Frankfurt, Sept. 29 -- The Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM) has issued an urgent international appeal addressing a severe crisis affecting Sindh's pensioners. The appeal is directed to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, global leaders, human rights organisations, and the international community. It was made by Shafi Burfat, Chairman of JSMM, on behalf of the Sindhi people.

JSMM reports that the Pakistani federal and Sindh provincial governments have imposed a harsh policy slashing pensions by 65%, a move described as a deliberate economic assault targeting elderly pensioners and their dependents. The organisation warns that this drastic pension cut threatens the survival, dignity, and well-being of thousands of retired e...