Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Report Reveals Deep-Rooted Prejudice Against Sindhis in Pakistan
A report has shown that there is a lot of unfair treatment and prejudice against the Sindhi people in Pakistan.
This prejudice has been going on for a long time and is supported by both the government and society.
A famous podcaster named Shehzad Ghias Shaikh is speaking out about this issue and is facing threats because of it.
The report gives examples of how Sindhis are mocked and discriminated against, including by famous people and politicians.
For instance, some people made fun of a Sindhi bowler and a political party put an Ajrak symbol on a donkey, which is a symbol of Sindhi culture.
The report says that this prejudice is not new and has been happening since the beginning of Pakistan.
A report highlights deep-rooted prejudice against Sindhis in Pakistan, supported by both state and society.
Shehzad Ghias Shaikh, a prominent podcaster, faces threats for exposing these prejudices.
Examples include derogatory remarks by famous cricketers and politicians mocking Sindhi culture.
The Sindh government's decision to use the Ajrak symbol on license plates faced opposition, with a JI councillor placing it on a donkey.
Historical and systemic biases against Sindhis have been perpetuated by various leaders and institutions.
- Who
- Sindhis in Pakistan, particularly highlighted by Shehzad Ghias Shaikh
- What
- Deep-rooted prejudice and racism against Sindhis in Pakistan
- When
- Ongoing, with recent incidents and historical context
- Where
- Pakistan, particularly in Karachi and Sindh
- Why
- Historical and systemic biases against Sindhis, perpetuated by state and society
- Targeted Individual
- Shehzad Ghias Shaikh
- Reporting Source
- The Friday Times
- Notable Figures Involved
- Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Fakhr-e-Alam, Imran Khan, General Musharraf
- Incident Example
- Ajrak symbol on license plates
- Political Party Involved
- Jamaat-e-Islami (JI)