Trends - MQM AND PTI

Opposition leader accuses MQM-P of selling mandate for two ministries

"Just for two federal ministries...you are digging your own political grave," Haleem Adil Sheikh said.

Updated 20 Apr, 2022 09:59am

Enraged Muttahida workers protest torching of party flag by PTI men

Allege PTI chief and its every worker trampled over the Constitution and hurt opponents’ sentiments.

Updated 13 Apr, 2022 10:22am

We were coerced to join Imran govt, claims MQM-P

Defends pact with PPP under ‘new’ circumstances.

Updated 08 Apr, 2022 09:26am

Muttahida, PTI trade barbs after break-up

MQM reminds opposition it is a separate political party and free to take its decisions independently.

Updated 05 Apr, 2022 10:10am

Alliance with PTI has become a burden, says MQM-P leader

Amir Khan says his party is not consulted on decisions regarding price hike.

Updated 06 Nov, 2021 11:09am

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

MQM-P rejoins federal cabinet on assurance of one more ministry

Aminul Haque will replace Khalid Maqbool as IT and telecom minister.

Published 23 Mar, 2020 07:08am

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 delegation meets govt team, reminds it of promises

The party demanded that the government take it into confidence in matters of policymaking: MQM leader.

Published 20 Nov, 2019 11:17pm

PTI, MQM to hold another round of dialogue on July 30 to resolve issues

"We have spent our first year in dealing with the situation left by former governments. Now, we will focus on Karachi."

Published 23 Jul, 2019 07:30pm

PTI reacts angrily to Muttahida’s threat of quitting federal coalition

MQM-P accused of victimising PTI’s Urdu-speaking voters.

Updated 20 Jan, 2019 10:04am

MQM delegation calls on PM Khan amid brewing tensions within ruling coalition

A committee under chairmanship of Sindh governor Imran Ismail will work to strengthen coordination between PTI and MQM.

Updated 17 Jan, 2019 12:19am

Sattar, MQM-P leaders allege rigging, challenge election results in SHC

MQM-P leaders claim their polling agents were driven out during counting process.

Published 22 Sep, 2018 03:12pm

Karachi mayor says Muttahida had no option but to sign deal with PTI

Waseem Akhtar claims the 2 other major political parties failed miserably to address Karachi's issues.

Published 05 Aug, 2018 04:47pm

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

Divisions in PTI Karachi after leadership extends hand to MQM

Some local leaders believe the proposed coalition will be harmful for the party

Updated 01 Aug, 2018 11:01pm

'In touch with Aamir Liaquat, other opinion makers,' says Imran

"He has a following [...] and will be useful in the election," says PTI’s Imran Ismail about former MQM member.

Updated 25 Oct, 2017 03:31pm

PTI changes tack over opposition leader move

Party members divided on fielding Imran Khan or Shah Mehmood Qureshi as Khursheed Shah’s replacement

Updated 28 Sep, 2017 10:22am

PTI, MQM agree on need for new opposition leader

"A divided opposition strengthens the government," incumbent opposition leader Khursheed Shah responds.

Updated 27 Sep, 2017 02:21am

PTI to challenge Election Bill 2017 in court: Shah Mahmood

Says party has sped up consultations for change of NA leader of the opposition.

Published 23 Sep, 2017 10:19pm