Saraikistan; unveiling the demand for a seperate province._20240522_011317_0000.pdf

Here is the knowledge about why the people of Saraikistan wants a seperate province. Reasons behind their demanding a seperate province.

1. School Of Communication
Studies
POLITICAL SCIENCE

2. "SARAIKISTAN;
UNVEILING THE
DEMAND FOR A
SEPERATE PROVINCE."
Presented By: Rai Wasif, Maadho
Lal Hussain , Siraj Hameed

3. ECONOMIC DISPARITIES
●- Saraikistan faces significant
economic disparities, including
poverty, unemployment and lack
of infrastrucutre.

4. ●- Leading Cotton Production
●- wheat and Rice Cultivation
●- Sugarcane and Mango farming
NATURAL RESOURCES
●- The region is rich in natural
resources, including coal, gas, and
fertile agriculture land, offering
potential for development.

5. ●- 55% area of Punjab is in South
Punjab.
●- 94% of Cotton production is from
South Punjab.
●- 98% Mango Production is from
South Punjab, only 2% is from North
Punjab.
NATURAL RESOURCES

6. POLITICAL
UNDERREPRESENTATION
●- Saraiki people are
underrepresented in politics,
lacking adequate political power
and decision making authority.

7. LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE
●- The region lacks adequate
infrastructure, including roads,
healthcare facilities and education
institutions.

8. ●- 44 Public universities are present
in Punjab out of which only 11 are in
South Punjab.
●- 12000 madrasah are in Punjab out
of which 7000 are in South Punjab.
LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE
Educational Institutions:-

9. ●- Poverty rate in Muzaffargarh is
65% .
●- Poverty rate in Rajanpur 64%
●- Poverty Rate in DGK 63%
●- Poverty rate in Bahawalpur 53%
LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE
Poverty Rate:-

10. ●- 19% of total child labour is from
south Punjab.
●- Only 28% womens have mobile
phones.
●- 75% Labour of Punjab is from south
Punjab.
●- South Punjab has 61% hospitals less
then North Punjab.
●- 20% women married under the age
of 18 out of which 5% are married
under the age of 15.
LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE
Problems:-

11. LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE
Problems:-

12. LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE
Problems:-

13. LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE
Problems:-

14. Before the partition of India in 1947,
the region known as Saraikistan was
part of the larger
Punjab province under British rule. It
encompassed areas primarily inhabited
by Saraiki￾speaking people, including
parts of present-day Punjab and Sindh
provinces in Pakistan.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
Pre-partition Dynamic:-

15. The British colonial administration
implemented various policies that
impacted the socio￾political landscape
of Saraikistan.
●. Land revenue policies, introduced
under the Permanent Settlement Act
of 1793, led to the
concentration of land ownership in the
hands of a few wealthy landlords,
affecting the rural
economy and social structure.
Influence of British Colonial
policies:-

16. ●. The canal colonization projects in
the late 19th and early 20th centuries,
such as the Lower
Bari Doab Canal and the Sutlej Valley
Canal, brought about agricultural
development but also
altered landownership patterns and
exacerbated social inequalities.
Influence of British Colonial
policies:-

17. ●. The administrative reorganization of
provinces in British India, including the
creation of the
Punjab province in 1849, further shaped
the regional identities and political
dynamics within
Saraikistan.
Influence of British Colonial
policies:-

18. ●. Political Movements:- There have been
several political movements advocating
for the recognition and rights of
Saraikis within Pakistan. These
movements have aimed at gaining
provincial status for
Saraikistan or at least greater autonomy
within Punjab province.
Post-Independence
Developments:-:-

19. Early Voices:- 1960s-1970s: During this
period, voices advocating for Saraiki
rights and
recognition began to emerge. The
movement focused on linguistic and
cultural identity, laying
the foundation for later political activism.
Historical Background:-

20. ●. Saraiki Suba Movement:-
The Saraiki Suba Movement gained
momentum in the 1980s, advocating for
the creation of a separate Saraiki
province within Pakistan. This movement
highlighted economic disparities, political
marginalization, and cultural identity as
key issues.
Historical Background:-

21. Political Parties:- In 1990, Political parties
such as the Saraiki National Party (SNP)
and Saraiki Awami Sangat (SAS) were
established to represent Saraiki interests
politically. These parties campaigned for
provincial status or greater autonomy for
Saraikistan.
Historical Background:-

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25. Protests**: In 2001, a significant protest
(dharna) was held in Multan,
demanding Saraiki province status.
Subsequent protests and demonstrations
continued to
raise awareness about Saraiki grievances
and aspirations.
Historical Background:-

26. Saraiki Province Resolution**: In 2011, the
Punjab Assembly passed a resolution for
the creation of a Saraiki province, marking
a significant milestone in the political
discourse
around Saraikistan.
Historical Background:-

27. Role of Influential Leaders**: Several
leaders have played influential roles in
the
saraikistan movement. Notable figures
include Zulfiqar Khosa, Makhdoom
Javed Hashmi, and
Moulana Salahuddin Ayubi, among
others. These leaders have advocated
for Saraiki rights
represented Saraiki interests in
national politics.
Historical Background:-

28. Organizational Efforts**: Organizations
such as the Saraiki National Council (SNC)
and the
Saraiki Lok Sanjh (SLS) have been
instrumental in organizing movements,
protests, and
advocacy campaigns for Saraikistan.
Historical Background:-

29. Cultural and Literary Movements**:
Alongside political activism, cultural and
literary
movements have also contributed to the
Saraikistan discourse. Writers, poets, and
intellectuals have highlighted Saraiki
identity and heritage through their work.
Historical Background:-

30. ●. In 2008, the PPP opposed the creation
of Saraikistan, but in 2012, it made a
statement in support of Saraikistan.
●. Similarly, In 2013 PMLN opposed the
creation of saraikistan, but in 20¹8, it
made a statement in support of Saraikista.
●. In 2018, PTI had promised that
Saraikestan would be formed, but nothing
has happened yet.
Historical Background:-
Top Parties Role for Saraikistan:-