Chairperson (SHRC) was the keynote speaker at the Sindh Energy Transition Dialogue.

• November 08, 2024

Iqbal Ahmed Detho was the key speaker at the recent “Community Dialogue on Energy Transition and Community Rights in Sindh,” organized by The Knowledge Forum.

The discussion highlighted the pressing challenges faced by local communities due to coal mining, coal-powered plants in Thar, and extensive gas production operations.

Mr. Detho emphasized the critical role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) for large corporations involved in these projects. He shared that Sindh Human Rights Commission has already mapped five districts for public hearings on these issues, and these sessions have yielded valuable insights.

Additionally, Mr. Detho announced that SHRC will be reviewing the Land Acquisition Act to safeguard community rights amidst expanding energy projects.

Mr. Zulfiqar Shah, Member SHRC, also joined the dialogue and shared valuable insights and recommendations on business and human rights.

Looking ahead, SHRC aims to expand the scope of these hearings, focusing next on the social and cultural rights of residents in Ghotki, Sanghar, Dadu, Matiari, Tharparkar, and Badin.