Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, the convener of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) in Pakistan, has made scathing remarks against the Sindh government, accusing it of fifteen years of corruption that has now transformed into a serious security risk. Addressing a gathering in the Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Karachi, Siddiqui outlined three essential points for the Pakistani government to heed for the freedom and autonomy of the country’s citizens, emphasizing that these points are crucial for national progress and prosperity.
Senior Deputy Convener of MQM, Mustafa Kamal, added that their focus is not on seeking ministerial positions or alliances with the heads of political parties. Instead, they are striving for authority at the district and grassroots levels.
Mustafa Kamal declared that February 8 would reveal Karachi’s true ownership, expressing MQM’s desire to grant people the right to governance and transfer powers down from the Chief Minister’s House to lower levels of authority.
He asserted that MQM aligns with the approved constitutional amendments regarding the local government, and if the constitutional amendments are not accepted after elections, they will resort to street protests.
During the address, Dr. Farooq Sattar stated that despite Karachi contributing four trillion rupees in taxes, the city receives a mere 40 billion rupees in return. He criticized the rulers of Sindh for not providing any substantial resources, authority, or facilities to the city in the past 15 years. Sattar accused the ruling authorities of planning to buy elections with corrupt funds.
The remarks made by MQM leaders shed light on the party’s perspective on governance, transparency, and the distribution of resources. As political tensions continue to simmer, the role of regional players in shaping Pakistan’s political landscape remains a focal point of discussion.
