Bashir Qureshi
| Bashir Ahmed Qureshi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 August 1959 Ratodero, Larkano District, Pakistan, Sindh Province |
| Died | 7 April 2012 (aged 52) Sakrand, Nawabshah, Pakistan, Sindh Province |
| Cause of death | poison by phosphorus |
| Other names | Abu Jihad Bashir Khan Qureshi |
| Alma mater | Sindh Agriculture University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Spouse(s) | Saeeda Qureshi |
| Children | 7, three sons (Sunan Qureshi the current leader of JSQM) and four daughters |
| Parent(s) |
Ghulam Murtaza Qureshi (father) Gulshan Qureshi (mother) |
| Website | JSQM (blog) |
Bashir Ahmed Qureshi (Sindhi: بشير احمد قريشي), (August 10, 1959 – April 7, 2012); was a Sindhi nationalist who served as the leader of Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz (JSQM), a Sindhi nationalist movement in Sindh, founded by G. M. Syed.
Qureshi was born to Ghulam Murtaza Qureshi, on 10 August 1959 at Motan Pur Mohalla in Ratodero, Larkana District in Sindh.
He started his political career as a student worker of the Jeay Sindh Students Federation (JSSF) during his masters studies at the Agriculture University, Tando Jam (Sindh). As a student, he also played democratic role by participating in the movement of restoration of democracy MRD during General Ziaul 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.
He took part into students' politics. He joined in Jeay Sindh Students Federation in the year 1976. He was elected as President of the Federation; 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 Federation in the year 1986. In 1990, he was re-elected for the same post. Nevertheless, in the year 1995, Jeay Sindh Quami Mahaz 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 August 11, 1988 after Sindhi-Mohajar riots. This time, he was jailed for 18 months. Again, he was arrested on Jan 02, 1994 (PPP regime) for two years. Later he was arrested on Jan 17, 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 the 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 collection of various speeches delivered by him. Mr Bashir was awarded "G. M. Syed National Award" in the year 1997. He was arrested on September 15, 2011 by rangers and was charged for carrying weapons, he was released by court as the arms were duly licensed. His arrest provoked automatic protest and complete strike throughout Sindh was observed.
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