October 7, 2026
More than 260 workers died in the 2012 Karachi factory fire. The acquittals of the two men once sentenced to death for it now stand, after the province's review petition was rejected.
As millions of Pakistanis continue to await a decisive result in the 2024 general election on Thursday, all major political parties have claimed victory amid allegations of fraud. With 20 provincial assembly seats from the Karachi division, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) held a celebration made more dazzling by the appearance of a certain celebrity couple. In brief video The clip doing the rounds on the internet, Pakistani actor duo Hira and Mani were seen attending MQM-P’s event in Karachi. Taking the microphone from her husband, Hira addressed a cheering crowd with a slogan heralding party leader Mustafa Kamal.
August 29, 2023
A delegation from Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) paid a visit to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday, urging the commission to uphold the completion of the election process within the constitutionally stipulated 90-day timeframe. During discussions with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja and other high-ranking officials of the commission, the JI delegation emphasized that the announcement of the election schedule should have paralleled the delimitation schedule that the commission had recently declared. The delegation conveyed their belief that this consultation process should have commenced earlier, preventing the premature dissolution of the national and provincial assemblies. They emphasized the
October 9, 2022
President Arif Alvi approved the summary of Mohammad Kamran Tessori’s appointment as Sindh governor. The Sindh governor post’s had been vacant since PTI’s Imran Ismail’s resignation five months ago. Ismail stepped down as Sindh governor in April, 2022 following the ouster of Imran Khan as prime minister.
August 17, 2022
ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday wrapped up a plea regarding the delimitation of constituencies in Sindh for local government elections. The apex court, in its verdict, said that the second phase of the local government election in Sindh will be held as per schedule. The court directed the plaintiffs to approach the relevant forum over their reservations. Earlier, SC had rejected Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan’s (MQM-P) plea to postpone local body elections in Sindh.
April 12, 2022
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif and a delegation of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) held a meeting with a delegation of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) after MQM-P leader Wasim Akhtar complained in the National Assembly. According to details, the MQM-P leader had complained that the PM Shehbaz Sharif did not mention his party or their agreement in his speech. As per sources, Wasim Akhtar, Syed Aminul Haque, Khalid Maqbool and Javed Hanif were present from the MQM-P delegation whereas from PML-N, Rana Sanaullah, Saad Rafique, Ayyaz Sadiq and Maryam Aurangzeb attended the meeting. PM Shehbaz is expected to visit Bahadurabad
March 30, 2022
ISLAMABAD: PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Wednesday that Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) and the joint opposition have finally reached an agreement. In a tweet, Bilawal said, “The united opposition and MQM have reached an agreement.” MQM’s Rabita Committee and PPP’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) will “ratify the said agreement”, he said, adding they will share details with the media at a joint press conference today. Senator Faisal Subzwari in a tweet confirmed the development. A draft agreement between the joint opposition and MQM-P had been finalised, details of which will be announced at a press conference at 4pm Wednesday,
March 28, 2022
ISLAMABAD: After the tabling of no-confidence motion in the National Assembly against Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday, the government mobilized to appease the allies and has decided to give another ministry to Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P). It is pertinent to mention here that Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan has also made progress in government affairs. MQM is likely to be given the ministry of maritime affairs. On the other hand, the government has claimed that 10 deviant members of PTI have also returned.
March 24, 2022
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Thursday agreed to the demands of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan. The two parties also agreed on the provisions of the amended Local Government Act. According to the sources, no final decision has been taken regarding the vote on the no-confidence motion. The final announcement will be made when the draft of the written agreement is finalized. Earlier, the MQM delegation reached Zardari House to meet former President Asif Ali Zardari and Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The MQM delegation also attended a luncheon hosted by Asif Ali Zardari and Chairman
March 10, 2022
ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) met Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chairman Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Thursday. According to the details, Maulana Fazlur Rehman received the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) delegation led by Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui who arrived at his residence in Islamabad. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Aminul Haq, Wasim Akhtar, Amir Khan, Kanwar Naveed were present in the meeting while Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) was represented by Akram Khan Durrani and Maulana Lutfur Rehman. Talking to the media after the meeting, the JUI-F chief welcomed the MQM delegation and said that the political parties are holding consultation with
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