Sindh Assembly Opposition Leader Ali Khursheed has claimed that the provincial and federal governments have been treating the 4-year-old Karachi traffic issue like a family affair. Addressing a press conference in Karachi, the MQM leader said that the MQM is the second-largest party in the province and a major force in the city’s urban areas.
As an opposition leader, this is the first time Khursheed has held a press conference, and he expressed his frustration with the current state of affairs in the province. He stated that the traffic situation in Karachi is a major issue, with accidents occurring daily, and that the provincial government needs to take immediate action to address the problem.
Khursheed also criticized the federal government for ignoring the MQM’s repeated demands for a solution to the traffic chaos in Karachi. He claimed that the MQM is the voice of the 6 million people of the province and will continue to raise its voice against the government’s inaction.
The MQM leader also accused the government of ignoring the party’s demands for a budget allocation to address the traffic issue in Karachi. He said that the government had allocated funds to other departments, but the MQM was left out.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan government has taken a significant step to mitigate the impact of the recent increase in petroleum prices on the common man. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has spoken to the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to express his concern over the ongoing conflict in the region.
The President of the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association, Jehanzeb Malik, has announced that the 27th of March strike has been postponed. The International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS) at the University of Karachi has announced its largest summer internship program for 2026, which will run from June 1 to August 31.
In other news, a court in Islamabad has acquitted a domestic worker accused of stealing goods worth approximately 25 crores. The Karachi Police have arrested a suspect who had been wanted for five years. The Airport Security Force (ASF) has arrested a suspect at Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar, who was found with narcotics and foreign currency.
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced the schedule for Hajj flights. According to the ministry, the Hajj flights from Pakistan will begin on April 18.
The President of the Pakistan Exporters and Manufacturers Association, General (R) Abdul Qayyum, has expressed concern over the ongoing conflict in Iran, saying that the US and Israel are seeking to impose their will on the region. He warned that Pakistan should exercise caution in the situation.
In a statement on social media, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim welcomed Pakistan’s offer to host the negotiations. The SSP Investigation in Kemaari has said that the accused had tricked the victim by posing as a social media friend and a trader.
Sources have revealed that the federal government has cut the development budget by 100 billion rupees. The Supreme Court has issued an important ruling on contempt of court.
Former Chairman of the Social Media Authority, Ayaz Shakir, has said that the government has appointed a new Chairman of the Social Media Authority. He emphasized that the current regional situation requires Pakistan to prioritize the food security of the Gulf countries.
On March 6, Pakistan sent a letter to Iran, but there was no response. The All-Pakistan Petroleum Pumps Owners Association Iranian Press TV has reported that Iranian authorities have rejected the US proposals as “unacceptable.”
In a statement on social media, Iranian Interior Minister Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said that Tehran is closely monitoring the US military activities in the region, particularly the deployment of troops. He added that his country’s Foreign Minister has been in touch with his counterparts in neighboring countries, including Pakistan.
China’s major shipping company, Cosco, has resumed shipping services to some Gulf countries after a three-week suspension.
