Shafi Burfat Envisions a Secular, Welfare‑Focused Sindhudesh

In a long‑form post on X, JSMM chairman Shafi Burfat painted a picture of what an independent Sindhudesh could look like once it severs ties with the current federal framework. He spoke not just of politics but of everyday life – water, electricity, schools and hospitals – all wrapped in a promise of secularism and social justice.

At the heart of his proposal is a modern welfare state. Burfat says every resident of Karachi and the wider province would enjoy a basic quota of drinking water, electricity and gas at no charge. He envisions renewable‑energy farms, desalination plants and a clean‑energy grid that keep the lights on without draining the pockets of ordinary families.

Education, according to the plan, would be a right, not a privilege. Public schools and universities would open their doors to anyone, regardless of caste, creed, language or wealth. Primary health centres, public hospitals, medicines and even maternity care would be provided free of cost, ensuring that a child's first breath and a mother's delivery are never jeopardised by lack of funds.

The economic angle is equally ambitious. Burfat proposes renaming Karachi’s historic harbour as “Raja Dahir Port” and turning it into a world‑class free‑trade zone. He argues that transparent legal frameworks and modern infrastructure would lure foreign investors, yet he stresses that any investment must respect the rights of indigenous workers, safeguard the environment and never undermine national interests.

Revenue from the port – along with income from oil, gas, coal, agriculture and mining – would, he says, be funneled straight into public services: schools, hospitals, clean‑water projects, housing and a robust social security system. Unemployed citizens would receive a safety net that covers food, shelter, medical care and a modest stipend until they find work.

Beyond economics, Burfat’s vision is steeped in secularism. He calls for a constitution that guarantees equal rights for Muslims, Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Jews and anyone else who calls Sindhudesh home. Gender equality is highlighted as well; women would enjoy the same pay, opportunities and legal protection as men across every sector – from politics to defence.

To keep power honest, the blueprint calls for a merit‑based civil service, an autonomous Public Service Commission and an independent judiciary. Transparency would be enforced through a statutory right to information on budgets, contracts and natural‑resource exploitation.

On the international stage, Burfat imagines a foreign policy built on peace, mutual respect and non‑interference. He lists neighbours such as India, Iran, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Gulf states as partners for trade, security cooperation, cultural exchange and scientific collaboration.

Finally, the cultural thread runs through the whole plan. Protecting sites like Mohenjo‑daro, Kot Diji, Makli and Ranikot isn’t just tourism talk; it’s about safeguarding a heritage that predates modern borders. In Burfat’s words, a proud Sindhudesh will stand on the shoulders of its ancient past while looking forward to a progressive, inclusive future.