MQM-P reposes trust in Karachi Mayor Waseem Akhtar: sources

KARACHI: The Rabita Committee of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan reposed trust in Karachi Mayor Waseem Akhar, advising the local government representatives to cooperate with him, sources said.

The committee members came together on Monday for a meeting at the residence of MQM-P chief Farooq Sattar, according to sources.

During the meeting, the committee members also asked the local government officials to ensure their presence at city council sessions. 

MQM-P summoned the meeting of the party in light of the defection of local party leader Arshad Vohra to the rival, Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP).

Vohra, the deputy mayor of Karachi, announced on Sunday to have quit the MQM-P and joined the PSP, which was formed last year by former MQM members Mustafa Kamal and Anis Kaimkhani.

Speaking at Geo News’ morning show Geo Pakistan on Monday morning, Vohra said his complaints regarding the city’s municipal issues had been going unheard for around a year.

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He said people of Karachi, Hyderabad will see change in coming days

Addressing the media after announcing his decision on Sunday, Vohra had said a number of MQM-P members are in line to leave the party for the PSP.

In response, Sattar had said the party does not want to partake in politics of pressure, adding that the party can bring back the members that have left it for rival political groups.