A group photograph of the families of released Indian crew members of MV Suez with Governor Sindh Dr Ishratul Ebad and Human Rights Activist Ansar Burni. — Photo by APP

KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain said on Saturday that majority of the Pakistani people wanted friendly relations and trade with India.

He was speaking on phone to the family members of Indian sailors recently released from the captivity of Somali pirates, at the Governor House, according to  an MQM’s press release.

The MQM chief congratulated the family members of the sailors over the release of their loved ones.

Altaf Hussain paid tribute to President Asif Ali Zardari, Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad, Human Rights Activist Ansar Burni and CPLC chairman Ahmed Chinoy for their efforts to the release of the hostages.

Senior Minister Pir Mazharul Haq and Sindh Assembly Speaker Nisar Khuhro endorsed the views of MQM chief Altaf Hussain.