Hafiz Saeed-Linked Party to Contest Pakistan Election

A new political party named Markazi Muslim League (MML) has entered the 2024 Pakistan general elections, with several candidates either relatives of Hafiz Saeed or associated with banned organizations. Saeed, convicted and serving 31 years in jail for terrorism, has ties with the party, despite party claims to the contrary. The inclusion of Saeed's son and son-in-law in the party's candidacy highlights the connections to Saeed. The party's affiliation with Saeed's JuD and past bans on candidates from his associated organizations underscore the controversial nature of MML's participation in the upcoming elections.