Provinces Reject Nationwide Smart Lockdown Plan Amid Economic Concerns

A proposal for a nationwide smart lockdown in Pakistan has been rejected by provincial governments during a high-level meeting chaired by Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad. According to sources, the meeting explored the possibility of implementing targeted lockdowns across the country. However, provinces opposed enforcing a countrywide restriction, emphasizing the need for localized measures instead…

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Sharjeel Inam Memon Slams MQM-P Over Local Government Polls Debate

Sharjeel Inam Memon, a senior Sindh minister, has strongly criticized Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Pakistan (MQM-P) for demanding greater devolution of power while avoiding participation in local government elections. Addressing a press conference, Memon stated that although MQM-P frequently advocates for transferring authority to the grassroots level, it has repeatedly refrained from contesting local polls,…

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