Pakistan

NA-246 by-poll: PTI, MQM agree on code of conduct after Sindh governor's intervention

Activists of two rival parties came face to face in Azizabad yesterday

Web Desk April 01, 2015

KARACHI: With Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf adamant on holding an election rally at Jinnah Ground in Muttahida Qaumi Movement's stronghold, Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad intervened to bring down the rising temperature.

The fight for Karachi’s NA-246 constituency heated up after MQM and PTI activists came face to face in Azizabad yesterday. By-election for the seat vacated by MQM’s Nabeel Gabol is scheduled for April 23.

A meeting between the leaders of PTI and MQM along with police officials was held at the Governor House today.

In a joint press conference after the meeting, Ebad said both the parties have agreed on a code of conduct for electioneering.

PTI Arif Alvi said his party and MQM have agreed to not cross the line when criticising each other.

The intense clash between PTI and MQM workers resulted in both the parties registering cases against each other for resorting to violence.

Electioneering by MQM and PTI is in full swing in the area considered an MQM bastion for over two decades.

COMMENTS (13)

Syed Azmat Ali | 9 years ago | Reply @Adnan Siddiqui: We all know very well who's backside is being banged these days. It is always good for everyone to learn their lessons well. If not, the backside banging will sure increase.

Asad@NYC | 9 years ago | Reply @Adnan Siddiqi: Dude you have wayyy too much time on your hands to indulge in such hatred campaign against PTI. I hope you are gettin paid for it!

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amaan | 9 years ago | Reply @Sufi: In your dreams. By the way are u from karachi..LOL

Adnan Siddiqi | 9 years ago | Reply The story has two morals in it: A) A good ol beating on the backside can have lasting effects B) You come out with a bang and dissipate like a whimper

Adnan Siddiqi | 9 years ago | Reply What a sight this is!!!! The same governor who was a facilitator of Saulat Mirza and other target killers is now facilitating PTI crybabies. If this isn't "Muk Muka" and "Noora Kushti" than don't know what is.

Tariq Mahmood | 9 years ago | Reply @LOK: Are MQM a democratic party? If they are, then why stifle freedom of movement and speech by threatening physical violence?

Saify | 9 years ago | Reply Although I'm not a supporter of muttahida, and agree on some points with IK, i still believe he shouldn't use improper words and abusive language for others; be it altaf hussain or any1. It does not create a gud impression even on his supporters

preamble | 9 years ago | Reply For God's sake replace the Governor of Sindh.

Asad S | 9 years ago | Reply This is a win for PTI. But they better be prepared for anything since its MQM they're dealing with.

Raisani | 9 years ago | Reply "You call me Haji and I call you Qazi".

LOK | 9 years ago | Reply Imran's use of language is dangerous to himself and his party workers. It's on thing to say whatever you want when you are in Bani Gala, but you can't when you go over to the HQ of another party.

Sufi | 9 years ago | Reply PTI will win NA-246 Insha-Allah

Jibran | 9 years ago | Reply Another Mukmuka.

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