KARACHI: (HRNW) Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Syed Mustafa Kamal has issued a stern warning regarding the administrative vacuum in Karachi, stating that the party is prepared to take to the streets to defend the rights of victims from the recent Gul Plaza fire. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Kamal criticized the city’s top administrators for frequently departing to their ancestral hometowns during holidays and emergencies, arguing that their absence during critical periods exacerbates chaos and lawlessness in the metropolis.
Kamal highlighted that modern global conflicts demonstrate the necessity of a mobilized civil administration working alongside the military, yet Pakistan’s current governance remains over-centralized in the hands of only four provincial Chief Ministers. He asserted that it is impossible to govern Pakistan’s 400 cities through such a concentrated power structure, noting that the national energy crisis—now a primary national security issue—cannot be resolved without the active involvement of empowered local representatives.
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Constitutional Reform: Kamal argued that the MQM-P’s proposed constitutional amendments for local government empowerment are now more urgent than ever due to the ongoing regional war and the threat of internal destabilization.
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Administrative Presence: The party demanded that high-ranking Karachi officials remain stationed in the city during emergencies to ensure the functionality of essential services and public safety.
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Public Representation: Redefining MQM-P as a “party of the people” rather than professional politicians, Kamal emphasized that only the citizens themselves, through an inclusive and participatory democratic system, can safeguard Pakistan’s future.
The MQM-P leadership concluded by reiterating that the stability of Karachi is the stability of Pakistan, and any further neglect of the city’s administrative and economic rights will lead to a widespread public movement.
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