MQM’s return is temporary: Fazl

JUI-F chief says MQM's return to the treasury benches is just a temporary support for the government.

KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s (MQM) return to the treasury benches is just a temporary support for the government, said Jamiat Ulema Pakistan-Fazlur Rehman (JUI-F) chief on Monday. He was speaking to media at the Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI).

He said that the present government needs to find out a way to reduce the international pressure on Pakistan. “International financial institutions are interfering in financial matters and even pressing the government to change our laws and regulations,” he said. He stressed the need of consistent political and economic policies. The state cannot tax its citizens if it is failing to provide them with peace and security. The government should avoid implementing those taxes that are being opposed by the business community, he said. “Our government needs to consult the business community for every economic aspect. I always support the idea of consulting businessmen when bringing about laws and regulations in assembly,” he added.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 11^th, 2011.