
Karachi Police Register Terrorism Case After Scuffle at MQM-P Headquarters
Karachi police have registered a case under terrorism charges following a scuffle between two groups at the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan’s headquarters in Karachi.
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Karachi police have registered a case under terrorism charges following a scuffle between two groups at the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan’s headquarters in Karachi.

A meeting of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) at its Karachi headquarters was marred by a scuffle and chaos, resulting in at least one injury.

The MQM-P party has initiated a street movement to advocate for the rights of Karachi and demand constitutional reforms, with party leader Mustafa Kamal criticizing the Sindh government's governance.

The MQM-P party has announced it will take to the streets to protest against perceived injustices in Karachi and renew its call for the creation of new provinces. The party's leadership expressed strong dissatisfaction with the current situation and vowed to escalate their demands through public demonstrations.

Retired Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) employees have taken to the streets, with MQM-P demanding the immediate release of their pensions and other long-pending benefits.

The MQM-P has warned of protests if the federal government fails to ensure the implementation of its 2022 agreement with the PPP. The party is demanding adherence to the accord.

A delegation from the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad to discuss the upcoming FY2026-27 budget. The party leader stated that they are seeking a Rs20 billion allocation for development projects in Karachi.

Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab announced the halt of construction work around Hill Park, while the opposition MQM-P demanded a probe into the 'No Objection Certificate' by the PPP-led Sindh government.

A 19-year-old medical student, who was the daughter of a Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) MNA, died after being shot by a stray bullet in Gulshan-i-Iqbal, Karachi.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Dar has taken charge to heal a rift with coalition partner MQM-P, meeting with the party during a visit to Karachi and agreeing to follow-up talks.

Pakistan's Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) urged authorities to revisit the 28th Amendment and make changes to safeguard citizens’ rights and transform the country's "feudal democracy into participatory democracy."

Spokesperson says party leadership would soon determine its response to the development

THE timing may be questioned, but the issue is not new. The PPP and the MQM-P are once again engaging in their old tug of war over who ‘owns’ Karachi, using bombast to stake their claims. The Sindh Assembly last Saturday passed a resolution, tabled by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, to condemn “any conspiracy aimed at the division of Sindh or the creation of a separate province comprising Karachi”. The resolution affirmed that Karachi shall “forever remain” an integral part of Sindh. The ...

MQM-P criticizes PPP, PML-N, JI, and PTI for their anti-Karachi stance, highlighting the disparity where a party winning 170 seats is in jail while a party with 80 seats forms the government.

MQM-P’s Shoukat Ali has sought protection from a fellow member, Shariq Jamal, in the Sindh Assembly, accusing Jamal of threatening him amidst infighting within the party.

Factions within the MQM-P have reportedly opened backchannel talks, with an FIR still pending and arrests likely after approval.

Former premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and MQM-P leaders Dr Farooq Sattar and Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui have supported the creation of additional administrative units in Pakistan.

Pakistan's MQM-P party has intensified its campaign for the creation of new provinces, with Khalid Maqbool stating at a Hyderabad rally that the party has not abandoned its demand for a separate province carved out of Sindh.

Khalid Maqbool and Farooq Sattar of MQM-P have urged Pakistani political leaders to refrain from making remarks that could benefit the country's enemies, emphasizing the need to avoid undermining Pakistan's image.

The MQM-P has criticized the government, alleging obstruction of justice and concealment of a plaza inquiry, with the Information Commission ordering disclosure of details.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan has directed the formation of a committee to advance consultations on a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at strengthening local governments and to address concerns raised by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) regarding missing persons.

The MQM-P party has proposed direct funding for urban districts and tax relief for the salaried middle class in its shadow budget.

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has publicly demanded the release of the inquiry report concerning the Gul Plaza incident.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) to conduct its intra-party elections by October 15. A three-member bench of the ECP issued the directive on Thursday.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with a delegation from the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) in Karachi, where MQM-P leaders pressed for a fast-tracked development package and Dar was appointed to head a panel to bridge differences.

IN sacking Kamran Tessori as Sindh governor, it is not just that the ruling PML-N has bowed to pressure from its coalition partner, the PPP. Rather, it appears that Mr Tessori had outlived his usefulness to those who brought him into office, as his “sacrifice” is being viewed as part of a larger gambit aimed at reshaping the Constitution and the resource distribution framework between the provinces and the federation, rather than merely antagonising the MQM-Pakistan. For context, the Muttahi...

Lauds sacrifices of armed forces defending western borders

ISLAMABAD: The upper house of Parliament on Monday echoed with the PPP’s displeasure over the creation of a separate Karachi province, asserting that it was an inseparable part of Sindh. The development comes two days after the Sindh Assembly passed a resolution terming Karachi an “inseparable” part of Sindh and opposed any move that suggested otherwise. Opposing the resolution in the Sindh Assembly, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) had also declared it unconstitutional. On Monda...

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) criticized the PPP-led Sindh government's resolution against the creation of any new province, deeming it unconstitutional.

Police in Karachi have yet to register a case or make any arrests following a clash between two factions of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) at their party headquarters in Bahadurabad, which resulted in one man suffering bullet wounds.

The MQM-P political party has strongly criticized the deteriorating law and order situation in Pakistan following the killing of a youth. The party expressed concerns over public safety and governance.

Pakistan's Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) is stepping up its campaign for a new province, demanding a fresh census and vowing to take its drive to the streets.

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) requested representation in the Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir, emphasizing that the inclusion of all political parties is crucial for effectively addressing the issue.

The MQM-P party has accused the Sindh government of covering up the inquiry report into the deadly Gul Plaza blaze, with the Information Commission ordering the disclosure of the report.

Opposition parties, including MQM-P, PTI, and JI, staged a walkout from the Assembly, rejecting the proposed budget as "anti-people wordplay" and announcing continued agitation.

A dispute has arisen over Hill Park, with MQM-P accusing authorities of illegal land grabbing and excavation, while the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation denies the claims.

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader and Education Minister Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has been appointed as a member of the Economic Coordination Committee by the Prime Minister’s Office.

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) rejected a request from the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) for a two-month extension in a case concerning the holding of its intra-party elections.

Pakistan's MQM-P party is urging the government to introduce the 28th Amendment to the constitution to empower local bodies, with Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui stating the country operates under a feudal-style democracy.

President Asif Ali Zardari met with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and MQM-P Convener Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui in Karachi to discuss political harmony and unity.

• Justice Agha Faisal rules commission’s ToRs do not permit intervention; advises Muttahida to submit their information via email • Leased in 1883, Gul Plaza plot was sold to a private firm in 1983, says municipal commissioner KARACHI: While turning down an application of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) seeking to become a party in the proceedings, the Gul Plaza Judicial Commission on Monday recorded the testimonies of the municipal commissioner and various other officials in th...

A commission investigating a plaza incident is facing increased scrutiny as the MQM-P party raises concerns, with damning testimony heard regarding fire response, building oversight, and power shutdown.

The MQM-P has declared a Sindh Assembly resolution against the creation of a new province as 'unconstitutional', following remarks by Mustafa Kamal advocating for federal control and economic capital status for Karachi.