Barely two weeks before the general elections, MQM-P has finally released its manifesto. With all the intra-party drama MQM-P has been facing, however, it is understandable why an election manifesto might not have been on the top of their list of priorities.

The manifesto itself is quite lacklustre. The party has repeated its age-old demand for new provinces and devolution of power to local bodies. In addition, the party proposes amendments in election laws in order to make the democratic system more inclusive. The party also calls for a "pragmatic approach" when it comes to setting targets for economic growth.

The lack of grandeur, however, doesn't make the manifesto worthy of being ignored. The realistic and simplified proposals may not say much about their chances in upcoming polls, but they do indicate the party's maturity.

You can read the key points of the manifesto here.