Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Pakistan (MQM-P) decided to establish communication with the federal government to address the issue.In a move to address the escalating street crimes in Karachi, MQM-P’s Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui chaired a meeting comprising members of the National and Provincial Assembly, along with Mustafa Kamal, Farooq Sattar, Anees Qaimkhani, and Central Committee.
Expressing grave concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in Sindh, particularly in Karachi, the meeting members criticized the performance of Sindh government, alleging a lack of concern for safeguarding people’s lives and property.
“PPP’s Sindh government is not concerned about protecting people’s lives and property,” participants expressed.In a stance, MQM-P vowed not to abandon the people of Karachi in this difficult time, meanwhile during the meeting the participants considered to hold both small and large-scale protests against street crime in the metropolis.Furthermore, there was a consensus to establish communication with the federal government and senior administrative officials.
“MQM-P will soon announce an action plan regarding the street crimes incident in Karachi,” the meeting decided. On the other hand, the meeting concluded with the decision to form a monitoring committee comprising assembly members to oversee development projects in the region.MQM-P threatens to stage protest against PPPThe Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Pakistan (MQM-P) issued a robust response to a recent statement made by Mayor Karachi, Murtaza Wahab.
The Sindh Assembly Members of MQM-P have strongly criticized Murtaza Wahab’s recent statement, labeling it as baseless, absurd, and riddled with unfounded accusations and warned PPP to avoid such political tactics.Following the media reports showcased instances of weapons being smuggled in vehicles belonging to People’s Party ministers, the assembly members highlighted that the arrogance, incompetence, corruption, and alleged support for criminal elements within the leadership of the PPP has been exposed to public.
Furthermore, the MQM-P members accused PPP government of issuance of arms licenses to the people in the province, resulting in the raise in violent activities, including incidents of kidnapping for ransom and targeted killings, in the metropolis.MQM-P also pointed fingers at the PPP for allegedly supporting gang wars under the guise of Aman committees in areas like Lyari and other slums of Karachi during 2012 and 2013.
