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MQM-P Threatens Assembly Resignations: Farooq Sattar Demands Return of Sindh Governorship and Federal Takeover of Karachi
MQM-P senior leader Farooq Sattar has warned that the party will resign from the National Assembly and sit on the opposition benches if its demands are not met. Speaking at a Karachi press conference, Sattar demanded the return of the Sindh governorship, the recovery of missing workers, and the administrative handover of Karachi to the federal government.
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by News Desk
2026-07-04
MQM-P Threatens Assembly Resignations: Farooq Sattar Demands Return of Sindh Governorship and Federal Takeover of Karachi

Detailed Report

  • The Legislative Threat: In a sharp escalation of tensions within the federal ruling coalition, Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) senior leader Dr. Farooq Sattar announced on Saturday, July 4, 2026, that his party is prepared to take extreme political measures. Speaking at a high-stakes press conference in Karachi, Sattar warned that MQM-P lawmakers would not hesitate to resign from their National Assembly seats or cross the floor to join the opposition benches if their core political demands continue to be sidelined by the federal government.

  • The Governorship Dispute: A primary trigger for the current friction is the recent removal of the MQM-aligned Governor of Sindh. Sattar explicitly dismissed statements from senior PML-N leaders, noting that "Rana Sanaullah and Khawaja Asif are claiming they have nothing to do with the removal of MQM’s governor." The MQM-P leader firmly demanded the immediate restoration of the party's governorship, asserting that if the office was stripped away simply to "appease someone" or satisfy rival political forces, it must be rectified immediately to sustain the coalition.

  • Administrative and Security Demands: Beyond the governorship, Sattar raised critical security and administrative grievances that have long been central to the party's platform. He confirmed that MQM-P has officially submitted a comprehensive list containing the names of its missing political workers to the relevant law enforcement and state authorities, demanding immediate accountability regarding their whereabouts. Furthermore, he raised the stakes on local governance by demanding that Karachi be designated as a distinct administrative unit and placed directly under the control of the federation.

  • Mobilizing the Public: Warning the ruling alliance that the party’s patience is running thin, Sattar declared that the time is ripe to mobilize the public and bring citizens out onto the streets in protest. He concluded by stressing that the federal government can no longer remain a passive observer while local mandates are systematically compromised.
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