A thrilling contest is likely to take place on July 25 between Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan, Pak Sarzameen Party and Mohajir Qaumi Movement, better known as MQM-Haqiqi, for NA-240.

It is a constituency dominated by Urdu speakers, but people from other linguistic groups also live here. NA-240 was once considered a stronghold of the MQM which looked like an unbeatable political force since its candidate had won the seat twice since 2008.

However, now the scenario has changed as the party has been facing infighting within its ranks and many groups have splintered from it, which may weaken the party’s grip on the seat.

Read the constituency profile here.

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