{"id":558329,"date":"2026-07-26T11:27:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T06:27:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=558329"},"modified":"2026-07-26T11:27:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T06:27:28","slug":"mqm-pakistan-pulls-out-of-azad-kashmir-polls-backs-pml-n","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/mqm-pakistan-pulls-out-of-azad-kashmir-polls-backs-pml-n\/","title":{"rendered":"MQM Pakistan pulls out of Azad Kashmir polls, backs PML-N"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>KARACHI: In a significant political development, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan on Saturday announced its decision to withdraw its candidates from the Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections, throwing its weight behind the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in the electoral contest. The announcement was made by senior MQM leader Dr. Farooq Sattar during a press conference, where he confirmed that his party had decided to step aside in favor of PML-N candidates in the Azad Kashmir polls. Speaking to the media, Sattar said the MQM had presented its demands to PML-N leadership, including key constitutional amendments and the restoration of the Sindh governorship to his party. He maintained that the position of Sindh governor was rightfully MQM\u2019s mandate and should be returned to the party. \u201cWe have put forward our demands\u2014including constitutional amendments and the Sindh governorship\u2014before PML-N. The Sindh governor\u2019s slot is MQM\u2019s mandate, and it should be given back to us,\u201d Sattar stated. Expressing confidence in the alliance, the MQM leader said, \u201cWe hope that PML-N and MQM will jointly win the Azad Kashmir elections.\u201d The decision is seen as a major political realignment ahead of the Azad Kashmir polls, with the MQM\u2019s move expected to strengthen PML-N\u2019s position in the electoral race. Political observers believe the development could also have implications for the political landscape in Sindh, where MQM has long been a dominant force. DNA<br \/>\nFurther details about seat adjustments and the scope of the alliance are expected to be announced in the coming days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KARACHI: In a significant political development, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Pakistan on Saturday announced its decision to withdraw its candidates from the Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections, throwing its weight behind the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in the electoral contest. 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