Mustafa Kamal
Coverage of Mustafa Kamal in the Nexus archive.
- Scuffle and chaos mar MQM-P meeting as two groups clash at party's Bahadurabad office
A scuffle and chaos occurred at an MQM-P meeting in Bahadurabad, Karachi, between supporters of two rival groups led by Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui and Mustafa Kamal. One person was injured with a firearm wound, and police secured the scene. The incident led to the postponement of a planned press conference.
- Shortage of ventilators posing risks to saving lives in hospitals across Islamabad
Hospitals in Islamabad are facing a ventilator shortage, with nearly all existing units occupied and financial and staffing challenges exacerbating the crisis. A new block at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) is being established to add 40 ventilators.
- 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.
- Cabinet panel approves prices of 52 life-saving medicines
A federal cabinet sub-committee led by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb approved prices for 52 life-saving medicines, which Health Minister Mustafa Kamal described as cheaper and higher quality. The approval requires final federal cabinet ratification before production and public availability.
- Kamal rails against injustice meted out to Karachi, says MQM-P will now take to the streets
Mustafa Kamal of MQM-P announced the party will protest against the Sindh government’s neglect of Karachi, citing lack of funds and basic services. He criticized the unimplemented 18th Amendment and called for new provinces to address administrative issues.
- Pakistan-China pharma conference ends with $850m agreements
Pakistan and China finalized $850 million in agreements during a pharmaceutical conference, including 16 contracts and 80 MoUs, with 18 deals focused on herbal medicines. The agreements aim to boost local production of health equipment, raw materials, and vaccines, reducing imports and foreign exchange costs.
- J&K NC to go ahead with July 20 protest at Jantar Mantar over Statehood, constitutional guarantees
J&K NC plans a protest on July 20 at Jantar Mantar to demand statehood and constitutional guarantees. Mustafa Kamal, Omar Abdullah's uncle and former National Conference leader, passed away on July 14.
- Dr. Mustafa Kamal, the Abdullah who rooted for J&K’s pre-1953 position, dies in Srinagar
Dr. Mustafa Kamal, who supported J&K’s pre-1953 position, died in Srinagar. He attributed the Kashmir issue to Congress's actions, including the 1953 arrest of his father and party founder Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah.
- Kamal lambasts 'flawed' NFC award distribution formula
Health Minister Mustafa Kamal criticized the National Finance Commission (NFC) award's 82% population-based fund distribution formula, calling it flawed. He noted that Balochistan, the smallest province, receives the lowest share under the current system.