Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan

Karachi police registered a terrorism case following a scuffle at Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan’s headquarters, where two groups clashed, resulting in injuries and heavy firing. The incident occurred during an internal party meeting, with suspects including Azhar alias Lumba, Zeeshan Habib, and 20-25 others. The FIR cited multiple charges under the Pakistan Penal Code and Anti-Terrorism Act.

Police in Karachi have not registered a case or made arrests following a violent clash between two factions of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) at their Bahadurabad headquarters, where a man was wounded by bullets. The police reported heavy firing and denied sealing the office, stating they are awaiting higher authorities to proceed legally and have increased patrols due to resident fears.

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.

The PPP's Central Executive Committee will discuss creating new administrative units in Pakistan, emphasizing constitutional procedures requiring parliamentary approval. The party opposes new units in Sindh but supports a South Punjab province, while other parties like MQM-P and IPP advocate for different administrative reconfigurations.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi urged political parties to resolve disputes over administrative units and provinces, stating the current system has collapsed. Conflicting demands for new provinces, including Karachi as a separate entity and South Punjab, highlight tensions between political parties.

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.