MQM backs PM on Senate poll

A delegation comprising the federal ministers and parliamentarians from Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan here called on Prime Minister Imran Khan, said a press release issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on Thursday.

The delegation comprised National Assembly member Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui and Sindh lawmakers Kunwar Naveed Jamil and Haider Rizvi. Federal ministers Asad Umar, Ali Haider Zaidi, Aminul Haq, Sindh Governor Imran Ismail, Sindh Assembly member Haleem Adil Sheikh were also present.

During the meeting, the participants discussed the overall political situation as well as the upcoming Senate election. The MQM's parliamentarians assured complete solidarity with the government for election of the upper house of the parliament.

Governor Imran also held a separate meeting with prime minister in which he apprised him of Covid-19 situation in the province besides Green Line and Red Line projects, a separate press release of the Prime Minister’s Office. The governor invited the prime minister to visit the province.

With additional input from APP