In a recent media interaction at the Karachi Expo Centre, Dr. Farooq Sattar, the central leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), emphasized the need for clarity on the role of the mayor in the law to make community policing effective. He also called for the establishment of new administrative units as per the 28th constitutional amendment, citing the current population size of the country’s provinces as an unsustainable burden.
The MQM leader underscored the importance of empowering local governments to address the issue of law and order, stating that without their involvement, the problem cannot be resolved. His statement comes as the Sindh government’s spokesperson, Sadiya Javed, criticized MQM’s stance, calling it an attempt to mislead the public further.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Public Resources for Inclusive Development (PPRD) program has approved a market survey report on agricultural medicines and insecticides, highlighting significant deficiencies in the agricultural medicines market.
The notorious menace of cable theft has once again reared its head in the city, with the Sindh government’s interior minister ordering the immediate arrest of those involved in the recent mobile phone snatching incident in the Defence Bunder area of Karachi.
The federal minister for planning and development, Ahsan Iqbal, has proposed 2026 as a year for reforms in the country. The proposal has been made to address issues related to exports and the economy.
In a separate incident, the famous Pakistani actor Afzal Khan, also known as Raimbow, expressed his frustration with the city’s cold demeanor towards celebrities, stating that the trend of meeting and greeting in public has not been as prevalent in Karachi as it is in Lahore.
In Bangladesh, the leader of the student movement, Shafique Osman Hadi, will be laid to rest at the Dhaka University. The incident occurred during a raid in Nazimabad, where three suspects were arrested for their involvement in cable theft in Malir.
The current gold price in the country has reached PKR 456,162 per tola, following the increase in gold prices globally.
