Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) convener and former federal minister Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui addressed the media on Friday at the MQM’s member center, Pakistan House. Siddiqui dismissed recent claims made by JUI-J chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman regarding a no-confidence motion against former prime minister Imran Khan.

In response to Fazl’s surprising accusations against former army chief General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa and ex-director general of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed, Siddiqui held a press conference to question the timing and implications of such statements post-election. He expressed concern about the potential impact on democracy and clarified that the mentioned meeting occurred on March 26, where MQM was also represented.

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Siddiqui highlighted the disparity between Maulana Fazlur Rehman’s statements and the actual discussions during the meeting. According to Siddiqui, Gen (retd) Bajwa had encouraged national leadership to withdraw the no-confidence motion, advocating for a middle ground for political parties. The meeting delved into various aspects, including economic considerations.

Emphasizing the significance of preserving democracy, Siddiqui warned of potential consequences if the matter escalates, posing a threat to the future of democracy. He asserted that undermining democracy due to election defeat is unacceptable and called for resolving the issue through a national reconciliation dialogue.

Siddiqui concluded by advocating for a national dialogue to address differences, promote unity, and prioritize the democratic process for the greater good of the country.