MQM criticises PPP government after rostrum collapses during press conference

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A rostrum collapsed under MQM leader Ali Khurshidi at the Sindh Assembly on September 4.
Khurshidi joked that the government would fall in a similar manner.
The MQM has since criticised the PPP-led provincial government over the incident.

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A rostrum at the Sindh Assembly collapsed on September 4 while Opposition Leader Ali Khurshidi of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) was addressing the media. Khurshidi was unhurt and joked that the government would fall in a similar manner. The incident, which was captured on video, has led to criticism of the PPP-led provincial government by the MQM.

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Following the rostrum collapse, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leaders have reportedly criticised the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) government over the state of the assembly building.

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6 days ago

Following the incident, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leaders reportedly criticised the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) government over the state of the assembly building.

7 days ago

Following the collapse of the rostrum, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Ali Khurshidi himself reportedly joked that the government would also fall in a similar manner. Available reports indicate the comment sparked laughter among those present.

7 days ago

Further details have emerged, identifying the speaker at the time of the incident as MQM leader and Opposition Leader in the Sindh Assembly, Ali Khurshidi. The press conference was taking place within the Sindh Assembly building.