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MQM was afraid of contesting elections in Hyderabad: Bilawal

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Bilawal Bhutto

HYDERABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday strongly slammed the MQM-P and said they will end the politics of Hyderabad. The PPP chairperson was addressing a gathering after inaugurating a water filtration plant to supply 6 MGD water to the city. Hyderabad Mayor Kashif Ali Shoro was also present. Bilawal said … Read more

SHC extends stay order about ban on government jobs

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SHC
  • MQM petition regarding ban on jobs was heard.
  • Farogh Naseem appeared in court on behalf of MQM.
  • The court adjourned hearing till September 12.

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court(SHC) has extended the stay order regarding the ban on government jobs in the province.

The petition of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement(MQM) regarding the ban on jobs was heard.

Farogh Naseem appeared in the court on behalf of MQM and he presented the details of the appointment after the court order.

Farogh Naseem said that appointment letters were made on previous dates and this work continued for ten days. He said the law has been made a joke.

Meanwhile, Farogh Naseem requested the Chief Secretary Sindh to call for a detailed report and said that the AGPR should be ordered to stop the salaries and benefits because they have violated the court orders thus a contempt of court has been filed against them.

Farogh Naseem said that the job is being given based on a walk-in interview through the Deputy Commissioner. The medical certificates of previous dates were produced in the hospitals and no party received notice and copy of the application.

During the hearing, Faizan Memon submitted an advocacy letter on behalf of Jinnah Sindh Medical College. He said JSMU has not given any job after the approval of the syndicate and there have been no walk-in interviews. He said jobs have been given to teaching and non-teaching persons.

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MQM’s Farooq Sattar warns of protest if power rate not lowered

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MQM protest

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leader Dr Farooq Sattar, has expressed concern about the worsening situation in the country, highlighting the rise in electricity rates. He believed that the country is moving towards chaos very quickly, pointing out that electricity bills have become unaffordable for the lower and middle classes due to inflation. He mentioned that … Read more

PM meets MQM-P delegation, assures to resolve Karachi’s problem

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MQM-P PM Kakar

MQM-P delayed called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar in Karachi. MQM-P raised the delimitation issue and water scarcity crisis in Karachi. PM assured that all resources will be utilized to solve problems of Karachi. KARACHI: A delegation of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) called on Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar during his visit to Karachi. … Read more

Justice (r) Maqbool Baqar named as Caretaker CM Sindh

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Baqar
  • MQM and PPP have agreed on caretaker candidate.
  • Maqbool Baqar name was given by Murad Ali Shah.
  • MQM has agreed on name of Justice (R) Maqbool Baqar.

KARACHI: The deadlock between the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) over the appointment of the caretaker chief minister of Sindh has ended.

Sources claim that MQM and PPP have agreed on a candidate. MQM Coordination Committee has agreed on the name of Justice (R) Maqbool Baqar.

Maqbool Baqar was given by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, and opposition leader Rana Ansar from MQM suggested Justice (r) on the advice of the Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA). The name of Maqbool Baqar has been approved.

It is expected that Justice (R) Maqbool Baqar will take oath tomorrow. Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori will administrate the oath from Maqbool Baqar.
Opposition leader Rana Ansar has reached the Chief Minister’s House, to formally announce the name Justice (r) Maqbool Baqar.

It should be noted that Justice (R) Maqbool Baqar belongs to Karachi and he started to practice after receiving an LLB degree from the University of Karachi. He was the Chief Justice of the Sindh High Court and after that served in the Supreme Court.

Designated Caretaker Chief Minister Sindh Justice (R) Maqbool Baqar said that this is a very important responsibility in difficult situations and he will try to solve people’s problems. He said, “I will play a role to maintain the supremacy of law and constitution”.

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MQM finalises name of opposition leader

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MQM finalises name of opposition leader
  • MQM finalized name of Rana Ansar for opposition leader.
  • Ali Khursheedi has been nominated as parliamentary leader.
  • MQM will submit application to appoint opposition leader soon.

KARACHI: The coordination committee of Muttahida Qaumi Movement(MQM) Pakistan has finalized the name for the opposition leader in the Sindh Assembly.

The coordination committee of MQM has finalized the name of parliamentary leader Rana Ansar for the opposition leader in Sindh Assembly.

The spokesperson of MQM-Pakistan says that Deputy Parliamentary Leader Ali Khursheedi has been nominated as the Parliamentary Leader in the Sindh Assembly and the Coordination Committee has also approved the names of the Parliamentary Leader along with the Opposition Leader.

MQM Pakistan says that the application to appoint the opposition leader will be submitted to the Sindh Assembly Secretariat soon.

It should be noted that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) is the largest opposition party in the Sindh Assembly with 30 seats and Haleem Adil Shaikh is the opposition leader in the assembly. However, since the events of May 9, no leader of PTI is participating in the assembly session.

On the other hand, the consultation of the opposition leader is necessary for the establishment of a caretaker government in the province before the next general elections.

MQM Pakistan, being the third largest party in the assembly, decided to bring its own opposition leader. The number of members is 21 and they need the support of more than 30 members to bring their opposition leader.

Sources say that MQM-Pakistan will need the support of Grand Democratic Alliance(GDA) to appoint the opposition leader in the Sindh Assembly and the members of the GDA in the Sindh Assembly.

Sources say that MQM Pakistan will need the support of GDA to appoint the opposition leader in Sindh Assembly and GDA has 14 members in Sindh Assembly.

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MQM founder loses properties case to MQM-P in UK court

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MQM founder

MQM founder Altaf Hussain has lost London properties case The judge ruled that the MQM-P is the real trustee The court ruled that Altaf Hussain resigned after his August 2016 speech LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain has lost £10 million approximate worth of London properties case MQM-Pakistan (MQM-P) after a legal battle … Read more

MQM announces to postpone Karachi sit-in

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MQM Karachi sit-in

MQM has postponed the sit-in in Karachi on February 12 Governor Sindh convinced MQM to defer the protest sit-in PPP had assured MQM to address their reservations KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has postponed the sit-in on February 12 against the results of the Local Government elections. The MQM deferred the protest sit-in at the … Read more

RO stops approval of Farooq Sattar’s nomination form

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Farooq Sattar

RO stopped approval of Farooq Sattar’s nomination form Farooq Sattar’s proposer is not a resident of the constituency He has been granted time till February 13 to rectify the error KARACHI: The Returning Officer has rejected the nomination form of Muthahida Quami Movement (MQM) leader Dr Farooq Sattar for the NA-252 constituency by-election. The by-polls … Read more

MQM to stage protest sit-in against LG election results

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MQM protest

MQM has decided to stage a protest sit-in in Karachi MQM had converged a general workers’ session It will increase public pressure to nullify the election result KARACHI: Muttahida Quami Movement-Pakistan (MQM) has decided to stage a protest sit-in against the results of the Local Government (LG) elections in Karachi. In this regard, MQM has … Read more

“ECP is a constitutional institution, not slave of any political party”

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ECP NA seats

ECP is a constitutional institution, says Nisar Durrani The commission heard the scrutiny case of funding The hearing was adjourned till January 25 Member Election Commission Nisar Durrani has remarked in the case of scrutiny of funding of political parties that the Election Commission (ECP) is a constitutional institution and is not a slave of … Read more

LG elections: PPP leading, JI, PTI slams delay in results

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LG polls were held in Karachi and Hyderabad Division There were reports of clashes, mismanagement and rigging Strict security measures were enforced KARACHI: The results of the second phase of local government (LG) elections in Karachi and Hyderabad are still pending even after the passage of more than 15 hours and the political parties including … Read more

PM assures to resolve MQM’s reservation as coalition falters

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MQM

PM Shehbaz Sharif called MQM’s Convenor Khalid Maqbool He assured him resolve reservations through dialogue PDM chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman also called MQM leader ISLAMABAD: The federal government has expedited efforts to woo its disgruntled ally Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) in order to save the coalition, BOL News reported. The MQM has threatened to quit the … Read more

Sharjeel Memon says ECP cannot interfere in matters of Sindh government

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Sharjeel Memon notification

Sindh government has authority over notification Sharjeel Memon said decision was taken at request of MQM He inaugurated EV service in Karachi today KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said Friday the Sindh government has the authority to issue or withdraw the notification regarding the delimitation. He said that ECP, courts, and the local … Read more

LG elections: Sindh Govt announces delay in Karachi, Hyderabad polls

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LG polls Karachi

LG polls once again postponed in Karachi The development severely criticized by JI, PTI Sindh govt took decision due to reservation of MQM KARACHI: The local government (LG) polls in Karachi, Hyderabad, and Dadu – scheduled for January 15 – are once again postponed as announced by the Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon in … Read more

Hafiz Naeem says MQM, PPP conspiring to postpone LB polls

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Hafiz Naeem

Hafiz Naeem held a press conference regarding an alleged conspiracy. Which is to delay local body elections. As his institution Noor Haq is allegedly receiving threats from MQM. KARACHI: Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem ur Rahman addressed a press conference regarding the alleged conspiracy to delay local bodies elections. The Election Commission of Pakistan and the … Read more

Farooq Sattar, Mustafa Kamal to announce reuniting with MQM

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MQM factions

MQM factions will announce reuniting with the party The decision will be made at MQM headquarters in Bahadurabad Farooq Sattar, Mustafa Kamal will be given post of senior deputy convenor KARACHI: Different factions of the Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) will announce reuniting with the party on Thursday (tomorrow), BOL News reported. The decision will be … Read more

LG polls Karachi: ECP rejects MQM’s plea, elections to be held on Jan 15

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Punjab polls President

ECP said LG polls in Karachi, Hyderabad as per schedule The polls are going to be held on January 15 The commission rejected MQM’s objections KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) announced to hold the local government (LG) polls in Karachi and Hyderabad on January 15 – as per schedule. A three-member commission under … Read more

Farooq Sattar assures Khalid Maqbool to support MQM’s protest

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Dr Farooq Sattar

Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui met with Dr Farooq Sattar Farooq Sattar assured support for MQM’s political campaign Khalid Maqbool said MQM will not boycott LG elections KARACHI: Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) Convenor Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui on Sunday met with estranged party leader Farooq Sattar. Khalid Maqbool visited Farooq Sattar’s residence in PIB Colony as the party … Read more

MQM postpones protest on conducting fresh delimitations 

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MQM

MQM has postponed the protest rally by two days The protest will now be held on January 11 The protest will be held outside the ECP’s office KARACHI: The Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) has postponed the protest rally demanding fresh delimitation before the Local Government elections in Karachi. The protest rally will now be on … Read more

Sindh Governor meets Afaq Ahmed, says MQM will not boycott LG polls

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Sindh Governor

Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori met Afaq Ahmed Tessori said he was on a mission to reunite MQM factions He said MQM will not boycott LG polls   KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori on Friday held a meeting with Chairman of Muhajir Qaumi Movement (MQM) Afaq Ahmed. The governor was warmly welcomed upon his arrival … Read more

SHC issues notice to parties on MQM’s petitions

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SHC issues
  • The lawyer MQM stated that this issue is related to the demarcation of towns.
  • The present petitions are against the decision of the Delimitation Appellate Authority.
  • The court instructed the parties to prepare for arguments in the next hearing.

KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) issued notices to the parties including Provincial Election Commission and others as parties for January 10 on the request for urgent hearing of various petitions of Muttahida Qaumi Movement(MQM).

Justice Iqbal Kalhoro, while hearing the various petitions of MQM against the delimitation of various districts of Karachi in the SHC, said that the decision of the Supreme Court has come regarding the delimitation.

The lawyer MQM stated that this issue is related to the demarcation of towns, therefore the Election Commission is not a party. The present petitions are against the decision of the Delimitation Appellate Authority on behalf of the voters. The restrictions have been imposed by the Sindh government.

The Additional Advocate General argued that such petitions have been rejected earlier, and the Supreme Court also rejected the appeal.

The lawyer on behalf of MQM said that these requests are different, the municipal election is on 15th January and the request for an urgent hearing should be approved. On which the court issued a notice to the parties for January 10 on the request for an urgent hearing, the ECP and other parties.

The court instructed the parties to prepare for arguments.

The MQM petitioned parties and stated that the formation of UCs and towns in District West is wrong and malicious.

Counsel of MQM submitted that the constituencies in Orangi Town, Mominabad, Baldia, North Nazimabad, and ShahFaisal Colony are very wrong. Even if the appellate authority did not listen to the party’s position, it is an unfair process.

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MQM fails to convince Jamaat-e-Islami on holding fresh delimitation

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MQM

MQM’s Khalid Maqbool met JI Karachi chief Hafiz Naeem JI refused further delaying in holding LG elections JI will not participate in the protest on Jan 9 KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leaders held a meeting with Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on conducting fresh delimitations of constituencies before the Local Government elections. MQM Convener Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui … Read more

Bilawal Bhutto offers PTI to join parliament

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Bilawal Bhutto offers
  • Foreign minister said that the party does not care about political loss.
  • He said that PPP is ready to work together with MQM and other parties.
  • “However, there are some differences with MQM because over delay in LG polls.”

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said Tuesday that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) should come to the Parliament to play the role.

The foreign minister said that the party does not care about political loss but will make the system of local bodies as strong as possible.

He said that PPP is ready to work together with MQM and other parties, but wants it according to the agreement. “However, there are some differences with MQM because some of our people have reservations about the delay in local body elections.”

FM Bilawal Bhutto said that when the party was in opposition it helped the ruling government and today the opposition should take the economic crisis seriously and support the government and play its role.

The foreign minister also said that there is a lack of resources in the country and the nation is suffering.

“There is definitely an economic crisis, but they are not in danger of default, but give the finance minister some time, he cannot do everything right at once”.

 

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PPP-MQM row: Sindh govt to remove MQM administrators

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PPP boycott

PPP announced to remove MQM administrators The rift between the two parties intensified The deadlock on matter on core issues persists KARACHI: The rift between Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has intensified as the ruling party in Sindh announced to remove the administrators of MQM. According to Sindh government sources, it … Read more

PPP-MQM deadlock: Meeting remains inconclusive

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MQM

PPP-MQM meeting remains inconclusive, deadlock persists PPP said cannot go for delimitation of constituencies now The party said all demands of MQM are fulfilled KARACHI: A source close to Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) said Tuesday that the deadlock with MQM on the matter of delimitation of constituencies before LG polls in the city remains stock-still. … Read more

MQM ignored in last 15 years: Farooq Sattar

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ATC acquits six MQM leaders including Farooq Sattar in incendiary speech case

Farooq Sattar said MQM was badly ignored in 15 years He said it is crucial to dig Karachi out of deprivation He said many development works have not been done KARACHI: Farooq Sattar said Monday that during the last 15 years of Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) rule, MQM was badly ignored adding that it has … Read more

PPP-MQM row: Coalition to meet today

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PPP MQM

Coalition parties to meet following PPP-MQM row The meeting will scrutinize situation on LG polls PPP believes MQM is playing delay tactics KARACHI: Following the locked horns between Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), coalition parties are to meet today at Bilawal House Karachi. Federal Ministers Khawaja Saad Rafique and Ayaz Sadiq … Read more

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