Author: Ahsan Mughal
By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Flight operations at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport have resumed without delay, bringing relief to passengers and airlines after a temporary suspension that had disrupted travel schedules. Authorities confirmed on Thursday that the closure had been lifted and air traffic was once again moving normally through one of Pakistan’s busiest aviation hubs. In a further development, previously restricted air routes in Lahore’s airspace have also been reopened, signalling a broader restoration of normal flight activity across the country. These air routes are critical not only for domestic connections but also for international flights that rely on Lahore’s…
By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: A community awareness session organized by MQM-Pakistan’s Graduate Forum was held in Shah Faisal Town, Karachi, focusing on youth empowerment through civil service preparation and technical education. The event aimed to guide young graduates toward competitive public service careers and skills development opportunities, reflecting the party’s continued focus on educational uplift and middle-class representation. Dr Abdul Qadir Khanzada, in-charge of the Graduate Forum, addressed the gathering with a candid reflection on the country’s socio-political landscape. He noted that Pakistan, since its inception, has remained a polarized society, and that the migrants who arrived from India carried…
By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: A large protest rally was staged by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) in Korangi 5, Karachi, to denounce what speakers called India’s escalating aggression, and to reaffirm unwavering public support for the Pakistan Armed Forces. The gathering drew a significant turnout from Korangi, Landhi, Malir, Shah Faisal Town, and adjoining areas, underlining the rising sentiments of national solidarity amid growing tensions between Pakistan and India. Addressing the crowd, MQM MNA Ameer Moeen Pirzada delivered a fiery speech, asserting that the people of Korangi stood ready to cross the border if provoked. “If anyone looks at Pakistan…
By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: After days of disruption, Karachi is set to breathe a sigh of relief as repair work on the massive 84-inch water line that burst near Karachi University has been successfully completed. The ruptured pipeline, which had impacted the flow of water to large parts of the city, sparked concern over water shortages at a time when summer temperatures are already testing civic resilience. A spokesperson for the Water Corporation confirmed on Sunday evening that repair operations had concluded and that water supply would resume as normal from Monday. The pipeline, part of the city’s critical bulk…
By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: The central committee of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) has raised alarm over the escalating water shortage in Karachi, blaming the PPP-led Sindh government’s mismanagement for the ongoing crisis that continues to affect millions of residents in the city. In a strongly worded statement, the MQM-P leadership criticized the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KW&SC), describing its performance as “appalling” and highlighting the suffering caused by its inability to provide a consistent and reliable water supply to the city of over 30 million people. The MQM-P committee condemned the widespread maintenance failures within the water…
By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: A 15-year-old girl, identified as Aleena, has reportedly been abducted from the Gulshan-e-Ghazi Goth area of Surjani Town in Karachi, police confirmed on Friday. According to the police, the abduction case was registered at the Surjani Town police station under kidnapping charges, following a complaint filed by the girl’s father. In the First Information Report (FIR), Aleena’s father stated that his daughter had left home on April 30 to sit for her 10th-grade exam at a private school but never returned. The father claims that unknown individuals abducted her, although the circumstances surrounding the disappearance remain…
By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: On Labour Day, Sindh Assembly opposition leader Ali Khurshidi paid tribute to the working class, emphasizing their vital role as the backbone of society. In a statement issued on Wednesday, he stressed that safeguarding workers’ rights should be a top priority for any government. Ali Khurshidi called for effective legislation to empower workers across Sindh, highlighting the need for fair wages, workplace safety, and access to basic facilities for every laborer. “It is the government’s responsibility to ensure workers are protected and fairly compensated,” Khurshidi asserted. In his tribute to Labour Day, Khurshidi pledged that his…
By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Former finance minister and senior Awam Pakistan Party leader Miftah Ismail has raised alarm over country’s deepening economic crisis, saying that while the country may be preparing to defend against military attacks, it is neglecting the far more immediate threat to its financial survival. Ismail asked, “We might defend ourselves against a kinetic strike, but what will happen to the economy?” “India is emerging as a hostile force,” he said, “and political cohesion within the country is urgently needed. If they do strike, their first question will be: how united are we?” Ismail didn’t hold back…
Dr. Sattar announces PPP’s nomination of Waqar Mehdi for Senate seat, while MQM proposes Nikhat Shakeel and Mujahid Rasool By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: A delegation from the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), led by Provincial Minister Syed Nasser Hussain Shah, met with senior leaders of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan at the party’s Bahadurabad headquarters. The MQM delegation included prominent figures such as Dr. Farooq Sattar, Nasreen Jalil, Syed Aminul Haq, Farhan Atib, Ali Khurshidi, Iftikhar Alam, and others. On the PPP side, the delegation featured Saeed Ghani, Waqar Mehdi, and Sohail Anwar Sial. Following the meeting, Dr. Farooq Sattar…
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari condemns India’s rejection of dialogue, calling water blockade an act of aggression, vowing not to remain silent By Ahsan Mughal KARACHI: Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, has said that India has exposed itself by using the excuse of terrorism to justify its actions. He stated that Pakistan had made the right decisions in response to India’s moves, adding that he fully supported the government’s position. Bilawal mentioned that whenever Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif decides to call an all-parties conference on the issue, the PPP will stand behind him. He emphasized that the…