{"id":20612,"date":"2026-03-25T14:23:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T09:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakalerts.net\/english\/?p=20612"},"modified":"2026-03-25T14:23:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T09:23:53","slug":"mqm-not-even-allowed-one-constitutional-post-government-must-change-its-attitude-says-farooq-sattar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakalerts.net\/english\/?p=20612","title":{"rendered":"MQM Not Even Allowed One Constitutional Post, Government Must Change Its Attitude, Says Farooq Sattar"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69561a19-c07c-8331-a726-7a0a9c86b8d1-5\" 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progress and stability are directly linked to the development and strength of Karachi, emphasizing that a strong and empowered local government system has become essential for the country\u2019s survival.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2579\">Farooq Sattar demanded the immediate establishment of an effective and empowered local government system to ensure the transfer of authority to the grassroots level.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2809\">On the occasion, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said that the transfer of powers and resources in Karachi is being blocked by an artificial majority, adding that they are waiting for good news through the 28th constitutional amendment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2947\">He urged all political parties to immediately introduce the 28th amendment, assuring that MQM would fully support it if brought forward.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"3132\">Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal stated that under the current circumstances, the need for this constitutional amendment is greater than ever before and requires urgent progress.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3255\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"2ae68a1b-e437-4a6d-b766-323ffcea8c34\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-109\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pt-12 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] 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