PPP-MQM row over new provinces continues with Kamal-Marri exchange
At a glance
- A war of words between the PPP and MQM over creating new provinces is ongoing.
- MQM's Mustafa Kamal and PPP's Shazia Marri are the latest to join the public exchange.
- The core of the debate is the potential division of Sindh province.
Story so far
A political dispute between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has escalated over the possibility of creating new provinces, particularly focusing on the division of Sindh. PPP leaders, including Saeed Ghani and Qadir Mandokhel, have strongly rejected the idea, emphasizing constitutional processes and accusing MQM of divisive politics. The war of words has continued, drawing in more figures from both parties.
Latest development
MQM leader Mustafa Kamal has responded to the PPP regarding the new provinces debate, prompting a counter-response from PPP's Shazia Marri.
Latest updates
The debate over the creation of new provinces has seen further exchanges, with Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Mustafa Kamal responding to criticism from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). In turn, PPP's Shazia Marri has issued a response to Mr. Kamal's statement.
The political friction between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has continued, with new criticism directed at MQM leader Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui. Reports suggest he is being accused of misleading the public amid the ongoing debate over the potential creation of new provinces.
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Saeed Ghani has added his voice to the party's strong criticism of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) regarding the debate over creating new provinces.
Ghani's comments follow similar statements from other PPP figures, including Qadir Mandokhel, Saadia Javed, and Nasir Hussain Shah, who have all rejected what they term MQM's divisive politics in Sindh.
Following recent criticism from PPP leader Qadir Mandokhel, Saadia Javed has also strongly criticised MQM-Pakistan. Additionally, Nasir Hussain Shah stated that "Sindh will not be divided, but I will surely see MQM divided."
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