Sindh Skills Development Program - SSDP

FIFA-2026 WORLD UP - USA, Mexico & Canada

Today, I am delighted to share a truly proud moment for Sindh. Mr. Shajeel Jameel Solangi, a young man from Seeta Road, District Dadu, has been selected as a volunteer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Out of nearly 1.2 million applicants from around the world, only 60,000 volunteers were chosen, and Shajeel is one of them.

This is far more than a personal achievement, it is a proud milestone for all of Sindh. It proves that our youth have the talent, dedication, and ability to stand shoulder to shoulder with the best on the global stage. Every international event should include the representation of our young people, showcasing the potential and positive image of Sindh to the world.

Congratulations, Mr. Shajeel Jameel Solangi! Your success is an inspiration to thousands of young Sindhis. May your experience encourage many more to dream big, work hard, and proudly represent Sindh on the world’s biggest platforms. We are proud of you!

From Mubarakpur to Maedeena Munawara!!!

I have always believed that inspiration has extraordinary power. Sometimes, a single conversation, a few words of encouragement, or a moment of awareness can completely change the direction of a person’s life.

Today, I received a message from Shamsuddin Bhutto, a young man from MUBARAKPUR village near Thul, District Jacobabad. MUBARAKPUR village is one of the most deprived villages in the region, where opportunities are limited and many young people struggle to see a clear path toward their future.

About three years ago, I visited the village and spoke to the youth about the importance of ambition, hard work, education, skills, and believing in their dreams. Shamsuddin was among those who listened carefully. He stayed in touch, sought guidance, worked relentlessly, and refused to give up on his goals.

Today, Alhamdulillah, he informed me that he is working in Saudi Arabia as a QC Engineer.

His success is a powerful reminder that awareness is a game changer. Talent exists everywhere, even in the most remote and underserved villages. What is often missing is exposure, direction, mentorship, and inspiration. When a young person gains confidence, develops a vision, and commits to hard work, remarkable things can happen.

Success does not come by chance. To become extraordinary, we must push ourselves beyond our comfort zones, nurture the desire to succeed, and stay committed to our goals.

Shamsuddin’s journey proves that a young person from one of the most deprived villages can compete on a global stage when given the right inspiration and opportunity. This is why awareness, education, and mentorship matter.

From Sukkur to Saving Lives - Athar Khoso!!!

Today, I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Athar Khoso, a proud son of Sukkur, Sindh. This meeting was particularly memorable for me because it was the first time in my life that I met a fellow Sindhi working in the highly specialized field of Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Pedorthics, a profession dedicated to restoring mobility, dignity, and hope to people through artificial limbs, braces, and advanced assistive technologies.

Mr. Athar Khoso brings more than 25 years of experience to this field and serves in the United States as a Board-Certified Prosthetist, Orthotist, and Pedorthist. His expertise in advanced microprocessor-controlled prosthetic devices, research, artificial intelligence (AI), and innovation is truly impressive. However, what stands out even more than his technical knowledge is his passion for serving humanity. Through his work, he helps individuals overcome physical disabilities, regain their independence, and walk confidently through life once again.

I was especially honored that Mr. Khoso took the time to visit our SSDP House in New Jersey. His visit aligns perfectly with the mission of the Sindh Skills Development Program (SSDP), which is built on the pillars of Education, Skills, and Awareness. Meeting professionals like him reinforces our belief that Sindhi talent is making meaningful contributions across diverse and advanced fields around the world. His journey serves as a powerful example for our youth that success is not limited to traditional professions; with education, specialized skills, and determination, Sindhis can excel in even the most sophisticated and life-changing disciplines.

We often hear about engineers, physicians, and IT professionals, but it is truly inspiring to see a Sindhi achieving excellence in a field that directly transforms lives by helping people stand, walk, and live with dignity. Such accomplishments make us proud and remind us of the immense potential within our community.

I sincerely thank Mr. Athar Khoso for his visit, his kindness, and his commitment to improving the lives of others. May Allah bless him with continued success and enable him to keep making a difference in the lives of countless people. Individuals like him are a source of inspiration and a shining example for the next generation of Sindhi youth.
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Eid Mubarak ….

The Cage Cannot Silence the Sky Forever

The people of Sindh are like a bird that has been trapped in a cage for twenty years. Food and water are still being provided, so life somehow continues, but freedom, self-determination, dreams, and the right to fly have slowly been taken away. The only difference is that some cages are smaller while others are larger, yet the majority still remain imprisoned.

The greatest tragedy is that many prisoners have now started believing the cage itself is their entire world. And those few who managed to escape have become consumed by the “disease of flight”; instead of returning to help others spread their wings, they became lost in their own skies.

Sindh still stands today waiting for a miracle. But the truth is that miracles only happen when birds begin to believe in their own wings, break the chains of fear, and rise toward their sky through knowledge, awareness, skills, and unity. The day will come when the Caged Birds will Rise.

"Merit Sacrificed to Fill Classrooms”

This graph is not just a chart,It is a painful X-ray of the condition of our education system in Sindh. The University of Sindh intake capacity is around 15,000 students, but according to the PET 2026 results, only about 9,946 students could even cross the 40-mark cutoff. That means nearly 5,000 seats would remain empty if merit were maintained strictly.

So what happens? The cutoff is pushed down from 40 marks to 30 marks just to fill the seats. At 30 marks, around 15,164 students become “eligible.” This clearly shows that the system is not producing enough academically prepared students to meet even the university intake demand. When standards are lowered only to fill seats, the message becomes dangerous: quantity is being prioritized over quality.

This is where the concept of “Garbage In, Garbage Out (GIGO)” becomes relevant. If weak foundations are fed into universities, the output will also remain weak. Universities alone cannot fix a broken school and college system. The real crisis starts much earlier, from primary and secondary education.

The most alarming part is that only around 252 students scored above 70 marks, which is closer to what we may call a competitive or internationally acceptable standard. Out of millions of young people in Sindh, producing only a few hundred students at strong academic levels is a national emergency, not a normal statistic.

We are spending nearly 500–600 billion rupees annually on school and college education in Sindh, yet the outcome is devastating:

* Nearly half the children never even enter school.
* Many who enroll drop out before intermediate.
* Universities are forced to lower merit just to fill seats.
* And only a microscopic number reach internationally competitive standards.

This is not just an education failure; it is a future failure. A society cannot progress when its education system produces degrees without strong knowledge, skills, critical thinking, and global competitiveness. Lowering merit may temporarily fill classrooms, but it cannot build scientists, engineers, doctors, researchers, entrepreneurs, or leaders capable of competing with the world.

If we truly love Sindh, we must stop celebrating empty statistics and start demanding real educational outcomes, quality teachers, accountability, modern skills, and merit-based systems. Otherwise, we will continue producing frustration instead of talent, and dependency instead of innovation.

Success Begins When You Switch Yourself ON

Please Enable yourself, otherwise success will remain far from your life. Check every function of your life and make sure your mindset, skills, confidence, discipline, awareness, and vision are in “Enabled (ON)” mode. If life has given you weaknesses, failures, or disabilities, do not let them break you; turn them into special abilities and make them your greatest strength. The strongest people are not those who never struggle, but those who transform pain into power and challenges into opportunities. Excuses disable a person, but determination enables greatness. Believe in yourself, rise after every fall, and keep moving forward, Because growth begins the moment you refuse to stay defeated.

The Humphrey Fellowship Program provides Pakistanis with 8-18 years of experience an opportunity to pursue graduate-level, non-degree coursework and enhance their leadership skills through professional development affiliations.

Apply by May 20, 2026.

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👉 “A Selfie with Sindh’s Future”
Friends, there’s something truly special about taking selfies with the youth of Sindh; at the SANA International Diaspora Conference London 2026, when I finished my speech and stepped out of the hall, two young men stopped me with great passion and said, “Sir, we really loved your speech, we wanted to meet you,” and what followed was a beautiful conversation where one of them was from Ghotki his caste was Chachar and although I don’t recall the other’s name, both carried dreams in their eyes, hope in their hearts, and determination in their spirit; we talked, we laughed, and I told them from my heart that I truly love the youth of Sindh and always make it a point to take selfies with young people and students, so we captured that memorable moment together, a simple selfie that reflects something much bigger, because these are the youth of Sindh who have come all the way from their villages to London, pursuing education and shaping their futures, MashAllah; for such passion, courage, and dreams, a selfie is not just a picture, it is a celebration-Thank you.