Karachi Political Diary

 Karachi Political Diary
 Mubasher Mir

The 71st birthday of  Benazir Bhutto Shaheed was celebrated , her daughter and Member of National Assembly Asifa Bhutto Zardari cut the birthday cake at the Sindh Assembly Building. On this occasion, memories of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto were refreshed. Benazir Bhutto was elected the Prime Minister of Pakistan twice but both times her tenure was short and the assemblies could not complete their constitutional term. Benazir Bhutto was successful in bringing missile technology to the country in 1989. Pakistan acquired missile technology from North Korea. But today trade between Pakistan and North Korea is negligible. North Korea is also under US sanctions. But She did a great job for Pakistan at that time.

Although the purchase of electricity from private companies was done in the first term of Nawaz Sharif's government, but in the second term of Mrs. Benazir Bhutto's government, more contracts were made due to which electricity consumption in Pakistan increased. After that, several agreements were signed to buy electricity from private companies. The private companies are called IPPs, the purchase of electricity from these companies is beyond the reach of the people of Pakistan. The government also depends on electricity rates and taxes to raise its revenue. Therefore, the country's economy is suffering and domestic consumers are also spending a large part of their income on electricity consumption. People's Party and Muslim League-N are criticized that expensive power plants were installed during the periods of these two parties.

 Benazir Bhutto's daughter, Asifa Bhutto Zardari has discussed the federal budget in the National Assembly, in which she has mentioned the load shedding of electricity across the country. The worst load shedding is also happening in Sindh province while electricity rates are going to increase further. The Pakistan People's Party has assured the Muslim League-N that the government will be supported in passing the  finance bill. Her party's policies from the past to the present have failed to protect the interests of industry and consumers.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addressed a public meeting in Lyari, but the people of Lyari did not receive the same reception that the leadership of the People's Party received from there. It seems that the People's Party has not been able to fulfill the expectations of the people even in its stronghold, Lyari. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari himself has made his Sindh Cabinet a target for criticism. At present, the speeches of the members of the assembly on the budget are going on in the Sindh Assembly. MQM members are criticizing in a friendly manner while PPP members are calling the budget as people-friendly, as if the real suffering of the people is not being discussed.

Workers of Tehreek-e-Insaaf are trying to protest regarding the release of Imran Khan at various places. But their rally is sabotaged by the police. Women protested outside the Karachi Press Club before their camp was demolished. Police were also active in Korangi to prevent the rally from protesting. According to the current situation, PTI workers have not been able to protest. Tehreek-e-Insaaf MNA's MPA's and local body members are also not very active in organizing protests. At the same time, the People's Party is talking about political dialogue, but in Sindh province, it is not even giving the right to protest to Tehreek-e-Insaaf, rather those who take out the rally are arrested.

A few embankments of the dam in Sukkur have been damaged, although the provincial government has said that it will be investigated, but it should also be remembered that the monsoon will start next month and the way it is hot at that time. , the monsoon can also be erratic. It should be repaired first.

President Asif Ali Zardari is coming to Sukkur to preside over a special meeting on law and order. The situation near Sukkur is very bad due to the bandits of River Area. The President of the State has shown special interest in improving the law and order situation in Sindh, earlier a similar meeting was held in Karachi. This is the second meeting, in this regard, special arrangements are being made for the President's protocol in Sukkur.

The Pakistan Stock Exchange has set a record and the index crossed the 80 thousand mark. Although the business of stock exchange is called speculation, but economists consider it as a barometer of the economy, but it is also criticized by economists that the conditions of the industry are not good in the country at the moment, but the market shares The boom is not real but artificial. But both perspectives exist. If the federal government succeeds in attracting foreign investors, the country can get benefits.

Karachi Political Diary.

 Karachi Political Diary. 

Mubasher Mir

With the advent of Eid-ul-Adha, political activities have been relatively subdued, with the public and politicians taking an interest in buying animals. Due to the huge increase in inflation, the purchase of animals is not showing much speed. Cattle markets have been established in many places in the city of Karachi, according to the business community, this is a huge opportunity for the livestock industry, which accelerates the economy of the people associated with it. Although the municipality faces challenges in terms of sanitation, but if well planned, it is easy to deal with, not impossible.

People associated with livestock say that if the department of the provincial government makes a coherent and systematic plan for the livestock industry, this business can also give the country a lot of foreign exchange. The People's Republic of China has allowed Pakistan to export halal meat, some companies have sold beef to China, but there are vast opportunities to earn more foreign exchange. Millions of acres of land are lying waste in Sindh and Balochistan, both provinces have PPP chief ministers, who can make joint ventures in livestock industry. This will create vast employment opportunities.

The provincial government of Sindh is setting its priorities in the budget, especially for the flood victims, resettlement is a big challenge. Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has also laid out a road map for the Sindh government, which includes public-private partnership program and more adoption of solar systems in addition to services in the social sector.

Solar energy and wind energy is a special gift of nature in Sindh province but it has been largely exploited by the private sector. Government of Sindh should switch to solar energy especially educational institutions and hospitals in interior Sindh.

There has been a deep concern in the public circles about street crimes, robbers have been caught and killed by the public in Karachi, but the robbers snatch goods at gunpoint and kill citizens on the slightest resistance. Most of them were young people, which caused deep concern among the public. This echo was heard in the Sindh Assembly as well. The opposition leader has also criticized the provincial government. The Sindh government is claiming that they are trying to control it, but in reality they are failing.

Former Governor of Sindh, Muhammad Zubair has parted ways with PML-N, he was also criticizing the party policies for some time, he was not very close after the return of Mian Nawaz Sharif, after the formation of the PMLN government. Even he was not invited in the high meetings of the party, the top leadership of the party was also silent in this regard, now he has announced formal separation. Before him, another former governor of Sindh, Dr. Ishratul Ibad Khan, has also announced his political mobilization. Some sources say that efforts will be made to collect many such people in Shahid Khaqan Abbasi's new political party.

Prominent social worker Saram Burni was arrested on his return from  USA, accused of being involved in human trafficking. The FIA ​​is investigating them, Saram Burni and his lawyers are confident that they will come out of trouble but a question arises as to why the system of checks and balances on human rights organizations is weak. ? Saram Burni has been arrested on US complaint while our own system is so weak why? Why would we be able to see these matters by which no organization is guilty of violating any law?

In the ongoing T20 Cricket World Cup in America, the Pakistan team suffered its second consecutive defeat. After losing the first match with USA, it was hoped that with India would play well but the result came against Pakistan. The whole nation was saddened by this. From this it can be inferred that despite all the difficulties and differences, Pakistanis celebrate the victory of their country together and the whole nation gets depressed even when it loses. There is a lot of passion in the Pakistani nation, if it gets the right direction, it can become a great nation.

Karachi Political Diary

 Karachi Political Diary

 Mubasher Mir

All party conference against unrest and banditry was held in Sindh, which was hosted by Jamaat-e-Islami, but People's Party and MQM did not participate in it. However, JUIF and Tehreek-e-Insaf participated. Prominent personalities include Liaquat Baloch, Haleem Adil Sheikh, Ayaz Latif Plajo, Gulzar Soomro, Syed Karim Abid. In the conference, it was emphasized that there is bandit rule in Sindh, so far, according to reports, 1900 people have been kidnapped for ransom from various places in the past while in few months. 72 people were killed in the incidents of robbery in Karachi.  It can be estimated that how serious the law and order situation is in Province of Sindh.

In this conference, the political leaders have decided to start a protest movement. In this regard, the strategy of holding protest processions,  and rallies will be decided.

Where political parties should protest, outdated laws should also be challenged in courts, information technology people should be brought on a platform and security apps should be introduced to protect people and prevent vehicle theft. The government's interest is only for them, Looks at jobs where more personal benefits can be gained in a shorter amount of time. Working for a lasting solution is not among their priorities. In the light of the statistics that have come out recently, the Safe City project should be completed soon, but it is also showing slowness.

Afaq Ahmed, the leader of MQM Haqiqi, has also targeted K Electric for criticism, as the power crisis has worsened due to severe load shedding in the city of Karachi. Political leaders have to get out of mere rhetorical strategies, though if all political parties meet together with the management of K Electric and try to understand the situation, a solution can emerge through mutual negotiation, Apart from this, The K electric administration also did not try to brief the civil society and media on the power crisis.

There is a gulf between K electric management and public in  communication at that time. K Electric management is reluctant to inform the media about the situation but is afraid to reveal the real situation.

The delegation of MQM has met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and tried to meet some demands. According to sources, MQM is seeking more representation in the federal cabinet. MQM has not yet succeeded in its attempt to gain public acceptance. On the February 8 election, his importance has been lost and further diminished after the audio-videos of her Leaders were leaked where he ( Mustafa Kamal ) was discussing the credibility of General Elections . Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has been criticized by former Sindh Governor Ishratul Ibad Khan. Dr. Farooq Sattar and Mustafa Kamal are also asking for more benefits for MQM, in which Sindh Governor Kamran Tesori is also  with their colleague, but MQM is not popularly accepted, although Sindh Governor is somewhat active, and is considered popular.

Maulana Fazlur Rahman met Pirpagada in Karachi and discussed the future political plan. Maulana Fazlur Rahman is in favor of running a strong movement to prove his political weight and strength on the ruling forces but he has not succeeded in it yet.

There is also a public protest regarding the protection of the graves of personalities buried in Islamia College. The daughter of the founder,  Hasna Qureshi has the support of the public that graves should not be desecrated in Islamia College.

The government, after hinting at a big cut in the prices of petroleum products, finally issued a notification of a very small cut. Of course, the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif also faced difficulties. Just as it was indicated to reduce the price of petrol by 15 rupees per liter, the government members expressed their happiness on it, the people also sat with hopes, but after the official announcement, disappointment spread. People expressed their outrage on social media.

The Prime Minister's close associates and government spokespersons should note that until a final decision is made, it becomes counterproductive to merely propagate in the media. Thus the credibility of the government is affected. And to some extent people have made fun of government representatives on social media. There is a lot of talk before the federal budget, a bomb has been dropped on the public by increasing the per unit rate of electricity, but no relief is seen in the budget.

Karachi. Political Diary

 Karachi. Political Diary

 Mubashie Mir

Workers of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Karachi had set up a protest camp outside the Karachi Press Club for the release of Imran Khan, which was demolished by the Sindh administration and their workers were also arrested.  PTI Sindh President Haleem Adil Shaikh has criticized that our workers were protesting peacefully but they have been arrested. He has also criticized the attitude and response of the then administration while recalling the May 25 protest.

Currently, there is a political government in the country and the People's Party is in power in the province of Sindh, it claims that even in the party that believes in democratic values. All political parties have the freedom to hold rallies and  in Karachi also, but so far PTI is deprived of this democratic right.

MQM held a rally in Hyderabad to commemorate the Pakka Qila  Operation and Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui criticized the PPP government while PPP leader Waqar Mehdi also responded to it. In this way, these parties used their democratic right, but Sindh administration is not ready to give this right to PTI. Political parties should be on the same page regarding each other's democratic rights, but in practice this does not seem to be the case. Without political freedom in the country, the situation will definitely remain uncertain. The challenges that are being faced at the moment, if the attempt to suppress the opposition continues in the same way, then there will be no opportunity to walk together for economic stability. It seems very difficult if the government thinks that it will overcome the difficulties in this way. PTI workers are being targeted for the last two years which is against democratic principles.

Former Governor of Sindh Dr. Ishratul Ibad Khan has announced to be dynamic and active. He spoke to journalists from abroad through video link. He also narrated some incidents of his time in which he presented his performance in a remarkable manner. He believes that he can play a political role without the help of the establishment, for that he is ready to come to Pakistan. Dr. Ishratul Ibad Khan remained the Governor of Sindh for about thirteen years and then quietly left for Gulf after being replaced. Now he wants to play a political role once again. He should take care that his tenure is not remembered by the people in terms of his achievements, there was no achievement of his times that people want to admire him on. It seems that he is going to repeat the same mistake of the former President late Pervez Musharraf. General Pervez Musharraf also had the idea and then he got into trouble. Dr. Ishratul Abad is also not in a position to achieve political success.

Nasrullah, a journalist from Ghotki in  Sindh, who was seriously injured in the murder attack, was undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Karachi, finally died . His death was deeply mourned in journalistic circles. The Sindh administration is unable to arrest their killers. There have been such unpleasant incidents in Sindh before, a journalist Abdul Aziz was also killed. The situation is very bad for journalism, the problems of journalists have not been solved before, and after that they are being murdered.

The Provincial Ministry of Interior should take action on this and arrest the killers of journalist Nasrallah. While the relatives should also be helped. Pakistan is considered a dangerous country for journalists which is regrettable.

The electricity crisis has become severe throughout the province. Due to which there is a huge problem in supply of water. In such a situation, although the citizens are protesting, but the domestic consumers and industrial establishments are suffering from continuous problems. The Sindh Assembly is also critising on shortage of water and electricity. There has been talk of load shedding, but the provincial government has not been able to find a sustainable solution. The people of the city of Karachi are overwhelmed by the intensity of the heat, the same type of heat is being experienced in other districts of the province of Sindh, but in Karachi, due to the high humidity ratio in the air due to the sea, the intensity of the heat is felt more. . The government of Sindh has not been able to plant new forests across the province, which is why climate change is increasing every year.Stock

Market shares are bullish on the perception that economic activity is brisk, but industry is underperforming due to the power crisis. Due to the rise in interest rates, people have turned away from other businesses, hence there is a greater tendency to invest in speculation and bank profit.

The business community says that for industrial development it is necessary for the government to reduce the interest rate so that people try to run the industry. The agreement with the IMF has also not yet entered the final stages, which is why the federal budget is delayed. Some revolutionary changes are needed to improve the economy of the country, but the government is not showing courage in this.

Karachi Diary

 Karachi Diary

 Mubasher Mir

The martyrdom of Pakistan's neighboring country, President Ibrahim Raisi, in a helicopter crash has left the entire Islamic world in mourning. When this news began to be broadcast on social media platforms, at that time Muslims and non-Muslims from all over the world prayed for the safety of a courageous leader. Many hours were spent in the same conflict that where did his missing helicopter go? Reports of bad weather further disappointed his fans, news about him remained the focus of public attention in the media across Pakistan.

Many social media users from Pakistan posted pictures of their engagements in Pakistan and expressed their feelings.

Late at night, Iran officially confirmed his martyrdom. He was accompanied by the foreign minister and the governor of North Azerbaijan province. But his helicopter was the victim of an accident. Although there is a lot of talk about this, the Iranian government has not officially declared it as sabotage. Of course, formal notification will be given after the investigation of the accident.

But social media users have revealed that the news of the accident that happened to the Iranian president was first reported from Israel, which is surprising. The people from all over Pakistan and the government of Pakistan have issued condolence messages to the Iranian nation on this tragic accident.

A ceremony was organized in connection with the anniversary of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations at the Chinese Consulate in Karachi, in which the most important personalities of the city of Karachi participated. On this occasion, the Chinese Consul General described the relationship between the two countries as an example because both countries are supporting each other in times of difficulty. He said that Pakistan is grateful that our "One China" policy is fully supported. Similarly, the People's Republic of China also fully supports Pakistan's Kashmir policy. The people of both the countries have come closer to each other due to the economic corridor projects and new avenues of cooperation will open up in the future. On this occasion, other speakers also discussed the Pakistan-China relations and appreciated the Chinese cooperation for Pakistan.

A heat wave alert has been issued in Karachi, which is about the intensity of weather  from May 21 to May 27. For the past few years, Karachi has been facing a particularly heat wave, but the provincial government has not made any serious efforts to reforest the city's outskirts. This is the reason why many lives have been lost due to heat wave in the city of Karachi after being hit by climate change. There were heavy rains in Sindh last year, the Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Irrigation has not taken  the responsibility to do some serious steps.  An integrated program has been devised to increase the number of trees.

Along with the news of heat wave in Karachi, load shedding of electricity has also increased drastically, day by day people are blocking the road due to heat wave, due to load shedding of electricity, water supply is also reduced. On the one hand, people are forced to buy water at high prices due to water mafia in the city of Karachi and on the other hand, the supply of water is suspended due to load shedding of electricity. Although the city government belongs to the People's Party, the mayor of Karachi, despite all his claims, has not been able to reduce the problems of the people, which is a matter of great surprise. The mayor of Karachi should deliver a coherent program of city improvement, especially the master plan, which has been kept secret, to the people of Karachi.

The government of Pakistan announced a reduction in petroleum prices, but at the same time there was also an indication of increasing the per unit price of electricity, gas prices have already been increased a lot. People were attracted towards solar energy and net metering system was proposed. When a large number of people started adopting it, the energy minister started talking about revising it. At this time, apart from home users, industrial users have also adopted the solar system. People have been let down once again by making such statements after investing in solar energy. IPPs contracts have destroyed Pakistan's economy.

There is no justice in politics, similarly the economy is suffering from injustice, every industry is publishing advertisements appealing to the government. The government should initiate a grand dialogue so that the country's system can be put on the right track.

Karachi Political Diary.

 Karachi Political Diary. 

Mubasher Mir

MQM-Pakistan has changed its organizational structure and eliminated the convenership from the party. This method of distribution of positions was adopted by the founder MQM Altaf Hussain, during his time there was no president or secretary of MQM but a coordination committee was formed apart from the convener and deputy convener. At the beginning of MQM, Azeem Ahmed Tariq was the chairman of the party, who was assacinated. The running of the party was completely in the hands of Altaf Hussain, so no one was considered in the second position of the party during his tenure.

Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui has been selected as the chairman by a kind of core committee, the party election was not held in public but he has been made the chairman first while the subordinate positions will be assigned later.

MQM's style of politics is also surprising, it is part of the federal government coalition and is included in the federal cabinet. While the People's Party is also their counterpart, the People's Party has also made its President and Governors a part of power, but the MQM is in the opposition in the provincial assembly. It goes, but MQM is not in a position to create a difficult situation for the People's Party on the issues of Karachi.

Opposition leader Ali khurshidi has held a press conference on appointing administrators in cooperative societies, but seems to be silent on major issues of the province.

MQM should have presented a motion in the Sindh Assembly regarding the street crimes and dacoits in Karachi, but at the will of the powerful forces, they also tried to press the resolution condemning the events of May 9. Many leaders of the People's Party gave similar talks on this topic. Everyone talked about punishing those involved in the May 9 incidents, but no one talked about bringing the culprits to book after an impartial investigation. There should have been a demand in the provincial assembly that a judicial commission should come into existence, while the provincial government should have taken the initiative in investigating the incidents in Sindh regarding May 9, but it could not be done.

The Chief Minister of Sindh mentioned the martyrdom of Ms. Benazir Bhutto on December 27, 2007, but did not investigate the riots that took place throughout Sindh after that till date. Government properties worth billions of rupees were burnt in it. The echoes of the riots that have taken place in the city of Karachi can be heard somewhere, but no one has dared to investigate them regularly. Many important people of Karachi city also came under the target killing, but their blood is still demanding justice.

PTI members walked out on the occasion of the resolution presented in the Sindh Assembly regarding May 9, they should not have walked out without presenting their stand, this move does not seem correct. Tehreek-e-Insaf seems to be lacking in the wisdom that it should do opposition in Sindh Provincial Assembly.

A grant check was presented to the Hyderabad Press Club by the Senior Provincial Minister, although it is considered a good initiative, but to make journalism an organized and dignified profession, it is necessary to take steps to ensure that press clubs and people associated with journalism receive government assistance. Don't need By issuing such aid, governments put journalistic organizations under moral pressure, which is against journalistic values. Journalism is considered as the fourth pillar of the state, but governments try to match it by giving grants to press clubs and journalistic organizations. And dignity should not be hurt.

In the Kacha region, the Kalpar Bugti tribes have set a surprising example by taking part in the operation against dacoits. Riverine robbers who belonged to Shar Tribe had killed a member of Kalpar Bugti tribe in February. In response, after the decision of the Jirga, an operation was conducted with the help of the police, which was carried out at a place located on the border of Sindh and Punjab. As a result of which some people of the Shar tribe were killed, after this incident there has been some pressure on the Kucha robbers.

FPCCI has demanded tax reforms. The new finance minister also wants to work on tax reforms. But the IMF has been assured by the government of rising energy prices. If energy prices rise, it will become difficult to do business in the country. In this way, tax collection will also become difficult.

Karachi Political diary

 Karachi Political diary

 Mubasher Mir

President Asif Ali Zardari spent a busy time in Karachi, he was given a detailed briefing on law and order at the Chief Minister House Sindh, although he did not express satisfaction, but the Chief Minister Sindh and IG Police Sindh proved it with statistics. Tried hard to say that the situation in Karachi has improved a lot, but the reality is the opposite. The president's concern shows that the administration is failing to control the criminals. This is the reason why the President invited the Federal Minister of Interior in this special meeting so that whatever help the province needs from the federation, the same should be discussed, while the borders of Sindh province meet with other provinces. If people hide, a plan should be made to hold them accountable.

The IG Police termed the slight reduction in the number of cases registered due to data falsification as an improvement. Although the CPLC report clearly stated that many incidents are not reported to the police. If all the incidents are reported by the police then record cases will come up whereas there are many people who are afraid to go to the police station. The government should make a fundamental change in this, every police station should be responsible for reporting every incident in its area in a daily newspaper, in view of the obstacles in filing a report by a citizen, the police should have the responsibility to record his area diary faithfully so as to collect real crime data.

The President of the State has issued an instruction to the Chief Minister of Sindh that many foreign diplomats live in Karachi while foreigners are also staying for the purpose of business, so their safety is also our responsibility. Recently, a team of experts from Japan was attacked by a suicide bomber near Landhi, in which the attackers were killed. In this regard, the 31st meeting of the Apex Committee has also been held, in which a report has been presented on the incident of terrorism in Karachi. It was also done in the action plan, but the series of madrasah reforms could not be completed yet. At this time, it is a good opportunity to reform madrassas and expose any criminals or terrorists hiding in the form of madrassas or students.

The Federal Interior Minister has also met the MQM delegation regarding crime control in Karachi. He has also expressed his concern over the situation in the city. While the Federal Interior Minister also visited the Chinese Consulate and took the Consul General into confidence regarding their security.

The Governor of Sindh and the Federal Interior Minister have also met in the Governor House Sindh, both gentlemen have appreciated each other's work in their statements and appreciated each other a lot. Appreciated and the Federal Interior Minister called the IT marquee established by the Sindh Governor as the best initiative. The federal government has changed the governors of Punjab, Balochistan and KPK. Although there were rumors of the change of Governor Sindh, but his change has stopped.

It is hoped that they will be able to complete their unfinished projects during this time, in which the information technology training program for the youth is of particular importance. The people have also given the title of Public Governor to the Governor of Sindh.

In the high-level meeting, it was informed that 405 vehicles of Sindh Police have become unusable, therefore the Sindh government has sanctioned Rs 177517 million for the purchase of new vehicles. The performance of the police is also in front of everyone and despite this they are being given new vehicles. Of course, many of these vehicles will be handed over to the policemen on VIP duty and the same issues will come up again to arrest the criminals, similarly, arms worth billions of rupees were bought to eliminate the Riverine bandits. It was, but till now the Kacha Area robbers continue to fight.

Maulana Fazlur Rehman spent a busy time in Karachi and severely criticized the government. He said that the current election has been sold, so the ruling forces should conduct re-election because these assemblies have no status.

Maulana Fazlur Rahman has given similar talks in the Parliament and he is also starting a movement, which is certainly supported by Tehreek-e-Insaf. Maulana Fazlur Rahman has street power, he has the ability to organize large gatherings and rallies. They may create problems for the government.

At present, the economic challenge is very big, a large investment delegation from Saudi Arabia is on a visit to Pakistan, along with this, the situation in the government and the opposition is still bad. It does not seem likely. The federal government should proceed seriously in this regard, the founding chairman of Tehreek-e-Insaaf has expressed willingness to talk to political parties, but he is willing to talk to MQM, Muslim League-N and People's Party. No, as if the political heat will continue.