NA-246 by-election: MQM calls off election rally scheduled for today
The reason for the cancellation is not known as yet
Reason for the cancellation is not known as yet. PHOTO: ATHAR KHAN/EXPRESS
The reason for the cancellation of demonstration is not known as yet.
Just yesterday, the political temperature spiked up in Karachi before the by-election as Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) and MQM workers clashed in Sharifabad.
Read: NA 246 by-election: After PTI, MQM and JI workers clash near Sharifabad
According to reports, clashes erupted late night when the JI rally passed an MQM election camp in the Sharifabad area of Karachi.
The NA-246 seat fell vacant after Nabil Gabol, who was elected on MQM ticket in the 2013 general elections, resigned from his seat after developing differences with the party. As a result, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced to hold by-polls on April 23.
Read: By-Polls for Karachi’s NA-246 to be held on April 23
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