Author: Ahsan Mughal
By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Dr Farooq Sattar, senior leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement–Pakistan (MQM-P), has said that if residents of Karachi take to Shahrah-e-Faisal in protest, Sindh’s landlords will be compelled to leave their seats of power. He added that the offices of the Sindh Chief Minister and Karachi Mayor will soon be occupied by the city’s sons and daughters. Dr Sattar made the remarks during a public outreach tour in Malir Town ahead of MQM-P’s “rights-based” public gathering scheduled for 30 November. He met with local residents, union representatives, business leaders, and community figures to brief them on…
By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Ameer Engr Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has accused the country’s ruling parties of being “allergic to democracy,” criticizing them for bypassing both internal party democracy and the will of the people. Speaking at a “Meet the Press” session hosted by the Karachi Press Club, Hafiz Naeem described the 26th and 27th Constitutional Amendments as unconstitutional, un-Islamic, and bound to be repealed. He argued that the amendments empower elites at the expense of public accountability, particularly the immunity granted to top state figures under the 27th Amendment. “The Prophet (PBUH), the Rightly Guided Caliphs,…
By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: A passenger in Karachi is seeking Rs10 million in damages from a ride-hailing company, alleging that its driver harassed her and that the company failed to take action after she reported the incident. The woman has filed the lawsuit in a consumer court, which has since issued a notice to the company demanding a formal response. In her legal petition, the woman stated that the driver’s “criminal behavior” was so severe that she was forced to jump out of the moving vehicle to escape. She further contends that the company neglected to take any disciplinary action…
PPP chairman links federal development projects to 18th Amendment, pays tribute to late Benazir Bhutto ahead of key party meeting. By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari stated on Monday that his party would only be satisfied when tangible development work is initiated for Karachi, while firmly asserting that all such projects must align with the 18th Constitutional Amendment. Bilawal confirmed that discussions with the federal government regarding a comprehensive development package for Karachi had already taken place, signaling a potential breakthrough in addressing the city’s long-standing infrastructural and civic challenges. “We will be happy when work…
By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Manzoor Wassan has expressed bewilderment at Maryam Nawaz’s recent engagement with Sindh, suggesting her concern for the province has come too late. Speaking to the media outside Bilawal House in Karachi, Wassan stated, “It’s a surprise how Maryam Nawaz has suddenly remembered Sindh.” He emphasised the struggles faced by the region, adding, “Sindh has already given many sacrifices and it has its own problems.” Wassan also commented on the country’s broader political climate, indicating that the coming times may be difficult for Pakistan. He welcomed former US president Donald Trump’s…
PPP chairman links federal development projects to 18th Amendment, pays tribute to late Benazir Bhutto ahead of key party meeting By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari stated on Monday that his party would only be satisfied when tangible development work is initiated for Karachi, while firmly asserting that all such projects must align with the 18th Constitutional Amendment. Speaking to the media in Karachi, Bilawal confirmed that discussions have been held with the federal government regarding a development package for the metropolis. “We will be happy when work is done for Karachi,” he said, adding a…
By Sajjad Shah KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Local Government, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, announced that tenders for development work in the Press Club residential projects are being issued and all projects will be completed under the direct supervision of the Karachi Press Club administration. Speaking during his visit to the Press Club on Wednesday, Minister Nasir Hussain Shah confirmed that the 80:20 formula has been approved for the Karachi Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA), and the allotment of plots for new Press Club members will take place later this month. The minister said that the Sindh government, under directives from Chairman…
By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Shabbir Ahmed Qaimkhani, senior leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement–Pakistan (MQM-P), led a delegation to meet the newly elected Chairman of the Korangi Association of Trade & Industry (KATI), Muhammad Ikram Rajput, along with other members, at KATI’s office. The delegation included Vice President of United Business Forum Asim Aizaz, Sultan Tajwani, former Sindh Assembly member Hargun Das, Alshbah Khilji, Akram Kohati, Yasir Ali, Umair Khan, Ahsan Fareed, as well as prominent businessmen Hanif Gohar and Zahid Shah Mir. Shabbir Qaimkhani congratulated the newly elected chairman and members, emphasizing MQM-P’s recognition of Karachi as not only the…
By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Members of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement–Pakistan (MQM-P) in the Sindh Assembly voiced strong condemnation over the worsening conditions in Karachi, attributing the city’s prolonged struggles to the political interests and perceived bias of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). Speaking from the party’s Bahadurabad headquarters, MQM-P legislators framed the capital’s chronic problems not merely as a result of administrative inefficiency, but as the outcome of decades of systematic neglect. In a statement that traced the city’s plight back over fifty years, the lawmakers highlighted the historical marginalization of certain linguistic communities since the 1970s, arguing that citizens…