Gilani apprises Pir Pagara of Govt-MQM talks
ISLAMABAD, Aug 6 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Saturday telephoned Pir Sahib of Pagara, President of PML (Functional) and spiritual leader of Hurrs, and apprised him about the ongoing negotiations between the government and the Mutahidda Qaumi Movement (MQM).The Prime Minister told Pir Pagara that the government would pursue the policy of reconciliation with all political groups in the country to avert any damage to democracy.He said the MQM had been the government’s ally and supported it in the past during several important phases especially the passage of 18th Amendment.
Gilani mentioned yesterday’s meeting of President Asif Ali Zardari with Governor Sindh Ishratul Ibad Khan and hoped that it would help clear the air towards normalization of matters.Pir Pagara expressed the confidence that the ongoing negotiations between the government and the MQM would help resolve several issues, including the restoration of law and order situation in Karachi.
 The importance of Commissionerate System for an improved good governance also came under discussion.