Arshad Sohaill was initially fielded by the ANP, but the party withdrew his candidacy after discussions with the PML-N.
This decision followed a meeting between a PML-N delegation and ANP Sindh chief Shahi Syed at his residence in Karachi.
Meanwhile, the competition for NA-242 intensifies as both PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif and MQM-P Senior Deputy Convener Mustafa Kamal have filed nomination papers for the constituency.
Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has announced the final list of party candidates for National Assembly seats from Karachi, with the decision not to field candidates in 15 constituencies to accommodate allied parties, particularly the PML-N.
Khalid Maqbool, in a statement, confirmed Mustafa Kamal as MQM-P’s candidate for NA-242, dispelling rumors of a seat adjustment with PML-N.
Clarifying the situation, it was revealed that MQM-P and PML-N have not reached an agreement on the seat adjustment for Karachi’s NA-242.