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Express Tribune
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
MQM-P denouncesIndian allegations,backs army
The residents of Liaquatabad and members of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) held a demonstration at Liaquatabad No 10 on Saturday to denounce Indian allegations following the Pahalgam incident and to express solidarity with the Pakistan Army. Protesters carried national flags, MQM banners, and placards inscribed with slogans such as "Death to Modi" and "Death to India." Participants reaffirmed their unwavering support for the armed forces and pledged that Liaquatabad's residents would stand alongside the nation and play a frontline role in defending Pakistan. MQM-P leader Qamar Siddiqui said, "Liaquatabad is the land of the founders of Pakistan, and today's protest sends a clear message to India that its 'Pahalgam drama' has failed." He added, "If India wants war, let it begin - but it should know that such a war would end with India's destruction. May Allah protect our armed forces." Another protester, Abida Sultana, declared that the women of Pakistan - mothers, sisters, and daughters - stand with the military and are ready to sacrifice their lives to protect the country.
Express Tribune
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Bill tabled in NA to criminalise phone snatching, street robberies
Listen to article Member of the National Assembly Khawaja Izharul Hassan of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has submitted two legislative bills in the National Assembly, seeking amendments to the Pakistan Citizenship Act and the Pakistan Penal Code. According to Express News, the first bill, titled the Pakistan Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2025, proposed granting citizenship rights to individuals — or their parents — born in former East Pakistan or those who migrated to Pakistan between 1971 and 1982 following the fall of Dhaka. The bill noted, "The people of East Pakistan made sacrifices for the country and migrated to West Pakistan after the fall of Dhaka. This law aims to secure their citizenship rights." The second bill proposed amendments to the Pakistan Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure to make phone snatching and street robberies officially punishable offences. The proposed Section 382-A outlines that individuals found guilty of such crimes can be arrested without a warrant and may not be eligible for bail. The bill emphasised the need to address the growing threat of street crime on public roads and in urban areas. It states that legal amendments are necessary to empower law enforcement and ensure the judiciary can take effective action.
Express Tribune
05-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
MQM-P criticises PPP's stance on canals project
Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Dr. Farooq Sattar has criticised the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for its inconsistent stance on the six-canal project. He stated that President Asif Ali Zardari initially supported the project, but the PPP is now opposing it due to public pressure. Speaking at a press conference at MQM-P's central office in Bahadurabad on Friday, Dr. Sattar demanded that the president should apologise to the public for this reversal. Senior party leaders Aminul Haque, Nasreen Jalil, and Fozia Jamal were also present at the conference. Dr. Sattar also highlighted his party's achievements, giving credit to the party for the recent 12-17 per cent reduction in electricity prices announced by the prime minister. He described this as a significant relief for citizens. He revealed plans for an additional reduction of Rs6 per unit after during an upcoming MQM-P event in Karachi, where the prime minister will also be present. "Yesterday, the prime minister announced a significant reduction in electricity tariffs for consumers across the country, ranging from 12 to 17 per cent. This reduction is a considerable relief provided to the public by the coalition government." Emphasising MQM-P's priorities, Dr. Sattar stated that the party focuses on resolving public issues like water and electricity rather than pursuing ministerial positions.
Express Tribune
05-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
LPG cylinder blast at eatery sparks safety concerns
Reflecting the unchecked proliferation of substandard liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, a cylinder explosion at an eatery in Hyderabad on Thursday has once again raised alarms. The blast, which fortunately did not result in any casualties, occurred at a fast food shop in a densely populated and commercial locality near Memon Hospital in downtown City Taluka. According to Rescue 1122, the fire that followed the explosion engulfed a neighbouring general store. The owner of both the eatery and the general store was identified as Rashid. The reverberation from the blast caused a scare in the area until it became known that no casualties had occurred. The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has called for an impartial inquiry to determine responsibility and hold those accountable for the incident. On May 30, 2024, 27 people, mostly children, lost their lives in a blast at an LPG shop in the Paretabad area, which is located close to the site of this recent explosion. The district administration, under the incumbent Deputy Commissioner Zainul Abedin Memon, had imposed a ban on shops filling and refilling LPG cylinders in violation of the safety standards set by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). However, this illegal activity, which also included filling cylinders in taxis, vans, and private cars, appears to have resumed. Rescue 1122 official Roshan Ali informed that they received reports of the explosion around 1:30 am on Thursday. A team was dispatched to the site to extinguish the flames. MQM-P MPA Nasir Qureshi, who arrived at the scene during the firefighting efforts, condemned the ongoing use of substandard cylinders despite numerous similar incidents, some of which have resulted in fatalities. He urged the provincial government and district administration to take swift action against the illegal practice. The Deputy Commissioner of Hyderabad blamed the Civil Defence department for the widespread use of substandard cylinders. "We have been doing all we can, but the biggest challenge is the Civil Defence's capacity and seriousness," he said while responding to queries from The Express Tribune. According to him, he has even requested the replacement of top officials in the department. He explained that after the May 30, 2024, blast at an LPG shop, the district administration suspended officials found to be complicit and filed 27 FIRs against the shop owners. Over 700 substandard cylinders were seized, and 50 decanting pumps were confiscated and destroyed, he added. "If we had a capable Civil Defence team, we could have achieved better results," he said. He also informed that a new wave of operations against unlawfully operating LPG shops would begin on April 4.
Express Tribune
04-04-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Farooq Sattar credits MQM-P's 'major role' in power tariff reduction
Listen to article Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) senior leader Farooq Sattar on Friday commended the government's recent decision to reduce electricity prices by 12 to 17 percent, calling it a significant relief for various consumer groups. Speaking to the media in Karachi, Farooq Sattar stated that the price reduction, announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, was a direct result of MQM-P's efforts in the current coalition government. He explained that MQM-P had focused on two key issues during its participation — lowering electricity costs and resolving water supply problems — and played a crucial role in achieving the reductions. He noted that some consumers had seen their electricity bills decrease from Rs 10,000 to Rs 8,500 due to the reductions. Looking ahead, Farooq Sattar expressed hope that the upcoming budget would result in a reduction of interest rates from 12% to 9%, which would make loans more accessible for the public. He acknowledged that the impact of such measures might take time to be fully realised but stressed that they represented important progress in the government's economic policies. It should be noted here that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced to reduce electricity prices by 15% or Rs7.41 per unit on account of seasonal tariff adjustments and by increasing budget-neutral subsidy to boost consumption from national grid and providing solace to financially struggling families The benefit has been given to about 40.3 million consumers, mainly 35 million residential users.
