Sharjeel Memon Hits Back at MQM Over Karachi Allegations

Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon has strongly criticised the Muttahida Qaumi Movement leadership, accusing the party of relying on allegations and crisis-driven politics to regain lost political ground. The remarks came from Karachi on Monday after MQM leader Farooq Sattar addressed a press conference targeting the provincial government and the Pakistan Peoples Party.

Memon said the MQM was levelling what he described as baseless accusations against the Sindh government and the PPP. He argued that the party was attempting to revive its political relevance by creating controversy around governance, development and administrative powers in Karachi.

According to the minister, MQM politics has historically depended on slogans, accusations and the creation of political tension. He said the latest criticism should be seen in that context, adding that the party was trying to generate fresh friction at a time when the provincial government says it is pursuing development work across the city.

In his response, Memon also accused the MQM of trying to make provincial autonomy, constitutional authority and the local government system controversial. He maintained that political criticism should not be used to undermine established constitutional arrangements or create confusion over governance responsibilities.

The PPP leader said ongoing development projects in Karachi are visible and cannot be dismissed through political propaganda. He suggested that the scale and presence of work on the ground should be judged by citizens themselves rather than through partisan claims made during press conferences.

Memon further stated that Karachi belongs to all Pakistanis and should not be treated as the exclusive domain of any single political party. He described the city as Pakistan’s economic hub and argued that attempts to politicise every development initiative only hurt public confidence and weaken civic debate.

The exchange reflects the continuing rivalry between the PPP, which governs Sindh, and the MQM, which has long sought to position itself as a major voice for urban Sindh, particularly Karachi. Their disputes often centre on local government powers, development funds, water supply, infrastructure, land management and representation in city-level decision-making.

Karachi remains central to national politics because of its population, tax contribution, ports, industry and business activity. Political confrontation in the city can quickly turn into a broader governance issue, especially when parties frame development, municipal services and administrative control as questions of public rights.

For Pakistan’s political landscape, the renewed war of words signals that Karachi’s governance debate is likely to remain heated in the coming days. The next phase will depend on whether the PPP and MQM continue trading accusations or shift the focus toward practical solutions for the city’s infrastructure and service delivery challenges.