• PPP to meet JI for key discussions over matter of mayor
• JI accepted the offer for negotiations
• The development came after LG polls in Karachi

KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) extended a hand towards Jamat-e-Islami (JI) regarding the alliance after the LG polls in Sindh, BOL News reported citing the source.

Sources in the know revealed that Chief JI Hafiz Naeem was approached by PPP for talks in regard to the discussion over the mayor of Karachi.

Hafiz Naeem has accepted the offer of negotiations with the PPP and a high-ranking delegation consisting of Saeed Ghani, Nasir Hussain Shah and others will hold the meeting.

The meeting is expected to be held by 4pm today and the two parties will discuss key matters related to the town and Karachi mayor.

Pertinently, chief JI has rejected the results of recent LG polls that took place on Sunday (Jan 15) in Karachi.

Hafiz Naeem said that PPP has rigged the elections and tried to steal their mandate. The political party also announced to protest against the maneuvering that was carried out during the electoral process.

On the other hand, PTI has also demanded fresh polls in Karachi while rejecting the claims of PPP being in a leading position.

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