Author: Ahsan Mughal

Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui lambasted provincial overreach, accusing the PPP of legislating under fear and a province of placing itself above Pakistan’s Constitution By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) on Sunday called a resolution passed by the Sindh Assembly against the creation of a Karachi province “unconstitutional”. The party said Article 239 of the 1973 Constitution allows for the creation of new provinces. The remarks came a day after the provincial assembly adopted the resolution rejecting any move to carve out Karachi as a separate province, declaring the metropolis an “integral part” of Sindh. Addressing a joint…

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: The Governor of Sindh, Kamran Tessori, said the people of the province were beginning to take his administration seriously, as he spoke at an Iftar dinner at the Governor House in Karachi on Saturday evening. The event, attended by senior political figures including Dr Farooq Sattar and the Turkish consul-general, offered a rare glimpse into Tessori’s reflections on the political climate of the province and his vision for governance. He was sharply critical of political factions he described as “factories” that converted every issue into a political problem. Tessori also referenced a previous conference on Sindh’s…

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Under the chairmanship of Sindh’s provincial minister for livestock and fisheries, Muhammad Ali Malkani, the Karachi Fisheries Harbor Authority (KFHA) board held a meeting to review and implement key measures under the department’s master plan and European Union policy guidelines. The board examined progress on employee promotions, salaries, and new appointments with legal oversight, while also discussing practical steps to ease mounting pressure on Karachi Fisheries Harbor. Officials said these initiatives aim to strengthen transparency, sustainability, and overall efficiency in the fisheries sector. “The Sindh government’s focused measures to protect employees’ rights, meet legal requirements, and…

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Thirty workers of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) arrested during a peaceful protest outside the Sindh Assembly on February 14 were released from Central Jail on Friday following orders from an Anti-Terrorism Court. The demonstration had been organized to demand citizens’ rights, resolution of civic issues, and the establishment of an empowered local government, but police used baton charges and tear gas, arresting scores of participants and filing terrorism charges against them. Upon their release, the workers were welcomed at Idara Noor-e-Haq with garlands, rose petals, and a spirited rally from Jail Chowrangi amid slogans and high enthusiasm. Deputy…

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: The federal Minister for Education, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, has criticized what he described as an imbalance in the allocation of national resources, warning that the country’s capital, Islamabad, was thriving at the expense of Karachi. Speaking at a public event in Karachi, Siddiqui highlighted the city’s ongoing struggle with insufficient educational resources and infrastructure. He warned that Pakistan is entering a crucial phase, which he called the “era of educational economy,” emphasizing the urgent need to invest in the country’s youth and learning institutions. “The resources of Karachi are being used to make Islamabad shine,” Siddiqui…

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: At a rally in Liaquatabad, Karachi, federal health minister and Mustafa Kamal issued a fiery denunciation of the federal government and the 18th constitutional amendment, saying he cursed the ministry “so that my children should fall into a drain and die.” Speaking to a large gathering of MQM-Pakistan supporters, Kamal warned that the party should not be underestimated despite its quieter public presence. “We have decided that death is better than this life if we cannot struggle for our rights,” he said. He rejected allegations of ethnic politics and reaffirmed his opposition to certain constitutional amendments,…

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chief Monem Zafar on Saturday announced that protests would be held at 10 locations across the city on Sunday, after police used force to prevent party workers from staging a sit-in outside the Sindh Assembly. The religio-political party had planned the demonstration under its “Jeenay Do Karachi Ko” (Let Karachi Live) campaign, calling for urgent action on the city’s damaged roads, drainage system, and local government issues. Zafar’s statement followed a police response in which teargas shells were fired and baton charges used to disperse JI workers. Speaking at a press conference, Zafar…

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Ameer Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman said the party believes in delivery, not just making demands. He expressed these views while inaugurating the Rashid Minhas Educational Complex and a new pumping station in Nazimabad No. 1, designed to supply water to 1,000 households under Nazimabad Town. Hafiz Naeemur Rehman toured the educational complex, meeting teachers and students. Speaking to the media, he described the establishment of the complex as highly commendable. He called the pumping station a gift for local residents, noting that JI focuses on practically providing facilities to the public. He added…

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: On Sunday, police briefly detained Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) MPA Muhammad Farooq along with several party workers during a press conference outside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) office in Karachi. The gathering, organized by JI supporters, was a protest against alleged rigging in the 2024 general elections, when police moved in to disperse the crowd. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) South, Mahzoor Ali, clarified that no arrests had been made. “No JI workers were arrested or taken to the police station,” he said. Earlier, MPA Farooq had told reporters that the ECP office “is not the house…

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Two women travelling from Karachi to Dubai were detained by FIA immigration authorities at the city’s airport, with one admitting to links with an illegal network, officials said. During routine immigration checks, both women were offloaded from their flight under suspicion of involvement in unlawful activities. Authorities said the women had presented tourist visas, but during questioning revealed they intended to work abroad. One of the women, a resident of Faisalabad, acknowledged connections to an immoral network. FIA officials added that the central organizer behind the travel arrangements was also arrested. Multiple mobile phones recovered from…