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MQM’s Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui and ANP’s Shahi Syed urged unity and blamed Karachi’s problems on poor administration, not ethnicity.
In a joint press conference, both leaders stressed that growing chaos in the city must be tackled through managerial solutions and collective efforts from both leaders and citizens.
Khalid Maqbool highlighted the critical need to prevent Karachi from falling back into unrest. He urged stakeholders to work together for peace in Karachi.
He insisted that Karachi’s prosperity directly affects Pakistan’s stability and said every group must unite for the development of the metropolis.
Siddiqui criticized the quota system for depriving urban areas of fair opportunities and called for equal rights and representation across all city districts.
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He said Karachi’s rights should be defended without bias, and inclusive policymaking is essential to overcome unemployment and systemic injustice.
Shahi Syed addressed the rising number of traffic accidents, stating these are administrative failures, not ethnic problems as some have claimed.
He urged citizens to avoid emotional reactions and instead pressure the authorities to hold reckless drivers accountable through legal means.
Both leaders warned that Karachi is at risk of slipping into further confusion unless urgent reforms are introduced by political and administrative institutions.
They appealed for brotherhood, patience, and strong civil society participation to ensure peace in a city that often serves as Pakistan’s economic engine.
Karachi has seen a sharp rise in traffic incidents – recent data reveals nearly 500 deaths and over 4,800 injuries in just a few months.
