General Election 2018: NA-243 in Karachi (Imran Khan v MQM)

NA-243 Karachi

NA-243 is one of the most sought-after seats in Karachi as the PTI is pitting its chief, Imran Khan, against the MQM’s Ali Raza Abidi who is more active on Twitter than most Karachi-based leaders.

The PTI conducted its election campaign under the slogan, ‘Wazir-e-Azam Karachi se’ [A PM from Karachi]. On the other hand, an embattled MQM chose the slogan, ‘Diya jalaye rakhna hai’ [We must keep the lamp lit].

There are other contestants in the race. The PPP fielded its heavy-weight, Shehla Raza, who served as the deputy speaker of the Sindh Assembly from 2013 to 2018.

Another significant player is the Milli Muslim League-backed Muzammil Iqbal Hashmi, who is standing on the ticket of Allah-o-Akbar Tehreek.

Candidates:
Imran Khan, PTI chairperson.

Shehla Raza of the PPP, former Sindh Assembly deputy speaker.

Ali Raza Abidi of the MQM, former MNA from NA-251.

Muzzamil Qureshi of the PSP who was elected from this area (NA-253) in 2013.

Usama Razi of the MMA – JI.

Profile:
401,833 voters

216 polling stations

Previously NA-253

Areas:
Karachi University

Bahadurabad

Sharafabad

Liaquat National Hospital

Aga Khan University Hospital

Faizan-e-Madina

Expo Centre

Hassan Square

Panama Centre

Baitul Mukkaram Masjid

Shanti Nagar

Mujahid Colony

Alladin Park

Metroville

Gulshan-e-Iqbal

Gulistan-e-Jauhar

Article source: https://www.samaa.tv/uncategorized/2018/07/general-election-2018-na-243-in-karachi-imran-khan-v-mqm/