qoami Mahaz JSQM  was formed when he was behind the bar but was elected as Deputy Convener. He was also elected as Secretary-General of the Mahaz in 1996 and finally elected as Chairman in the year 1998. Mr. Bashir played a role in mobilizing the members of the Federation and worked hard to strengthen the Federation.

Finally, he was set free in August 1986. Mr. Bashir was again arrested on 11 August 1988 after Sindhi-Mohajar riots. This time, he was jailed for 18 months. Again, he was arrested on 2 January 1994 (PPP regime) for two years. Later he was arrested on 17 January 1999 on his way to attend the birth celebration of Saeen G. M. Syed and was set free in November 1999 after a struggle of 11 months. Mr. Bashir has remained in prison for a total period of 6 years and 10 months. He is author of his book entitled "Jaagya Junge Jawaan" in Sindhi language, published in 1989 which is a collection of various speeches delivered by him. Mr. Bashir was awarded the "G. M. Syed National Award" in the year 1997. He was arrested on 15 September 2011, by rangers and was charged for carrying weapons, he was released by the court as the arms were duly licensed. His arrest provoked automatic protest and complete strike throughout Sindh was observed.

Timeline of Bashir Khan Qureshi

• Elected as president of the Federation; Tando Jam Unit in the year 1980.

• He was elected as the vice president of JSSF in 1982 and became 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 the year 1998.

JSQM Freedom March

Bashir Khan Qureshi launched Freedom March  under the slogan "Sindh Ghure Thi Azadi" (Sindh wants Freedom) on 23 March each year.This demanded sovereign independent status for Sindh and march aimed drawing the attention of world sovereign nations and UNO towards the exploitation of people of Sindh by the state of Pakistan since 1947.

Social Contributions of Shahid Bashir Khan Qureshi

Bashir Khan Qureshi contributed to resolving the tribal feuds among different Sindhi tribes,and set the traditions of taking delegations to the rival groups to convinces and motive them to resolve their bloody feuds through traditional disputes resolution mechanisms, through the involvement of the notables.

Bashir Khan Qureshi Family Members 

Junior Bashir Khan Qureshi and his Sister (Sanan Khan Children)

Bashir Khan Qureshi Daughter , Son -In law and grand son 

       Qosain khan qureshi

 Sanan Khan Qureshi JSQM Chairmain 

Bashir khan qureshi death reason

Bashir Khan Qureshi died mysteriously at the age of 54 on April 7, 2012 at Sakrand, Sindh. Qureshi was visiting the JSQM supporters in Dera Magsi village, Nawabshah District, when he suddenly lost consciousness after having a dinner with other party co-workers. He complained of chest pain followed by a cough. Qureshi was shifted to a local hospital, where he died at around 2:45 am. Bashir Qureshi's reason of death may be high phosphorus or cardiac arrest. 

Qureshi left behind his widow, three sons and four daughters. His eldest son Sunan Qureshi is the current Chairperson of the party (JSQM). May God rest his noble soul in eternal peace. Sindh, Sindhi & Sindhiyat Zindabad. Jai Jhulelal Jeay Sindhiyat.🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹