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Pakistan Muslim League-Q President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has ruled out any possibility of impeachment of President Pervez Musharraf, and said it is out of question at present. Talking to reporters at the Muslim League House here on Saturday, Chaudhry Shujaat said that people, who were denying having contacts with the presidential camp, were now acknowledging such contacts.He was of the view that present coalition government would not go for impeaching President Musharraf. He further said that by giving unanimous vote of confidence to the newly elected Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gillani, a good example was set.When asked about restoration of the deposed judges, Shujaat claimed that the government would delay the matter on one pretext or the other, while the time given to the government was going to exhaust. However, he said that his party would accept whatever was decided on the judges’ issue in accordance with the Constitution and law.Answering a question, Shujaat said that the PML-Q could not even think to interfere with the army matters and it would never issue any statement in this regard. He also condemned forcible occupation of his party’s office in Karachi by workers of other faction of the PML.He said that the PML House belonged to the Pakistan Muslim League and was not the property of anyone’s ancestors. To another query, Shujaat was of the view that seeing the situation in Karachi, it was necessary for Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) to be the part of the Sindh government.
Answering yet another question, Shujaat said that he would stay in the country to face the cases and would never leave the country. He further said that his party believed in politics of decency and our legislators would practice positive politics and set good democratic traditions in the country.Speaking on the occasion, opposition leader in the National Assembly and former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi said that his party would field its candidates for the slots of speaker, deputy speaker and leader of the house in the Punjab Assembly.He said impatience was being shown for induction of new government in the Punjab. He said that efforts were being made to control bureaucracy in Punjab before induction of the provincial government. Earlier, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain chaired a party meeting in which strategy for reorganisation of the PML-Q was evolved. The meeting also discussed current political situation.

President of Muslim League-Q Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain said he wants participation of every party in the formation of Balochistan government.
Talking to media here Thursday Chaudhry Shujaat denied differences in the party ranks adding that all are united.
Shujaat said that he wants participation of all parties in formation of government in Balochistan and vowed that all issues would be settled in pleasant environment.
Mushahid Husaain talking on this occasion said the decisions will be taken in the interest of Pakistan, the party and the people of Pakistan.

The Pakistan Muslim League-Q president Ch Shujaat Hussain will hold a meeting with its allies on Tuesday to discuss a strategy with regard to the role as opposition in the incoming assemblies. MQM, National People’s Party (NPP) and PML-(F) members of the national and provincial assemblies are expected to attend the meeting. The sources also indicated that after consultations for making nomination to contest the election for the Leader of the House, speaker and deputy speaker an announcement would also be made in this regard.
PML-Q Information Secretary Senator Tariq Azeem, told that all the allies of the PML-Q had accepted the invitation and would attend the luncheon meeting. “The Muttahida Qaumi Movement, PPP (Sherpao), National People’s Party and PML-F have confirmed their participation,” he added.

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Sunday announced their unequivocal support to PML(Q) while MQM chief Altaf Hussain said that his party had been with the PML, it is with it and will remain with it in future also. The party’s announcement and Altaf Hussain’s assurance in this regard emerged on the occasion of a meeting between PML(Q) and Muttahida leadership at MQM headquarter here on Sunday afternoon.
In the meeting which lasted for about 50 minutes the PML(Q) team was led by its President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain. He was accompanied by PML(Q) Secretary-General Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Engr. Amir Muqam, Senator Ghaffar Qureshi, Tariq Hasan Khan, Aleem Adil Shaikh, Bostan Ali Hoti and Amanullah Khan Paracha.
The Muttahida side was represented by its Rabita Committee Deputy Convenor Dr Farooq Sattar, former federal minister Babar Khan Ghauri, Haider Abbas Rizvi, Anwar Alam, Shahid Lateef, Ashfaq Mangi, Dr Aasim, Nek Mohammed, and Mumtaz Anwar Baji.
Before the start of formal talks between the two sides, Chaudhry Shujaat also had a talk with MQM chief Altaf Hussain in London. Later talking to the battery of members of print and electronic-media, Chaudhry Shujaat said Altaf Hussain conveyed his party’s full support to the PML and said the Muttahida had always been with the PML in the past and is still with it today and will remain so in future as well.He said he reminded Altaf Hussain of the days when they too used to come to MQM headquarter known as “nine zero” and remain there till late in the night and sleep in MQM hostel. Shujaat Hussain said they assured the Muttahida their unconditional support even if they join the PPP government in Sindh in the larger interest of the province and its people. Addressing to media persons, Mushahid Hussain said the PML will have full enjoyment in the opposition because of the spirit and vigour exhibited by Muttahida workers on their arrival at MQM headquarter.
He pointed out that out of 34 million votes cast, the PML coalition - NPP, MQM, PML (F) and PPP (S) bagged 11.5 million votes. He said PML topped the position with MQM and PPP on the trail. In Sindh also, he said, the coalition bagged highest number of votes while PPP remained at the second position. He said it is a big factor, which will play a role in the coming days. Mushahid said it has been decided that the PML will play its role in the opposition and whatever decision is taken by Muttahida, it will extend full support to them. He said in the meeting of the central executive of the party in Islamabad, the party made it clear to play a positive role on issues like health, education, social justice, provincial autonomy, independent foreign policy as well as in the fight against terrorism and extremism. He said the PML firmly believes that strong provinces guarantee a strong Pakistan. He referred to telephonic talk with Altaf Hussain who, he said, extended all out assurance of their support which they gave in the past and is available today and will continue so in future also.
Addressing the journalists, Engr. Amir Muqam said during the meeting they extended felicitations to Muttahida for its glorious win in Sindh and also thanked them on behalf of Pakhtoons for the grand welcome accorded to them by Muttahida workers.
He said the coalition works for the agenda set by President Pervez Musharraf which envisions a modern and progressive Pakistan and elimination of extremism and terrorism from the country. Amir Muqam said the PML will continue to work for carrying forward this agenda. He said the majority of people of Pakistan had supported the President in the past and will continue their support for him in future as well. On the occasion, Mushahid Hussain congratulated Muttahida chief Altaf Hussain and said he propagated positive traditions in Pakistan’s history and spoke loudly for the oppressed and suppressed classes of people instead of capitalists and feudals. Dr Farooq Sattar welcomed Chaudhry Shujaat and Mushahid Hussain and other PML leaders at MQM headquarter on behalf of MQM Chief Altaf Hussain, the MQM Rabita Committee and the party workers.
He said during talks the PML leaders were clearly told that even if Muttahida makes new friends, it would not leave its coalition partners and old friends at any cost. “We will work together for greater national reconciliation”, Farooq Sattar said and added that establishment of a larger national government is inevitable for which they would have contacts with all the political parties. He said peace and stability and its continuity, promotion of democracy, establishment of a well set politically democratic system, elimination of extremism and terrorism and introduction of fast track social reforms are our priorities. He said Muttahida stands for basic social reforms, end to ad-hocism, complete autonomy to the provinces. Dr Farooq Sattar said the issue of feudalism will also have to be addressed and Muttahida talked about basic reforms, NFC, water reservoirs and greater say of provinces in the federal subjects and their association in decision-making and which is the true democracy. He said the Muttahida has vowed to work for a moderate and democratic Pakistan.
He said the Muttahida would play its role in taking country out of crisis and will work on taking it to an elevated position in the world. Dr Farooq Sattar said even if the Muttahida will be in the opposition, it would force the government in power to pursue this agenda.
He announced Muttahida’s unconditional support and co-operation to all those who would work for the stated priorities and agenda. Dr Farooq Sattar said even in the opposition, the Muttahida will play the role of a healthy opposition and would not waste time by just thumping the desks. “We will do constructive work and make the treasury benches to start work right from first day.”Addressing the press, Babar Khan Ghauri said the Muttahida does not look at the seats won by PML(Q) but their “first day love” with the party will continue in future. He said the Muttahida has won the mandate of the people and if anyone negates this mandate, then he only insults the people. On the occasion, Mushahid Hussain referred to his visit to MQM’s media centre and described it highly impressive with provision of state-of-the-art facilities. Earlier, on arrival at MQM headquarter the PML leaders were welcomed by Dr Farooq Sattar, Anwar Alam, Babar Khan Ghauri, Haider Abbas Rizvi and other members of MQM Rabita Committee. On the occasion a large number of men and women workers of MQM welcomed the visitors with rose petals amidst slogans of Jiay Altaf, Jiay Muttahida and Altaf Hamara Rahbar.
Before the start of formal talks, the visitors had a lunch with Muttahida leaders besides having a telephonic talk with MQM chief Altaf Hussain. After the talks, the MQM leaders left for Islamabad. Earlier before arriving at MQM headquarter, Chaudhry Shujaat along with Mushahid Hussain Sayed and other PML leaders held talks with NPP Chairman Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi at his residence. On the occasion Mustafa Jatoi assured of his full support to PML.

President Pakistan Muslim League (PML-Q) Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has said that his party decision regarding sitting in opposition was firm and final.He stated this while addressing while talking to newsmen at the residence former Prime Minister and NPP chief Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi after a meeting.“ We have decided to sit on opposition benches and we will play positive role,” he remarked.

President of Pakistan Muslim League (Q) Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has said that removal of Article 58-2 (B) from constitution would cause crisis in the country.
Talking to media here, Shujaat made it clear that his party would play a positive role while sitting in opposition and would avoid stage walkouts and creating rumpus in the parliament.
He said that senators and parliament members should play constructive role in the parliament. Replying to a question, Shujaat said that he wants good governance in the country, “If new government attempt to eliminate the article 58-2 (B), it would cause crisis in the country”. PML-Q chief said that talks are underway with allies and we would sit collectively on opposition benches.

Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain along with former chief minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervez Elahi called on President Pervez Musharraf at presidential camp office, Rawalpindi, here on late Tuesday night,

During the meeting, the PML-Q leaders discussed the current political situation arisen out from the February 18 polls with the president.

Pakistan Muslim League (Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain Saturday said his party is not making any effort to be inducted in the government; they would sit in opposition, rather. Addressing press briefing after his party meeting at Muslim League House in Islamabad here, he said this is first time in Pakistan history that a losing party accepted the elections results, adding his party would be a vibrant opposition with fortitude and forbearance. Chaudhry Shujaat said his party is making an effort to form the government in Balochistan, adding his party would focus on politics of issues leaving behind confrontation and negative politics. PML-Q President added, ‘We will keep reminding the ruling parties of their pledges.” ‘Some candidates from Sindh lodged complaints regarding rigging, for which a committee headed by SM Zafar has been formed; the committee will review these complaints and later on contact the election commission,’ Ch Shujaat maintained.
Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi said the meeting of the parliamentary party would be held afterwards, where parliamentary leaders would be chosen, adding, ‘we will not chose a parliamentary leader that is not a member of assembly, as PML-N did for Nawaz Sharif.’
Pervaiz Elahi said the flour crisis did not emerge in his tenure; there was mismanagement during term of caretaker government.
Responding a query, Chaudhry Shujaat said none of his party member is quitting the party.

Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid-e-Azam President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has said his party has the roots in all parts of the country and that they have won from all over the country and are ready to sit in the opposition to play a positive role. His comments came in a press conference where party candidates who contested the election were also present.
He denied claims that his party had lost the elections because of President Pervez Musharraf’s policies. He criticised Nawaz Sharif, saying he won the elections by using the slogan of restoration of the judiciary and now he has started thinking of how he would set about to restore them, though he would do otherwise.
He also said none of his party members would join the Pakistan Muslim League (N) and they would never enter a coalition with the PML-N despite his party’s defeat. He then congratulated the candidates. “We accepted the results, and will play a positive role,” he added.

Efforts are underway to obtain the freedom of former Lal Masjid chief Maulana Abdul Aziz, as several prominent politicians have conducted meetings with him recentlyThe latest was Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, who visited Aziz on Tuesday. Shujaat also met with Aziz’s wife a few days ago. According to Online, the meeting between Shujaat and Aziz lasted for an hour, during which the PML-Q president exchanged views with the latter on several proposals for his release. Sources said that Shujaat wanted to secure Aziz’s release before elections. Shujaat said the meeting had nothing to do with the February 18 elections. He said a package for Aziz’s release would soon be evolved, adding that its implementation would be ensured. Last week, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl chief Fazlur Rehman met the Lal Masjid cleric. Aziz’s relative Maulana Amir Siddique told a press conference after that meeting that his family hoped that Aziz would be released soon, the Daily Times reported.