The audio recording of Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) Deputy Convener Mustafa Kamal's briefing during the coordination committee's meeting of the party has attracted widespread attention on social media.
In the recording, Kamal has discussed the interactions between MQM-P and PML-N regarding the formation of a coalition government.
According to Kamal, PML-N summoned the MQM-P delegation late at night, seemingly coercing them into a meeting.
However, the PML-N was reportedly uncooperative during the meeting, which lasted for 45 minutes before they abruptly ended it, citing another meeting with PPP.
During the meeting, PML-N allegedly disclosed that PPP had accused MQM-P mandate of being entirely fraudulent, contrasting with other parties whose mandates were purportedly only partially fake.
Furthermore, PPP purportedly advocated for excluding MQM-P from the coalition, asserting that together with PML-N, they had adequate seats to form a government.
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Despite these revelations, Kamal claims the party's delegation remained silent, opting not to engage further.
Following the circulation of the audio, Mustafa Kamal released a video statement acknowledging its authenticity. He clarified that the remarks made in the recording were part of his briefing to the coordination committee, as he was involved in the negotiation committee of the party and had engaged in multiple discussions with PML-N.
Kamal emphasised that the allegations made by PPP regarding fake mandates were not new and had been publicly aired on television.
He highlighted suspicions within the party about the individuals aligned with MQM London infiltrating the party's ranks, suggesting that the leak of the audio confirmed these suspicions.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 28th, 2024.
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