By Ahsan Mughal
KARACHI: The Pakistan chapter of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) expressed profound sorrow over the death of a young boy by a speedy tanker at 4-K Chowrangi, sharply criticizing the Sindh government for what it described as a persistent failure to protect citizens on the city’s roads.
The statement, issued on 10 December 2025 by the party’s spokesperson, painted a picture of residents left “helpless and without support” amid growing concerns over road safety in Karachi. The spokesperson cited earlier fatal incidents, including tanker collisions on Kashmir Road and Nagan Chowrangi, as evidence of systemic mismanagement and a lack of effective enforcement.
Despite the installation of hundreds of surveillance cameras and the issuance of thousands of traffic fines, the party claimed, the so-called tanker mafia continued to operate with near-total impunity, putting ordinary commuters at constant risk. “Immediate and effective measures are indispensable to improve traffic management,” the spokesperson said, emphasizing the need for urgent reform.
MQM-P called on the Sindh government to implement strict monitoring at Karachi’s most dangerous intersections, introduce clear signage and speed-control systems, and strengthen the capacity of the city’s traffic police. The party also demanded the establishment of permanent safety arrangements to ensure that citizens could navigate busy streets without fear.
The statement concluded with a stark warning that unless urgent reforms are carried out, the risk of further tragic incidents remains high. Observers noted that Karachi’s traffic challenges, combined with growing urban congestion, continue to endanger residents, underscoring the need for decisive government action to safeguard public safety in Pakistan’s largest and most densely populated metropolis.
