Skip to main content

MQM-P demands empowered LG system to join federal govt

MQM-P, PML-N, MQM-P PML-N talks, federal government formation

ISLAMABAD: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) demanded ‘empowered’ local governments in Sindh to join the coalition government in the centre led by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N), ARY News reported.

According to details, the MQM-P delegation headed by Convener Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui met the PML-N leaders at Ishaq Dar’s residence to discuss matters related to government formation.

The MQM-P spokesman later confirmed that the party sought the PML-N’s support for its proposed three constitutional amendments aimed at ‘empowering’ local governments to join the coalition government.

“Constitutional protection to the devolution of powers and resources to grassroots level is essential,” the sources said quoting the MQM-P leaders.

Leaders of both parties agreed to continue talks for government formation in the centre.

The MQM-P delegation also comprised Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori, Syed Mustafa Kamal, and Dr Farooq Sattar.

Read More: MQM-P to table LG constitutional amendments in Parliament’s first session: Kamal

Earlier on Sunday, MQM-P Senior Deputy Convener Syed Mustafa Kamal said that his party would table the constitutional amendment in the first session of the parliament.

Speaking to ARY News, the MQM-P leader said that political parties are leveling allegations against each other which he said could create an untoward situation in the country.

“We will hold dialogue with all parties of the parliament including the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) to get our constitutional amendments passed,” Kamal said.



from Latest Pakistan News and Breaking News from All over Pakistan https://ift.tt/Px4Y3VB
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

BISE Malakand announces Matric Exam 2025 toppers

MALAKAND: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Malakand has formally declared the names of BISE Malakand Matric Toppers 2025 on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, lauding the students’ academic intellect across the region. According to the results, Malakand Board Toppers from both the Science and Humanities groups across the region secured the positions. This year’s BISE Malakand Matric toppers have proved an extraordinary performance in the Matric Annual Examination Part-I. Saman Wahab, a student from Hira School and College, Dargai, emerged as the winner in the list of BISE Malakand Matric Position holders by scoring an excellent 1169 in the science group. Huma Hameed, a student from Muhsanat Academy, Sangolai, achieved the top spot in the Humanities Group with 1094 marks. Science Group Toppers Name Institute Position Marks Saman Wahab Hira School and College Dargai, MKD 1st 1169 Komal Mehboob Qazi PIMS School and Girls College Biari, Dir (L) ...
Post a Comment
Read more

President Zardari meets envoys of five countries, stresses global ties

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari highlighted the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Austria, and Germany as he greeted their recently appointed ambassadors at Aiwan-e-Sadr, ARY News reported. During the meeting, the appointed ambassadors formally presented their diplomatic credentials. Pakistan Armed Forces celebrated the ceremony with a guard of honour. In one-on-one meetings with the High Commissioner-designate of Sri Lanka and Ambassadors-designate of the other nations, President Asif Zardari stressed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in different sectors, including trade, economy, and culture. Asif Zardari expressed his best wishes to the diplomats on their new roles, hoping that their tenure would strengthen relationships and foster regional partnership. The ceremony was attended by the diplomats of different nations, including Rear-Admiral H.L.A. Don Fred Senevirante from Sri Lanka, Chandra Warsenan...
Post a Comment
Read more

Pakistan floods: South Asia’s monsoon explained

Floods in Pakistan have killed more than 1,000 people after what its climate change minister called a record unbroken cycle of monsoon rains with “8 weeks of non-stop torrents”. AFP explains what the monsoon is, why it is so important and yet so dangerous, and how climate change and other man-made effects may be altering the vast life-giving but destructive annual weather system. What is the South Asian monsoon? The Southwest or the Asian Summer Monsoon is essentially a colossal sea breeze that brings South Asia 70-80 percent of its annual rainfall between June and September every year. It occurs when summer heat warms the landmass of the subcontinent, causing the air to rise and sucking in cooler Indian Ocean winds which then produce enormous volumes of rain. Why it is important? The monsoon is vital for agriculture and therefore for the livelihoods of millions of farmers and for food security in the poor region of around two billion people. But it brings destruction every ye...
Post a Comment
Read more