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Breaking News KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain has termed terrorists as inhuman and said his party would support an army action against the Taliban. “If we want Quaid-e-Azam’s Pakistan, we will have to rise up against the Taliban,” Hussain said while addressing the general workers meeting at the Jinnah Ground via telephone from London. Altaf Hussain strongly condemned the attack on Malala and two other students by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan. He said Malala Yousafzai is the daughter of the nation and the attack on her life was an attack on education. Altaf eulogized Malala and said that raising voice for education in Taliban strongholds is a “courageous act.” Altaf Hussain prayed for early recovery of Malala Yousafzai and two other girls, Kainat and Shazia who also sustained injuries in the attack in Swat. The MQM Chief added that nations change their fate by themselves and we have to move forward despite all the challenges. Altaf asked...

Breaking News MQM Consider to Leave Goverment and Governorship, Rabitta Committee Pakistan and London program call and Taking Decision to leave government.

AwazApni KARACHI: Central Leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Dr. Farooq Sattar Saturday called for prompt and strict action against ‘land mafia, drug mafia and arms mafia’ to ensure peace in the metropolitan city. At a press conference called in emergency, the MQM leader flanked by members of MQM Rabitta Committee Raza Haroon, Nasreen Jalil and Wasay Jalil alleged that Awami National Party (ANP) continued to function as a political party until it was led by Bacha Khan but ‘now the sole objective of the party is to patronize land mafia, drug mafia and an armed group’. “It was ANP’s armed terrorists who attacked MQM’s office, killing one of our worker while (some) other party members who were seriously injured are still under treatment at a hospital,” he alleged. Dr. Farooq Sattar said 'land grabbers' are challenging the writ of the government and called for steps to put a strict check on the same.

Awaz Apni KARACHI: Three persons were killed and several others injured in incidents of firing here in Gulistan-e-Johar while a bus was also set ablaze, Awaz Apni News reported Friday. According to sources, unknown armed men opened fire on an office a political party in Gulistan-e-Johar Block 17 in which several persons were injured, some of them seriously. Three of the injured succumbed to their injuries later at a local hospital. According to Muttahida Qaumi Movement, its unit office in Gulistan-e-Johar came under fire attack by armed men. A bus was also set on fire in the area as violence erupted after the firing incident.

کراچی میں سوموار کی سہ پہر محرم الحرام کے مرکزی جلوس میں ایم اے جناح روڈ پر لائٹ ہاؤس کے قریب دھماکہ ہوا جس میں بڑی تعداد میں لوگوں کے ہلاک اور زخمی ہونے کی اطلاعات ہیں۔ دھماکے کی جگہ متعدد لاشیں دیکھی گئی ہیں، تاہم ہلاک ہونے والوں کی تعداد کے بارے میں فوری طور پر کچھ معلوم نہیں ہو سکا۔ آخری اطلاعات تک ایمبولینسوں کے ذریعے بڑی تعداد میں زخمیوں کو ہسپتالوں میں منتقل کیا جا رہا تھا۔ سول ہپستال کے ڈپٹی میڈیکل سپرانٹنڈنٹ ڈاکٹر امر جی نے بی بی سی کو بتایا کہ ہسپتال میں ابھی تک چوبیس زخمیوں کو لایا گیا ہے۔ زخمیوں کی ایک بڑی تعداد کو جناح پوسٹ گریجویٹ میڈیکل ہسپتال بھی منتقل کیا گیا ہے۔ دھماکے کے بعد جلوس میں شامل ہزاروں لوگوں افرا تفریحی کے عالم میں منتشر ہو گئے۔ دھماکے کے تھوڑی دیر بعد علاقے سے فائرنگ کی آوازیں بھی سنائی دیں۔ غیر مصدقہ اطلاعات کے مطابق جائے حادثہ سے ایک نامعلوم شخص کی سربریدہ لاش ملی ہے جس کے بارے میں خیال کیا جا رہا ہے کہ یہ مبینہ خود کش حملہ آور کی ہے۔ اس لاش کو جلوس کے منتظمین نے اپنی تحویل میں لے لیا ہے اور اس کو پولیس کے حوالے کرنے سے انکار کر دیا ہے۔ دھماکے کی وجہ سے...

Awaz Apni LONDON: Commenting on President Zardari’s speech on the occasion of 2nd death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM)’s Chief Altaf Hussain said views expressed by President Zardari are valuable and MQM welcomes it. In a statement, Altaf Hussain said people of Pakistan, whether belonging to Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) or any other political party, had condemned Benazir Bhutto’s assassination. “Leaders and workers of PPP were emotional today on the occasion of 2nd death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto, and it is natural,” Altaf added. MQM chief said President Zardari pointed out the sacrifice of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Benazir Bhutto and other PPP workers for the people of Pakistan and democracy. He said MQM welcomes President Zardari’s slogan ‘Pakistan khappay’. Altaf further said MQM will always play its role for democratic system and democracy is in favor of the country.

Awaz Apni KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has decided to become a part of the Federal Cabinet.The decision to this effect was reached at a meeting of MQM Coordination Committee which was later ratified by MQM Chief Altaf Hussain.According to sources, MQM MNA Dr. Farooq Sattar, Senator Babur Khan Ghori and Senator Ahmed Ali are likely to take oath as Federal Ministers.It may be mentioned here that Aiwan-e-Sadr has already sent the invitations for the oath taking ceremony.

Awaz Apni ISLAMABAD: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has contacted Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) and other political parties in a bid to fetch support for its proposed 18th amendment bill tabled in the National Assembly yesterday.A parliamentary delegation of MQM headed by its Deputy Parliamentary Leader in NA, Haider Abbas Rizvi, separately called on Khawaja Asif of PML-N, Makhdoom Faisal Saleh Hayat of PML-Q and Rehmatullah Kakar of JUI-F here Tuesday and discussed the bill.

Awaz Apni LONDON: Leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement Altaf Hussain Monday in an appeal to the people of Karachi urged them to observe restraint and tolerance for peace in the city. In a statement Altaf condemned attacks by the armed miscreants in various localities of Karachi.He said when the country is facing an extremely critical situation and MQM, Awami National Party and Peoples Party are jointly working to maintain peace and unity and solidarity among various sections of the population, some enemies of peace and criminal elements are engaged in terrorism to destroy the peace of the city by killing several innocent citizens. Altaf demanded of the government to take stern action against the armed terrorists and urged for using all sources for restoration of peace in the country. He also appealed to the people of Karachi not to react on their own over any criminal incident but to inform the police, Rangers and other law enforcement agencies. Moreover, Altaf Hussain in a telephone cal...

AMagazine KARACHI: The chief of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Altaf Hussain, has strongly condemned the acts of terrorism in the Indian city of Mumbai. In a statement issued here on Thursday he expressed sorrow over the killings of personnel of law enforcement agencies and the innocent citizens in such incidents. The MQM chief further said the peaceful people of Pakistan as well as those in other parts of the world condemn these killings. MQM Chief also expressed his heartfelt sympathies with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Indian government and the members of bereaved families in India. He said we share the sorrow and grief of the people of India as well as the Indian government. Altaf Hussain also prayed for the early recovery of those who sustained injuries in such incidents.

CNews LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain Monday expressed concern on what he said the sale of national assets belonging to the province and termed it a planned conspiracy.In a statement issued here on Monday, Hussain said sale of Qadirpur gas field, Jamshoro Power, Thar coal deposits and land in the province is on cards and described it as a serious conspiracy against the province. This could cause an irreparable loss to the province and its people.He expressed concern over reports published in national newspapers that b assets of Sindh worth billion of rupees were being sold to over come the fiscal deficit.

CNews KARACHI: The Central leader of Muttahida Qaumi Movement, MQM Dr. Farooq Sattar has said on Monday that President Pervez Musharraf has proved his slogan “Pakistan First” right with his resignation.Talking to Geo News after president’s resignation, he said President Musharraf played his part to overcome the political instability prevailing in the country. President Musharraf always gave importance and priority to the country’s interests, he added.Dr. Sattar further said, “President Musharraf has responded to the charges of ruling coalition with dignity.”The process of national reconciliation initiated by the president should be continued, added Sattar. He said that the responsibility to get the reconciliation process going lies on the shoulders of present leadership during such critical phase.

CNews KARACHI: Mutahidaa Qumi Movement (MQM) leader, syed Haider abbas Rizvi survived murder attempt while police guard was seriously injured.According to the details, Haider Abbas Rizvi was returning back from Mewa Shah gave yard while in a way at Pak Colony unknown gunmen started firing at his car in the attack Haider Abbas Rizvi, his children and brother survived.While in a attack a police guard Muhammad Younis was severely injured, the police guard was then taken to Abbasi Shaheed hospital in critical condition.It is worth mentioning here that Haider Abbas Rizvi was getting threats from terrorists from last couple of days.

CNews KARACHI: City Nazim Mustafa Kamal said he has attention focused on the recovery of the people injured in these blasts today (Monday). He urged the people to stay calm and do not create problems for the law enforcement agencies.He told that at least 37 injured have been brought to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, where a large number of people arrived. Commenting on the injured, he said at least four people are critically injured, of them, three being operated now.He urged the camerapersons of various news channels to keep their cameras at a distance, as according to him, they are posing problems for doctors in the smooth run of medical treatment.Mustafa Kamal said he talked to the Police Chief Salahud Din Babar Khatak and some other security personnel, adding police and the Rangers patrols on the city roads have been increased.The city nazim said the lists of all the injured will be made available before soon.On this occasion, he said that he is unaware of any injured being taken to any ...

CNews KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement has said Cit Nazim Mustafa Kamal’s remarks are his personal point of view and it has no linkage with the policy of MQM.In a statement issued here on Saturday, Rabita Committee said City Nazim’s statement issued during a dinner ceremony hosted in honour of President Musharraf by the business community, was not aimed at hurting the sentiments of PPP’s leadership and its workers.Rabita Committee said city nazim’s remarks were not part of MQM policy, adding, MQM values its coalition partner and its leadership.Statement further said process of national reconciliation initiated by MQM Chief Altaf Hussain and PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari in Sindh would continue for the betterment of democracy and people of Sindh. Nazim’s perceptions differ MQM policy: Rabita Committee CNews KARACHI: MQM Rabita Committee said on Friday their party member and Karachi City Nazim Syed Mustafa Kamal’s statements, which he aired yesterday, were purely his own and have no ...

Conspiracies are being hatched for forcible and unlawful occupation of Karachi through Talibanisation and Sectarian violence – Altaf Hussain London-4 July 2008 : Mr Altaf Hussain, founder and leader of Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) said that a conspiracy is being hatched with organised and sustained planning for occupation of Karachi by Talibans and organise sectarian violence. He expressed these views during his telephonic address to the Members of the Defence Clifton, North Nazimabad and Gulshan-e-Iqbal Residents Committees in Karachi simultaneously from London. He said that under planned and sustained conspiracy truck-loads of migrants from tribal areas are being settled in Karachi under the patronage of a few strong elements of the agencies that are organising forcible and illegal occupation of the empty plots of land in Karachi by dispersing these migrants in different areas of Karachi. Mr Altaf Hussain said that for the past one week the religious extremists migrating to Karachi...

CNews ISLAMABAD: Co-chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Asif Ali Zardari Saturday said the President Pervez Musharraf should step down voluntarily if he (President) wants to avert impeachment.Addressing a press conference after the PPP’s Central Executive Committee here, Asif Zardari said his party never accepted General Musharraf as the constitutional President of the country.He said consultations will be held with all the stakeholders on the draft constitutional package which the CEC meeting approved today.He said the draft package also includes proposal regarding the tenure of judges but a final decision has not yet been made. The Parliament will be given the authority to deal with all the issues, he added.To a question regarding the date of return of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain, he said MQM Chief did not say anything about this and “neither did I ask him as to when he plans to return home.”Earlier, Federal Minister for Law, Farooq H Naek announced the sign...

CNEWS Karachi:Leader of Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM), Altaf Hussain on Wednesday welcoming Indian Minister for External Affairs Parnab Mukherjee's visit to Pakistan, has expressed hope that this visit will be a stepping stone towards establishing peace and friendly relationships not only between the two countries but a long lasting peace in South Asia region.He said that MQM wants better ties between Pakistan and India and both countries should jointly struggle to eliminate poverty, unemployment and for the restoration of peace in South Asia region, a statement issued by MQM here said.Altaf Hussain said that friendly relationship between Pakistan and India is vital for the prosperity and betterment of the People of both countries.He also called for opening of consulates of Indian and Pakistan in Karachi and Mumbai by both the Governments immediately.He said that opening of consulates in Karachi and Mumbai would facilitate issuance of visas for the people of Sindh who have to go t...

Cnews KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement has strongly condemned the act of suicide by a youth over manhandling by bank staff.According to a statement of MQM Raabta Committee, those who take loans worth billions of rupees get their loans written-off and no action is taken against them. MQM Raabta Committee urged the government to take notice of the suicide and manhandling of youth’s family members by bank recovery staff. It also demanded that private banks be ordered to deal credit borrowers according to law.