Stories by Azfar-ul-Ashfaque

High cost of crumbling infrastructure in Karachi

Dilapidated roads, poor sanitation, water shortages, ineffective waste-disposal systems and deteriorating drainage networks have added to the difficulties faced by businesses and workers.

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 03:19pm

MQM-P wants administrative restructuring of Sindh without altering boundaries: Mustafa Kamal

Alleges 18th Amendment divided country into "four independent states"; Farooq Sattar claims Sindh to have six administrative units soon.

Updated 20 Sep, 2026 11:26am

MQM-P sees ex-KTC chief’s return as antidote to organisational drift

Expected return of Hammad Siddiqui after years of absence raises hopes of tanzeemi revival; Aminul Haque says he was framed in fake cases, Muttahida will welcome him back into the party fold.

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 08:37am

Rs108.1bn earmarked for Karachi uplift schemes, says Sindh govt

CM Murad says estimated cost of Karachi’s overall 816 development schemes stands at Rs644.3bn.

Updated 18 Jun, 2026 08:21am

Situationer: PPP’s gubernatorial gambit ‘pays off’

Insiders say Kamran Tessori was already on "borrowed time", as PML-N had informed MQM-P of its decision to replace him in November last year.

Updated 16 Mar, 2026 10:43am

MQM-P terms PA resolution against new provinces ‘attack on federation’

Senior Muttahida leaders, who don’t normally see eye to eye, hold press conference together to slam PPP’s ‘unconstitutional’ act

Published 23 Feb, 2026 07:00am

Sindh govt mulls reduction in e-challan amount amid uproar over hefty fines

IGP agrees long-term success of initiative linked to inter-agency coordination.

Updated 11 Nov, 2025 10:02am

PIA operations ‘restored’ after engineers’ strike causes delays to several international flights

Aircraft engineers' society vows to continue strike till demands fulfilled; 7 flights from across country face delays of upto 14 hours.

Updated 04 Nov, 2025 07:20pm

Governor Tessori red-faced over remarks about ‘Bhai’s comeback’

Elements within party convey concerns about “wrong message the governor’s remarks were sending”.

Updated 15 Aug, 2025 11:52am

Sindh opts for OPS postings after Centre delays civil servants’ promotion notifications

Civil service posts two senior BS-19 officers as DIGs in BS-20 in "own pay scale".

Updated 23 Jun, 2025 10:50am

No new mega uplift scheme for Karachi three years running

Rs100m allocated for K-IV water project; S-III sewerage plan gets Rs450m; Over Rs8bn kept for 9 ongoing projects, unlike Rs1.4bn last year.

Updated 14 Jun, 2025 01:57pm

Four Karachi Port Trust high-ups named in probe over dredging contract violations

Defence ministry asked to take action against "two naval officers working on deputation" at KPT.

Updated 16 Apr, 2025 10:18am

Karachi’s JPMC doctors face govt’s wrath for seeking judicial relief

Federal health ministry has chargesheeted some women doctors over "frequent litigation against Sindh govt policies".

Updated 07 Apr, 2025 09:22am

Ministry awaits PM’s nod for top science adviser’s appointment

Special selection board had in February finalised Dr Obaid Ali’s name for principal science and technology adviser

Published 06 Apr, 2025 05:57am

Sindh Building Control Authority amends building rules to legalise commercial use of residential properties

Schools, recreational centres, restaurants, clinics, etc, can be operated in houses following changes to Karachi Building.

Updated 30 Mar, 2025 10:36am

MQM-P plays down internal rifts

Party sees "planned conspiracy" behind attempts to harm unity.

Updated 10 Feb, 2025 08:59am

Situationer: A kingmaker’s struggle for relevance

"Taken-for-granted" MQM-P earns ire of voters for failing to negotiate a better deal over constitutional amendment package.

Updated 26 Sep, 2024 08:54am

Sindh budget 2024-25: When it comes to Karachi uplift, Sindh tightens its belt for second year in a row

No new mega scheme for metropolis while Rs1.389bn for 11 ongoing city development projects.

Updated 15 Jun, 2024 05:46pm

Khalid Maqbool’s ‘election’ as MQM-P chairman ignites controversy

Disgruntled leaders describe the act as violation of party’s constitution.

Updated 13 May, 2024 09:22am

Situationer: Is time up for Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori?

MQM-P says federal govt hasn’t asked for change of governor or appointment of a new one in Sindh, at any level.

Updated 18 Apr, 2024 06:25pm