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PPP and MQM meetings under President Zardaris chairmanship held today in Bilawal House Karachi in which both the parties were agreed to continue reconciliation process and decided to establish a peace committee to restore law and order in Karachi, Dunya News reported.Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik was especially called to attend the meetings. Issues like ongoing surgical operation in Karachi, Lyari operation and LG system in Sindh came under discussion in the meetings.Sources told that there was no deadlock between the coalition partners on the future of local government (LG) system in Sindh as both parties, PPP and MQM, have agreed to hold elections within 90 days.President Asif Ali Zardari said that the culprits behind the recent incidents of lawlessness in Karachi will be apprehended and brought to justice in accordance with the law. Leaders from both the parties agreed that authorities must launch a crackdown against all the criminals in the city and not target a specific group.Those attending the review meeting included Governor Dr. Ishratul Ibad Khan, Dr. Farooq Sattar, Provincial Ministers Adil Siddiqui, and Waseem Aftab. Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah and Interior Minister Rehman Malik were also present.
