Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui
Coverage of Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui in the Nexus archive.
- MQM-P steps up campaign for creation of new provinces
MQM-P intensifies campaign for new provinces, citing governance failures in Sindh. Party chairman Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui and senior leader Mustafa Kamal separately highlighted demands for administrative reforms, with internal rifts noted as they did not attend each other's events.
- New urban province termed ‘an unavoidable necessity’
Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan Chairman Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui advocates for creating a new urban province in Sindh due to Karachi's growing population and economic significance. Participants in a Karachi dialogue highlighted chronic governance issues, poor local government systems, and the need for administrative reforms to address the city's challenges.
- MQM-P delegation calls on PM Shehbaz ahead of budget; party leader says Rs20bn allocation sought for Karachi projects
A delegation from the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the FY2026-27 budget and development projects for Sindh. The MQM-P sought Rs20 billion for Karachi projects and Rs5 billion for Hyderabad, with the PM assuring sufficient allocations and funding for the Greater Karachi Bulk Water Supply Scheme and the M-9 Motorway.