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Express Tribune
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
PM Shehbaz arrives in Karachi on day-long visit
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Karachi on Monday for a one-day visit, where he paid tribute to Pakistan Navy personnel for their role in defending the country's maritime borders. Upon arrival, he was received by Federal Minister for Education Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui. During the visit, the Prime Minister toured the Pakistan Navy dockyard and met with naval officers and personnel. He praised their service during 'Marka e Haq,' a military operation aimed at securing Pakistan's coastal waters. In his address, Shehbaz Sharif commended the officers and sailors for their dedication and professionalism in safeguarding national interests at sea. He was accompanied by Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif, Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal, and Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar. The PM will also meet Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and Governor during his stay in Karachi. Last week, Pakistan Army announced the successful conclusion of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, a large-scale retaliatory military operation launched on May 10, 2025, in response to deadly Indian attacks on Pakistani civilians during the night of May 6 and 7. The operation was part of the broader conflict termed "Marka-e-Haq." According to DG ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, Pakistan's response involved the use of Al-Fatah missiles, precision air strikes, killer drones, and long-range artillery, targeting 26 Indian military installations across Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and mainland India. Key sites included Srinagar, Jammu, Adampur, Sirsa, Pathankot, and S-400 systems, as well as intelligence and logistics hubs accused of supporting terrorism inside Pakistan. A ceasefire was reached following the intervention of US President Donald Trump, halting further escalation between the two nuclear-armed states. The ISPR highlighted the operation's tri-services coordination across air, land, sea, and cyber domains. It also praised the media, scientists, political leadership, and nation for unified support. Cyber warfare operations were also conducted to temporarily disable Indian military networks. Pakistan's military accused India of simultaneously fueling terrorism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan during the conflict. The statement concluded with a warning that Pakistan's response to any future aggression would be 'comprehensive and decisive.'
Business Recorder
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
PM Shehbaz arrives in Karachi
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Karachi on Monday on a one-day visit. Minister for Education Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui received the PM. PM Shehbaz is accompanied by Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Asif, Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal, and Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar. During his visit to the port city, the premier will visit Pakistan Navy's dockyard. He will also address the officers and personnel of the Pakistan Navy and pay tribute to them for thwarting the aggressive intentions of the Indian Navy during Operation Bunyanum Marsoos. The PM will also meet Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and Governor during his stay in Karachi.
Express Tribune
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
City celebrates 'victory over India'
Citizens across the metropolis, along with various political, religious, and social organisations, observed Youm-e-Tashakkur (day of thanks) on Sunday to mark "the historic success" of Operation Bunyan al-Marsoos conducted by Pakistan's military against India. The city witnessed widespread celebrations, with people from all walks of life - including children, youth, women, and the elderly -participating in rallies and public gatherings to express gratitude to the security forces. Participants carried national flags and shouted slogans in solidarity with the military, lauding the leadership of the three services chiefs, especially the army chief,. They paid tribute to the armed forces for what they described as a decisive response to Indian aggression, bringing pride to the nation. MQM-Pakistan staged rallies across the city, highlighting the professionalism and strategic superiority of the Pakistani military during the operation. Party leaders praised the military for successfully countering a numerically superior enemy and stressed the importance of national unity. MQM Chairman Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui welcomed the ceasefire agreement with India, describing it as both a national and diplomatic milestone that demonstrated Pakistan's robust defence capabilities. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) also organised a Youm-e-Tashakkur rally from Gulshan-e-Jamal to the Karachi Press Club. Led by senior leaders, including Bashir Memon, Saleem Zia, and Asad Usmani, participants commended the military's swift and effective operation, which they said was concluded successfully within hours. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh, Karachi President Raja Azhar, and General Secretary Arslan Khalid led a large protest rally in Karachi titled "Pakistan Zindabad" to express solidarity with the nation and armed forces following recent tensions with India. Alongside patriotic chants, the rally's participants also demanded the immediate release of PTI's founding chairman, reiterating their support for the party's leadership and calling for justice. PTI Sindh President Haleem Adil Sheikh after addressing villagers at Zero Point near Pakistan-India border in Nagarparkar, joined a rally in Hyderabad at Hyder Chowk then drove off to Karachi for the Pakistan Zibdabad Rally. Similarly, Pakistan Muslim League-Q Secretary General Tariq Hassan remarked that the operation had profoundly impacted the Indian government and called for an All Parties Conference (APC). He proposed that the APC, led by President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in coordination with the military leadership, should serve as a platform to express collective national gratitude and reinforce political unity. Pakistan Sunni Tehreek (PST) President Engineer Sarwat Ejaz Qadri celebrated the "victory" at Qadri House, calling it a divine blessing and a reflection of national cohesion. He highlighted the participation of Pakistan's diverse communities, stressing that people of all faiths and backgrounds stood united in support of the armed forces. A major public rally at Clifton's Sea View was led by former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi. Addressing thousands of participants, Afridi lauded the military for its effective response and emphasised the importance of peace in the region. He said that India had underestimated Pakistan's capabilities and expressed hope that the outcome would pave the way for lasting peace. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was widely appreciated for his representation of Pakistan on international media platforms during the crisis. His statements were noted for reflecting Pakistan's responsible and dignified diplomatic posture. Mayor of Karachi and Spokesperson for the Sindh Government, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and India, stating that Pakistan has always been a peace-loving nation that prioritises dialogue, regional stability, and responsible diplomacy. Leading a rally he said that despite India's aggression and attempts to impose war, Pakistan's Armed Forces gave a resolute and strategic response, earning the respect and admiration of the nation and the global community alike. Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Ameer Monem Zafar has said that the nation had won the war against India in the battle field and expressed his hope that the political leadership won't lose the victory on the table during peace dialogue with the neighbouring country. The JI leader expressed these views in wee hours of Sunday while visiting a camp setup in Karachi, by the youth wing of the party.
Express Tribune
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
MQM-P condemns India's actions
India's water terrorism has exposed it as a threat to regional peace, Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan said urging world powers to take notice of atrocities in the illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. MQM-P Chairman Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, along with senior central leaders including Dr. Farooq Sattar, Nasreen Jalil, Anees Qaimkhani, and Syed Amin-ul-Haq, held a press conference at the party's Bahadurabad center. Addressing the media, Dr. Siddiqui stated that present-day India is a religiously fanatic state, a reality now evident to the world. He asserted that India poses a threat not only to the region but also to global peace and security. Condemning India's water aggression, Dr. Siddiqui stated that the Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank, is an international agreement that the Modi government does not have the authority to unilaterally terminate. He affirmed the entire nation's support for the decisions of Pakistan's National Security Committee and lauded the Pakistan Armed Forces as the guardians of the country's internal and external security.
Express Tribune
31-03-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
MQM-P going to court with Karachi's case
The streets of Karachi remained red with the blood of citizens throughout Ramazan. Even on the festive occasion of Eid, citizens were mourning untimely deaths of dear ones due to accidents and murders. MQM-P would take legal action rather than reverting to the street politics of the 80s, but the question remains, where to seek justice if the courts also failed. These views were expressed by Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Chairman Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui while addressing a crowded press conference at Bahadurabad Markaz. He criticised the provincial government for ignoring the rising wave of crime wave, stating "Karachi's residents were killed by robbers while authorities remained silent." He recalled that the Bushra Zaidi incident had once changed the city's political landscape. He accused the dumper and truck mafia of holding the city hostage with official backing, similar to how drug and arms mafias destroyed Karachi in the 1980s. Dr Siddiqui announced that MQM-P would take legal action but questioned where to seek justice if the courts also failed. He demanded answers from the President and Prime Minister, arguing that Karachi suffers from crime, unemployment, and biased decisions. He lamented that numerous MQM petitions remain unresolved in courts. He asserted that neither the police nor criminals belong to Karachi and warned that unchecked crime could push the city back into the 1980s' turmoil.
