ALTAF HUSSAIN STRONGLY CONDEMNS ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT ON PRESIDENT MUSHARRAF

London – 25 December 2003
MQM Founder & Leader Mr Altaf Hussain has strongly condemned the assassination attempt on President Pervez Musharraf and termed it as naked terrorism.  Addressing a mammoth MQM public gathering at the RCD Ground Malir in Karachi, he commented that differences on political and ideological grounds are part of democracy, however, it certainly does justify such shameful attempt of assassinating the opponent.  He said that the elements behind this assassination attempt are not sincere to the country and the nation.  He emphasised that Pakistan is undergoing a very critical phase and it is the need of time to demonstrate absolute unity, synchronization and harmony.

Mr Hussain appealed to the Prime Minister, Federal Cabinet, Military Intelligence, ISI and the IB to protect Pakistan from these terrorists and further strengthen the security measures for President General Pervez Musharraf.  Mr Hussain announced his and the MQM’s unconditional service to providing security for the motherland at this crucial time. He also prayed for those who lost their lives in this assassination attempt and for the early recovery of those injured.