ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner in Pakistan, Adam Thomson has
clarified that Quaid of MQM Altaf Hussain has not been arrested nor any
restrictions have been placed on his movements.
Talking to
media at the British High Commission, Monday the British High
Commissioner informed that investigations regarding the murder of Imran
Farooqi were underway, and despite the fact that it had made some
headway, it couldn’t be shared with media as yet.
Terming the
political situation in Pakistan as quite interesting, he expressed the
keen desire of Britain to forge closer, stronger bilateral ties with
Pakistan, and said that Pak-British strategic ties would also be
further strengthened .
Replying to a question by ONLINE, Adam
Thomson flatly denied any knowledge about any letter written by Altaf
Hussain to former British Premier Tony Blair, and advised that it would
be better that Altaf Hussain should be contacted in this regard.
He
said that Pakistani politicians frequently corresponded with the
British High Commission, and there was nothing sensational about this
fact.
He also said that Pakistan was passing through difficult
times, and Britain would never abandon Pakistan at this critical hour,
and fervently hoped for a political stability in Pakistan.
Meanwhile,
addressing a symbolic event in connection with London Olympic games of
2012, held in honor of Pakistani para- Olympians, he expressed his
great pleasure at hosting the group, because being special they could
be a beacon for Pakistani Nation, proving that their mental/physical
limitations were not a hindrance in their performance.
The
British High Commissioner also reaffirmed his pledge that no compromise
would ever be made regarding security concerns during London Olympics
of 2012, while assuring a best possible environment for players and
spectators.
He informed that the Olympics would be symbolic for encouragement of special children. Online
