The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), allies in the centre but fierce rivals in Sindh, once again locked horns as MQM-P leveled fresh allegations against the PPP leadership.
Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab, who also serves as the spokesperson for PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, dismissed the claims made by MQM-P leaders Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui and Mustafa Kamal, calling them a “bundle of lies.”
Federal Minister Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui criticized PPP Chairman Bilawal for allegedly adopting a “threatening tone” towards Karachi’s businessmen at a recent event.
During a luncheon hosted by the Sindh government, Bilawal advised the business community to directly approach him for grievances rather than “complaining elsewhere.”
This remark came after a trader humorously suggested swapping Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah with Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz. Trade leader Atiq Mir later clarified that his statement was made in jest.
At a press conference, Siddiqui accused the Sindh government of failing to acknowledge Karachi’s business community’s contributions.
In response, Mayor Wahab accused MQM-P of hypocrisy, stating that the party itself introduced extortion, gang violence, and criminal activities in Karachi.
Meanwhile, Sindh Minister Sharjeel Memon dismissed MQM-P’s criticism as a desperate attempt to revive its dwindling political presence.
He reaffirmed PPP’s commitment to Karachi’s development, stating that under Bilawal’s leadership, the Sindh government would continue its efforts despite any opposition.
