MQM, PPP edge closer as City Dist Govts to be restored

Sources said that arrangements are being made to restore previous city district government in Karachi and Hyderabad. In his meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari, Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ibad discussed the issue of restoration of old CDG system in the provincial capital of Sindh. According to sources President gave the green signal to governor in this regard. Ordinance to declare CDG status for Hyderabad and Karachi is likely to be promulgated in the next 48 hours.Nawabshah has reportedly been made part of the Hyderabad Division.Earlier, Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ibad met PPP leader Babar Awan in Islamabad. Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) and ruling Pakistan People’s Party Saturday reiterated to eradicate their differences for stability and peace in Karachi.Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ibad who called on PPP leader Senator Babar Awan said in joint news conference here that political bitterness between two parties caused instability and uproar in the financial capital of the country.He said certain elements were exploiting MQM-PPP rift which resulted in instability in Karachi and the country as a whole.The Governor suggested that political and administrative balance was need of time to restore peace in Karachi. He added that MQM chief wanted a formula to end chaos in the city.On a query about rejoining the government, Ibad said that President Zardari and Altaf Hussain agreed to work together to strengthen democracy and institutions in the country.He said both parties would support each other to make actions against the criminals destroying peace of the economic hub of the country.The Governor Sindh said the Army is a national institute but suggested that situation must be controlled before the need of an Army action in Karachi.Babar Awan said on the occasion that blame game must be stopped to build confidence between two parties. The PPP senator said we have reached political solution on administrative control in Karachi.