Karachi’s Road Accidents Reflect Administrative Failure, Not Ethnic Tensions: ANP’s Shahi Sayed

On April 12, 2025, Awami National Party (ANP) Sindh President Shahi Sayed addressed the escalating traffic crisis in Karachi, labeling it an administrative failure rather than an ethnic issue. Speaking alongside MQM-P Chairman Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Sayed emphasized that the city’s challenges, including frequent road accidents involving heavy vehicles, stem from poor governance and lack of political will. He urged citizens to seek solutions through proper governmental channels and avoid emotional or violent reactions. Siddiqui echoed these sentiments, highlighting the need for unity among Karachi’s diverse ethnic groups to prevent a regression to past conflicts. The press conference followed incidents where angry mobs torched nine dumpers and water tankers after a motorcyclist was injured in a collision, underscoring the city’s volatile response to infrastructural and administrative shortcomings.