Kashmore Rising
\nZaheer Malik
\nKandh kot
\nKashmore, strategically located at the junction of Sindh, Punjab, and Balochistan, has long been one of Pakistan\u2019s most unique yet underdeveloped districts. Known for its deep tribal roots, cultural diversity, and coexistence of minorities, Kashmore carries both rich traditions and persistent challenges. For years, the region faced neglect in governance, infrastructure, and basic services.
\nThat tide, however, began to turn on 8 February 2024, when the people of the district elected Sardar Ali Jan Mazari\u2014the youngest Member of Parliament from Sindh Province. Ali Jan Mazari is not just another politician he represents a new wave of leadership.
\nEducated at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, where he earned both his bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degrees, he combines modern education with local understanding.
\nIn less than two years, he has already become a symbol of progress, demonstrating that effective governance lies in action, not rhetoric. One of his administration\u2019s most visible achievements is in infrastructure.
\nMega road construction projects are underway across Kashmore, improving connectivity not just within the district but also linking it more effectively with neighboring provinces. For the first time in decades, Kandhkot, the district headquarters, is seeing tangible development.
\nHowever roads are being rebuilt and a long-overdue drainage system is under construction to address chronic flooding and sanitation issues. These projects, once seen as impossible, are now progressing rapidly\u2014many even ahead of schedule.
\nAs residents often remark, \u201cAction speaks louder than words.\u201dHence Healthcare, once among Kashmore\u2019s weakest sectors, has seen dramatic improvement. The district is now integrated into the Sindh Integrated Emergency & Health Services network, providing faster ambulance response, improved hospital care, and modern medical facilities.
\nFor many residents, this marks the first time they have access to reliable and timely health services. Governance systems in Kashmore have also undergone reform. By giving public\u2013private partnerships priority, Mazari has ensured that service delivery is more efficient, sustainable, and less burdened by bureaucracy.
\nProjects that once stalled in paperwork are now being completed with speed and accountability. Security remains one of the district\u2019s most pressing issues. Positioned at a tri-border, Kashmore has long struggled with the entrenched \u201cDaku Raj\u201d system, a network of organized criminal activity.
\nWhile law and order have begun to improve gradually, Mazari emphasizes that true progress requires federal government assistance and uniform enforcement across Sindh, Punjab, and Balochistan.
\nOnly coordinated action, he argues, can fully eradicate this decades-old menace. Beyond roads and governance, community well-being is also being prioritized. The newly inaugurated Kashmore Park, developed with proper planning, has quickly become a gathering place for families, symbolizing a shift toward a healthier and more inclusive public life. Education is also central to his vision, with modernization of schools underway to prepare youth for future opportunities.
\nAli Jan Mazari\u2019s leadership also reflects continuity. His father, Sardar Saleem Jan Mazari, served as MNA and held multiple ministries in Sindh, remembered for his service and influence.
\nThe younger Mazari frequently reminds people of this heritage, but at the same time, he is carving his own independent path. His approach is marked by transparency, efficiency, and youth engagement\u2014qualities that resonate strongly with today\u2019s generation.
\nTo the people of Kashmore, Sardar Ali Jan Mazari is more than an elected representative. For the district\u2019s younger generation, he is a symbol of hope and renewal.
\nHis energy, modern outlook, and ability to deliver results are changing perceptions of what politics can achieve. In a district once overlooked, roads are being built, healthcare is improving, governance is becoming efficient, and community spaces are flourishing.
\nThe journey is far from over, and challenges remain\u2014but Kashmore\u2019s people are witnessing something rare: visible, meaningful progress within a short span of time.
\nWith Ali Jan Mazari at the helm, Kashmore is no longer defined by neglect. Instead, it is emerging as a model of how young leadership, backed by vision and action, can transform even the most forgotten corners of Sindh.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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