KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan on Sunday asked its legislators to work hard to resolve the problems of the people of their respective constituencies.

The elected MNAs and MPAs of the party were also told to be vigilant and keep a close eye on the quota of jobs recently announced for urban Sindh and “let no one steal the right of qualified youth of cities”.

The directives came from senior party leader and Federal Minister Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui while chairing a meeting of the elected members of the National and Sindh Assemblies.

The meeting was also attended by Governor Kamran Tessori and members of the coordination committee of the MQM-P.

Among other points, the meeting participants also set targets for the parliamentarians and one of them was to make sure that urban youth get the share in recently announced Sindh government jobs, a statement issued by the party said.

“You all have to work hard to resolve the problems of your constituencies,” the statement quoted Dr Siddiqui as saying.

“The MPAs must stay vigilant and make sure that the jobs set aside under Sindh urban quota should be offered only to the competent and deserving youngsters of Sindh cities.”

The meeting participants were also briefed about details of the recent meetings of the party leaders with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and senior officials of the Sindh government over growing street crimes in Karachi.

“The meeting participants also discussed different development projects in Karachi including K-IV, fast deteriorating infrastructure of the city and poor quality of utility services, including power and water supply,” added the statement.

Published in Dawn, May 6th, 2024

Opinion

Editorial

Kashmir unresolved
Updated 30 Sep, 2026

Kashmir unresolved

The just solution lies in India addressing the issue through a trilateral dialogue involving the legitimate representatives of the Kashmiri people and Pakistan.
Water shortage
30 Sep, 2026

Water shortage

THAT the country is entering the Rabi season with an anticipated water shortage of nearly 25pc, the lowest carryover...
Young hearts
30 Sep, 2026

Young hearts

THE observance may have passed, but the message of World Heart Day should not fade with it. The occasion is a useful...
Terror and politics
Updated 29 Sep, 2026

Terror and politics

There is an urgent need to tone down the rhetoric and tackle terrorism as a collective challenge for both the affected provinces and the federation.
Watching the glaciers
29 Sep, 2026

Watching the glaciers

THE latest signs from Pakistan’s mountains are worrying. Suparco says the number of unfrozen glacial lakes it...
Dangerous agenda
29 Sep, 2026

Dangerous agenda

AS the world remains fixated on the US-Iran conflict, elsewhere in the Middle East, Israel is consolidating its grip...