KARACHI:
Dr Farooq Sattar, Senior Deputy Convener of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan and candidate for National Assembly constituency NA- 241 on Sunday inaugurated his main election office at Pakistan Chowk. Engaging in corner meetings in PNT Colony areas and the Cantonment Board, he later interacted with the youth in the commercial areas of DHA Phase-VIII During the corner meetings, Dr Sattar appealed to the citizens of Sindh, particularly Karachi, to cast their votes for the kite symbol on February 8. He urged the people to scrutinise the 15-year-rule in the province and take stock of the alleged destruction caused by the rulers.
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Highlighting the fiscal disparities, he emphasised that Karachi contributes R4,000 billion in taxes but receives only Rs40 billion in return. He asserted that unless Karachi is granted its rightful share, at least Rs400 billion, the city will reconsider its substantial tax contribution to the federal government. The MQM-P leader stated, it’s time to oust those who have been in power for 15 years and delivered nothing except for serving their own interests. In discussions with Christian and Hindu communities, Dr Sattar affirmed his party’s commitment to providing minorities with a direct role in the elections
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