In a significant political development, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) in Pakistan has declared its intention to vote in favor of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) leader Nawaz Sharif for the position of Prime Minister. This announcement comes following the conclusion of the seventh round of negotiations between MQM and PML(N) in Karachi, aimed at seat adjustments between the two parties.
The negotiations, which included notable figures like Rana Mashhood, Nihal Hashmi, and Nasiruddin from PML(N), along with Aminul Haq, Javed Hanif, and Hassan Sabir from MQM Pakistan, concluded with an understanding. A meeting held at the Muslim League House after the negotiations saw Aminul Haq, the leader of MQM, announcing that in the event of an opportunity to elect a Prime Minister, MQM’s vote would be cast in favor of Nawaz Sharif.
Haq emphasized that the matter had been finalized, and in case of elections on NA-242, the decision of whether Shahbaz Sharif or Mustafa Kamal would contest would be made jointly by Shahbaz Sharif and Khalid Mqbool.
Aminul Haq further stated that MQM envisions forming the next government in Sindh through a collaboration between Muslim League (N) and MQM. This collaborative effort aims to bring about positive changes and development in the province.
Rana Mashhood, a leader of PML(N), commented on the situation, expressing the party’s commitment to ending the era of corruption and loot-maar politics in Sindh. He stated that PML(N) and MQM have collectively decided to put an end to the politics of corruption that has plagued Sindh for 15 years, highlighting their determination to bring about positive change.
With the conclusion of negotiations and the announcement of MQM’s support for Nawaz Sharif, the political landscape in Karachi takes an intriguing turn. The move reflects the dynamic nature of political alliances and the strategic decisions parties make to strengthen their positions ahead of crucial electoral events.
