New urban province termed ‘an unavoidable necessity’ (opens original article in a new tab)

MQM-P leader Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui and other participants at 'The Dialogue Karachi' emphasized the need for a new urban province and governance reforms in Karachi, citing chronic injustice, poor governance, and the importance of empowering local governments.

• MQM-P Chairman Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui called for a new urban province in Sindh due to Karachi's population growth and economic importance
• Participants at 'The Dialogue Karachi' emphasized the need for governance reforms, effective implementation of Article 140-A, and empowering local governments
• Speakers criticized the lack of political will and provincial control over grassroots governance, citing the 18th Constitutional Amendment as a contributing factor