KARACHI, Feb 14: The Central Information Secretary of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) MNA Sherry Rehman, was hospitalised on Wednesday after she fell unconscious during the rally staged by the Alliance for Restoration of Democracy to protest against the alleged rigging in the by-election.

After delivering her speech, Ms Rehman was standing with other party leaders on a truck, which was loaded with workers. During the speech of PPP leader Raza Rabbani, she collapsed and fainted. She was immediately taken to hospital.

PPP leaders Makhdoom Amin Fahim, Qaim Ali Shah, Raza Rabbani, Rashid Rabbani, Waqar Mehdi rushed to the hospital when the rally ended to inquire about her condition.

Party leaders quoting Ms Rehman, said a woman, who had climbed on the truck, poked her with a pointed object after which she fainted. A PPP spokesman said doctors performed various tests including CT scan and advised her bed rest.