MQM-P seeks to woo independents

Siddiqui outlines three-point agenda aimed at fostering genuine change in country


Our Correspondent February 10, 2024
Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui. PHOTO: FILE.

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KARACHI:

Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Convener of MQM Pakistan, has indicated that his party is open to welcoming the independent candidates who emerged victorious in the general elections, asserting his party's commitment to an inclusive approach. "We don't carry a briefcase. This is a concise statement," he said, underlining MQM-Pakistan's dedication to embracing diversity.

While addressing a presser at the MQM-Pakistan's main election office, Pakistan House, Siddiqui outlined a three-point agenda aimed at fostering genuine change in the country, emphasising the imperative to empower the people and steer Pakistan in the right direction. He urged MQM workers to offer prayers of gratitude, attributing the election victory to the sacrifices of martyrs, as well as the unwavering support of party members and supporters. The event was attended by members of the party's coordination committee, newly elected representatives from the national and provincial assemblies of MQM-Pakistan, and Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori.

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Syed Mustafa Kamal, speaking at the event, called on Jamaat-e-Islami to accept the people's decision and relinquish control of the city to MQM-Pakistan. He emphasised that it was not within Jamaat-e-Islami's capacity to govern the city and urged them to resign from local government positions.

Dr Farooq Sattar advocated for the Mayor of Karachi to demonstrate moral courage by relinquishing control of the local government.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 10th 2024.

COMMENTS (2)

| 10 months ago | Reply
Akram Ali | 10 months ago | Reply Might is right If Government of Pakistan doing Elections like this then why wastage of People s Taxes Money and Time All Sindh except Karachi is of PPP right Karachi MQM right Elections in Punjab were Pure but later they changed results but In Sindh no names of Elections where Jins were also encouraged to vote for PPP .People s trust has been taken away from the Pakistani elections. Are the elections held like this No 5 Year s Elections Planning 1. Looting out SINDH S resources more than precepts 2. Destruction of Peace Education Health Rozgar Basic facilities 3. Burden of huge taxes more than ever 4. Looting out SINDH S Lands 5. Natural resources like 72 gas 65 oil 6th world s largest Coal reserve Hourbours Karachi s revenue 6. More Dam s on Indus River 7. Destruction of Deltaic regions 8. Artificial Flood s 9. The outbreak of unrest. 10. Double rates of Job s 11. Burden of more illegal immigration Afghanis and others 12. Empowerment of Samrajs 13. Empowerment of Waders Choadhrez Peers Gundaz looters etc etc
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