MQM, PPP to discuss proposed amends in LGS

KARACHI - Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) will discuss outstanding issues, including the amendments in local government system, transparent recruitment policy and funds for district governments, in the upcoming meeting of the core committee of MQM and PPP, to be held on Sunday.
It may be noted here -*-that last meeting of the committee failed to resolve differences over the issues of restoration of Commissioner System in Sindh, funds for the Karachi and Hyderabad city governments and job quota in the government departments
Talking to The Nation, member of MQM Rabita Committee, Waseem Aftab, said, “We are heading for the resolution of some issues that have not been sorted out so far. Other outstanding problems will also be discussed in Sunday’s meeting”.
He said that PPP had informed the MQM of its proposals vis-_-vis local government system, commissioner system and other issues.
“We will soon respond to their proposals. At the moment, MQM leaders are discussing these proposals and we shall soon finalise our recommendations,” he said.
When asked if the MQM demanded 40 per cent share in Karachi jobs quota, he said, the party wanted transparency in the recruitment process.
“Like other parties that enjoy mandate, MQM also wants to facilitate people and to ensure employment for the jobless persons,” he said.
Waseem added that talks with PPP were being held in a friendly environment.