Following the violent clashes during a protest outside the Sindh Assembly, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Chief Munem Zafar Khan has vowed to escalate the party's resistance movement against the Sindh government. Speaking at a press conference, Khan announced plans for 13 major public gatherings across Karachi during Ramadan under the campaign slogan 'Let Karachi Live.' He criticized the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for its 'feudal mindset' and alleged that the police's harsh actions against JI's peaceful rally were unjustified. Khan emphasized the need for a 'mega city government' for Karachi, highlighting ongoing civic issues such as electricity shortages, rising crime, and extortion threats, which he claims are exacerbated by the provincial government's control over essential services. He stated, 'Those who prevented protests in the Red Zone have effectively turned Karachi into a death zone.' This development indicates a significant escalation in tensions between JI and the Sindh government as the party seeks to mobilize public support for its demands amidst ongoing unrest (ARY News, February 17, 2026). The situation remains fluid, with the Anti-Terrorism Court having remanded 30 JI activists on charges related to the protest, which has been described as unauthorized by the Sindh government (BOL News, February 15, 2026).