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Govt’s job quota offer to MQM worries Sindh-based think tank
KARACHI - The Sindh Democratic Forum (SDF) - Sindh-based political think tank comprising intellectuals, educationists, thinkers, economists, writers, professionals and concerned citizens - has expressed grave concern over the recent announcement by the Sindh government to allocate 50 percent of its job quota to the MQM.
The SDF would start a series of protests throughout the province if the PPP does not immediately reverse its decision, said a statement issued on Sunday.
SDF
The SDF would start a series of protests throughout the province if the PPP does not immediately reverse its decision, said a statement issued on Sunday.
SDF
Govt’s job quota offer to MQM worries Sindh-based think tank
KARACHI - The Sindh Democratic Forum (SDF) - a Sindh-based political think tank comprising intellectuals, educationists, thinkers, economists, writers, professionals and concerned citizens - has expressed grave concern over the recent announcement by the Sindh government to allocate 50 percent of its job quota to the MQM.
The SDF would start a series of protests throughout the province if the PPP does not immediately reverse its decision, said a statement issued on Sunday.
The SDF would start a series of protests throughout the province if the PPP does not immediately reverse its decision, said a statement issued on Sunday.
MQM demands action against criminals involved in assassinations
KARACHI - The MQM on Saturday demanded that action be taken against those involved in targeted killings in the city with the backing of a political organisation.
An MQM delegation led by Dr Farooq Sattar met Interior Minister Rehman Malik and briefed him about the situation arising out of the ongoing wave of targeted killings in Karachi.
Sattar presented details about the involvement of a political party in the recent killings in various parts of the city.
Meanwhile,
An MQM delegation led by Dr Farooq Sattar met Interior Minister Rehman Malik and briefed him about the situation arising out of the ongoing wave of targeted killings in Karachi.
Sattar presented details about the involvement of a political party in the recent killings in various parts of the city.
Meanwhile,
MQM demands action against murderers
KARACHI - The MQM on Saturday demanded that action be taken against those involved in targeted killings in the city with the backing of a political organisation.
An MQM delegation led by Dr Farooq Sattar met Interior Minister Rehman Malik and briefed him about the situation arising out of the ongoing wave of targeted killings in Karachi.
Sattar presented details about the involvement of a political party in the recent killings in various parts of the city.
Meanwhile,
An MQM delegation led by Dr Farooq Sattar met Interior Minister Rehman Malik and briefed him about the situation arising out of the ongoing wave of targeted killings in Karachi.
Sattar presented details about the involvement of a political party in the recent killings in various parts of the city.
Meanwhile,
ANP, MQM activists among eight killed in Karachi violence
KARACHI - Eight people, including three ANP activists and two MQM activists, were killed in separate incidents of violence in Karachi on Wednesday.
The three ANP activists were gunned down after a clash with the Muttahida Organising Committee, a sister wing of the MQM, in Bhittaiabad. Khayal Wazir was shot dead by unidentified gunmen near the ANP Ward in Bhittaiabad.
Within 10 minutes of the incident, another ANP activist, identified as Saleem Durrani, was shot dead while
The three ANP activists were gunned down after a clash with the Muttahida Organising Committee, a sister wing of the MQM, in Bhittaiabad. Khayal Wazir was shot dead by unidentified gunmen near the ANP Ward in Bhittaiabad.
Within 10 minutes of the incident, another ANP activist, identified as Saleem Durrani, was shot dead while
National Party wants MQM to support Balochistan cause
KARACHI - National Party (NP) Senior Vice President Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo appealed to the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Wednesday to support the thousands of missing persons of Balochistan.
Bizenjo was leading an NP delegation that held a meeting with MQM Rabita Committee Deputy Convener Dr Farooq Sattar at the Khursheed Memorial Hall.
He hoped that the MQM would support the Balochistan cause as it had in the past.
The NP leader said that the people of Balochistan
Bizenjo was leading an NP delegation that held a meeting with MQM Rabita Committee Deputy Convener Dr Farooq Sattar at the Khursheed Memorial Hall.
He hoped that the MQM would support the Balochistan cause as it had in the past.
The NP leader said that the people of Balochistan
MQM gets its way – Special powers for city’s administrators
KARACHI - Bowing to MQM's demands, the Sindh government has decided to give special powers to Karachi district and town administrators for utilising development funds on their own.
The decision was taken after the coalition partner in the Sindh government demanded Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani to release development funds of the City District Government Karachi (CDGK), which is facing several problems in having them released, reliable sources told Pakistan Today.
The MQM
The decision was taken after the coalition partner in the Sindh government demanded Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani to release development funds of the City District Government Karachi (CDGK), which is facing several problems in having them released, reliable sources told Pakistan Today.
The MQM
MQM condemns attack on Shia party activists
KARACHI - The MQM on Sunday condemned attempts to ignite sectarian violence in the city by killing its party activists belonging to the Shia community.
"There is a conspiracy being hatched to create a sectarian strife in the city by killing MQM workers belonging to the Shia community," said MQM Rabita Committee member Wasay Jalil at a press conference at the Khursheed Begum Memorial Hall. Other Rabita Committee members including Kunwar Khalid Yunus, Gulfaraz Khattak, Ashfaq
"There is a conspiracy being hatched to create a sectarian strife in the city by killing MQM workers belonging to the Shia community," said MQM Rabita Committee member Wasay Jalil at a press conference at the Khursheed Begum Memorial Hall. Other Rabita Committee members including Kunwar Khalid Yunus, Gulfaraz Khattak, Ashfaq
MQM rejoining government in 3 days?
KARACHI - The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) might rejoin the federal government within three days.
After announcing that the decision to increase petrol prices has been reverted, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani arrived in Karachi and held a meeting with Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad at the Governor's House where Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah was also present.
The prime minister is expected to meet MQM leaders at Nine Zero today (Friday) and invite the MQM to rejoin
After announcing that the decision to increase petrol prices has been reverted, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani arrived in Karachi and held a meeting with Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad at the Governor's House where Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah was also present.
The prime minister is expected to meet MQM leaders at Nine Zero today (Friday) and invite the MQM to rejoin
MQM applies for opposition benches in NA, Senate
ISLAMABAD - The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Monday submitted separate applications in the National Assembly and Senate secretariats for allocation of seats in the opposition benches after it quit the federal government.
MQM Deputy Parliamentary Leader Syed Haider Abbas Rizvi submitted the application to the NA Speaker while Senator Col
MQM Deputy Parliamentary Leader Syed Haider Abbas Rizvi submitted the application to the NA Speaker while Senator Col
ANP, MQM activists among 6 killed
KARACHI - At least six people, including two activists of Awami National Party (ANP) and two of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), were gunned down on Monday.
Two ANP activists, Muhammad Aziz (son of Sahil) and Tariq (son of Faiz Muhammad), were shot dead by two armed men riding on a motorcycle in an incident reported at Jamia Millia Road. The duo were shifted to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), where they succumbed to their injuries. Al-Falah police told Pakistan
Two ANP activists, Muhammad Aziz (son of Sahil) and Tariq (son of Faiz Muhammad), were shot dead by two armed men riding on a motorcycle in an incident reported at Jamia Millia Road. The duo were shifted to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), where they succumbed to their injuries. Al-Falah police told Pakistan
MQM deals deadly blow to coalition
ISLAMABAD/KARACHI - The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Sunday finally pulled out of the ruling coalition as it decided to sit on the opposition benches in the Centre, forcing the already number-weak government into a minority with 160 members on its side in a House of 342.
A minimum of 172 members are required to form a simple majority in the National Assembly. The MQM decision came after its coordination committee, which simultaneously met in Karachi and London, chose to sit
A minimum of 172 members are required to form a simple majority in the National Assembly. The MQM decision came after its coordination committee, which simultaneously met in Karachi and London, chose to sit
Govt staying, with or without MQM: PM
LAHORE - Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that his government would stay in power with or without the MQM or any other ally.
Talking to reporters at the Walima ceremony of Hassan Baloch, son of JI leader Liaquat Baloch, Gilani said he had been elected unanimously by parliament and did not see any crisis in the country. The PM said he had cordial relations with PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif, who had always shown sagacity.
"I hope Nawaz will not let the democratic system
Talking to reporters at the Walima ceremony of Hassan Baloch, son of JI leader Liaquat Baloch, Gilani said he had been elected unanimously by parliament and did not see any crisis in the country. The PM said he had cordial relations with PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif, who had always shown sagacity.
"I hope Nawaz will not let the democratic system
MQM will not leave Sindh govt
KARACHI - The MQM on Sunday said all issues of contention with the government pertained to the federal level, therefore the party would not be leaving the Sindh government.
Addressing a press briefing outside the party headquarters, MQM spokesman Faisal Sabzwari said, "The Rabita Committee did not discuss tabling a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani. We will not leave the coalition partnership in Sindh, because all issues we have relate to the federal
Addressing a press briefing outside the party headquarters, MQM spokesman Faisal Sabzwari said, "The Rabita Committee did not discuss tabling a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani. We will not leave the coalition partnership in Sindh, because all issues we have relate to the federal
MQM delegation calls on Zardari
KARACHI - A delegation of the MQM on Saturday called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Bilawal House. The delegation included MQM parliamentary leader in the Sindh Assembly Sardar Ahmed and provincial ministers Raza Haroon, Adil Siddiqui and Dr Sagheer Ahmed.
Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan was also present. Haroon told reporters outside Bilawal House that it was not a formal meeting and they were invited at the ceremony of the 19th Constitutional Amendment's signing. With
Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan was also present. Haroon told reporters outside Bilawal House that it was not a formal meeting and they were invited at the ceremony of the 19th Constitutional Amendment's signing. With
PPP assures MQM it will keep its word
KARACHI/ISLAMABAD - The Pakistan People's Party on Friday again assured the Muttahida Qaumi Movement that it was making efforts to address the reservations of its coalition partner and as a first step it would not table the bill to restore the old commissionerate system in the Sindh Assembly without the MQM's consent.
The ruling party gave this assurance during a meeting between Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah, Interior Minister Rehman Malik and Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad on
The ruling party gave this assurance during a meeting between Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah, Interior Minister Rehman Malik and Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad on
MQM ministers’ resignations challenged in Supreme Court
ISLAMABAD - A constitutional petition challenging the resignations of two federal ministers of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) was filed in the Supreme Court on Thursday.
In his petition under Article 184(3), Shahid Orakzai raised pertinent questions regarding whether under Article 29, a federal minister could tender resignation on the command of any person, who is not a citizen of Pakistan or not? Whether any person,
who is not a citizen of Pakistan can lead or control
In his petition under Article 184(3), Shahid Orakzai raised pertinent questions regarding whether under Article 29, a federal minister could tender resignation on the command of any person, who is not a citizen of Pakistan or not? Whether any person,
who is not a citizen of Pakistan can lead or control
