Shah terms MQM demand for army in Karachi a slap on face of democracy

Shah terms MQM demand for army in Karachi a slap on face of democracy
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Summary Khursheed Shah said that the MQM demand could be part of a conspiracy.

KARACIH (Web Desk) - Opposition leader in the National Assembly Khursheed Shah opposed Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s (MQM) demand for army deployment in Karachi.

Khursheed Shah said that the MQM demand could be part of a conspiracy, adding that this action would be a slap on the face of democracy.

He said MQM officials usually make big demands and abruptly deny to their own statements by the evening.

Earlier in the morning, MQM deputy convener Farooq Sattar also demanded military control in Karachi. He proposed his demand while addressing the National Assembly.

Sattar stated that military administration apparently seems unimportant but only armed forces can control the violence in the city.

MQM chief Alatf Hussain had called upon the federal government to hand control of Karachi to the army citing the failure of the Sindh government to maintain law and order.