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PML-N Extends Support to PPP in Karachi Mayor Elections

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The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has announced its support for the People's Party (PPP) candidates in the upcoming Mayor and Deputy Mayor elections in Karachi. This decision was made on the instructions of party leader Mian Nawaz Sharif, with PML-N Sindh President Shah Muhammad Shah informing the PPP leadership of the party's decision. As a result, 14 PML-N members in the city council will vote for the PPP's mayor and deputy mayor candidates.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PML-N central leadership has communicated its decision to support the PPP candidates to the PPP leadership, with Shah Muhammad Shah informing them of the party's decision.
  • PML-N Sindh President Shah Muhammad Shah has directed the deputy mayor's party candidates to withdraw their nomination papers.
  • Fourteen PML-N members in the city council will vote for the PPP's mayor and deputy mayor candidates.
  • The decision was taken on the instructions of PML-N Quaid Mian Nawaz Sharif.
  • People's Party has welcomed the PML-N's decision and vowed to work jointly with the allied party for the development of the city.
  • The PML-N's elected chairmen had decided to field their own candidate, but were persuaded to change their stance by PML-N Sindh president Shah Muhammad Shah.
  • The party's UC chairmen had informed Shah Muhammad Shah about their reservations and asked him to decide the matter.

Statistics:

  • Total number of seats in the City Council is 371.
  • The Karachi mayor needs 186 votes to win the majority in the council.
  • The finalized list of candidates will be released on June 14.
  • The mayor election will take place on June 15.
  • The Returning Officers will announce the results on June 16.
  • The successful candidates will take oath on June 19.

Sources:

  • Unnamed PML-N leaders (via Shah Muhammad Shah)
  • People's Party (via unnamed sources)

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