People believe in politics of PPP: Umar Rehman Malik

Abdullah Jan

Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said that the people believe in the politics of PPP.

“The PPP’s resounding victory in Sindh’s local government by-elections reflects the people’s trust in Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s leadership and PPP unwavering commitment to serving the public and resolving their issues,” he said.

He added: “Congratulations to the leadership, successful candidates, and all dedicated workers who made this success possible. Together, we carry forward the legacy of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, striving for peace, progress, unity, and prosperity.”

Earlier, the PPP won 10 of 11 seats in the Karachi local government by-elections as per the unofficial and unannounced results.

The PPP managed to clinch total 10 seats including four chairmen as many councilors and one vice chairman. The PPP also secured one seat in the cantonment board

The PPP aspirants emerged victorious from Liaquatabad, Malir, Clifton and Model Colony Landhi, Baldia Town, Ibrahim Hyderi, Landhi and Korangi Cantonment Boards.

The Jamaat-e-Islami secured one vice-chairman and one councilor seat. The Hafiz Naeemur Rehman-led party clinched the vice chairman seat from Gulberg a ward councilor seat from Manghopir.

Following the results, Senator Waqar Mehdi, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister, said that the PPP has secured a sweeping victory in Karachi and other parts of Sindh.

“The people of Karachi have rejected Jamaat-e-Islami, leading to the party’s humiliating defeat,” Waqar Mehdi added.

The special assistant to the chief minister said that the provincial government is carrying out projects worth over Rs 200 billiob in Karachi, terming the party’s victory a result of their ‘service for the people’.