Musharraf issue should be resolved on merit: Altaf

LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Quaid, Altaf Hussain on Saturday said that the matters relating to former President Pervez Musharraf should be resolved on merit instead of personal like or dislike, Geo News reported.

Addressing a gathering on the occasion of a luncheon party in honour of Pakistan Ambassador in London, Wajid Shamsul Hassan at MQM international secretariat, Altaf Hussain said the internal and external challenges that Pakistan facing today demanded that due care should be taken in taking such steps that could throw the country into chaos and confusion.

He further said that Pakistan today stands alone on the diplomatic front and added those claiming love for us were not sincere with us. Altaf Hussain said he could only give his sincere advice, the rest hinges on the rulers’ wish.

Altaf Hussain lauded the six-year services of Pakistan ambassador Wajid Shamsul Hassan

The outgoing Pakistani High Commissioner thanked Altaf Hussain for his cooperation in the past six years. MQM chief advised his elected Parliamentarians to continue their struggles for providing relief to the nation. He added that the National Assembly members should concentrate on improving the quality of education and construct libraries in their constituencies.