MQM-P urges govt to introduce 28th Amendment to empower local bodies

MQM-P urges govt to introduce 28th Amendment to empower local bodies

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) on Thursday called on the government to introduce the 28th Amendment to devolve powers to the grassroots level, describing the move as essential to safeguard the country and transform Pakistan’s feudal democracy into a participatory and inclusive system. MQM-P Convener Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, speaking at a press conference alongside central committee members in Karachi, said Pakistan is currently…

MQM-P calls for revisiting proposed 28th Amendment, transforming ‘feudal democracy into participatory democracy’

“Local governments need authority to manage their own districts; otherwise, internal instability will be exploited by external threats,” says Mustafa Kamal.

MQM-P urges immediate inclusion of article 140-A in 28th amendment to strengthen local governments

KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Wednesday emphasized the urgent need for the 28th constitutional amendment, specifically including Article 140-A, to empower local governments across Pakistan. During a press conference in Karachi, MQM-P Convener and Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui called for the immediate introduction of the amendment. He clarified that the party’s demand …

MQM Pakistan demands immediate passage of 28th amendment

KARACHI: In a strongly worded press conference held in Karachi on Wednesday, MQM Pakistan leadership has demanded the immediate introduction of the 28th Constitutional Amendment, accusing the federal government of obstructing the devolution of powers and resources to local governments through an “artificial majority.” The party, led by Chairman Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, declared its readiness to support the government — but only if the amendment …

MQM calls for immediate 28th Amendment to improve public empowerment

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has urged political parties in Pakistan to immediately introduce and pass the proposed 28th Constitutional Amendment, saying it is necessary to empower the public and improve governance across the country. Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, MQM Pakistan Chairman Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, along with senior leaders Mustafa Kamal, Amin Haq, and Anees Qaimkhani, said that long-standing political and regional…