ABBOTTABAD: Qaisar Tanooli, a Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) candidate for PK-46, withdrew on Thursday from general elections in favour of Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) candidate Sajjad Akbar Khan.

He made the announcement in this regard while addressing a press conference here at PTI’s election office He further said that PTI candidate was a hope for this constituency, who had the ability to fight against the illiteracy, poverty and other social issues.

Earlier during the day another MQM candidate from NA-260 Quetta, Chagai had announced the withdrawal of his candidature in favour of Karim Dad Sumalani, Pakistan PTI candidate from the same constituency and had announced after consultation with his party leaders to undconditionally support PTI during the upcoming elections.

Both PTI and MQM workers were present on the occasion.