Despit­e severa­l rounds of talks, both sides stay apartDifferences between MQM-Pakistan chief Farooq Sattar and the party’s Rabita Committee emerged earlier this week; however, despite several rounds of talks, both sides stay apart. February 6Differences within the party come out in the open after its members disagree over the award of party tickets for the March 3 Senate elections. February 10Rabita Committee says it has clipped convener’s powers to nominate Senate candidates. The ECP, however, says that the returning officer will decide on the Senate candidates in accordance with the election rules and the party’s constitution. Also offers to come up with a new list of Senate candidates after a consensus.

Source: The Express Tribune February 10, 2018 19:18 UTC