Spearhead Analysis –MQM:Between perils and promises

Altaf Hussein remains the most controversial figure in the Pakistani political saga. Recent events have re-enforced the absurdity with which Altaf Bhai orchestrates Karachi’s realpolitik.  Hussein is convicted for numerous murder extortions,organized crime and terrorist offences. He is also the key suspect in over a hundred murder cases including one of his own comrades . . . →Read More:Spearhead Analysis –MQM:Between perils and promises

Altaf bhai threatens an independent Karachi

A day after historic elections in the country,  the headquarters of Karachi’s largest political force,the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM),were adorned with lights and garlands to celebrate their victory. But in his first speech after elections,MQM chief Altaf Hussain was not in a festive mood.

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ASFANDYAR WALI KHAN –till the last man standing

HE’S LOST 819 OF HIS PARTY COLLEAGUES TO TERRORISM,AND SURVIVED AN ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT IN 2008. WE RECENTLY SPOKE WITH ASFANDYAR WALI KHAN,CHIEF OF THE TALIBAN-THREATENED AWAMI NATIONAL PARTY,WHICH GOVERNED KHYBER-PAKHTUNKHWA PROVINCE UNTIL MARCH,ABOUT SATURDAY’S ELECTIONS AND MORE. EXCERPTS:

The ANP has been mercilessly attacked by the Taliban in the run-up to . . . →Read More:ASFANDYAR WALI KHAN –till the last man standing

Sindh Assembly paves way for another medical university

The Sindh Assembly passed a law to set up “Jinnah Sindh Medical University” in Karachi amid protests and a walkout by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement lawmakers on Thursday.

Sindh Law Minister Ayaz Soomro withdrew the existing bill for the university and presented another bill through submission of “supplementary order of the day”. The MQM members, . . . →Read More:Sindh Assembly paves way for another medical university

ECP should be declared “illegal” says Qadri

Dr Tahirul Qadri,a top cleric who has re-entered Pakistan’s political scene ahead of the polls,has filed a petition in the Supreme Court,arguing that as the Election Commission of Pakistan’s members were not chosen properly,it should be declared illegal.

His argument hinges on Article 218 of the Constitution,which lays down how . . . →Read More:ECP should be declared “illegal” says Qadri

Bill being prepared to bar judges holding dual nationality

By Amir Wasim

After the parliamentarians,armed forces personnel and civil servants,judges may now have to face the dual nationality bar.

Dawn has learnt that a draft 24th Constitution (Amendment) Bill is being prepared by the Law Ministry which aims to bar the judges from possessing dual nationality and the same will be . . . →Read More:Bill being prepared to bar judges holding dual nationality

Altaf Hussain slams sectarian killings

KARACHI:Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain has said that the sectarian killings in the city are a part of a conspiracy and urged the government and security forces to bring an end to the killings.

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Altaf Hussain believes MQM is the Liberal face of Pakistan

Addressing ‘country’s biggest-ever women exclusive’ rally at Bagh-i-Quaid on Sunday,MQM chief Altaf Hussain declared that Pakistan was a liberal country where women are ‘empowered in all sphere of life’ and this rally proves that point to the hilt.

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Terrified MQM workers escaping to Malaysia

The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has rejected claims made by some suspected target killers currently in police custody that the party leadership has asked several of its activists to leave Pakistan for Malaysia,where the MQM has reportedly established a parallel set up like its international secretariat in London.

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Disgraced Ex- Religious Minister blames PM’s Son for the Scam

Disgraced former religious affairs minister Hamid Saeed Kazmi tried yet again to prove his innocence,this time by alleging a link between former Director General Hajj Rao Shakeel and Prime Minister Gilani,through his son Abdul Qadir Gilani.

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