The PPP has disappointed the people of Kashmir: Maulana Fazlur Rehman.—AFP photo

KARACHI: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman has congratulated Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain for taking what he called a bold decision to quit the Pakistan People’s Party-led coalition government and observed that this step would strengthen the opposition.

According to an MQM press release, the JUI-F chief held a telephonic contact with Mr Hussain on Tuesday and discussed with him matters relating to the Azad Jammu and Kashmir election, the MQM announcement to sit on the opposition benches and holding of a Kashmir Qaumi Conference.

Maulana Fazl termed the PPP attitude towards the MQM 'undemocratic' and observed that it had disappointed the people of Kashmir. Mr Hussain apprised the JUI-F chief of reasons behind the MQM decision to quit the coalition government.

Maulana Fazl informed the MQM chief that he was organising an All Parties Kashmir Qaumi Conference on July 28 in which leaders of all political and religious parties would participate. He extended a special invitation to the MQM to participate in the moot.

Accepting the invitation, Mr Hussain assured Maulana Fazl that the MQM would not only take part in the event but also extend its full cooperation in organising the conference.Mr Hussain also praised efforts of the JUI-F chief in highlighting the Kashmir issue.—Staff Reporter

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