MQM-P delegation calls on governor
KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori met with a delegation of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) at the Governor House Karachi.
The delegation was led by senior party leader Anees Qaimkhani, Sindh Organising Committee Joint In-charge Sajid Khanzada, and Hyderabad Zonal In-charge Zafar Siddiqui.
The meeting was also attended by MNAs Waseem Hussain, Abdul Aleem Khan, MPA Muhammad Rashid Khan, and other office-bearers and members of MQM-P.
The delegation members extended their heartfelt congratulations to Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori on the performing Hajj. On the occasion, they also presented him with floral garlands and bouquets as a gesture of goodwill and respect.
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