Karachi, February 8, 2025: Internal discord has surfaced within the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan over the distribution of key organizational positions, sparking dissatisfaction among several party leaders. Sources reveal that multiple senior figures were left without responsibilities, leading to protests at the party’s headquarters in Bahadurabad. Reports indicate that disgruntled party workers gathered at the center, expressing their discontent and causing a commotion.
Speaking to a private news channel, senior MQM leader Dr. Farooq Sattar candidly addressed the rift, disclosing that party convener Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui had unilaterally issued a circular assigning responsibilities based on recommendations from central members. According to Dr. Sattar, Khalid Maqbool had initially shown willingness to step back from some of his responsibilities.
Dr. Sattar further explained that when the circular was released, the majority of central committee members approved it in the party’s official WhatsApp group, while some objected. He acknowledged that recent organizational restructuring had fueled discontent among certain factions within the party.
Highlighting the lack of internal consultation, Dr. Sattar emphasized that had a voting process been conducted for the parliamentary and deputy parliamentary leader positions in the Sindh Assembly, Taha Ahmed would have been elected as the parliamentary leader instead of Iftikhar Alam. He noted that several members felt that a formal discussion should have preceded these appointments.
Expressing concern over internal disputes being amplified on social media, Dr. Sattar questioned how an officially verified circular was misrepresented as fake online. “We do not want to see the party’s unity disintegrate before our eyes,” he remarked.
He urged party members to reflect on the potential damage caused by internal conflicts and reiterated that Khalid Maqbool was open to relinquishing certain responsibilities. However, he warned against completely undermining the party convener, emphasizing the need for mutual trust and cooperation to maintain stability within MQM Pakistan.
