He appealed to the MQM workers and the people as well to make all out efforts for the success of the peace rally, a private news channel reported on Saturday.

Altaf vowed the PPP and the MQM's decision to hold a peace rally.

He added that Karachi is hub of Pakistan economy and peace in Karachi is necessary for the country.

He maintained that MQM is a peace loving party and will cooperate with all the parties working for the peace in the country.

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