Pakistan, June 12 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured MQM-P leaders of budget support for Karachi and Hyderabad projects during a meeting in Islamabad on Friday. The discussions focused on development funding, infrastructure upgrades, and key public projects. The outcome matters for millions of residents awaiting improved services and economic opportunities in Sindh's urban centres.

During the meeting, the MQM-P requested a special development package for Sindh's urban areas. Party leader Aminul Haque said the delegation sought Rs20 billion for Karachi projects and Rs5bn for Hyderabad. He added that the prime minister assured the party that sufficient allocations had been included in the federal budget.

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