They will boycott the forthcoming elections and have appealed to voters to stay away from polling booths. The recent elections were different from those held in 1970 and 1977. Despite the MRD boycott, voter turnout was respectable.
Parliament holds first session today.
Junejo is generally known to be a follower of Pir Sikander Ali Shah of Pagara. Violence erupts in Karachi April Following the Bushra Zaidi incident, there have been reports of violence in the city. Curfew has been imposed in various localities. The violence seems to be taking place along ethnic lines, with the initial attacks on transporters and police turning into pitched battles where Punjabis and Pakhtuns are pitted against Mohajirs. December 30 Martial Law was lifted today.