Pakistan, Nov. 3 -- Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has ruled out permission for the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) to hold a rally on Shahrah-e-Faisal in Karachi. Speaking after a provincial cabinet meeting, he said political parties must secure official approval before organising public gatherings. He stressed that all rallies must remain peaceful and follow the law. Memon added that no party would be allowed to stage a demonstration on the major road.

The minister warned that the government would not allow a repeat of incidents such as May 12. He said political parties could continue their activities within constitutional and legal limits. However, no group could force its decisions on the provincial government. He also rule...