KARACHI: In a significant political development, Anees Advocate and Raza Haroon, former leaders of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), joined the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) after a meeting with the party’s Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari.
Zardari welcomed both leaders into the party, expressing his pleasure at their decision to join PPP. During the meeting, discussions revolved around the development of Karachi.
Matters regarding peace and security, prosperity, and the promotion of a harmonious environment in the city also came under discussion during the meeting. Zardari highlighted that the “Charter of Karachi” will have far-reaching effects on the future of the city. “PPP is the party of the people of Karachi. We will revive the city’s lights that were dimmed by enemies of peace and merchants of hatred,” he added.
Drawing a parallel between the Karachi of the future and Dubai, Zardari expressed the desire for the city to attract investments from around the world, creating an economic hub that benefits not only Pakistan but also global investors due to its strategic geographical location.
On this occasion, the former president highlighted the 10-point welfare agenda of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, affirming the party’s commitment to bring beneficial projects for every city and locality across the country.
These initiatives, he added, aimed to provide relief to the common man amid the challenges posed by the prevailing economic difficulties. –Agencies
