Altaf proposes Zardari as next President

Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain has proposed the name of PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari from his party for the candidate of next President of the state, appealing the political parties to support his candidature.

According to a statement issued by the party secretariat in London, he praised Zardari saying that he resolved the matter of President’s impeachment amicably.

Altaf also praised ousted president Musharraf over his decision to resign from office and said that he saved the country by his act.

Altaf said in his statement that he came to a decision after consulting his party members that Zardari is appropriate for the slot of President.

He appealed Zardari, PPP and leaders of other political parties to consider his proposal.