KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has blamed the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for Karachi’s poor performance in a global livability ranking, saying the city’s deteriorating infrastructure and public services are the result of years of provincial mismanagement.
In a statement, an MQM-P spokesperson said Karachi’s inclusion among the world’s least livable cities reflects the condition of the city’s roads, sanitation, water supply, and traffic management.
The spokesperson alleged that broken roads, widespread garbage, a persistent water shortage, and severe traffic congestion are clear indicators of the Pakistan Peoples Party’s governance in Sindh.
According to MQM-P, the provincial government has failed to provide Karachi’s residents with basic civic facilities despite remaining in power for years. The party claimed that instead of addressing the city’s growing problems, the PPP continued to make promises while Karachi’s position in international rankings steadily declined.
Referring to the latest Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Global Liveability Index, the spokesperson noted that Karachi was ranked 170th out of 173 cities, placing it among the lowest-ranked cities in the world for livability.
The MQM-P further argued that if the Sindh government had given serious attention to Karachi’s development, infrastructure, and municipal services, the city would not have received such a poor ranking.
The party maintained that the international assessment highlights the need for substantial improvements in public services, urban planning, transportation, sanitation, and water management.
The statements reflect the views and allegations made by MQM-P. The Pakistan Peoples Party had not issued an immediate response to the criticism at the time the statement was released.
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