Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Sirajul Haq Declares Victory in Karachi
JI Emir Sirajul Haq Calls for Acceptance of Defeat from PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari
In a strong statement on Sunday, JI Emir Sirajul Haq declared that the Pakistan People’s Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari should accept the defeat of his party as the people supported the Jamaat-e-Islam.
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman Declared Right Choice for Mayor of Karachi
Emir Sirajul Haq further stated that “Hafiz Naeemur Rehman would become the mayor of Karachi as he is the right choice for this post” while addressing the party workers in Karachi on Sunday.
JI Aims for Islamic System and Rule of Law in Pakistan
The JI Emir added that the Jamaat wanted an Islamic system in the country and to implement the rule of law. He also linked the progress of Pakistan with the safety of Karachi, mentioning the lack of leadership that resulted in the city’s sad state of affairs.
Karachi to Be Developed on the Lines of Istanbul
Emir Sirajul Haq stated that Karachi would be established on the lines of Istanbul as a developed city and that resources would be spent in the city. He emphasized that the JI had votes of 0.9 million while the PPP only possessed 0.3 million votes, yet still, they wanted the PPP to win.
PPP Accused of Stealing Karachi’s Mandate
The JI launched a broadside at the PPP on Sunday ahead of the upcoming Karachi mayor elections, accusing them of attempting to steal the city’s mandate. The mayoral elections are scheduled to be held on June 15 (Thursday).
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman and Murtaza Wahab Top Contenders for Mayor of Karachi
JI Karachi chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman and PPP’s Murtaza Wahab are top contenders for the office of Karachi mayor. Rehman and his party have been accusing the PPP of not only rigging the local government elections but also the upcoming mayoral poll.
PPP Accused of Taking Over Seats Belonging to JI and PTI
In a party rally in Karachi, Rehman doubled down on his allegations and claimed the PPP had taken over seats belonging to his party as well as the PTI. He questioned the calculation and science behind the PPP’s claim to win the mayoral contest when they had overall fewer seats than the JI and its allies.
PPP Called Thieves of Mandate and Mafia Controlling Karachi
Rehman accused the PPP of being “thieves of the mandate” and a “mafia that controls Karachi”. He warned that any attempt to “take over” Karachi’s mandate would haunt the PPP and its leadership and that the stain would never be removed from the party.
