The student wing of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP). Formed in 1972. Part of progressive students' alliances, the USM and the PSA in the 1970's and 1980's. Exhibited electoral strength in interior Sindh and northern Punjab. Played a leading role in the anti-Zia agitation in the late 1970's and then again during the MRD movement in 1981 and 1983. Many members were flogged and tortured by the Zia regime. Currently the organizing strength behind the PPP rallies.