Author: Ahsan Mughal
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…
By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: On Tuesday, a large number of Karachiites, including neighbors, social activists, and political workers, gathered at NIPA to protest against the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) government and the city’s mayor, Murtaza Wahab, over the death of three-year-old Ibrahim in a manhole tragedy. The demonstration, organized under the banner of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi, saw protesters carrying placards and banners, chanting slogans against the PPP government, and calling for the mayor’s resignation. JI Karachi deputy chief and opposition leader in the city council, Saifuddin Advocate, addressing the gathering, said, “Karachi has been bleeding for a long time. Another…
By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Afaaq Ahmed, chairman of the Mohajir Qaumi Movement–Haqiqi (MQM-H), has extended his congratulations to the newly elected Sindh High Court Bar Council president Haseeb Jamali and general secretary Fareeda Mangrio, along with their entire team, on their recent electoral success. In a message of felicitation, Afaaq Ahmed described the victory as a reflection of the professional competence, hard work, and perseverance of the winning lawyers. He said it also underscored the trust and respect the legal community places in them. Ahmed expressed his hope that the win would strengthen the Sindh Bar, serve the broader legal…
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…