![]() (PPP) won the highest number of seats in the general election of 1988 and formed a coalition government in the Sindh Province with the help of MQM, which then had a larger mandate in urban Sindh in comparison to PPP whose majority of support came from rural areas of Sindh. Three years into its existence, MQM won the November 1987 local body elections in and and had several mayors win unopposed. Late 1986 to 1990In its early years, MQM drew enormous crowds, the epitome of which was the rally of Augat Nishtar Park, Karachi. It was launched to protect the Muhajir community who perceived themselves as the victims of discrimination and repression by the that gave preference to certain ethnicities for admissions in educational institutions and employment in civil services. On March 18, 1984, the APMSO evolved into a proper political organization-Muhajir Qaumi Movement. History FoundingThe first political organization of Muhajirs, called (APMSO), was founded on 11 June 1978 by in University. It was this very ethnic rivalry that led to Muhajir political mobilization, which was further provoked by the stagnant economy and the condition of in Bangladesh concentration camps. Muhajirs advanced in commerce and the bureaucracy, but many resented the which facilitated Sindhis in gaining university slots and civil service jobs. Was then home to a very diverse set of ethnicities including and speaking immigrants, and foreigners from several South Asian countries. ![]()
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