PML-N and MQM-P agree to contest elections jointly
LAHORE/KARACHI (MNP) – The PML-N and the MQM on Tuesday decided to contest the upcoming elections jointly as the party leaders addressed a press conference after holding talks on a range of political and economic issues concerning Pakistan and Karachi.
Speaking on the occasion, PML-N leader Khawaja Saad Rafique said they would have consultations on legal, constitutional and other matters, adding that the country required a comprehensive course of action to tackle the multiple challenges.
On his part, Dr Farooq Sattar of MQM-P said both sides would formulate a joint strategy for February 8 elections and stressed no single party could tackle the issues that Pakistan was experiencing.
Mustafa Kamal noted that three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif was considered the most senior politician of the region and no one could match his experience, as he thanked the PML-N leadership, including Maryam Nawaz, for the hospitality extended to them.
