Asserting that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was committed to resolving Karachi’s civic issues, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentary leader of the Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh dismissed the reports of the ruling party in the Centre intending to take control of the metropolis.
His remarks came in response to the allegations levelled by the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), which earlier held demonstrations slamming the PTI and its coalition partner Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan for “attempting to split Sindh.”
Addressing a press conference, Haleem Adil Sheikh said, “Over the past week, [the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has been facing] allegations of intending to occupy Karachi. But there is no truth to them.” He added the party was also not aiming to carve a new administrative unit out of Sindh.
“If Karachi develops, the entire Sindh, as well as the rest of the country would benefit,” he said, adding that they wanted to help the city and a coordination committee had been formed for the purpose.
Reiterating that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)was not aiming to gain the city’s control, he said, “Talking about Karachi’s progress and prosperity does not amount to being hostile towards it.”
