Trends - MQM AND PPP

MQM-P, Zardari agree to enhance cooperation

Both sides discussed upcoming local government elections and agreed to propose to delay the process, says source.

Updated 01 Jun, 2022 09:21am

MQM-P, PPP set to finalise terms for coalition

The fresh resolve came at a meeting between the two sides at MQM-P’s headquarter in Bahadurabad.

Updated 13 May, 2022 10:33am

No agreement signed with PPP, says MQM-P leader

Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui says substantive progress was yet to be seen on the demands.

Updated 22 Apr, 2022 10:17am

Editorial: Instead of giving the Sindh LG law an ethnic colour, govt and opposition must focus on civic issues

The impasse can descend into what was the norm not too long ago, when ethnic battles used to be fought regularly in Karachi.

Published 28 Jan, 2022 08:56am

MQM plans bloodshed, alleges Saeed Ghani

Sindh minister claims the government has heeded all recommendations of governor in the amended local govt law.

Updated 17 Dec, 2021 08:36am

MQM-P warns of Sindh-wide protest against PPP policy

“PPP is convinced since it can’t rule Karachi or any other city, it should deprive them of their basic rights,” says party leader.

Updated 03 Dec, 2021 08:55am

Three-party body to run city affairs suffers from lack of trust

"We have joined hands with the PPP and taken a bitter sip so that the people of Karachi get some relief," says PTI's Zaman.

Updated 18 Aug, 2020 11:27am

Bilawal urges MQM-P to rethink alliance with PTI, work to solve Karachi's problems

Says PPP, MQM-P should work together to solve Karachi's problems despite "ideological issues" between the two parties.

Updated 31 Jan, 2020 07:23pm

MQM-P accuses PPP of fuelling communal hatred in Sindh

Demands recall of textbook carrying "controversial content".

Updated 31 Jan, 2020 08:30am

Despite extreme differences, Centre willing to work with Sindh to benefit citizens: Asad Umar

Says meeting on Centre's projects in Karachi finds progress has improved but difficulties still remain.

Published 01 Jan, 2020 03:27pm

MQM-P weighs Bilawal’s partnership offer in Sindh

PPP chief promises Karachi-based party ministries in return for support for move to send PTI govt packing.

Updated 31 Dec, 2019 07:43am

PTI-MQM-P deal on federal coalition termed impracticable

PPP argues most of the 9 points of MQM-P's agreement with PTI fall into ambit of Sindh govt.

Updated 05 Aug, 2018 09:22am

MQM-P criticises ECP with measured speeches

Interestingly, MQM leaders lashed out at PPP for 'rigging', not PTI, which won seats in MQM strongholds.

Updated 03 Aug, 2018 10:05am

Amid MQM disarray, PPP pins hopes on Karachi

PPP, now headed by Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, is eyeing 10 NA seats in Karachi in the absence of MQM-London.

Updated 25 Jun, 2018 07:28am

Trouble brewing for Sattar and Musharraf as ECP rejects their nomination papers

Detailed orders are awaited.

Updated 09 May, 2019 09:15pm

MQM-P to respond to PPP's challenge with May 5 Liaquatabad rally

MQM-P accuses PPP of "spreading hatred, violence" in Karachi; calls on all parties to band together to "reclaim" city.

Published 01 May, 2018 04:37pm

Bilawal asks establishment to explain role in PSP-MQM ‘alliance’

"The PPP believes that in a democratic set-up the establishment should have no role in politics," says Bilawal

Updated 14 Nov, 2017 08:56am

Farooq Sattar decries victimisation of MQM, rejects money laundering allegations

Sattar criticises police for refusing to grant permission to MQM for holding rally on October 5.

Published 01 Nov, 2017 08:06pm

Altaf Hussain is a traitor and should be hanged, says Sindh home minister

Sohail Anwar Sial says Sindh govt has asked federal govt to issue red warrants for Altaf.

Published 26 Sep, 2017 08:21pm

PTI asks senator to explain absence during crucial vote

PPP leaders accuse MQM of reneging on commitment to oppose Nawaz-specific amendment

Updated 24 Sep, 2017 08:04am