Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan

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.

MQM-P warns of potential protests if the federal government does not ensure implementation of its 2022 agreement with PPP on Sindh-related issues. The 18-point deal, signed before a coalition ousted Imran Khan, remains unfulfilled, with MQM-P leader Farooq Sattar urging the Centre to act under its constitutional role.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the formation of a committee to address a proposed constitutional amendment for stronger local governments and to resolve Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan’s (MQM-P) concerns over missing workers. MQM-P expressed optimism, citing rare progress on these issues and a potential political consensus on local governance.

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.

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.