Ali Rind

Foundr Editor NewsMag in Sindhi, AFFAIR.
Journalist by passion & Medic by degree.
Peaceful Coexistence of all creatures. Love Sindh and Earth equally. Secular.

[Earth @earthcurated]

“Some souls are born already in love with this feeling.”

[The New Yorker @NewYorker]

As India took its place on the world stage in the 20th century Raghu Rai was there. The photographer, who died last month, at the age of 83, spent his life chronicling the highs and lows of the country’s post-colonial evolution. See more of his photos: https://t.co/UioP2YyP9Q

[Ali Rind @AliRind]

@Saeed_Sangri His record as a police officer in Dadu was the worst.

[Shiffa Z. Yousafzai @Shiffa_ZY]

We have Ruth Pfau; a woman who dedicated her life to eradicating leprosy in Pakistan, who chose to emigrate to Pakistan from Germany in 1961 when she could have a very comfortable life back there. She dedicated 55 years of her live to fighting Leprosy in Pakistan. We have countless unsung “heroines” of this land worth immortalizing on screen.

But THIS is who gets a drama? A small-time drug peddler whose only claim to fame is a few news cycles?

Instead of digging into the rich, untold stories Pakistan has produced, our writers and producers keep chasing cheap controversy for easy ratings. No original vision. No creativity to tell the stories that actually matter. Pablo Escobar at least built a narrative that shook nations.

No producer thought to make a biopic on Dr. Ruth Pfau. Thats painful.

[Alifya Sohail @AlifyaSohail]

BREAKING: Incarcerated lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha have moved the Supreme Court to place additional material on record regarding IHC’s delay in complying with SC’s May 12 order directing a decision on Mazari and Chattha’s sentence suspension within two weeks.

The lawyers say they have instructions to approach the Supreme Court again if the applications are not fixed during the coming week. The deadline set by SC has already expired. #ReleaseImaanAndHadi

[Shireen Mazari @ShireenMazari1]

Today its 133 days of illegal incarceration for my children @ImaanZHazir & @AdvHadiali thru sham trial & illegal conviction order. Today's hearing was cancelled without any legal reason given. It's always been abt vengeance, never abt justice for Imaan & Hadi. May Judges Majoka, Azam & Dogar never have to suffer such injustice for their children. #ReleaseImaanAndHadi

[Dr A Qadeer Memon @PIRSANIA]

حيدرآباد پريس ڪلب آڏو سول سوسائٽي ۽ مختلف سياسي سماجي تنظيمن پاران سعيد ميمڻ جي بازيابي لاءِ احتجاجي مظاهرو ۽ ڌرڻو جاري
#RecoverSaeedMemon
#Balochistan #بلوچستان
@BalochistanPost @DailySangar
@BBCUrdu @BBhuttoZardari @Senator_Baloch @BNP_Office @ZarrarKhuhro @WusatUllahKhan

[Riaz Sohail Janjhi, ریاض سہیل रियाज़ सुहैल @RiazSangi]

سندھ کی جیلیں اس قدر آباد ہیں کہ گنجائش سے دوگنا قیدی قید ہیں ،،

[Scott @Havenlust]

The yellow in Vincent van Gogh's paintings

[Dr A Qadeer Memon @PIRSANIA]

عوام کی عدالت میں..
آج شام 4 بجے سعید احمد میمن کی بازیابی کیلئے کراچی پریس کلب کے سامنے کٹھے ہورہیں. تمام انسان دوستوں، ہیومن رائٹس، صحافی حضرات اور مظلوموں کے ساتھیوں کو شرکت کی اپیل.
#RecoverSaeedMemon
@BalochistanPost @DailySangar @sakhtarmengal @MohsinnaqviC42 @KiyyaBaloch

[Dr A Qadeer Memon @PIRSANIA]

Mr. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari @BBhuttoZardari, we appeal to you to personally intervene for the safe recovery of Saeed Ahmed Memon, retired Director Excise & Taxation Sindh, abducted on May 17 near Zehri Naka, Sorab, Balochistan.
#RecoverSaeedMemon
@FaryalTalpurPk @geonews_urdu

[Archaeo - Histories @archeohistories]

The Kalash people of Pakistan 🇵🇰 often regard themselves as descendants of Alexander the Great, but genetic research does not appear to support this claim....

The Kalash are a religious minority with distinct, exotic features. They are an isolated ethnic group numbering around 4000 individuals, surviving amidst predominantly Islamic populations. They speak an Indo-European language and have inhabited the Hindu Kush mountain range in northwestern Pakistan, near the Afghan border, for many centuries.

In various media outlets, the Kalash are frequently portrayed as descendants of veteran soldiers from Alexander the Great's army who settled in the region. However, genetic science offers a different perspective. Research indicates that the Kalash are a pre-Islamic Indo-Aryan people of South Asia, with no specific genetic connection to the ancient Greeks of Macedon.

The recent study published in Scientific Reports delves into the genetic origins of the Kalash, an isolated Indo-European-speaking community residing in the Hindu Kush mountains of northern Pakistan. The research aims to elucidate ancestral composition and historical movements of the Kalash population through comprehensive genetic analyses.

The study analyzed genetic data from 98 male individuals identifying as Kalash, focusing on 22 autosomal short tandem repeats (STRs) and 23 Y-chromosomal STRs. These markers are instrumental in assessing genetic diversity and inferring phylogenetic relationships. The researchers employed statistical methods such as principal component analysis (PCA) and STRUCTURE analysis to compare the Kalash genetic profiles with those of regional and global populations.

The autosomal STR data revealed that the Kalash possess a unique genetic structure, distinct from neighboring Asian, European, and African populations. Y-chromosomal analyses indicated ancient associations with Eurasian-Indo-Iranian metapopulations. Notably, the Kalash exhibited minimal genetic admixture with surrounding South Asian populations, suggesting a long-standing genetic isolation. This isolation is further supported by the presence of specific Y-DNA haplogroups, such as G2a2, J2b2a, and R1a-Z93, which are associated with Neolithic and Indo-Iranian lineages.

The Kalash people maintain a distinct cultural identity, characterized by a polytheistic religion and unique linguistic traditions. Their oral histories often link them to ancient populations, including possible connections to the soldiers of Alexander the Great. However, the genetic evidence suggests that their ancestry predates such historical events, aligning more closely with ancient Eurasian populations.

This study underscores the importance of the Kalash as a genetically and culturally distinct population. Their unique genetic makeup provides valuable insights into human population dynamics, migration patterns, and the effects of long-term isolation. The findings highlight the need for further research to explore the health implications of their genetic heritage and to inform conservation efforts aimed at preserving their cultural and genetic legacy.

© The Archaeologist

#archaeohistories

[Saeed Sangri @Saeed_Sangri]

ماڻهو کي ڪو به جبر، ڏاڍ ختم نه ٿو ڪري سگهي،
سال اڳ مورو شھر ء شهر ۾ هلندڙ انٽرنيٽ ٻه هفتا بند هئا، اڄ ساڳيا ماڻهو ان جبر خلاف زين شاه جي سڏ تي گڏ ٿيا،.!

#MoroJalsaBySUP
#20SUPMayMoroProtest

[Shireen Mazari @ShireenMazari1]

Today its 120 days of illegal incarceration for @ImaanZHazir & @AdvHadiali thru sham trial & illegal conviction. Has always been abt vengeance, never abt justice or law. Wondering when appetites for vengeance will be satiated so my children can get some justice, even if it's not as speedy as for some lucky children! #ReleaseImaanAndHadi

[Dr A Qadeer Memon @PIRSANIA]

@_Qasim_Kehar یہ صرف ایک خاندان کا مسئلہ نہیں بلکہ ہر شہری کے تحفظ کا سوال ہے۔ سعید احمد میمن صاحب کی فوری اور محفوظ بازیابی یقینی بنائی جائے۔
#RecoverSaeedMemon #JusticeForSaeedMemon #Balochistan #Sindh #HumanRights #پاکستان #بلوچستان #سعید_احمد_میمن

@GovtofPakistan
@geopakistantv

[Shireen Mazari @ShireenMazari1]

Today its 118 days of illegal incarceration for @ImaanZHazir & @AdvHadiali thru sham trial lacking in due process & law. No justice in sight. Always been abt vengeance, never abt law & justice or even due process. On Friday it will be 4 months of illegal incarceration. #ReleaseImaanAndHadi

[Sayed Zain Shah @Sayed_ZainShah]

Today, we honour the martyrdom of Shaheed Irfan and Shaheed Zahid, who laid down their lives in the struggle to protect the Indus River and the rights of Sindh. Their blood demands justice, and their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

At the same time, many political workers still remain behind bars, subjected to torture, denial of rights, and inhumane treatment simply for raising their voices. This system of fear, oppression, and injustice cannot continue forever. Sindh United Party will always stand with the people of Sindh in their struggle for rights, dignity, and freedom. The people themselves will rise and overthrow this rotten system through collective resistance and political awakening.

— Sayed Zain Shah
President, Sindh United Party

[Interesting things @awkwardgoogle]

Nepal has a festival dedicated to thanking dogs for their loyalty called Kukur Tihar

[Alifya Sohail @AlifyaSohail]

Today, the Supreme Court will hear the appeals of lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha, who have spent 109 days out of 17 years in Adiala Jail for tweeting. #ReleaseImaanAndHadi