Misunderstanding with MQM to be removed: Malik

Minister for Interior A. Rehman Malik on Thursday said that difference of opinion is ingredient of politics and misunderstanding if any with MQM would be removed.

Talking to media men, he said "difference of opinion is ingredient of politics as well as democracy. MQM is a separate and independent party and every miscommunication between PPP and MQM would be tackled".

He said that he favors the efforts of MQM to approach to the people in other provinces and said that Altaf Hussain is a wise and seasoned politician and he always learned something from him.

Over the issue of seat-adjustment with MQM in AJK elections, he said that political parties talk with each other on various issues and if something has created misunderstanding with MQM, it would be removed.

Rehman Malik said the elections were postponed on various seats as the Chief Election Commissioner expressed some concerns over the security issue there. "I am in touch with my friends and issues will be settled soon," he added.

He said that situation in Karachi is improving due to effective coordination among intelligence agencies. He urged the media to play its role to strengthen Pakistan and regretted over the attitude of those criticizing the institutions of the country.