Author: Ahsan Mughal

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…

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: The chairman of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) and federal minister for education, Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, has said his party’s demand to place Karachi under federal administration is not unconstitutional, insisting that the proposal falls within the framework of the constitution.Speaking to journalists on Thursday after a laptop distribution ceremony at NED University, Siddiqui said that if the demand was being labelled as treason, then the relevant constitutional clause should be removed. He said he would raise the issue directly with the prime minister.Commenting on the Gul Plaza tragedy, Siddiqui questioned whether even the Sindh…

“This is not just about security; it is an attempt to divert attention from the Gul Plaza tragedy. This time, we will not let it go unaddressed,” MQM-P leader said By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Senior leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), Dr. Farooq Sattar, has publicly demanded the resignations of Sindh’s Chief Minister, the Information Minister, and the Mayor of Karachi. He called on Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to take action and ensure that the officials step down. Speaking at a press conference in Karachi alongside Haider Abbas Rizvi, Sattar expressed concern over security arrangements,…

By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: The opposition leader in the Sindh Assembly, Ali Khurshidi, said he would not allow the provincial assembly to function until a judicial commission was formed to investigate the Gul Plaza tragedy. Speaking to reporters outside the Sindh Assembly, Khurshidi said lawmakers were not being allowed to discuss the incident on the assembly floor. He said ten days had passed but key questions remained unanswered, and rejected the provincial government’s investigation committee. Khurshidi called on the public to support the opposition’s demand for a judicial commission. He said the assembly would remain paralyzed until such a commission…