Pakistan requests consular access to MQM chief
UK authorities requested for consular access through Pakistan's High Commission in London
An MQM supporter holds a poster of Altaf Hussain at a gathering in Karachi to show solidarity with their leader. PHOTO: REUTERS
ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan requested British authorities on Wednesday to provide consular access to Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain, who is currently under the custody of London police over money laundering charges.
"Following instruction from the prime minister, we have requested the British government to provide consular access to Altaf Hussain," foreign ministry spokesperson Tasnim Aslam told The Express Tribune here on Wednesday.
She said the request was forwarded through Pakistan's High Commission in London. However, Tasnim said British authorities had not yet responded to Pakistan’s request.
Atlaf was arrested on Tuesday from his house in North London over charges of money laundering.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has assured the MQM that the government will provide any possible legal assistance. MQM senior leader Farooq Sattar has urged the government to take up the matter with British authorities to ensure the 'well being of Altaf Hussain.'
Pakistan requested British authorities on Wednesday to provide consular access to Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain, who is currently under the custody of London police over money laundering charges.
"Following instruction from the prime minister, we have requested the British government to provide consular access to Altaf Hussain," foreign ministry spokesperson Tasnim Aslam told The Express Tribune here on Wednesday.
She said the request was forwarded through Pakistan's High Commission in London. However, Tasnim said British authorities had not yet responded to Pakistan’s request.
Atlaf was arrested on Tuesday from his house in North London over charges of money laundering.
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has assured the MQM that the government will provide any possible legal assistance. MQM senior leader Farooq Sattar has urged the government to take up the matter with British authorities to ensure the 'well being of Altaf Hussain.'