MQM-P excuses to attend luncheon hosted by PTI, GDA ahead of Senate elections

KARACHI (92 News) – Muttahida Qaumi Movement-P (MQM-P) on Sunday has excused from attending the luncheon arranged by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) ahead of Senate elections to discuss Senate polls.

The remarks from the party came after its lawmakers did not participate in the luncheon hosted by PTI for lawmakers part of parties in the federal coalition.

Explaining the absence, the MQM-P said that the party lawmakers could not attend the PTI luncheon owing to their political engagements. “All parties are involved in preparations for the Senate elections on their own,” it said adding that they were also involved in similar activities and therefore could not attend the event.

It is pertinent to mention here that the PTI held a luncheon, hosted by Adviser Shipping Mehmood Molvi at his residence, today, which was attended by members from GDA and the ruling party in the Centre.