KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples’ Party leader Faryal Talpur said that elections can be held soon. As per details, PPP leader said that after LG elections they are preparing for next general elections.

She claimed that mayor of Karachi will be from Pakistan Peoples’ Party no matter which PPP member is nominated for mayorship. Earlier, Punjab interim government opposed immediate elections in province owing to current law and order situation, especially after May 9 violence. On April 5, Supreme Court directed Election Commission of Pakistan to conduct Punjab polls on May 14. SC further directed caretaker government in Punjab to assist Commission. In response submitted to Supreme Court through provincial chief secretary, Punjab interim government has opposed immediate holding of polls.

Punjab interim government in its reply further said that law and order situation of Punjab has changed after May 9 mayhem, when military installations and other public properties were attacked, vandalism and arson in province.

Published in The Daily National Courier, May, 25 2023

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