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MQM to challenge Sindh Local Government Amendment Bill in court

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At a glance

  • The Sindh Assembly has passed the Local Government Amendment Bill.
  • MQM leader Ali Khursheedi has announced a court challenge against the bill.
  • Khursheedi accused the PPP-led government of using its majority to pass laws without debate.

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The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has reacted strongly to the passage of the Sindh Local Government Amendment Bill by the provincial assembly. MQM leader Ali Khursheedi announced the party will challenge the legislation in court. He accused the PPP-led Sindh government of exhibiting a 'dictatorial attitude' by using its numerical majority to push through the bill, ignoring opposition arguments and a Supreme Court judgment on the empowerment of local bodies.

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The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) will challenge the newly passed Sindh Local Government Amendment Bill in court. MQM leader Ali Khursheedi accused the provincial government of a 'dictatorial' approach, saying it used its numerical majority to pass the bill without logical debate.

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