Summary The govt doesn't even know the charges framed against the MQM chief, Tasnim Aslam said.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain and his legal team has not yet contacted Pakistan government for any assistance, the Foreign Office said.
During weekly press briefing in Islamabad on Friday, Foreign Office spokesperson Tasnim Aslam said the government is ready to extend all possible legal assistance to Altaf Hussain in London.
She said Pakistan’s acting high commissioner in London held a 20-minute meeting with the Altaf Hussain on Thursday and conveyed Prime Minister Sharif’s goodwill message to him.
Aslam said the Foreign Office will also act according to the directions of the Prime Minister in case the MQM chief needs any assistance or intends to return to Pakistan.
To a question regarding issuance of a passport and a national identity card to Altaf Hussain, the spokesperson said that required documents have not been provided for this purpose as yet. As soon as the required documents are received the processing will begin.
It may be mentioned here that Altaf Hussain was arrested in London this week on the charges of money-laundering.
