KARACHI: Former Karachi mayor and leader of Pak Sarzameen Party, Mustafa Kamal, announced the joining of another Sindh Assembly member, Bilquis Mukhtar, to his newly formed political party.
Since his March 3 rebellion against the London-based MQM supremo Altaf Hussain, Kamal along with Anis Kaimkhani has managed to rope in top leadership the party.
Mukhtar complained that the loyal old guard, especially women, of the party has been sidelined in favour of those who are more pliant.
“[Altaf] used to encourage women’s membership and participation in the party and wanted it to be greater than in any other religious or political party. But you should note that women don’t come out to the rallies like they used to, there are only ever a handful. Why? Because you only want women who will flatter you, say yes to you and tamely tow your line.”
Mukhtar was a member of the very first Rabita Committee, claimed Kamal, and was among the party workers who reopened Nine Zero after it was sealed by authorities.
