Speaking to the media in Karachi, Mayor Murtaza Wahab asserted that he had not violated the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) code of conduct.

He said he received a notice from the ECP’s regional officer on January 26 and had promptly responded the next day. He said he had received another notice recently that was also accompanied with a fine of Rs50,000.

Murtaza questioned the motives behind these actions, wondering if they were personal or related to past professional disagreements. He emphasised that his activities on the roads were solely dedicated to serving the people of Karachi.

He asserted that he had not participated in any election campaigns and had no plans to do so in the future.

Murtaza also pointed out that election campaigns were being led by other UC chairmen, including Hafiz Naeemur Rehman. He questioned why their activities went unnoticed, while his efforts to address public grievances resulted in notices and fines.

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