Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Chief Altaf Hussain.– File Photo

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Chief Altaf Hussain has called upon ulema of different schools of thought to play their role to maintain brotherhood and promote inter-faith harmony during the month of Muharram-ul-haram.

According to a statement issued by MQM here on Sunday evenning, Altaf said this while talking Interior Minister, Rehman Malik via telephone.

It said both the leaders also had a detailed discussion pertaining to Muharram-ul-haram security arrangements.

Altaf also appealed to the masses to foil attempts to disturb peace through their unity.

He has also directed the leaders of the MQM to attend mourning processions and majalis to promote the inter-faith harmony.

Talking to Rehman Malik, the MQM chief lauded efforts of the Interior Minister to maintain tranquility during Muharram.