Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain telephoned President Asif Zardari on Monday. According to a statement issued by MQM here on Monday, important national issues and the overall situation of the country came under discussion between the two leaders. They strongly condemned the attack of the Nato forces on border post in Pakistan and paid tribute to the officers and men martyred in the attack.
They asserted that Pakistan is an independent and sovereign country, and the United States and Nato must show respect for the national security and sovereignty of the country.
Altaf Hussain said that the world should know that Pakistanis are a living nation and the attacks against national security and sovereignty will not be tolerated under any condition. He added that the entire nation was standing behind its armed forces for defending the country. Political situation in the country was also discussed by the two leaders during the telephonic conversation.