saeed husain

This year I wrote on the Colony Textile Mills massacre in Multan, in which 133 labourers were killed. The massacre in January 1978 remains one of the most gruesome events in Pakistani history. dawn.com/news/amp/19676…

ضیا کی تاریکی میں کالونی ٹیسٹائل ملز کے مزدوروں کو جس طرح خاک وخون میں نہلا دیا گیا اس نے سانحہ جلیانوالہ باغ کی تاریخ دہرا ڈالی جناب ندیم صاحب کی لاجواب کاوش ہر پاکستانی کو ضرور پڑھنی چاہیے کہ پتہ رہے کہ ان کے آج کے لئے کتنوں کا کل لہو لہو ہوا جمہوریت پر کتنی پروانے وارے گئے.⬇️

ملتان کا جلیانوالہ باغ اردو ترجمہ؛ فطین احمد @Mughaaltay ------------------ محترم سعید حسین @saeedhusain72 کے اس آرٹیکل نے مجھے کالونی ٹیکسٹائل ملز ملتان میں ہوا 1 HISTORY: THE FORGOTTEN MASSACRE OF MULTAN - Newspaper - DAWN.COM dawn.com/news/1967653

پلیز اس آرٹیکل کا کوئی اردو ترجمہ کرے ۔۔ تاکہ پتہ چلے امیر المنافقین ضیاء الیک کے دور میں کیسے کیسے ظلم ہوئے۔۔ وہ لاتعداد مزدوروں کا خون تو خاک نشیں ہو گیا ۔۔ ضیاء الیک مردود بھی جل کے مر گیا ۔۔ مگر اس ظلم میں تیسرا کردار وہ خاندان تھا جو اس وقت سے لے کر اب تک کالونی ٹیکسٹائل 1

The government-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) had been given a handout, and Dawn’s front page on January 3 carried the small headline “Five killed in Multan firing.” How much has Pakistan changed for workers in half a century?

Devastating but necessary read. And no, I really don't want to hear how "but things weren't so bad during Zia's time" clownery can be applied here.

We are pleased to announce the launch of @kaiserbengali and Mehnaz Hafeez’s new book Pebble in the Pond: An Approach to Regional Development in Balochistan and Sindh Available for order on our website now, in bookstores soon foliobooks.pk/books/pebble-i…

Remittances in Pakistan now account for nearly a tenth of our GDP, but that figure can go much higher. In January 2026 alone, Pakistan received $3.46 billion in remmitances. For comparison, the loan we just repaid the UAE was $3.5 billion. thenews.pk/print/1412029-…

TransKarachi which is managing the disastrous Redline BRT gave a raise to its Directors. PKR 10,546,920/- paid in 2025 to them vs. PKR 6,876,575/- paid in 2024 Guess who is one of the Directors: TransKarachi.pk/board-of-direc…

My profound gratitude to professors Talal Asad, Marion Katz, and Nile Green for their generous endorsements of my forthcoming book on Shah Waliyullah Dihlavi; due out now in early June. See link below for detailed endorsements: oneworld-publications.com/work/shah-wali…

So why did the State & KHI folks believe that the crime rate would decrease by the awful forced repatriation of the Afghan population (many many many of whom were born here/had a birthright citizenship including women)? And what are the Rangers in KHI for?

Pakistan’s most consistent export is its labour force In January 2026 alone, Pakistan received $3.46 billion in remittances. For comparison, the UAE loan was $3.5 billion. Yet we fail to develop our human capital. I write for @thenews_intl saeedhusain.com/pakistans-emig…

کراچی کے دو منظر پہلا دوپہر کو بی وائی سی کی آرگنائزر فوزیہ بلوچ کو کراچی پریس کلب سے فیملی سمیت گرفتار کیا گیا وہ جبری گمشدگیوں کے خلاف احتجاج کرنے آئی تھی، چند گھنٹے بعد پریس کلب سے فرلانگ دور بینجو نواز استاد نور بخش کی پرفارمنس تھی۔ فرق صرف ہارڈ امیج اور سافٹ امیج کا ہے ،

And who approved this unsolicited uncontested selection of FWO

Two front pages for @zalmayzia this week, one in the Times's US edition, and today in the international one, though it was removed in Pakistan. 🎁 link to the full story: nytimes.com/2026/04/20/wor…

While the unrest that followed Ayatollah Khamenei’s killing has calmed, counterterrorism officials warned that prolonged turmoil, particularly strikes on top clerics and holy sites in Iran, could drive Shiite youth toward militancy. Latest nytimes.com/2026/04/20/wor…

The military man trying to save US–Iran peace talks — FT’s @humza_jilani and @cornishft offer a clear-eyed take on Pakistani leadership’s mediation efforts. Must read: “Pakistan is not truly a neutral party in this,” says Farzana Shaikh, associate fellow at Chatham House in London. “It has a patron-client relationship with the US and Gulf states, and a vested interest in foreclosing Iran’s path to a nuclear weapon.” While much of its population sympathises with Iran—particularly the 40 million-strong Shia minority—“the political interests of the military establishment most clearly converge with those of the US,” Shaikh adds. ft.com/content/eb2215…

@asadnasir2000 @ExpressNewsPK Imagine having an energy economy where you can almost entirely run on renewables, and yet new hurdles everyday

🇵🇰 NEPRA LICENSE MADE MANDATORY FOR ALL CONSUMERS INSTALLING SOLAR SYSTEMS. - @ExpressNewsPK

🔴 I was born 37 years ago in Pakistan. It was the land where I opened my eyes, where I grew up, struggled, worked hard, and built my entire life. I lived there peacefully, with dignity and honesty, without ever committing any crime. Like any responsible citizen, I raised my voice against injustice, corruption, and wrongdoing through social media, always standing with the common people and speaking for their rights. I lived my life through hard work alone. I never depended on government support or assistance from anyone. Everything I achieved was the result of my own efforts and sacrifices. I supported my family with pride and responsibility. However, the way my family was first forced to leave Pakistan, and later the way I myself was deported to Afghanistan, was deeply painful and heartbreaking. Leaving behind a country where I spent my entire life was not just difficult it was one of the hardest decisions I have ever faced. My birth, my memories, my struggles, and my dreams were all connected to Pakistan. I never imagined that one day I would have to leave it like this. I had already shared earlier how my family was treated and how they were compelled to leave with great difficulty and emotional pain. What happened to me personally during my final month in Pakistan, and the way I was ultimately forced to leave, is something I am choosing not to share right now out of respect for the dignity of the people of Pakistan. Today, I have arrived in Afghanistan empty-handed, leaving behind the results of my lifetime of hard work. I believe it was my basic right to at least close my affairs properly or bring with me what I had earned through years of effort. Starting a completely new life from nothing is extremely difficult, especially when you have a family, children, no home, no business, and no stable source of income. Still, I place my trust in Allah. He is the Best Provider and the Most Merciful. I have left Pakistan, and I now leave my future in this new country in the hands of Allah as well. He knows what is in our hearts and what we have endured. My only humble request to the Government of Pakistan is this: please allow me the opportunity to return briefly or provide the necessary permission so that I can close my remaining matters and settle what I left behind through my hard work. This is not a demand it is a basic human request from someone who spent his entire life contributing honestly and peacefully. Pakistan will always remain in my heart. 🤍 I pray that justice, compassion, and humanity guide all decisions. And I pray that Allah opens new doors for my family and me in this difficult time. 🤲

Pls repost if you endorse the following statement prepared by civil society activists *Demanding Justice for Adv. Imaan Mazari Hazir and Adv. Hadi Ali Chattha* 24 April 2026: We, members of the Civil Society of Pakistan, stand in unwavering support and solidarity with renowned lawyers, Adv. Imaan Mazari Hazir and Adv. Hadi Ali Chattha. We strongly condemn the continued incarceration of both human rights lawyers. Despite urgent Petitions, 90 days have passed without court hearings or due process – after being unjustly sentenced to 17 years imprisonment and fines of Rs.36 million, following a sham trial – in violation of the Constitution, rule of law, fundamental human rights, and dignity of the legal profession. *Human Rights, Health, Financial, Legal Implications* Their imprisonment, including solitary confinement, has reached a critical threshold, with serious implications. *Constitutional Violations, Unjust Punishment:* Their 17-year sentences, with huge fines on trivial charges, violate Pakistan Constitution Articles 4, 9, and 10-A, guaranteeing dignity and security of the person, due process, and right to a fair trial. *Physical and Psychological Health:* Prolonged incarceration without due process imperils physical and psychological health, necessitating urgent medical intervention. The State’s imprisonment and separation of a married couple serves no purpose other than to inflict maximum emotional distress, violating their dignity and human rights. *Financial Strangulation:* Imposing excessive fines, the State is effectively stripping them of their ability to sustain themselves upon their eventual release after 17 years. *Silencing Voices of the Voiceless:* Both are renowned pillars as legal and human rights defenders – voices and bridges between the marginalized and the State. *Grassroots Activism:* Both are at the forefront of social justice activism: protests, press conferences, media advocacy, conveying the voices of the vulnerable. *Persecution of Rights Defenders:* Due to their brave work within the judicial system, a systematic strategy to crush the spirit of two young human rights defenders, legal professionals. *Defending the Defenceless:* Both specialize in defending victims of *enforced disappearances* and false *blasphemy* accusations, taking cases on _pro bono_ basis to ensure legal representation. *Breach of International Commitments:* UN Special Rapporteurs stated that charges of "cyber terrorism" are a blatant attempt to silence their professional work in Public Interest Litigation and human rights activism. Having ratified the ICCPR _(inter alia)_ Pakistan is thus in direct violation of its binding legal international commitments in this matter. *Demands* We call upon the Government of Pakistan and the Judiciary urgently to: 1. *Expedite Judicial Process:* We urge the judiciary to take up their Appeals and hear their cases on *merit*, releasing them on bail without further delay. *The State must not obstruct the swift dispensation of justice.* 2. *Withdraw Fabricated Charges:* The State must withdraw all "cyber terrorism" and "glorification of offense" charges under PECA 2016. 3. *Revoke Fine, Provide Compensation:* (a) Revocation of Rs.36 million fines; (b) Provision of relief and compensation for the physical and psychological trauma of their unjust incarceration. 4. *Comply with UN Obligations:* Ensure full compliance with the ICCPR and all recommendations of the UN Special Rapporteurs in this matter. *A Plea to the Legal Community* We commend the legal community for their strong Resolution (15 April 2026). We call upon Bar Associations and lawyers countrywide to also demonstrate solidarity and work jointly to obtain justice for their unjustly convicted, sentenced, imprisoned colleagues. *If defenders of the law are not safe from misuse of the law, then no citizen is safe.*