The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) is expected to put up a massive show of strength by organising a congregation on its 32nd foundation day.
The preparations for the public gathering this evening are underway, which is the first major party event after former party leader Mustafa Kamal came back to the country earlier this month along with another disgruntled leader Anis Kaimkhani.
The duo formed a political party, which so far includes mostly sidelined leaders of the MQM.
Party spokesperson Aminul Haque said thousands of chairs have been placed at Jinnah ground, which is adjacent to party headquarters Nine Zero, adding a 60 by 20 stage has been setup as the event is expected to draw large crowd, reports Dawn.
MQM supremo Altaf Hussain will be addressing the crowd via video link, dispelling rumours circulating about his ill-health, Haque added.
MQM dissident Anis Kaimkhani had on Friday called for an end to differences between Urdu-speakers and Sindhis while emphasizing on unity in the province.
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