Who We Are

Over View

Sindh Studies Board – North America (SSBNA) is a North America–based, independent research and advocacy think tank dedicated to advancing the philosophy of Paigham-i-Sindh (Message of Sindh). Rooted in the intellectual legacy of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization and articulated by Paigham-i-Sindh promotes Love, Non Violence, coexistence, Non Allied and the right to self-determination.

SSBNA focuses on rigorous socio-humanities research, documentation, and advocacy related to Sindh’s historical identity, cultural continuity and collective National rights. Operating primarily from North America, the Board functions as a knowledge platform that raises awareness at international forums while maintaining a modest, research-driven structure.

The organization works quietly and responsibly, prioritizing intellectual engagement, ethical scholarship, and global awareness without exposing individuals or communities to Social risk.

Objectives

The core objectives of Sindh Studies Board – North America (SSBNA) are to:

• Promote the ideals of Paigham-i-Sindh to advance global peace, world unity, and humane social development.
• Conduct research and develop policy perspectives that support Sindh’s distinct identity, autonomy, and collective governance rights.
• Identify and address systemic inequalities and socio-economic barriers affecting Sindh, including access to resources, education, healthcare, and opportunities.
• Document and preserve Sindh’s rich linguistic, cultural, and historical heritage to strengthen collective memory and continuity.
• Advocate for the rights of marginalized and underrepresented communities, supporting their pursuit of justice and self-determination.
• Undertake focused research initiatives and awareness programs that promote social equity, human dignity, and informed global understanding.

Vision

To contribute to a world where the timeless values of peace, coexistence, human dignity, and collective harmony guide modern societies, and where Paigham-i-Sindh serves as a moral and intellectual framework for world unity, universal peace, and human development.

Mission

The mission of the Sindh Studies Board – North America (SSBNA) is to advance socio-humanities research and principled advocacy centered on Sindh’s historical identity, cultural heritage, and collective rights. Guided by Paigham-i-Sindh, SSBNA seeks to document realities, generate knowledge, and amplify informed discourse on issues affecting Sindh and its people.

Through independent research, policy analysis, and awareness initiatives, SSBNA works to highlight inequalities, human rights concerns, and cultural marginalization at international platforms. The Board remains committed to operating within North America while fostering discreet intellectual collaboration with Sindhi scholars and thinkers, ensuring integrity, safety, and continuity of thought.

Our Team

Hyder Lashari ( Co ordinator)

Hyder Lashari stands among the prominent Sindhi social thinkers, scholars and writers of contemporary Sindh. He is widely recognized as a leading interpreter and advocate of Paigham-i-Sindh (The Message of Sindh), a philosophy rooted in the universal values of peace, love, non-violence, coexistence, non-alignment, the right to self-determination, social justice, and human dignity. Through this intellectual framework, Mr. Lashari promotes world unity, global peace, and human development while remaining deeply connected to Sindh’s historical identity and moral traditions.

Throughout his intellectual and public life, Mr. Lashari has remained committed to advancing justice, democracy, tolerance, and the rights of the people of Sindh within the broader context of universal human rights and global harmony. His work builds a bridge between the local and the global, emphasizing that cultural identity.

and world unity are not opposing forces, but complementary paths toward lasting peace.A prolific writer and dedicated researcher, Mr. Lashari has authored 17 books, of which 9 have been published, along with hundreds of articles, including scholarly research papers and constitutional writings. His work addresses social issues, history, governance, and human rights, and has been published in multiple languages, particularly Sindhi and Urdu. His writings are studied within civil society and among the global Sindhi diaspora.

What distinguishes Mr.Hyder Lashari as a thinker is his rare combination of scholarship and social responsibility. His voice in South Asian intellectual and political discourse emphasizes justice through dialogue, peace through understanding, and identity through dignity. By advocating non-violence, pluralism, and humane governance, he has emerged as a moral and intellectual guide for those seeking equitable development and respectful coexistence in an increasingly divided world.

Mr. Lashari’s ideas have also inspired institutional and collective initiatives, including Sindh Studies efforts aimed at promoting Paigham-i-Sindh globally, preserving Sindh’s cultural and linguistic heritage, addressing systemic inequalities, and advocating for the rights of marginalized communities. In this way, his legacy extends beyond writing to shaping movements, research agendas, and public consciousness grounded in peace, justice, and human dignity.

He founded the Sindh Studies Board – North America (SSBNA) on 18 October 2024 and currently serves as its Coordinator. SSBNA represents a continuation of the intellectual vision of Paigham-i-Sindh, bringing together Sindhi thinkers and scholars across North America.

SSBNA functions as both an advocacy and knowledge-building institution, amplifying the voices of marginalized and underrepresented Sindhis while supporting their pursuit of justice, dignity, and self-determination within a framework of global peace. By fostering dialogue between Sindhi intellectual traditions and contemporary global discussions on human rights and development, SSBNA promotes informed understanding of Sindh’s issues.