Muttahida Qaumi Movement President Pakistan (MQM-P), Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, has indicated that the party could soon be separated from the ruling coalition, stating that the time of a final decision is approaching.
He clarified that MQM-P is not issuing threats or ultimatums, but is making a firm decision based on its political position.
Speaking in the annual welfare event of the party, Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui declared that MQM-P had previously left a government due to its “non-serious approach” and expressed its frustration with the existing political system. “The system is not accepting us because we refuse to adjust to it,” he said.
He also recalled the history of the social work of the party, highlighting the role of the Khidmat-E-Khalq Foundation (KKF), the MQM-P charitable arm. “For almost 45 years, KKF has been serving people. It was to satisfy this need to create MQM,” he said, emphasizing the commitment of the party to welfare beyond political affiliations.
Siddiqui reflected on the challenges that MQM-P has faced over the years, remembering their struggles in the 1990s and the sequelae of the events of August 22, 2016, when the party distanced itself from its founder based in London. “People thought MQM would collapse, but we have not disintegrated, we have evolved,” he said.
Khalid Siddiqui pointed out the economic disparities in Karachi and Sindh, stating that although Karachi is an economic center, poverty persists in its surroundings. “This city supports the entire country, but its residents suffer. Even in a rich province, poverty has surrounded Karachi,” he said.
He also highlighted the continuous role of MQM-P in help efforts. “We have been providing ambulance services for five years, not only in Karachi but even in Peshawar,” he said, added that the distribution of aid does not require government intervention, but stability and security.
Siddiqui’s comments have intensified speculation about the MQM-P position within the ruling alliance. Although he did not explicitly announce a game, his comments indicate a growing dissatisfaction. “The government is under pressure regarding our role. But one thing is clear: this system cannot work without us,” he said.
He concluded by emphasizing that the welfare efforts of MQM-P are for all Pakistani, regardless of ethnicity or sect. “The streets of this city tell its history; we do not need a press conference to demonstrate our struggles,” he said.
