[Geo News] The chief Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Altaf Hussain has advised the people to hoist the national flag at their homes, shops, schools, offices and other places and buildings to express solidarity for national sovereignty and with armed forces. In a statement released from London, Altaf said Pakistan is undergoing a very critical situation while NWFP province is on fire due to Taliban-military clashes. "Taliban have waged a formal war against armed forces challenging the writ of the government", Altaf remarked adding, "Government and private buildings, educational institutes, the mausoleum of saints and the homes of the opponents are being targeted and devastated". Our country needs unity and national integrity as much today like never before, he added. Altaf appealed the country men to hoist national flags on their homes, offices, schools, shops and on highways to express solidarity and sincerity with the armed forces of Pakistan.