History of VMPS

The (VMPS) was formally established on 22 May 2017 during a historic All Parties Conference (APC), also referred to as a Multiparty Conference (MPC), held at the Hyderabad Press Club. The conference was organized by the under the hosting of Jeay Sindh Quomin Mahaz and preside by of Dr. Mir Alam Mari.

The conference brought together more than 40 political parties, nationalist groups, human rights organizations, lawyers, civil society representatives, and social activists from across Sindh. The gathering was convened in response to the growing issue of enforced disappearances of political workers, nationalist activists, and human rights defenders in Sindh.

During the conference, participants strongly condemned the illegal abductions and enforced disappearances, describing them as grave violations of constitutional, legal, and human rights. Several important resolutions were unanimously adopted, including demands for:

  • The immediate and safe recovery of all missing persons;
  • Judicial intervention and suo motu action against illegal detentions and abductions;
  • Production of all detainees before recognized courts of law;
  • Pakistan to sign and ratify international conventions relating to enforced disappearances;
  • Protection of the democratic and constitutional right of individuals to peacefully hold political beliefs and associate with political organizations.

At the conclusion of the conference, the was officially formed as a collective platform dedicated to raising the voice for victims of enforced disappearances and their families.

Punhal Sario was elected as the first Convenor of VMPS, while Sorath Lohar was elected as Deputy Convenor.

Among the prominent participants and speakers were Hashim Khoso of Jeay Sindh Mahaz-Khaliq (JSM-K), Dr. Bakhshal Thalho of the Awami Workers Party (AWP), Dr. Ashothama of the (HRCP), Nawaz Shah Badahi of JSM-Riaz, Abdul Fatah Channa of Jeay Sindh Tehreek (JST), Aslam Shah of Pakistan People’s Party-Shaheed Bhutto (PPP-SB), along with Punhal Sario and Mashkoor Phalkaro, who all addressed the conference and highlighted the seriousness of the issue.

Since its formation, has continued its struggle for justice, human rights, and the recovery of missing persons through protests, awareness campaigns, conferences, and international advocacy.

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