KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon said Pakistan Peoples’ Party reserved rights to nominate its mayor in Karachi after winning most seats and they will hold talks with Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) but not Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Addressing press conference, Memon said that Imran Khan launched smear campaign against national institutions but PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari defended them on all forums.

He said that Karachi citizens have rejected narrative of Imran Khan. He said that PTI leaders declared their victory prior to release of Local Government polls’ results. PTI leaders later accepted their defeat due to incomplete preparations for LG polls in Karachi. He said PTI’s situation is worse in other districts. He asked Imran Khan to order PTI Sindh lawmakers to resign for their incompetency.

Moreover, PPP makes clean sweep in Hyderabad LG polls too. We will actively take part in upcoming by-polls and defeat Imran Khan.” Regarding Karachi mayorship, Sharjeel Memon said that PPP will hold talks with JI. He added that JI expressed its reservations before Election Commission regarding LG polls.

“Whoever mayor would be, Sindh government will stand with him and provide maximum assistance. All LG representatives will be given powers across Sindh.” He said Bilawal Bhutto Zardari ordered elected representatives to work for public welfare. He added that government is also taking effective steps to curb street crimes and Sindh police will brief provincial authorities on weekly basis.

Published in The Daily National Courier, January, 19 2023

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