MQM Demands 28th Amendment for Empowered Governance in Pakistan

KARACHI – The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) is urging political parties to implement the 28th Amendment immediately. This call comes as the party’s chairman, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, alongside Mustafa Kamal, Amin Haq, and Anees Qaimkhani, stated that a long-standing conflict has now reached Pakistan’s doorstep.

Siddiqui praised the government and armed forces for their role in ending hostilities. He emphasized that national defense is the responsibility of the armed forces but wars affect the entire nation. In conflict-affected areas, he noted, governance should be transferred to the people.

The MQM leader highlighted voting rights as belonging not only to candidates but also to voters, criticizing hereditary politics and dynastic power. He stated that the 28th Amendment was expected to give Pakistan’s public a meaningful share in governance.

Despite limited representation nationwide, MQM leaders stressed the need for proactive measures to manage conflicts entering the country. On economic matters, Siddiqui said steps are being taken amid the crisis, including potential lockdowns, and citizens should have a say in these decisions. He called on the Prime Minister to fulfill the MQM’s long-standing demand for empowerment, reminding that Pakistan’s constitution exists to protect the rights of its people.