MQM-P, PPP withdraw from Karachi NA by-polls
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KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan and Pakistan Peoples’ Party-two major coalition partners in PDM-led federal government have decided not to take part in upcoming by-elections on National Assembly seats of Karachi. Decision was taken keeping in view current economic and political situation of country. From Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan Mustafa Kamal, Dr Farooq Sattar, Dr Sagheer Ahmed, Rauf Siddiqui and others have withdrew their nomination papers.
From Pakistan Peoples’ Party Shehla Raza, Shahida Rehmani, Khawaja Sohail and others have withdrawn nomination papers. As per ECP schedule, candidates can withdraw their nomination papers till February 22. Development comes day after Marriyum Aurangzeb announced that ruling coalition parties decided to not contest by-polls on National Assembly seats.