During Prime Minster Raja Pervez Ashraf’s visit to Nine Zero in Karachi, the central leader of the MQM, Farooq Sattar said holding of general election was necessary for the strengthening of democracy in the country. The prime minister was welcomed by a large gathering of MQM workers at Nine Zero. Ashraf held a meeting with the Rabita Committee of the MQM and discussed the law and order in the city.
Ashraf assured the MQM that the federal government would take every possible measure to bring peace in Karachi, adding that the Centre was ready to work with the MQM to restore peace in the city. “In the past it was assumed that the PPP and the MQM never worked together but the MQM has proved its trustworthiness,” adding that he would com up to the expectation of Altaf Hussain, Ashraf said.
“Currently, the government is facing several challenges, including power crisis and law and order but eth PPP is committed to overcoming all these challenges with the support of its coalition partners,” he said. PM Ashraf also had a telephonic conversation with the MQM chief while at Nine Zero and thanked him for supporting Ashraf during the recent election.
