Altaf Hussain Has Called President Zardari

LONDON: Quaid Muttahida Qaumi Movement Altaf Hussain has called President Zardari on phone from here on Wednesday night.

According to sources, matters pertaining to current political and national issues were came into discussion including the situation propped up following Karachi violence.

Altaf apprised president Zardari of loss of billions of rupees caused by ransacking and fierce blaze, which torched to aches thousands of shops in Boltan, White House and other adjoining markets, sources said.

He also expressed grief over loss of innocent lives in Karachi debacle, demanding for more relief package to be announced immediately for victimized traders besides rehabilitation of them.

President on the occasion assured Altaf of soon release of relief package for traders and shop owners who met irreparable loss.