Karachi Political Diary

 Karachi Political Diary

 Mubasher Mir

In a posh area of ​​Karachi city, there was a fierce firing between the family members of former chief minister of Balochistan and well-known politician late Nawab Akbar Bugti over a family dispute and five people were killed on the spot. Firearms were used by both sides. After the police arrived, the injured were shifted to the hospital. Later, DIG South Zone told the media that a case has been registered on the state's plea, in which the stand of both sides has been included.

From this incident, other questions have also arisen that even in the areas that are considered relatively safe in the city of Karachi, the tribal style exists with full intensity. But the state system of Pakistan has become so weak that armed groups not only roam freely in urban areas but also use weapons and are involved in killings. The fact that the case has been registered in the state's prosecution means that it will also be difficult to investigate as police officers change and past cases are left behind. The Sindh Provincial Home Department has kept quiet about the incident as the dispute took place between members of a powerful political family. The way the state institutions treat a weak and common man after a crime is also surprising. The provincial government should check the documents of big vehicles in the city of Karachi, also get biometrics of drivers and guards of such persons so that other residents do not feel unsafe.

MQM Pakistan organized a youth convention, a large number of youth participated in it, the information technology training program for the youth was started by the Governor of Sindh, which is going on successfully, if it is carried forward, many Unemployed people will be able to earn a decent living, as online jobs are increasing worldwide and Pakistani youth should take advantage of this, other political parties and social organizations like MQM should expand this trend. . Currently, unemployment is at its peak while the people are also facing inflation, so it is important to train the youth in technical skills.

Jamaat-e-Islami has come out against the increase in inflation and electricity rates, the Dharna (Sit in) is going on in Islamabad, but a protest dharna has also been planned in Karachi.

The capacity charges of IPPs have been heavily criticized in relation to electricity rates. Billions of rupees have been paid in the last thirty years in this regard, yet free electricity is being given to high officials and officers. Former Commerce Minister (caretaker) and former Finance Minister Miftah Ismail have announced to approach the Supreme Court. It is to be hoped that the delay will be corrected. Owners of IPPs are benefiting from capacity charges. At that time, agreements with forty-two IPPs of Pakistan were made during the regime of People's Party, Muslim League-N and Pervez Musharraf (Muslim League-Q). These three parties are in power at the moment, they should answer the questions of the people that the institutions to which these contracts were given, why these favors were given to them, at that time the price per unit of electricity in Pakistan,  There are more than Bangladesh ,India and Afghanistan that are absolutely destroying our economy.

A senior journalist named Gadani was killed in Ghotki district of Sindh province, but no progress has been made by the Sindh administration. The family members of the slain journalist tried to protest by going to the final resting places of Bhutto family members Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Nusrat Bhutto, Benazir Bhutto in Garhi Khudabakhsh, but the district administration did not allow them to enter. Earlier too, Umm Rabab Chandio had chosen the same place to protest against the accused of killing her grandfather, father and uncle, but she too was not allowed to enter there. If a political government claims that we are in favor of peaceful protest and we have no obstacle to it, then they should not object to that protest. The Bhutto family graves are a symbol of the struggle against the outdated system, if anyone goes there to express their sorrows, the provincial government should not interfere.

Tehreek-e-Insaf Sindh is politically very sluggish, although Islamabad has become the center of political activities in every respect, but the provincial organization and especially in Karachi, the assembly members and organizational officials still live a life of political concealment.  Former President of the country, Dr. Arif Alvi, is again practicing at his clinic in Karachi. Although he tried to be politically active and effective, he has stuck to a protocol of inactivity for two years, refusing even to meet any political figure or media persons, which is surprising.

A photo of the patient being examined by his sources was also released on social media. At present, the provincial leadership of Tehreek-e-Insaf is waiting for a big decision. Until then silence has been regarded as bliss.