Ex-MQM leader Saleem Shehzad announces to form new political party

Ex-MQM leader Saleem Shehzad announces to form new political party

KARACHI: Former Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Saleem Shehzad has announced to found a new political party ,  more than a year after his former party faced a government crackdown  following   Altaf Hussain’s  anti-state speech that led to  attacks on media and violence in Karachi.

Speaking to media at City Court, Shehzad said he would contest the next general election from Orangi Town and  would field candidates  in other constituencies .

“Our doors are opened for all.  I will hold a rally in Orangi Town on December 16” said he.

“Our party will have no room for target  killers and those involved in China-cutting,” he added.

He is the second  leader of the MQM  who announced to found a  new political party after former Karachi mayor Mustafa Kamal form  the Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) last year.

MQM’s  Pakistan chapter led by senior parliamentarian  Farooq Sattar has  also distanced itself  from party supremo after his inflammatory speeches .

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