President Zardari calls Mirza to Presidency for explanation

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President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday taken notice of Zulfiqar Mirza’s statement against Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain and called him at President House to account for his statement.
Presidential spokesman Farhatullah Babar said Federal Interior Minister Rehman A. Malik would also be present during the meeting to focus on Mirza statement which created law and order situation.
The sources said vital decisions are likely to be taken up during the meeting.
A report has also been sought from the Sindh Chief Minister in this regard.
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has termed Mirza’s statement his “personal views”.
Earlier, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said the role of Urdu speaking community in the creation of Pakistan is above board and their sacrifices for the cause are always acknowledged.