Pakistan, July 12 -- LONDON / KARACHI - The health of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) founder Altaf Hussain has "greatly improved" following recent hospitalisation in London, senior party leaders confirmed on Saturday.

In a video posted to X (formerly Twitter), MQM's London-based leader Mustafa Azizabadi said Altaf Hussain underwent multiple medical tests and blood transfusions, and that doctors are continuing treatment based on improving test results.

Earlier, party officials confirmed that Hussain had been admitted to the hospital with a severe illness, sparking widespread speculation and misinformation about his condition. MQM Coordination Committee Deputy Convener Qasim Ali urged the public not to believe false reports, adding that b...