Foreign forces want me dead: Altaf Hussain
He said this while addressing a joint emergency meeting of the MQM Raabta Committee in London and Karachi.
The MQM chief proclaimed that his party was a major hurdle in the way of such conspiracies.
Altaf Hussain made it clear that no force that suppress the peace-loving Urdu-speaking people and that they will not be a slave to the foreign forces conspiring against them.
He also directed the Raabta Committee to send two witnesses for the submission of his will.
The MQM leader has also told the party leaders to continue his mission after his demise.
Earlier, former Sindh interior minister Zulfiqar Mirza had announced a "war" against the MQM and alleged that MQM is involved in creating tensions in Karachi.
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just out of interest what is the official language of Pakistan, the last i heard it was Urdu, so what's this about killing urdu speakers. wake up your all supposed to be educated people use your common sense you know exactly who is orchestrating these atrocities?? they are on Pakistan's eastern border and they are now also on your western border..
@Tanzeel:
Hello wakeup.. he is in England,, that's why no one can touch, but it would be another question if he was in Pakistan..
@Born Again Pakistani: In 2 Caror population of Karachi, there may be no more than 10000 to 50000 still alive "real mohajir (the term mohajir is for those who actually migrated)". Hijrat was done 63 year ago in 1947, and pakistanis average age is 50 years. So, most of those who actually migrated may be passed away, and in Karachi, most people claim themselves as "Mohajir", although they dont know what the real mean of Hijrat. For example, if someone's done Hajj, he usually called as Haji sahib, but if his son doesn't go for the Hajj, it will seem ambiguous to call him Haji Sahib, same as if someone do 5 times prayers he is usually called Namazi, but do we call his son Namazi if his son doesn't do 5 times prayers.
@Dr. Who!: I fully agree with you.
All blogger opposing on this forum focused on Altaf Hussain having dual nationality. Is this uncommon in Pakistan?
Most of the sitting Senators, MNAs, MPAs, Ministers, President have dual Nationalities. Two of the previous Prime Ministers of Pakistan's had too dual nationality but no one objected.
However, Altaf Hussain is just leading a political party and had not even a Member of the Parliament, every Tom, Dick and Harry is criticizing him.
When he can effectively control his party remotely, than why others have a problem. It is safer for him to live abroad as Government cannot guarantee his safety. Even they cannot save Benazir Bhutto.
All URDU speaking people (our national language is Urdu) are fully and surely attentive for instructions of Altaf Hussain and his guidance. This is the only party which is leading correctly and honestly and not a single corruption case proved against them.
Even though I am not from MQM but they way Altaf is leading from front, we see a larger revolution forthcoming to ruin Waderas and Chowdhris in this country very soon.
Regards Dr. Saleem Siddiqi Johannesburg - South Africa
The nation has all RIGHT to know why was Imran Khan denied press coverage while he was addressing an Independence Day gathering in Islamabad on 14th August, 2011 night and why was this "Bhai of Karachi" given a 2 hour long nerve stretching LIVE coverage?
@sajid: I hope so too... all is I hope we are not part of it.
@saher: One small thing do you really know that your roots were Tamil or Tellagu speaking? In South Of India there are two kinds of muslims.. Urdu speaking and native language speakers. Where do you belong? It Karanatak and Hyderabad the language of muslims is actually Urdu speaking.
Get info on what your forefather were... Dont have to support altaf Hussain but you should know who you are...
I am Mohajir but not Indian....
@Ali Hassan Salameh: Thank you for telling us about the rift b/w arms of british government. Only one thing... Pakistan of 1967 is not Pakistan of 2011... We were threat in some other situation during the Arab Israeli conflict but today we are the world's biggest headache so threat in the way you are mentioning no but threat.. we are for anyone.. Do you know if a UAE National visits Pakistan without ties to Pakistan his passport is not renewed till he justifies his visit and what he did in the country... So this is what we are... Wake Up.
@Ris: Tanzeel has my support
@Usman: Absolutely! His letter to TB he was not asking for him to be forgiven but asking for people's demand. Our other great leaders have only asked for themselves to rescued so yes... you can brand him as much you want as you all did with Mujeeb ur Rehman but I will continue to support him.
dear frnds i am vary happy bcoz the pakistanis come to knows the real face of MQM.....goood pakistani....every one not loyal to pakistan will be disgrace in similar manner.ALLAH is gaurding pakistan.
@Saher...interesting. Is there still a Tamil or Telugu origin community in Karachi? I know a lot about migrants from other parts ie uttar pradesh, rajasthan, bihar, delhi, hyderabad etc. but do not know much about those who came from South India (well there are a few malayalis from Kerala in Karachi too). Do you know if there are still Tamils or Telugus in Karachi?
Those who criticize Mr Altaf Hussein how do you explain the killings of Karachi then? Pakistanis have failed to follow the teachings of Islam. They are suffering today because they have not understood the teachings of the Quran which is in Arabic a language they do not even try to learn and understand. So how can they understand Islam if they do not understand the Quran. The English and Urdu translations are good as the translator. They have also failed to understand the message of the Prophet (SAAS) who very clearly said: All the Muslims belong to the same Ummat. No Arab is superior to a non-Arab; no non-Arab is superior to an Arab'. Now it must be understood this was said by the Prophet (MPUH)1400 years ago. What he meant by this is that there should be no racism in Islam. But we allowed exactly this to creep into our societies. The Prophet(MPUH)' also said: 'Do not divide among yourselves'. We did exactly that. Again the Prophet (MPUH) also insisted that everyone must read. 'IQRA' was his message. Education he said was compulsory for every Muslim. But what do we see in Pakistan? 65% of the population are illiterate. So how the hell can they understand the difference between right and wrong. So again we disobeyed the Prophet (SAAS) At least they should Islam correctly with understanding and honesty. No. They visit astrologers and believe in palmistry. They visit Dargahs instead of praying five times in a Masjid. Many young people do not even know how to pray. They are too busy following Bollywood films and Indian dramas. The so called elite of Pakistan think they are white westerners and look down on their own poor societies instead of uplifting them in education. Pakistan is a fractured society. The rich do not know nor care how their poor citizens live.The present rulers of Pakistan are mired in corruption and blind to honesty and truth. How can we trust these people who actually allow a foreign country to kill their own citizens. The US has killed some 2000 innocent men women and children using drones in the NW region of Pakistan. And the leaders look the other way. WHY? Because they are paid handsomely in dollars? Mr Altaf is against these rich classes who ignore the poor of the country. Mr Altaf merely wants social justice for all citizens of Pakistan. Try to understand him. He is always reminded that 'his community' is different. Why are we dividing ourselves? There is only one community in Pakistan. The Muslim community. The minorities often support the Western powers as well as Israel. This fact should be understood by all Muslim Pakistanis.In spite of this Altaf wants all communities to live in peace . Mr Altaf is a decent man. He wants only the welfare of Pakistan. Those who talk against him are wrong,prejudiced and hateful.
Pakistan today needs to understand Islam properly and the abide by the words of the Prophet (SAAS)'If the Umma is to survive do not divide among yourselves' he said. So if Pakistan is to survive be united. Otherwise be prepared to lose your country. A country that the great Mohd Ali Jinnah founded and gave it as a precious gift to the Muslims of the sub-continent who were living in danger of being completely overrun by the Hindu extremists at that time. He got us something invaluable with his genius mind. So lets learn to cherish it and keep it. Let us not show disrespect to this gift nor the noble Quaid whose soul must really really hurt today and suffering today.
all the best to Foreign Forces :p
He is telling the truth. Since he is a citizen of the UK. a number of Pakistanis ( foreigners ) do want him dead.
Not just foreign... all of Pakistan too.
He is a British national living in Britain. For acquiring British Nationality he had taken oath of remaining loyal to Britain and its constitution. How can one expect him to be loyal to Pakistan and do anything against the interests of his British masters particularly if they force him to be part of any conspiracy against Pakistan. He dare not reject their demand. After all he has to live in Britain. I pity those simple souls from Karachi who bear with him for hours and blindly believe in whatever lies he tells them.
This is all political game. no political party is sincere to resolve the issues concerning karachi or pakistan. May Allah give Guidance to all of them and us too Ameen!
Zulfileaks still stands. Way to go Mirza!
MQM is on the defensive now, altaf hussain was speaking the language of the liberal fascists in his speech. Already declaring the history of Pakistan a lie, as he had already issued a "fatwaa" declaring the Creation of Pakistan to be a mistake.
I wonder, didnt he feel "threatened" whilst standing in india?
Looks like, in Pakistan, the foreign forces are after everybody - The army, ISI, government, politicians, civilians, liberals, fascists, mullahs, charities, cricketers, defense analysts, TV anchors, leftists, rightists, centrists, diplomats, journalists, Ahmadis, Shias, Sunnis, Hindus, Xisns, Rickshaw drivers, Kebab vendors, business people, Taseers, Weinsteins...
unbelievably failed country in the world is Pakistan. Pakistan is so failed that it doesn't even know that it is failed!!!!! LOL LOL LOL
It looks like Bhai and the minister of MisInformation are in regular contact. Both arrive at the same conclusion that Foreign FORCES are at play within Karachi.
When he says "Foreign forces" he means Pakistani forces, since he himself is a foreigner to Pakistan!
@Iftikhar-ur-Rehman: We will live in peace but guess in current dispensation it is not possible.
We will remain with MQM no matter how much venom is thrown towards you from other parts of Pakistan
OMG!! A conspiracy! Foreign forces!! And he's living in London. The UK is best friends with America, and America is best friends with Israel, and everyone knows how large the Indian population is in London. That's 'enemy' territory he's sitting in... Karachi is logically his only safe option. He needs to come back!!!
I think the last time we heard this Rhetoric was when, Imran Farooq was assassinated.
Long Live Altaf Hussain, the man who is threat to Status quo, feudalism and corruption in Pakistan. Shaheed kabhi mara nahi kartay.
@Tanzeel: You are on your own.
Nobody will fall for that this time around. His days are numbered.
Living like a slave in London does not suits this statement. However if some forces are trying to make him slave, is acceptable if in return peace prevails in Karachi. Remember you can not fight foreign forces, Urdu speaking people in East Pakistan made al-Badr & Al-Shams to fight majority bengalis but could not survived. They were driven out of Bangladesh, or killed or living in Jails (Camps) there. Similarly Tamils who were behaving similarly could not survived against majority of Sinhaleese and killed and finished. In Karachi the situation is same and perhaps the fate.
Please show respect to Mr Altaf Hussain
He is the Greatest living British Gentleman & still alive!!!
@Usman: Kindly ask him to participate Britian's politics. Leave Pakistan for those who dare to live here.
@Tanzeel: he knows the people of pakistan are not with him..the people of britain are however with him
@SYCO: very right.
Joke of the day or rather the rest of 2011
Gotta get a new line - the "foreign forces" line is worn out.
Urdu speaking population in Karachi are not the only Mohajirs in Sind, So are the rest of them who have migrated to Karachi for economic reason. Let's not forget Karachi is built by all the different Mohajirs
everything is a lie only positive work for pakistan
LOL this made me my day..funny man :P
@Rehmat Kundi: hahah very nice
@kasim.lahore: so other people who are not mohajir i.e. punjabi, pashtun, sindhi, baluchs, karachi is safe place for them but they happily die on their will ...
Altaf bhai should come clean about the letter that he wrote to Tony Blair. It is on the BBC urdu website.
Slap to all hate monger, once again Altaf Hussain passes statement against international powers... Thumbs UP
@Tanzeel: :D... and who is with him???
‘ Foreign forces ‘ really !! but aren’t you living in their country. Somethings not right.
Critiques of MQM lack commonsense.
I think it's "GAME OVER", I certainly hope so for the sake of Pakistan's existence.
believe it or not but its fact n i must say he is born true Leader and his party proved that through 'work' in the country or in capital hub i.e Karachi - think beyond - its hard but try! nor critic neither support to anybody but - Thanks to Express for providing pace to 'express feelings and emotions through tribute and Tribune!
Hence proved that MQM is still the party of Urdu speaking people only. Sad.
is Panjab and KP foreign enough for you?
it is a delima with Paikistani nation. If Altaf Hussain Sb or Senior party leaders of MQM intrested to reslove Karchi Issues and stop blood shed then why not they come forward? It is the biggest politiocal party and they are in the government. it is their responsibality to stop the killing of innocent masses of Karachi.
His statements never made any sense to me, in fact to every sane being. However, interestingly, his followers do react in some weird ways to his statements. I bet these statements carry some code words for the rest of his gang in Karachi. Scary, eh !
@Kulamarva Balakrishna:
You don't have any right to guide our Leader. First you come to Karachi, show your face and then advise others.
Karachi may be safe place except for Muhajirs.
he himself is a foreigner to Pakistan...so he is the force...he is stating truth :)
Since Altaf is a British National, his definition of "foreign forces" includes Pakistanis!
@Iftikhar-ur-Rehman: If Genocide of Urdu Speakings takes place MQM would definitely talk about urdu Speakings, just the way they spoke about genocide of Baloch leaders and Punjabis in Balochistan. Talking about different ethnicities doesn't make a party ETHNIC.
You should have never left Pakistan. Justice would have been served regardless!
If third-world leader's loyalty to their masters abroad is exposed then that leader becomes expendable. Remember Saddam.
Is Mutahida Quami Movement becoming MOHAJIR QAUMI MOVMENT again?? Mr.Altaf is talking about Urdu speaking people and not about the rest of its members i.e. Pakhtuns, Punjabi's Sindhi's etc???Which they claim to have???? I would also like to know who is trying to make Urdu speaking people their slaves??? Most of the people I have talked to are actually against anyone making anyone else a slave.Why not live in peace and harmony???Like we used to , not long ago. Similarly if someone talks against MQM, why is he labeled as a conspirator against PAKISTAN?? ( Faisla Sabzwari on a private TV Channel)
Other than MQM which other political party wants to 'disintegrate' Karachi from Sindh or Pakistan. Its ironic than the secessionists claim that the they themselves are a hurdle in secession.
It is people of Karachi who are dying. You keep enjoying your stay in London.
So one thing is clear that foreign forces are working to dismember Pakistan. Both Altaf and Mirza know and accusing each other of conspiring with those forces. Now both are big political players in the present set-up. It is their responisbilty to tell the people who are those foreign forces and what the government of Pakistan is doing to prevent it. What appears from the daily news reports during violence in Karachi both MQM and PPP were involved in fanning the violence.
As long as people of Pakistan are with you no one can dare touch you.
Foreign forces? What are you going on about, Mr Hussain? according to Mirza, you're the one who wrote the letter to the "foreign forces" on disintegrating the country
Vienna,09-09-2011 Jeeo Jeeo Altaf safe in London.But who are foreign Sindhis,Punjabis, Pashtun, Balochi, who? Why not show your face once in Karachi itself young man? Karachi is absolutely safe for all peace loving Pakistanis. Taravadu Taranga Trust for Media Monitoring TTTMM India --Kulamarva Balakrishna
The famous conspiracy card yet again played. .victim game is on
' Foreign forces ' really !! but aren't you living in their country. Somethings not right.
Oh Really? Thats why you are leaving nearest to foreign forces? Smugllers and Talebans brought bad name to Phatans, similarly you with MQM brought bad name to urdu speakings.