PPP dissident rejoins party, leaves PML-N

Saeed Ghani criticised the court decision of allowing Fehmida Mirza to contest the election

KARACHI:

Former Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader has announced to join Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) again during a press conference where he was accompanied by PPP Karachi President, Saeed Ghani, on Saturday.

Speaking on the occasion, Ghani emphasised the need for political parties to conduct elections peacefully, urging them to prevent clashes among workers.

He expressed confidence in the victory of his party in the upcoming elections on February 8.

On the occasion, the former PML-N leader Shah Jahan Baloch and his colleagues announced their decision to rejoin the PPP.

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Ghani praised the improved performance of his party Karachi and dismissed concerns about opposition, asserting their strength.

He criticised the court decision of allowing Fehmida Mirza to contest the election, questioning why a defaulter of Rs260 million was given permission to contest polls. He suggested that if such defaults are allowed, then individuals with unpaid electricity bills should not be barred either.

He criticised attacks on party offices and held the government responsible for its failure in maintaining peace and order.

Shah Jahan Baloch also expressed happiness in returning to PPP, aiming to rectify past mistakes and contribute to the party's success.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 28^th, 2024.