Islamabad ( June 25, 2026): Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Huzaifa Rehman has said that it is better not to bring a local government system like Karachi. While speaking on ARY News' morning show Abegar Sawira, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Huzaifa Rehman has responded to PP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto's claim and said that it is better not to bring a local body system like Karachi. The situation continues to evolve, with further updates anticipated shortly.

Context and History

Understanding what led to this point requires a closer examination of the circumstances involved.

Huzaifa Rehman said that Bilawal Bhutto vented his anger on the subject of something else in the National Assembly.

The real issue is the amendment of Article 140A, if this demand of MQM is accepted, the stake of PP in Karachi and Hyderabad will be affected.

Notably, the Special Assistant asked whether the local government system of Karachi has developed the city?

Reactions and Responses

Analysts are now examining what this development means in both the short and long term.

If Karachi's local government structure is successful, it will be brought to Lahore and Islamabad as well.

Adding further dimension to the story, he said that instead of talking in the House, the allies should discuss such matters in a closed room.

At the same time, bilawal talks in emotions, but Asif Zardari makes decisions.

Policy Implications

The story's impact will be felt at multiple levels — local, national, and beyond.

The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister indicated that the budget will be approved and the members of the People's Party will furthermore vote.

In a related development, khawaja Asif should not have said such a thing, which has to be explained.

In a detail that has not gone unnoticed, it should be noted that Bilawal Bhutto, speaking in the Nationwide Assembly yesterday, advocated the local government system of Karachi as the best local government system in the country and demanded the government to hold local government elections across the country before the 28th constitutional amendment.

In a related development, the prime minister should control the cabinet, local body elections should be held before the constitutional amendment, Bilawal Bhutto's demands

The Road Ahead

This remains an active and fast-moving story. With significant stakes and wide-ranging implications, the next few days are expected to bring greater clarity on several outstanding questions.