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MQM-P delegation apprises PM Shehbaz of concerns - Dunya News Updated on 26 Jul 23, 19:03:21 PKT Summary Khurram Dastgir should meet MQM-P, K-Electric officials: PM Shehbaz KARACHI (Dunya News) – The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) top brass apprised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of the concerns on Wednesday. The MQM-P delegation called on PM Shehbaz. In the meeting, the prime minister and the MQM-P delegation discussed the overall political situation. The MQM-P's leadership told PM Shehbaz that the overbilling of K-Electric was causing anger among the citizens of Karachi. Taking immediate action on the request of the MQM-P, the premier ordered Power Minister Khurram Dastgir to meet K- Electric officials in Karachi. PM Shehbaz said: "Khurram Dastgir should meet MQM-P and K-Electric officials on Monday". The MQM-P leadership was invited by PM Shehbaz to visit Islamabad on Tuesday. The party demanded the incumbent government release the seventh population census' interim results. PM Shehbaz assured the MQM-P delegation that the issue of a caretaker government over the census will be discussed with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) committee and the officials of the …

MQM-P delegation calls on PM, demand package for Karachi and Hyderabad MQM Pakistan delegation called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his day-long Karachi visit on Thursday, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel. The meeting between MQM Pakistan and PM Shehbaz lasted for forty minutes. During the meeting, MQM Pakistan delegation reiterates demand for inclusion of Article 140A in 28th Amendment. MQM Pakistan told the PM that “before the formation of the new government, we had reached an agreement to implement Article 140A.” MQM reminded PM Shehbaz that even in the 27th Amendment, Article 140A was not included due to the interference of a political party and it was assured to be included in the next amendment. MQM told PM that “We had given this clear message in the election manifesto that we want the transfer of powers to the grassroots level”. MQM demanded that many problems will be solved if Karachi and Hyderabad receive development packages from the federal government. The city should not be ignored in the upcoming budget. The Prime Minister told MQM that he will also pay a detailed visit to Karachi soon. Mustafa Kamal, Farooq Sattar, Syed Aminul Haq, Faisal Sabzwari and fo…

MQM-P Seeks Rs25 Billion Development Package for Sindh in Pre-Budget ... Summary A Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) delegation met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad to negotiate development funding for Sindh ahead of the federal budget. The party requested Rs20 billion for Karachi and Rs5 billion for Hyderabad. This interaction highlights the complex dynamics of coalition governance in Pakistan. Regional parties frequently leverage their legislative strength during budget negotiations to secure localized development funding and political concessions from the federal government. Discussions also focused on key infrastructure projects, including the Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme (K-IV), upgrading the M-9 highway, and initiating the Karachi-Rohri section of the Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway project. For CSS/PMS candidates, this serves as an excellent case study of federal-provincial relations and PSDP allocations. It directly connects to syllabus topics on coalition politics, urban governance, and public finance in Pakistan. Key facts for your exam ▸ MQM-P requested a special development package of Rs20 billion for Karachi and Rs5 billion for Hyderabad in th…

MQM-P delegation calls on PM Shehbaz ahead of budget; party leader says ... MQM-P delegation calls on PM Shehbaz ahead of budget; party leader says Rs20bn allocation sought for Karachi projects KARACHI(National Times)- A delegation of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Friday and discussed the budget for FY2026-27 and development projects for Sindh were discussed, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). A statement issued by the PMO said that the delegation was led by Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, convener of the MQM and federal minister for education and professional training. It also included Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal and Members of the National Assembly Farooq Sattar, Amin ul Haq, and Javed Hanif. The meeting was also attended by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Ahad Khan Cheema, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and the prime minister’s advisor on political affairs, Rana Sanaullah. “The meeting discussed the federal budget for the fiscal year 2026-2027. Views were also exchanged on the overall political situation of the cou…

PM Shehbaz MQM-P discuss budget, political situation Get Alerts ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday appreciated MQM-P’s role as a key ally in the ruling coalition, saying the party had played a positive and constructive role in promoting national development, economic stability and public welfare. During a meeting with a delegation of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) here at the Prime Minister’s Office, the prime minister reaffirmed the importance of coalition partners in advancing the government’s agenda of economic stability, development and public welfare, a Prime Minister’s Office news release said. The MQM-P delegation was led by the party’s Convener and Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui. Federal Minister for National Health Services Syed Mustafa Kamal and Members of the National Assembly Farooq Sattar, Aminul Haque and Javed Hanif were also part of the delegation, a Prime Minister’s Office news release said. “MQM-P is an important coalition partner of the government, and its positive and constructive contribution towards achieving the agenda of national development, economic stability and publi…

MQM-P seeks Karachi-Hyderabad development package in budget talks with ... ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday and presented a set of budget-related proposals, including demands for a special development package for Karachi and Hyderabad, according to sources. The delegation, led by party convener Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, included Farooq Sattar, Aminul Haque and Javed Hanif. Senior federal ministers Rana Sanaullah and Ahsan Iqbal were also present during the meeting, sources said. During the meeting, MQM-P called for a targeted package for Karachi and Hyderabad, alongside major infrastructure initiatives. The party also demanded early completion of the ML-1 railway project between Karachi and Rohri on a fast-track basis, as well as the construction of a motorway linking Karachi and Hyderabad. It further proposed enhanced connectivity between Karachi Port and Hyderabad as part of broader regional development planning. Sources said the delegation emphasised the need to address long-standing urban infrastructure challenges in Sindh’s urban centres. MQM-P also urged the federal government to reinsta…

PDM to mull over no-trust bid in January 25 meeting: Fazlur Rehman “We appeal to the coalition parties to think in the national interest of Pakistan and about the common people,” Fazl says ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday announced that a meeting of the senior leadership of the anti-government Opposition alliance will be held on January 25, which will mull over, among other options, a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan. Addressing a press conference, flanked by the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif, Fazl said: "The anti-government alliance parties are considering options for the immediate dismissal of the incumbent government." “We appeal to the coalition parties of the government to think in the national interest of Pakistan and about the common man,” Fazl said, adding that the PDM wants to see Pakistan have a "free economy." The JUI chief said that the long march announced against the government has "become inevitable" and the PDM will march towards the capital on March 23 in a bid to oust the PTI-led government. He, however, added that the long march plan will be finali…

MQM-P delegations calls on PM Shehbaz ahead of budget; party leader says Rs20bn allocation sought for Karachi projects <p>A delegation of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Friday and discussed the budget for FY2026-27 and development projects for Sindh were discussed, according to the PM’s Office and MQM-P leader Aminul Haque.</p> <p>Haque told <em>Dawn</em> that the matter of a “special development package” for Sindh’s urban areas was raised during the meeting and that his party sought an allocation of Rs20 billion for projects for Karachi and another Rs5bn allocation for Hyderabad in the budget.</p> <p>He said that PM Shehbaz had assured the delegation that “sufficient” allocations had been made in the budget for Karachi and Hyderabad.</p> <p>The prime minister also “promised the release of the required funds” for the Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme or K-IV project, Haque said.</p> <p>“He told us that the government is taking all-out measures to complete the project by December 2026,” he said.</p> <hr /> <p><em>More to follow</em></p>

PM Shehbaz, MQM delegation discuss budget, political situation Islamabad (Web Desk): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday acknowledged the role of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) as an important partner within the governing alliance, saying the party has contributed meaningfully to efforts aimed at strengthening economic stability, supporting development initiatives, and improving public welfare. In a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, it was said that during a meeting with an MQM-P delegation, the prime minister underlined the significance of coalition partners in helping the government move forward with its agenda focused on economic stability, development, and service delivery for the public. The delegation was headed by MQM-P Convener and Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui.It also included Federal Minister for National Health Services Syed Mustafa Kamal as well as Members of the National Assembly Farooq Sattar, Aminul Haque, and Javed Hanif. During the meeting, the prime minister stated that MQM-P has remained a valuable coalition ally and its constructive engagement in national progress and econom…