In Islamabad, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has linked its support for the federal budget to the restoration of the Sindh governorship and amendments to Article 140-A of the Constitution. Party leaders said they will not decide in favor of the budget until their demands are clearly addressed, adding a new dimension to ongoing political […]
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Eleven arrested over pro Altaf Hussain rally in Karachi
Police in Karachi have arrested 11 individuals for allegedly participating in a rally where slogans were raised in support of MQM founder Altaf Hussain, according to a first information report (FIR) registered in the city. The case was filed on Thursday under Sections 153-A and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code, which relate to promoting […]
MQM founder Altaf Hussain hospitalised in London amid health concerns
LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain was hospitalised in London on Sunday night after his health reportedly deteriorated, the party said in a social media post. Read More: Mustafa Kamal alleges Altaf Hussain ordered Imran Farooq killing Doctors conducted an initial medical examination and admitted Hussain to the hospital, administering an injection, starting an IV […]
MQM factions trade allegations over Imran Farooq murder
KARACHI: A sharp exchange of accusations erupted on Sunday between two factions of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) after Federal Health Minister and MQM-P leader Mustafa Kamal once again blamed party founder Altaf Hussain for the 2010 murder of senior leader Dr Imran Farooq in London. Read More: Mustafa Kamal alleges Altaf Hussain ordered Imran Farooq […]
Joint committee rejects all coalition amendments to 27th Constitutional Amendment
ISLAMABAD – The joint committee of the Senate and National Assembly on Law and Justice has rejected all four amendments proposed by the government’s coalition partners to the 27th Constitutional Amendment, sources confirmed. During the meeting, the MQM’s proposed change to Article 140-A, which sought to enhance devolution of powers to local governments, was turned […]
Govt seeks allies’ backing for 27th Amendment
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday held extensive consultations with ruling coalition partners to secure support for the controversial 27th Constitutional Amendment, with the government expected to table the bill in the Senate within days. According to sources, the premier has convened a federal cabinet meeting today (Friday), where the amendment will top the […]
Kamal, Sattar likely to re-join MQM-P today
KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party Chairman Mustafa Kamal and Muttahida Qaumi Movement Restoration Committee head Dr Farooq Sattar are to be expected to announce their decision of re- joining the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) at a press conference today (Thursday) with MQM-P Convener Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui. Sattar has already asked his party workers to reach […]
No implement on agreements: MQM-P to quit coalition government?
KARACHI: After zero progress on agreements with PPP, Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) has started mulling to part ways with the coalition government including other options. In August, MQM had also shown concerns over the long delay in the implementation of the agreement made with the MQM-P and requested Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to play […]
Fire erupts at Nine Zero
Karachi: Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s (MQM) headquarters burned as fire broke out on Friday. Fire erupts at sealed MQM founder Altaf Hussain’s house popularly known as Nine-Zero in the wee hours of Friday. As reported the mysterious fire has caused extensive damage to the property situated near Lal Qila ground in Karachi’s Azizabad locality, although no […]
Asad Umer inaugurates gas supply for two villages of Ghotki
SUKKUR: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan wanted development in Sindh. Talking to media on Monday after inaugurating the gas supply for two villages Sultan Waso and Gulbahar near Qadirpur Gas Field in Ghotki district, he said that the provincial government of the Pakistan People’s […]