The latest developments in Karachi's political and infrastructural landscape highlight significant tensions and ongoing projects. Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab inaugurated a family park in Ibrahim Hyderi and announced the rapid progress of several infrastructure projects, including the rehabilitation of Korangi Causeway Road and the construction of Shahrah-e-Bhutto, which are part of a broader development strategy involving Rs 46 billion in funding. Wahab emphasized the urgency and scale of these projects, stating, 'This year will be the year of completion of development projects,' and outlined plans for the construction of 25 new roads across Karachi's seven districts (Business Recorder, February 14, 2026). In contrast, MQM-Pakistan leader Mustafa Kamal launched a protest campaign against the 18th Amendment, arguing that it has failed to devolve powers effectively to local levels. Kamal criticized the PPP's governance, claiming that 'Karachi has been ruined since the passage of the 18th Amendment' and highlighted the exclusion of seven million people in the last census, which he argues underrepresents Karachi's population (ARY News, February 14, 2026). Kamal's sentiments were echoed in a rally where he warned of demanding the repeal of the amendment if powers are not devolved, stating, 'How long will our children continue to die-falling into drains, burning in shopping centers, or crushed under dumpers?' (Tribune Latest, February 14, 2026). Meanwhile, Mayor Wahab's remarks on political accountability and infrastructure funding were met with criticism from Jamaat-e-Islami, as he accused them of mismanaging road cutting funds and sent a symbolic gesture of flowers to JI Amir Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman on Valentine's Day, highlighting the ongoing political friction (GTV Network HD, February 14, 2026).