ISLAMABAD: PM Imran Khan comes into action over reports of breakingalliance with MQM.
In the wake of MQM-P leader Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui’s announcement toresign as federal minister, Prime Minister Imran Khan had a telephonicconversation with Sindh Governor Imran Ismail.
Sources relayed the premier and the governor discussed the issuesalienating the Karachi-based ally of the ruling PTI.
They said a delegation of the PTI will meet MQM-P leaders tomorrow on thedirectives of the prime minister to address their reservations.
Meanwhile, the governor contacted MQM-P leaders Khawaja Izharul Hassan andFaisal Sabzwari and assured them of resolving all issues through talks. Hesaid an agreement reached with the MQM-P in the past will be implemented.
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He said the MQM is an ally of the federal government which will disbursefunds for Karachi’s uplift schemes.
Speaking at a press conference earlier today, Khalid Maqbool Siddiquilinksaidhis being a member of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s cabinet served no usefulpurpose as there has been no progress towards removal of their reservationsconcerning the issues confronting the port city.
He, however, said his party would not withdraw support for the rulingPakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).
