Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Thursday apologised over Sindh Senior Minister Dr Zulfiqar Mirza's remarks against Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and its Quaid Altaf Hussain. President Asif Zardari taking notice of the abusive language used by Zulfiqar Mirza had sought a report from Sindh Chief Minister, Malik said in a statement issued here.
He said Altaf Hussain is a national leader and Urdu-speaking people are members of every national political party. They offered invaluable sacrifices for the country's independence, he added. He said MQM-PPP alliance is necessary for the betterment of the people of Sindh. Malik said the President has demanded explanation on Zulfiqar Mirza's statements.
He said the role of Urdu-speaking community in the creation of Pakistan is above board and their sacrifices for the cause are always acknowledged. PPP leadership considers MQM Chief Altaf Hussain a respectable and a national leader. He said Benazir Bhutto always lauded the role of MQM leadership for the promotion of democracy and bringing it on the right track saying that both PPP and MQM would jointly put the country on path of progress and make efforts to achieve the development goals.
Malik also appreciated the co-operation of MQM during the last three years adding that the role of Altaf Hussain would always be remembered who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with PPP in difficult times. The minister said he knew that the personal statement of a PPP minister had shattered the feelings of MQM leader, but at the same time he knows that Altaf Hussain is a kind national leader. He expressed the hope that MQM leader would issue a positive statement for the betterment of the country as well as Karachi and would ask his party workers to remain calm.
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