Islamabad, 16 Oct 2023: Senator Waqar Mehdi, the General Secretary of Pakistan People’s Party Sindh, offered a sharp response to Muttahida leaders regarding their views on the eighteenth constitutional amendments. Highlighting the significance of the 18th amendment as a covenant between the federation and its units, Mehdi accused Muttahida of being a mere puppet with ulterior motives, suggesting their leaders were more interested in personal gain than public service.

In his statement, Mehdi implied that Muttahida leaders siphoned off Karachi’s resources, sending vast sums to London and are now embroiled in a dispute over their accumulated wealth. He further claimed that Muttahida, despite having won the mayorship of Karachi three times, failed to serve the city’s inhabitants. In contrast, he praised the Pakistan People’s Party’s provincial government for diligently serving every part of Karachi over the past 15 years, completing numerous development projects.

Casting a forward look to upcoming elections, Mehdi expressed confidence in the Pakistan People’s Party’s prospects, citing the party’s broad public acceptance and contrasting it with Muttahida’s alleged history of mismanagement and intimidation. He concluded by affirming the PPP’s commitment to defending the rights of the people of Karachi against adversaries. This information was sourced from a press release by the Pakistan People’s Party.