MQM chief Altaf Hussain. – File Photo

ISLAMABAD: MQM Chief Altaf Hussain on Friday telephoned Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and congratulated him on impressive and logical speech in the National Assembly.

Hussain expressed his deepest sympathies for the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) workers who were subjected to violence in troubled Lyari neighbourhood of Karachi.

The MQM chief condemned in the strongest terms the attack on PPP’s leader Nabeel Gabool on Friday and said that such cowardly action would not deter them to work jointly for peace in Karachi.

The MQM chief during the telephonic conversation said together we will continue to work for strengthening of democracy.

The prime minister thanked the MQM chief for expressing solidarity and appreciated his leadership to strengthen the coalition government both at federal and provincial level.

The prime minister particularly commended the conduct of the MQM in the passage of constitutional amendments which, in turn, would surly strengthen democracy and federation of Pakistan.

Opinion

Editorial

Dangerous law
Updated 17 May, 2024

Dangerous law

It must remember that the same law can be weaponised against it one day, just as Peca was when the PTI took power.
Uncalled for pressure
17 May, 2024

Uncalled for pressure

THE recent press conferences by Senators Faisal Vawda and Talal Chaudhry, where they demanded evidence from judges...
KP tussle
17 May, 2024

KP tussle

THE growing war of words between KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Governor Faisal Karim Kundi is affecting...
Dubai properties
Updated 16 May, 2024

Dubai properties

It is hoped that any investigation that is conducted will be fair and that no wrongdoing will be excused.
In good faith
16 May, 2024

In good faith

THE ‘P’ in PTI might as well stand for perplexing. After a constant yo-yoing around holding talks, the PTI has...
CTDs’ shortcomings
16 May, 2024

CTDs’ shortcomings

WHILE threats from terrorist groups need to be countered on the battlefield through military means, long-term ...