Karachi: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Daniyal Ahmed strongly criticized the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) during the Sindh Assembly budget session, accusing the provincial government of failing to complete major development projects despite being in power for nearly two decades.
Speaking on the floor of the assembly, Daniyal Ahmed said that the PPP has been governing Sindh for the past 18 years, yet it has not succeeded in completing the long-awaited K-IV water supply project, which is considered vital for addressing Karachi’s growing water needs.
“Your party has been in government for 18 years, but even after all this time, you have not been able to complete the K-IV project,” he remarked while addressing treasury members.
The MQM lawmaker also criticized the Sindh government’s efforts to improve public transportation in Karachi. He argued that the city’s rapidly expanding population requires a much larger and more efficient transport network than what currently exists.
According to Daniyal Ahmed, Karachi needs around 15,000 buses to adequately serve its residents, but the government has so far provided only 2,000 buses, leaving a significant gap between public demand and available transportation facilities.
He further alleged that governance in Sindh reflects a centralized and unequal system, claiming that ordinary citizens are not receiving the benefits they deserve from public resources and development initiatives.
Referring to a provincial scheme involving electric scooters, the MQM leader questioned its scale and effectiveness, saying that only 1,000 scooters had been distributed in a province with a population of approximately 60 million people.
Daniyal Ahmed maintained that such measures are insufficient to address the transportation and mobility challenges faced by millions of residents across Sindh.
The remarks came during discussions on the provincial budget, where opposition members scrutinized the government’s performance in key sectors, including infrastructure, transport, water supply, and public service delivery.
The K-IV project, designed to enhance Karachi’s water supply system, has faced multiple delays over the years due to funding, technical, and administrative challenges. Similarly, public transport remains a major issue for Karachi’s residents, with experts and urban planners frequently calling for expanded bus networks and mass transit systems to meet the demands of the country’s largest city.
The budget debate is expected to continue, with both government and opposition lawmakers presenting their views on development priorities, public welfare programs, and the overall direction of governance in Sindh.
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