MQM-Pakistan, Haqiqi leaders to meet before election: sources

KARACHI: In view of reducing political friction the senior leadership of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (Pakistan) would most likely meet the Chairman Muhajir Qaumi Movement (Haqiqi) Afaq Ahmed, ahead of the general election scheduled next year, informed sources.

The timing of meeting would be decided by the MQM-Pakistan`s Raabita Committee in which the party would urge their counterparts to play role in reducing animosity between the workers from respective parties. 

Afaq Ahmed and Aamir Khan formed MQM-Haqiqi in 1991, however, Khan returned back to the folds of MQM in 2011.  

Earlier, in a press conference, MQM-Haqiqi chairman Afaq Ahmed proposed for a dialogue between his party and the rival then- Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) for the 'resolution of issues faced by Mohajirs'.

Old foes became closer when MQM(H) hailed MQM Pak rally in Karachi on 23 April. In response, the latter conveyed thanks to the former for support. Leader of MQM Haqiqi Afaq Ahmed has already shown the will to appease with MQM in the past as well.