MQM-P leader criticises PSP's 'Million March'

KARACHI: MQM-Pakistan leader Khwaja Izharul Hasan took a jibe at the low number of people gathered for the Pak Sarzameen Party protest on May 15, saying million has six zeros and not two or three, 'as seems to be the case these days'. 

"However, whatever happened [at the Pak Sarzameen Party rally] yesterday was a drama on part of the government," he said while talking to the media on Monday. "The real issues do not solely pertain to the supply of water. Taxes, education, health and infrastructure are all problematic [subjects]."

He added that these issues are legal and constitutional so there is no point of bringing politics into the equation.

The provincial lawmaker was referring to the 'Million March' that was organised by the PSP in Karachi on May 15. The protesters had to march towards the Red Zone, where the Chief Minister House is situated, but were intercepted by the police which resorted to tear gas shelling and use of water cannon. Some PSP workers and leaders were also arrested but later released by the authorities.