Author: Ahsan Mughal

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: The vice-chairman of the Mohajir Qaumi Movement- Haqiqi (MQM-H), Shaukatullah Farooqi, has accused the Sindh government of using the newly expanded e-challan system as a “tool for revenue collection” rather than a measure to improve public safety. Speaking during a meeting with a delegation of traders at the residence of party chief Afaq Ahmed, Farooqi said Karachi was facing a deepening administrative crisis, with the burden repeatedly shifted onto ordinary residents. The e-challan system, he argued, had been enforced “blindly” across the city without any improvement in infrastructure or a functional traffic management plan. According to…

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: MQM-Pakistan has condemned what it described as derogatory and insulting language used by a nationalist vlogger on digital media platforms against Sindh governor Kamran Khan Tessori, saying the remarks were unacceptable and would be challenged through legal channels. In a statement, the party’s spokesperson said MQM-P had “serious reservations” over the vlogger’s comments, which it viewed as an attempt to target a governor who, in the party’s words, served the people of Sindh “without distinction of color or ethnicity”. Tessori’s efforts for provincial unity and protection of rights, the spokesperson added, were widely recognized, making the…

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Ameer Monem Zafar Khan warned on Sunday that the city was in a state of crisis, with civic problems left unresolved and authorities displaying complete negligence. Speaking at a press conference at Idara Noor-e-Haq, the JI Karachi headquarters, he said widespread corruption and poorly executed projects by the PPP government had pushed Karachi to the edge of destruction. Zafar highlighted the deteriorating state of the city’s roads and criticized the BRT Red Line project, which he said was costing citizens their lives. The project, which began in 2022 and was scheduled for completion…

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, chairman of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), addressed a packed press conference at Bahadurabad alongside senior party leaders including Mustafa Kamal, Dr Farooq Sattar, Anis Ahmed Qaim, and Syed Amin ul Haq, warning that Pakistan stands at a critical juncture amid political instability. Dr Siddiqui highlighted the reduction of MQM-P’s 14 seats in Karachi to four in 2018, arguing that the city had been deprived of true representation. Despite this, the party pursued legal and political avenues. He raised concerns over foreign interference in Pakistan’s political affairs and urged the government to…

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: The Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiq (MQM-H) has condemned the raising of Sindhudesh and anti‑state slogans during recent cultural events, warning that displays of weapons and firing on police amount to a direct challenge to the authority of the state. In a statement issued on Sindhi Ajrak Day, the party’s secretary general, Shahid Faraz, said MQM‑Haqiqi respects every community’s culture and heritage but “those who chant anti-Pakistan slogans or take up arms against the country’s security institutions are enemies of the state — and we will stand like a fortified wall against every such hostile act”. Faraz said…

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H) Chairman Afaaq Ahmed has called on religious scholars and social leaders to unite and contribute actively to the betterment of Karachi and the promotion of national cohesion. Ahmed made the remarks during a meeting with a Sunni delegation led by Allama Asif Mustafai at his residence. The discussion focused on the country’s evolving socio-political challenges, the need to curb sectarianism, and the critical role religious leaders can play in fostering national unity. “Pakistan is currently facing both external pressures and internal challenges. In such circumstances, the voice of religious leaders can serve…

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: A fire broke out on the fifth floor of a shopping mall on Karachi’s bustling MA Jinnah Road on Saturday, triggering a rapid response from the city’s fire services. Officials said three fire tenders were immediately dispatched to the scene, and the blaze was brought under control before it could spread to other parts of the building or neighboring shops. Early assessments by the fire department suggested that the fire originated in the outdoor unit of an air-conditioning system located on the balcony of the affected floor. Firefighters were reportedly able to contain the flames quickly,…

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Chairman Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui emphasized that the party’s real strength stemmed not from official positions or external resources but from the dedication, energy, and resolve of its workers. Dr Khalid Maqbool made the remarks during a key training session for the party’s Labor Division held at the MQM-P headquarters in Bahadurabad on Friday, which was attended by senior leaders including Dr Farooq Sattar. The meeting focused on organizational improvement, public engagement, and strategic planning for the party’s future. Dr Siddiqui highlighted the resilience and commitment of MQM-P members over the years,…

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H) Chairman Afaaq Ahmed has called on religious scholars and social leaders to unite and contribute actively to the betterment of Karachi and the promotion of national cohesion. Ahmed made the remarks during a meeting with a Sunni delegation led by Allama Asif Mustafai at his residence. The discussion focused on the country’s evolving socio-political challenges, the need to curb sectarianism, and the critical role religious leaders can play in fostering national unity. “Pakistan is currently facing both external pressures and internal challenges. In such circumstances, the voice of religious leaders can serve…

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: The leader of the opposition in Sindh, Ali Khurshidi of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM-P), said the Sindh government is repeatedly exposing itself over the city’s development mismanagement as the province continues to resist implementing the Karachi Strategic Development Plan (KSDP) 2020. Speaking outside the Sindh High Court alongside prominent lawyer Advocate Tariq Mansoor and other legal representatives, Khurshidi accused the provincial administration of deliberately stalling the Master Plan, warning that the alternative Greater Karachi Regional Plan 2047 is effectively a scheme to seize control over the city’s resources. “Not enforcing the Master Plan notified on…