Meengla
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e demographics of Karachi have changed significantly. Urdu Speaking Community which forms the core of MQM's support is no longer in the majority. Why do you think MQM is so deathly opposed to new census and updating electoral rolls? Its because they know they stand to loose electorally because of this.
As an Urdu Speaker myself and one of the earliest supporters of MQM during its very fledgling years I am not threatened by the demographic change. I DO worry about un-checked population growth in Karachi because of purely socio-economic reasons but not because people of other ethnicities may become the majority.
So long as there is rule of law, any Pakistani, in any part of Pakistan will be able to find his/her 'niche'. Also, at any rate, Urdu Speakers have the huge advantage of literacy and organization. For example, the whites are becoming minority in California but they still are in predominant place. If/when other ethnicities organize themselves and do 'good' for Karachi then ALL will benefit. There are only so many public-sector jobs and hence even the maligned 'quota system' doesn't factor much in a meritocratic society.
Having said all this, there really needs to be transparency in Pakistan with regard to internal policies: There should never be a doubt whether a 'son of the soil' like Imran Khan can get away with billions of $$ of damage to the economy while others are perceived to be different. And only sincere, NATIONAL level political parties can ensure that. And hence even more a case for "democracy" in a multi-ethnic country like Pakistan.