Farooq Sattar says metropolis lacks basic facilities despite huge economic contribution
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has announced the launch of its ‘Karachi Bachao’ campaign, citing the worsening civic conditions of the country’s largest city and economic hub.
The announcement was made on Saturday during a press conference at the party’s Bahadurabad headquarters. Senior leaders including Dr Farooq Sattar, Syed Aminul Haque, Haider Abbas Rizvi and others were present at the conference.
The leaders highlighted Karachi’s critical problems, its pivotal role in Pakistan’s economy, and outlined their future political strategy.
Addressing the media, Farooq Sattar said, Karachi must be restored to its rightful status, pointing out that the city generates 65 per cent of the country’s total revenue and 95 per cent of Sindh’s revenue, while contributing over 50 per cent to Pakistan’s exports. Despite it, he lamented, the metropolis lacks basic facilities.
He said, Karachi’s infrastructure has reached an alarming state, with issues such as poor drainage, acute water shortages and battered roads severely affecting daily life. “These problems demand immediate and serious attention,” he stressed.
Recalling recent national developments, Farooq Sattar described the May 6 to May 10, 2025 period as a historic chapter in Pakistan’s victories, when the nation stood united with its armed forces. Looking ahead, he declared that 2026 would mark the beginning of the ‘Battle for the Economy’, aimed at achieving economic independence and national self-reliance.
He concluded by emphasising that Pakistan’s survival and security are inseparable from Karachi’s progress, stating that the country’s future is directly linked to the development and stability of its largest city.
