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Summary Muttahida Qaumi Movement has withdrew its decision of boycotting joint sitting of the Parliament.
The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) withdrew its decision of boycotting the joint session of the Parliament to be addressed by President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday at 1:00 pm.Earlier in the day, members of the MQM and traders of Karachi protested against incidents of extortion, announcing the observance of a “Black Day” protest today (Saturday).The MQM also staged a walk out from the Sindh Assembly session.Speaking to the media representatives during the protest, MQM leaders Waseem Akhtar and Syed Haider Abbas Rizvi said the only person who could address and solve this issue is President Zardari.Another party leader, Faisal Sabzwari, said that if extortion related activities were not put to a halt then MQM might consider boycotting the joint session of both the House of the Parliament on March 17 to be addressed by the president.Meanwhile, President Asif Ali Zardari talked to the MQM chief Altaf Hussain on telephone and assured his of strict action against extortionists and criminals.
