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Imran Farooq's wish to pursue politics independently led to his murder: London police

Published: September 14, 2012

London Metropolitan Police appeal for any information linked to the assassination of MQM leader. PHOTO: AFP/FILE

London Metropolitan Police have hinted that slain high-profile Muttahida Qaumi Movement leader, Dr Imran Farooq’s wish to actively participate in politics by pursuing his political career independently might have led to his murder, Express News reported Friday.

The Metropolitan Police, also known as Scotland Yard, said that he was killed because his murderers did not want him to do so.

Appealing for an investigation, the Metropolitan police also announced a £20,000 reward for providing any information linked to his assassination.

Dr Farooq made a profile on a social media site which could help foster his political career, two months prior to his murder.

Farooq was murdered in a knife attack in the Edgware district of London late on September 16, 2010.

Detectives had revealed that he was killed with two kitchen knives sold in discount stores and online and a house brick may also have been used in the attack.

CCTV footage of his final hours, released by police, had images of him at an underground train station as he travelled to work on the morning of his death.

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Reader Comments (149)

  • Truth Bites
    Sep 14, 2012 - 1:36PM

    …and who wouldnt like to see him going separate and independant ways??? only one figure comes to mind!

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  • aftab
    Sep 14, 2012 - 1:40PM

    So, it is obvious clear “WHO” didn’t want Dr. Imran Farooque to pursue his independent political career, aparting himself from MQM.

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  • Ak47
    Sep 14, 2012 - 1:53PM

    Quite obvious that MQM didn’t want Imran Farooq to start an independent political career.

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  • Macho
    Sep 14, 2012 - 2:07PM

    The media won’t be able to give this news much coverage because of ” you know who?”

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  • Khan of Cape Town
    Sep 14, 2012 - 2:30PM

    Pakistani law and forces cannot do anything against the big fish. Lets see, how Scotland Yard performs now.

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  • Asad Shairani
    Sep 14, 2012 - 2:40PM

    So the police hasn’t actually caught the murderers, but knows WHY they did it? Nice. Speculation at its best.

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  • Hammad
    Sep 14, 2012 - 2:48PM

    So does it still needs a rocket science to make out as to who might have done it?

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  • Syed
    Sep 14, 2012 - 2:50PM

    To all the commentators…..
    “might” don’t give a verdict on might!!

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  • ibrahim hashmi
    Sep 14, 2012 - 3:06PM

    yes still this party chief acts as if he is the fountain of revolution , and media hahahaha!!

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  • Hairaan
    Sep 14, 2012 - 3:11PM

    Its UK citizen vs UK citizen. Pakistanis should stay away from this episode.

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  • Omer
    Sep 14, 2012 - 3:12PM

    they might have some great qualities but this certainly is not one of them

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  • Uzz
    Sep 14, 2012 - 3:24PM

    I think this is disinformation as there is no credible information made available and its just another way to confuse people. If you see, they mention CCTV footage , they mention profiles, I think you can find many profiles on social media of the same party. Is this a news by any standard?

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  • dilpazir khan
    Sep 14, 2012 - 3:38PM

    Dr Imran Khan was the SpinalCord of the MQM. Even today, we follow the Nazm O Zabt written by Dr Imran. He was the man of great mind of great thoughts.

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  • Ikram chaudry
    Sep 14, 2012 - 3:41PM

    Thats wrong and absurd, in past we had same news that mr farooq has left MQM to starts his own party three times. But at all times he himself declared even on th interview that thats not possible and unrealistic. He will remain loyal to MQM till the end. And he remained by heading all media departments of MQM.

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  • Ash
    Sep 14, 2012 - 3:48PM

    This does not make any sense at all. He was a loyal worker of MQM and had great respect for Altaf Hussain. Scotland Yard should do a bit more research before giving statements like this.

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  • Obvious
    Sep 14, 2012 - 3:52PM

    This is the exact need for information & witnesses that Scotland Yard told Imran Khan about, and the exact reason why the case is stuck at this stage.
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    Murderers and dictators all take refuge in Europe/us. Interesting

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  • cnic
    Sep 14, 2012 - 3:58PM

    An eye opener for the sane people of Karachi.

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  • ahsan Dilpazir Khan
    Sep 14, 2012 - 4:05PM

    This matter should not be politicise. It should be noted that LMP didn’t mention that Dr will apart him self from the MQM. His facebook ID is not the solid clue that he wanted the independent political career. One important thing is that he was the convener of the MQM, the powerful man, he did not have any need other independent political party.

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  • Sep 14, 2012 - 4:09PM

    Get The Gringo!

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  • observer (UK)
    Sep 14, 2012 - 4:22PM

    I am not sure why my post is singled out and either takes long time to be published or rejected??

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  • observer (UK)
    Sep 14, 2012 - 4:29PM

    @Hairaan: Then the leader of an ethnic party is a UK citizen and yet he is directing his disastrous activities from London.

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  • Syed Kashif Nawaz
    Sep 14, 2012 - 4:32PM

    These all are assumptions, neither Dr. Imran Farooq nor any other sources claimed any such thing. Dr. Imran Farooq was an integral part of the MQM. He in his last interview clearly & vehemently announced his strong ties with & trust on MQM & Altaf Hussain. Dilpazir Khan has rightly pointed out that MQM’s foundation was laid on the basic principals made by Dr. Imran Farooq & even today MQM is following the same.

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  • Syed Kashif Nawaz
    Sep 14, 2012 - 4:35PM

    It is also interesting that they don’t know the murderers but know their intentions!!! what a rubbish!!!

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  • Syed Kashif Nawaz
    Sep 14, 2012 - 4:41PM

    London Metropolitan Police have hinted that slain high-profile Muttahida Qaumi Movement leader, Dr Imran Farooq’s wish to actively participate in politics by pursuing his political career independently “MIGHT” have led to his murder.

    In response to this speculation I would only say “Opponents” of MQM & Altaf Hussain “MIGHT” have killed him.

    NOW WHERE IS MY £20,000 REWARD?

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  • Syed Kashif Nawaz
    Sep 14, 2012 - 4:46PM

    @cnic:

    Our eyes & minds are already open that how they kill people of MQM & then blame the same MQM for their assassination. Rubbish! you people have already spread enough propaganda.

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  • Syed Kashif Nawaz
    Sep 14, 2012 - 4:49PM

    @ibrahim hashmi:

    So you don’t believe in Judicial System? Why don’t you simply wait & let the law enforcers & judiciary do their work & reach any conclusions? Why are you so ambitious to hold MQM & Altaf Hussain responsible? Any personal drift?

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  • Syed Kashif Nawaz
    Sep 14, 2012 - 4:52PM

    @Truth Bites:

    Hay Hay hold on hold on, don’t be so hurry in concluding the results on the basis of any News! Let the judiciary do its work. ET or SLY has not declared anyone guilty yet! Be patient! Recommend

  • Syed Kashif Nawaz
    Sep 14, 2012 - 4:54PM

    @aftab:

    Is it really clear? I believe it might be Jamat-e-Islami or Nawaz Shareef!!! Why don’t you raise your fingers towards them? Why to blame only MQM for its own loss? Recommend

  • Syed Kashif Nawaz
    Sep 14, 2012 - 4:55PM

    @Macho:

    I don’t know Mr. Macho, please let me know?

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  • Anonymous
    Sep 14, 2012 - 5:02PM

    For a long time ,certain hidden forces use these type of tactics in order to destroy the peace and harmony of metropolitan city karachi. They always want to sabou’tash the peace of karachi.
    It’s all the part Planned conspiracy to undermine and mislead the public. But most of us are intelligent enough to recognize the conspiracy. we are able to differentiate between the truth and plotted story.T|hese forces also responsible for the brutal killngs,ransoms and bomb blasts in karachi.
    These hidden forces donot want anyone to resolve the security Issues, Law and Order situation internally as well as externally.They don’t want anyone to gather all parties on one table to resolve the ISSUES.
    Similarly it is the same conspiracy which took place in the past when they didnt want MQM councellors to work for their people in late 80s and now history repeating itself.
    The hidden forces again trying to stop the process of shifting the power to the grass root level.Recommend

  • Fahad Ahmed
    Sep 14, 2012 - 5:04PM

    All workers of MQM Tribute to Dr Imran Farooq Bhai… Shaheed e Inqilaab Dr Imran Farooq was the man of great mind of great thoughts….

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  • observer (UK)
    Sep 14, 2012 - 5:19PM

    @Syed Kashif Nawaz: Why are you so excited. People are commenting on circumstantial but substantial findings so far. By the way London Met Police can not declare someone guilty or not guilty. The Met Police can charge someone to appear before the court and it appears that the day is not far.

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  • Danish Ansari
    Sep 14, 2012 - 5:58PM

    This is all Assumption or Propaganda, This is all to make Pakistani Nation Fool. Dr Imran Farooq was the Convener, So far, No one has become Convener in MQM’s History. He was the founding member with Altaf Hussain. I Don,t Believe in all these type useless reports.

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  • Suhail Khan
    Sep 14, 2012 - 5:59PM

    We should not concluding the results on the basis of any Yellow journalism, There is no press release by the Met or the Sly and has not declared anyone guilty
    Dr. Imran Farooq was & is the ideological architect of MQM and he himself preached against individuality and creating different factions, these all are assumptions, neither Dr. Imran Farooq nor any other sources claimed any such thing, Dr. Imran Farooq WAS and STILL IS an integral part of the MQM, Dr. Imran Farooq laid the foundation of MQM with Altaf Hussian & on the directives of Altaf Hussian he make the Basic Principals which are followed till date. We know & seen a lot that how people belongs MQM were murdered and then put the blame of the same on MQM

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  • QAZI
    Sep 14, 2012 - 6:15PM

    who gave him the title of “Shaheed e Inqilaab” Dr Imran Farooq was the man who always want to work with MQM and always believe in and dedicate his life to MQM so this was the big loss for MQMRecommend

  • Sameer
    Sep 14, 2012 - 6:15PM

    This news is not even close to a concrete conclusion. Similar news came from UK sources 2 years ago that proved to be incorrect (Imran joining Musharrafs party). In addition, a facebook profile means nothing until it says something explicitly and Imran Farooq’s standing was associated with the MQM, hardly based on individual persona. And lets suppose that this information is accurate, it cannot lead to any real conclusions. It could be an effort to tarnish the image of his parent party or an individual act. Could even be a mugging act.

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  • Syed Ali Rizvi
    Sep 14, 2012 - 6:20PM

    Anti Pakistan forces are involve in the murder of Dr Imran Farooq . he was born to work for MQM and wants it till last breath and loyal to Altaf Hussain he always believe in realism and REALISM AND PRACTICALISM thats why peoples dont want to see himRecommend

  • Softimage
    Sep 14, 2012 - 6:49PM

    Dr. Imran Farooq was a hero and died for a cause. he was a libral and progressive mind politician. He was respected and loved by all. he is in our hearts and soul (God bless his soul in peace). He was a soft spoken and king hearted person, he loved the people of Pakistan and wanted peace and harmony among all the sects and ethnicity even minority. MQM lost a brave and enlightened worker of their’s which is irrepairable.

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  • Truth Bites
    Sep 14, 2012 - 7:00PM

    The person behind his killing are very smart and very experienced in killing business. They know the UK justice system very well and planned accordingly. This is what i have heard from media so far. Two people who killed him, came to UK from Pakistan on student visa, carried out his killing, didnt go straight back to Pakistan but to another country in Asia (Malaysia and/or Sri Lanka). They were caught by agencies at Karachi airport before they come out of the terminal as their own murder was planned when they come out of the airport!

    Now UK police know who and why it happened, but their hands are tied as evidence and the hired killers is not in UK or in their control. MQM call the shots in Pakistan so these guys still in custody in Pakistan.

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  • shah zain saathi
    Sep 14, 2012 - 7:07PM

    doctor imran farooq is a real and goood party leader of MQM ,,,altaf bhai and all of the peoples of karachi love him,,,and we are not forget services of doctor imran faroooq,,,,

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  • Syed Talal haider zaidi
    Sep 14, 2012 - 7:09PM

    I think today development in Dr Farooq case is just an hunch by london police Dr farooq is firm believer on Altaf Hussian’s leadership and i have read his reading about various topics by him.Recommend

  • shah zain saathi
    Sep 14, 2012 - 7:09PM

    enemies of pakistan and enemies of mahajir nation involved in this murder..imran farooq bhai was a real soldier of altaf bhai,,MQM, and mahajir nation ,,,

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  • Babar badayuni
    Sep 14, 2012 - 7:18PM

    This Column Is Nothing More Then A Junk Mail.Because Every One Know The Relation Between Dr Imran Farooq Bhai And MQM. I Know Him Since 1984 He Basically Use To Live MQM Day And Knight.Any Word Comes Out From His Mouth Was About Tanzeem ( MQM ) So There Is No Way He Was Gona A Start Something Beside MQM…..

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  • Randomstranger
    Sep 14, 2012 - 7:22PM

    How come the user “Syedkashifnawaz” is allowed to troll incessantly, while majority of my posts are banned. Moderators aren’t as unbiased as tribune likes to potray…

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  • Kashif Nizam
    Sep 14, 2012 - 7:32PM

    This Report is Fake. Dr Imran Farooq couldn’t make another Party. He was a sincere worker of Mohtram Alataf Hussain Bhai and MQM. This blog is a conspiracy against MQM.

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  • M.RANA SALEEM
    Sep 14, 2012 - 7:32PM

    Dr Imran Khan was the SpinalCord of the MQM. Even today, we follow the Nazm O Zabt written by Dr Imran. He was the man of great mind of great thoughts.

    Thats wrong and absurd, in past we had same news that mr farooq has left MQM to starts his own party three times. But at all times he himself declared even on th interview that thats not possible and unrealistic. He will remain loyal to MQM till the end. And he remained by heading all media departments of MQM.

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  • M.RANA SALEEM
    Sep 14, 2012 - 7:55PM

    Dr. Imran Farooq was a hero and died for a cause. he was a libral and progressive mind politician. He was respected and loved by all. he is in our hearts and soul (God bless his soul in peace). He was a soft spoken and king hearted person, he loved the people of Pakistan and wanted peace and harmony among all the sects and ethnicity even minority. MQM lost a brave and enlightened worker of their’s which is irrepairable.

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  • jahanzaib khan
    Sep 14, 2012 - 7:59PM

    Dr Imran Khan was the SpinalCord of the MQM. Even today, we follow the Nazm O Zabt written by Dr Imran. He was the man of great mind of great thoughts.Thats wrong and absurd, in past we had same news that mr farooq has left MQM to starts his own party three times. But at all times he himself declared even on th interview that thats not possible and unrealistic. He will remain loyal to MQM till the end. And he remained by heading all media departments of MQM.

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  • jahanzaib khan
    Sep 14, 2012 - 8:06PM

    enemies of pakistan and enemies of mahajir nation involved in this murder..imran farooq bhai was a real soldier of altaf bhai,,MQM, and mahajir nation ,,,

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  • Ikram chaudry
    Sep 14, 2012 - 8:20PM

    All being said above is based on speculations and assumptions, Mr imran farooq was always in contact and looking after party issues while staying at background, that was his style of working like he was missing in operation in karachi and surprised everyone by appearing in UK in an press conference with Altaf hussain.
    MQM Top fellas always works while being off camera n news.

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  • M.Fahim Iqbal
    Sep 14, 2012 - 8:26PM

    Well…Its Not Right Information..Because Dr.Imran Farooque Never Ever Want to Made a Party..He Was very very sincere to MQM…and You Know They Had a very close Relation With Mr.Altaf Hussain..And his family also have great relationship with MQM and Altaf Hussain yet…its very nonsense think that MQM is involve in his murder..he was very sincere for his party …

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  • jahanzaib khan
    Sep 14, 2012 - 8:26PM

    I think today development in Dr Farooq case is just an hunch by london police Dr farooq is firm believer on Altaf Hussian’s leadership…………

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  • Syed Kashif Nawaz
    Sep 14, 2012 - 8:57PM

    @observer (UK):

    Mr./Ms./Mrs. whatever you are, it is evident from all your comments that how enthusiastic are not only here but all around on the web to malign MQM, now you will declare me a MQM support which obviously I am not, but I want logic not the hatred in the comments. People are invited to google and check what Mr./Ms./Mrs. Observer is used to spread around the web against MQM,the position will be clear! :-)

    By the way, I was telling you the same, be patient and let the Met Police or SLY do their work, don’t force others to believe that you are more intelligent then them. :-)Recommend

  • jahanzaib khan
    Sep 14, 2012 - 9:00PM

    Its Not Right Information..Because Dr.Imran Farooque Never Ever Want to Made a Party..He Was very very sincere to MQM..Recommend

  • Syed Kashif Nawaz
    Sep 14, 2012 - 9:02PM

    @Truth Bites:

    Here we got one man who claimed that he is more smart & intelligent then SLY & ISI & came to know all the stories & planning directly by SLY, Altaf Hussain even by Obama (LOL).

    Mr./Ms./Mrs. Truth Bites it not you are making people fool, it is otherwise. :)

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  • Syed Kashif Nawaz
    Sep 14, 2012 - 9:05PM

    @Randomstranger:

    Be logical in your comments, you will be honored the same way by ET. Don’t blame ET for your comments being rejected for any fault on your part.

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  • jahanzaib khan
    Sep 14, 2012 - 9:07PM

    Mr imran farooq was always in contact and looking after party issues while staying at background, that was his style of workingRecommend

  • Rahat shakil
    Sep 14, 2012 - 9:08PM

    Dr Imran farooq was a true worker of MQM and it is just a propaganda that he had some political ambitions. Dr Imran was one of the founder members of MQM and i think its just a propaganda to defame MQM

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  • Syed Kashif Nawaz
    Sep 14, 2012 - 9:08PM

    Being a political analysts I found most of MQM opponents illogical, they only want a chance to start maligning it. God knows better who assassinated Dr. Imran Farooq, but whoever he was, he harmed MQM alot.

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  • Rahat shakil
    Sep 14, 2012 - 9:11PM

    Dr Imran farooq was the best buddy and the closest person to Mr Altaf Hussain and the both had strong emotional attachment as well. it is just a fake assumption that Dr imran wanted to start independent political career

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  • Luciferous
    Sep 14, 2012 - 9:11PM

    @Khan of Cape Town: “Pakistani law and forces cannot do anything against the big fish.”

    A worm actually!

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  • jahanzaib khan
    Sep 14, 2012 - 9:12PM

    MQM lost a brave and enlightened worker of their’s which is irrepairable.

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  • zeeshan shaikh
    Sep 14, 2012 - 9:24PM

    This Report is Fake. Dr Imran Farooq couldn’t make another Party. He was a sincere worker of Mohtram Alataf Hussain Bhai and MQM. This blog is a conspiracy against MQM.

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  • Fahim Iqbal
    Sep 14, 2012 - 9:25PM

    This is Totally fake..scortlandyard have no prove about this news so how can they say >>?? we know imran farooq was very sincere for MQM and specially for Mr. Altaf Hussain..its not possible that he wants to made a separate party…and many times we heard this news that imran farooq have leave MQM..but imran farooq denied this news in his interview and he said i never ever leave MQM and specially altaf hussain bhai..this is his own wording..so i want to say imran farooq murder is a conspiracy against MQM..

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  • Syed Obaid
    Sep 14, 2012 - 9:30PM

    This is totally fake news. Its seems that once again opposition & criminal minds are trying to create propaganda through fake statements. in his entire political career he never try to that kind of thing.

    The truth is that Dr. Imran farooq is the founding member of MQM movement. He was the 1st man who stand with Mohtram Quaid e Tehreek Altaf Hussain bahi and he was the most sincere worker of MQM. I totally disagree with above statement and condemn it.

    I request to tribune team that before publishing that kind of important news check the source.

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  • kaleem khan
    Sep 14, 2012 - 9:34PM

    Dr Imran farooq was the best buddy and the closest person to Mr Altaf Hussain and the both had strong emotional attachment as well. it is just a fake assumption that Dr imran wanted to start independent political career …….. Recommend

  • Sep 14, 2012 - 9:39PM

    This is all Assumption or Propaganda, This is all to make Pakistani Nation Fool. Dr Imran Farooq was the Convener, So far, No one has become Convener in MQM’s History. He was the founding member with Altaf Hussain. I Don,t Believe in all these type useless reports.

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  • Sep 14, 2012 - 9:42PM

    This is all Assumption or Propaganda, This is all to make Pakistani Nation Fool. Dr Imran Farooq was the Convener, So far, No one has become Convener in MQM’s History. He was the founding member with Altaf Hussain. I Don,t Believe in all these type useless reports.

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  • zeeshan shaikh
    Sep 14, 2012 - 9:44PM

    Dr Imran Khan was the SpinalCord of the MQM. Even today, we follow the Nazm O Zabt written by Dr Imran. This Report is Fake. Dr Imran Farooq couldn’t make another Party. He was a sincere worker of Mohtram Alataf Hussain Bhai and MQM. This blog is a conspiracy against MQM.

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  • kaleem khan
    Sep 14, 2012 - 9:44PM

    This Report is Fake. Dr Imran Farooq couldn’t make another Party. He was a sincere worker of Mohtram Alataf Hussain Bhai and MQM. This blog is a conspiracy against MQM.Recommend

  • Sep 14, 2012 - 9:44PM

    This is all Assumption or Propaganda, This is all to make Pakistani Nation Fool. Dr Imran Farooq was the Convener, So far, No one has become Convener in MQM’s History. He was the founding member with Altaf Hussain. I Don,t Believe in all these type useless reports.

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  • AHMED
    Sep 14, 2012 - 9:54PM

    I am requesting with the print media plz think before what you gonna print. Dont publish the fake news like this. possibly cause of violance. whole understood peoples know that the Dr. Imran Farooq is a part of MQM.

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  • Sep 14, 2012 - 9:59PM

    The report about the murder of Imran Farooq, who was in fact a conspiracy imran farooq was true and faithful worker of MQM ………..

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  • abu talha
    Sep 14, 2012 - 10:00PM

    shame shame shame
    you have any written report of any agency who is proved this fake news
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  • asim
    Sep 14, 2012 - 10:00PM

    how can it possible guys….. The man who’s take apart in build up of a movewment he wanna to make his separate plateform for politicsa..these all r humours and Dr. Imran Farooq is the great leader of MQM and no fulfill his loss…… Salute to great Dr.Imran Farooq for serve his whole life for MQM…every Person of MQM salute to his great sacrifice….. n People don’t know what he was for MQM………….Recommend

  • Sep 14, 2012 - 10:02PM

    this report is totally fake dr imran farooq part of mqm

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  • Sobia Sheikh..
    Sep 14, 2012 - 10:11PM

    Dr. Imran Farooq was a hero and died for a cause. he was a libral and progressive mind politician.imran farooq bhai was a real soldier of altaf bhai,,MQM, and mahajir nation He was a sincere worker of Mohtram Alataf Hussain Bhai and MQM

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  • Adnan faisal
    Sep 14, 2012 - 10:12PM

    This report is fake..doctor faarooq couldn’t make another party..He was a sincere worker of MOHTRAM ALTAF HUSSAIN BHAI and MQM..DOctor imRan faarooq was a hero and died for a cause..he is in our hearts and soul (God bless his soul in peace).

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  • Sep 14, 2012 - 10:13PM

    enemies of pakistan and enemies of mahajir nation involved in this murder..imran farooq bhai was a real soldier of altaf bhai,,MQM, and mahajir nation ,,,

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  • shan
    Sep 14, 2012 - 10:13PM

    ts Not Right Information..Because Dr.Imran Farooque Never Ever Want to Made a Party..He Was very very sincere to MQM..

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  • Sep 14, 2012 - 10:15PM

    rite story down into the all pakistani people very soon scotlandyard report tottally fake imran farooq was a true worker of mqm

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  • Sep 14, 2012 - 10:17PM

    This is totally fake news. Its seems that once again opposition & criminal minds are trying to create propaganda through fake statements. in his entire political career he never try to that kind of thing.
    The truth is that Dr. Imran farooq is the founding member of MQM movement. He was the 1st man who stand with Mohtram Quaid e Tehreek Altaf Hussain bahi and he was the most sincere worker of MQM. I totally disagree with above statement and condemn it.
    I request to tribune team that before publishing that kind of important news check the source.

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  • Adnan faisal
    Sep 14, 2012 - 10:17PM

    DR . ImraN faarooq was the man of great mind..MQM lost a brave and enlightened worker of their’s which is irrepairable.

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  • Saqib Abdul Samad
    Sep 14, 2012 - 10:17PM

    Totally Fake Report.. Dr. Imran Farooq Bhai is Still Part of MQM. he serve his whole life for MQM. every worker of MQM Salute to his great sacrifice..Recommend

  • Saqib Abdul Samad
    Sep 14, 2012 - 10:19PM

    @aftab:
    how can it possible guys….. The man who’s take apart in build up of a movewment he wanna to make his separate plateform for politicsa..these all r humours and Dr. Imran Farooq is the great leader of MQM and no fulfill his loss…… Salute to great Dr.Imran Farooq for serve his whole life for MQM…every Person of MQM salute to his great sacrifice….. n People don’t know what he was for MQM………….

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  • Adnan faisal
    Sep 14, 2012 - 10:22PM

    DR.imran faarooq was the good worker and we have lost this precious man..

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  • wasif
    Sep 14, 2012 - 10:23PM

    @zeeshan shaikh:
    This is all Assumption or Propaganda, This is all to make Pakistani Nation Fool. Dr Imran Farooq was the Convener, So far, No one has become Convener in MQM’s History. He was the founding member with Altaf Hussain. I Don,t Believe in all these type useless reports.

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  • Sep 14, 2012 - 10:24PM

    who gave him the title of “Shaheed e Inqilaab” Dr Imran Farooq was the man who always want to work with MQM and always believe in and dedicate his life to MQM so this was the big loss for MQM

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  • wasif
    Sep 14, 2012 - 10:25PM

    @zeeshan shaikh:
    MQM lost a brave and enlightened worker of their’s which is irrepairable.

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  • Fasial DJ
    Sep 14, 2012 - 10:25PM

    This is all Assumption or Propaganda, Dr. Imran Farooq is the great leader of MQM and no fulfill his loss…… Salute to great Dr.Imran Farooq for serve his whole life for MQM…

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  • Adnan faisal
    Sep 14, 2012 - 10:28PM

    it is just a fake assumption that Dr imran wanted to start independent political career

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  • wasif
    Sep 14, 2012 - 10:29PM

    The report about the murder of Imran Farooq, who was in fact a conspiracy imran farooq was true and faithful worker of MQM ………..

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  • rizwan ullah
    Sep 14, 2012 - 10:31PM

    enemies of muhajirs are now active to stop activities of mqm
    but remember that shaheed imran farooq was a loyalist of altaf hussain
    murder of imran farooq is conspiracy and the worker of altaf hussain will continue till our last drop of bloodRecommend

  • Adnan faisal
    Sep 14, 2012 - 10:32PM

    doctor imran farooq is a real and goood party leader of MQM ,,,altaf bhai and all of the peoples of karachi love him,,,and we are not forget services of doctor imran faroooq,,,,

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  • Sep 14, 2012 - 10:33PM

    Its Not Right Information..Because Dr.Imran Farooque Never Ever Want to Made a Party..He Was very very sincere to MQM..

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  • moin
    Sep 14, 2012 - 10:34PM

    Dr Imran Khan was the SpinalCord of the MQM. Even today, we follow the Nazm O Zabt written by Dr Imran. He was the man of great mind of great thoughts.Thats wrong and absurd, in past we had same news that mr farooq has left MQM to starts his own party three times. But at all times he himself declared even on th interview that thats not possible and unrealistic. He will remain loyal to MQM till the end. And he remained by heading all media departments of MQM.

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  • Sep 14, 2012 - 10:35PM

    I am requesting with the print media plz think before what you gonna print. Dont publish the fake news like this. possibly cause of violance. whole understood peoples know that the Dr. Imran Farooq is a part of MQM.

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  • bilal
    Sep 14, 2012 - 10:37PM

    This Column Is Nothing More Then A Junk Mail.Because Every One Know The Relation Between Dr Imran Farooq Bhai And MQM. I Know Him Since 1984 He Basically Use To Live MQM Day And Knight.Any Word Comes Out From His Mouth Was About Tanzeem ( MQM ) So There Is No Way He Was Gona A Start Something Beside MQM…..
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  • Sep 14, 2012 - 10:38PM

    All workers of MQM Tribute to Dr Imran Farooq Bhai… Shaheed e Inqilaab Dr Imran Farooq was the man of great mind of great thoughts….

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  • bilal
    Sep 14, 2012 - 10:44PM

    Dr Imran Farooq Bhai And MQM. I Know Him Since 1984 He Basically Use To Live MQM Day And Knight.Any Word Comes Out From His Mouth Was About Tanzeem ( MQM ) So There Is No Way He Was Gona A Start Something Beside MQM…he was true man..
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  • Sep 14, 2012 - 10:44PM

    Dr Imran Khan was the SpinalCord of the MQM. Even today, we follow the Nazm O Zabt written by Dr Imran. He was the man of great mind of great thoughts.

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  • ibrahim hashmi
    Sep 14, 2012 - 10:44PM

    @kashif nawaz
    I dont hav any personel bias towards ur favourite party but its ground realities that speak louder than words.The sounds of guns and bullets sound higher when it comes to touching ur party!

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  • Sep 14, 2012 - 10:46PM

    Dr Imran farooq was the best buddy and the closest person to Mr Altaf Hussain and the both had strong emotional attachment as well. it is just a fake assumption that Dr imran wanted to start independent political career

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  • Sep 14, 2012 - 10:47PM

    Well…Its Not Right Information..Because Dr.Imran Farooque Never Ever Want to Made a Party..He Was very very sincere to MQM…and You Know They Had a very close Relation With Mr.Altaf Hussain..And his family also have great relationship with MQM and Altaf Hussain yet…its very nonsense think that MQM is involve in his murder..he was very sincere for his party …

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  • Sep 14, 2012 - 10:50PM

    All workers of MQM Tribute to Dr Imran Farooq Bhai… Shaheed e Inqilaab Dr Imran Farooq was the man of great mind of great thoughts….

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  • Sep 14, 2012 - 10:53PM

    This does not make any sense at all. He was a loyal worker of MQM and had great respect for Altaf Hussain. Scotland Yard should do a bit more research before giving statements like this.

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  • Adnan faisal
    Sep 14, 2012 - 10:53PM

    Its Not Right Information..Because Dr.Imran Farooque Never Ever Want to Made a Party..He Was very very sincere to MQM..
    be think positively guys…

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  • bisma fatma
    Sep 14, 2012 - 10:59PM

    imran farooq was top leader of mqm he was loyalist of altaf hussain and commited with his muhajirism so story which print in your news papper is fack

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  • hamza malik
    Sep 14, 2012 - 11:01PM

    Imran Farooq is really a great leader and the nation of mahajir is nice person with his country all the person say that the Altaf hussain is great leader and control our nation very clearly and obideantlyRecommend

  • hamza malik
    Sep 14, 2012 - 11:03PM

    enemies of pakistan and enemies of mahajir nation involved in this murder..imran farooq bhai was a real soldier of altaf bhai,,MQM, and mahajir nation and Even today, we follow the Nazm O Zabt written by Dr Imran. He was the man of great mind of great thoughts. . And he remained by heading all media departments of MQM.

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  • owais hashmi
    Sep 14, 2012 - 11:04PM

    doctor imran farooq is a real and goood party leader of MQM ,,,altaf hussian and all of the peoples of karachi love him,,,and we are not forget services of doctor imran faroooq,,, all news are fake bcuzz imran farooq is great worker of mqm

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  • hamza
    Sep 14, 2012 - 11:05PM

    Dr. Imran Farooq was a hero and died for a cause. he was a libral and progressive mind politician. He was respected and loved by all. he is in our hearts and soul (God bless his soul in peace). He was a soft spoken and king hearted person, he loved the people of Pakistan and wanted peace and harmony among all the sects and ethnicity even minority. MQM lost a brave and enlightened worker of their’s which is irrepairable.Recommend

  • owais hashmi
    Sep 14, 2012 - 11:07PM

    dr imran farooq is the best worker of mqm all beings said above is based on speculations and assumptions, Mr imran farooq was always in contacr and looking party issues while staying at background , that was his style of working

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  • faiz
    Sep 14, 2012 - 11:09PM

    dr imran farooq was writer of discipline so how it is possible that he leave mqm whenever during hiding he have opportunity to join any other anti group but he don’t leave his loyalty of altaf hussain he was 1st shaheed e inqalab

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  • Sep 14, 2012 - 11:39PM

    hi ,,,,,

    Dr Imran Khan was the SpinalCord of the MQM. Even today, we follow the Nazm O Zabt written by Dr Imran. He was the man of great mind of great thoughts.Thats wrong and absurd, in past we had same news that mr farooq has left MQM to starts his own party three times. But at all times he himself declared even on th interview that thats not possible and unrealistic. He will remain loyal to MQM till the end. And he remained by heading all media departments of MQM ….. zindabaad

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  • faCha
    Sep 14, 2012 - 11:44PM

    Today’s report from London Metropolitan Police is the BIGGEST Question mark on the performance of Scotland yard and the British police. Is it only this that they have extracted in last two years? Such performance we can expected from Pakistan police but certainly not from British police.
    Scotland yard seems to be the most competent ones but this report has shown that how much incapable they are actually!
    This is not the way of coming and saying things and blaming on some Ghost image.
    Dr Imran Farooq has said himself that He had always been Loyal to MQM and at this stage of his life he cant attempt to do anything like parting ways and establishing his own party So this Thing has already Ratify London police statement!

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  • Sarim
    Sep 14, 2012 - 11:52PM

    I dont believe such reports by London police. I was expecting more! but its looking like they are failed in finding out facts even after 2 years. If there were something like that then why did Police announced for price money?
    Mr Farooq was an old companion of Mr Hussain so if any of MQM’s personal was involved then it would come out within no time. But so far it was nothing like that which shows that it was merely a Conspiracy against MQM.

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  • umar khan
    Sep 15, 2012 - 12:53AM

    imran farooq was a great worker of mqm and we should pray for his soul ..and we donot have to conclude any thing about his death till the name of the killer comes out..Recommend

  • Sherry
    Sep 15, 2012 - 12:58AM

    He works for mahajir alll the time…..work for MQMRecommend

  • Anam
    Sep 15, 2012 - 1:29AM

    being a politics observer of Pakistan, I believe that if MQM ha d to take such step then they would have taken it before. not at the time when they are trying to expand in whole Pakistan and try to become national party.

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  • Faizan Afzal
    Sep 15, 2012 - 1:32AM

    who gave him the title of “Shaheed e Inqilaab” Dr Imran Farooq was the man who always want to work with MQM and always believe in and dedicate his life to MQM so this was the big loss for MQM

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  • faizy
    Sep 15, 2012 - 1:34AM

    This Column Is Nothing More Then A Junk Mail.Because Every One Know The Relation Between Dr Imran Farooq Bhai And MQM. I Know Him Since 1984 He Basically Use To Live MQM Day And Knight.Any Word Comes Out From His Mouth Was About Tanzeem ( MQM ) So There Is No Way He Was Gona A Start Something Beside MQM…..

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  • Sarmad
    Sep 15, 2012 - 1:36AM

    All being said above is based on speculations and assumptions, Mr imran farooq was always in contact and looking after party issues while staying at background, that was his style of working like he was missing in operation in karachi and surprised everyone by appearing in UK in an press conference with Altaf hussain.
    MQM Top fellas always works while being off camera n news.

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  • Sarmad
    Sep 15, 2012 - 1:37AM

    enemies of pakistan and enemies of mahajir nation involved in this murder..imran farooq bhai was a real soldier of altaf bhai,,MQM, and mahajir nation ,,,

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  • Sameer
    Sep 15, 2012 - 1:37AM

    Dr Imran Khan was the SpinalCord of the MQM. Even today, we follow the Nazm O Zabt written by Dr Imran. He was the man of great mind of great thoughts.

    Thats wrong and absurd, in past we had same news that mr farooq has left MQM to starts his own party three times. But at all times he himself declared even on th interview that thats not possible and unrealistic. He will remain loyal to MQM till the end. And he remained by heading all media departments of MQM.

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  • Sarim
    Sep 15, 2012 - 1:39AM

    I think today development in Dr Farooq case is just an hunch by london police Dr farooq is firm believer on Altaf Hussian’s leadership and i have read his reading about various topics by him

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  • Asfar Ali
    Sep 15, 2012 - 1:41AM

    This news is not even close to a concrete conclusion. Similar news came from UK sources 2 years ago that proved to be incorrect (Imran joining Musharrafs party). In addition, a facebook profile means nothing until it says something explicitly and Imran Farooq’s standing was associated with the MQM, hardly based on individual persona. And lets suppose that this information is accurate, it cannot lead to any real conclusions. It could be an effort to tarnish the image of his parent party or an individual act. Could even be a mugging act

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  • Faraz
    Sep 15, 2012 - 1:42AM

    For a long time ,certain hidden forces use these type of tactics in order to destroy the peace and harmony of metropolitan city karachi. They always want to sabou’tash the peace of karachi.
    It’s all the part Planned conspiracy to undermine and mislead the public. But most of us are intelligent enough to recognize the conspiracy. we are able to differentiate between the truth and plotted story.T|hese forces also responsible for the brutal killngs,ransoms and bomb blasts in karachi.
    These hidden forces donot want anyone to resolve the security Issues, Law and Order situation internally as well as externally.They don’t want anyone to gather all parties on one table to resolve the ISSUES.
    Similarly it is the same conspiracy which took place in the past when they didnt want MQM councellors to work for their people in late 80s and now history repeating itself.
    The hidden forces again trying to stop the process of shifting the power to the grass root level.

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  • zafar
    Sep 15, 2012 - 1:47AM

    All being said above is based on speculations and assumptions, Mr imran farooq was always in contact and looking after party issues while staying at background, that was his style of working like he was missing in operation in karachi and surprised everyone by appearing in UK in an press conference with Altaf hussain.
    MQM Top fellas always works while being off camera n news

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  • Zubair
    Sep 15, 2012 - 1:49AM

    Dr. Imran Farooq was a hero and died for a cause. he was a libral and progressive mind politician. He was respected and loved by all. he is in our hearts and soul (God bless his soul in peace). He was a soft spoken and king hearted person, he loved the people of Pakistan and wanted peace and harmony among all the sects and ethnicity even minority. MQM lost a brave and enlightened worker of their’s which is irrepairable.

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  • Zubaida Zaeeshan
    Sep 15, 2012 - 1:50AM

    Dr Imran Khan was the SpinalCord of the MQM. Even today, we follow the Nazm O Zabt written by Dr Imran. He was the man of great mind of great thoughts.Thats wrong and absurd, in past we had same news that mr farooq has left MQM to starts his own party three times. But at all times he himself declared even on th interview that thats not possible and unrealistic. He will remain loyal to MQM till the end. And he remained by heading all media departments of MQM.

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  • Kabeer
    Sep 15, 2012 - 1:51AM

    I think today development in Dr Farooq case is just an hunch by london police Dr farooq is firm believer on Altaf Hussian’s leadership………

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  • Shahid
    Sep 15, 2012 - 1:51AM

    Mr./Ms./Mrs. whatever you are, it is evident from all your comments that how enthusiastic are not only here but all around on the web to malign MQM, now you will declare me a MQM support which obviously I am not, but I want logic not the hatred in the comments. People are invited to google and check what Mr./Ms./Mrs. Observer is used to spread around the web against MQM,the position will be clear! :-)

    By the way, I was telling you the same, be patient and let the Met Police or SLY do their work, don’t force others to believe that you are more intelligent then them. :-)

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  • Kami
    Sep 15, 2012 - 1:52AM

    Mr imran farooq was always in contact and looking after party issues while staying at background, that was his style of working

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  • Shahzad
    Sep 15, 2012 - 1:53AM

    All workers of MQM Tribute to Dr Imran Farooq Bhai… Shaheed e Inqilaab Dr Imran Farooq was the man of great mind of great thoughts…

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  • Aleem
    Sep 15, 2012 - 1:55AM

    Well…Its Not Right Information..Because Dr.Imran Farooque Never Ever Want to Made a Party..He Was very very sincere to MQM…and You Know They Had a very close Relation With Mr.Altaf Hussain..And his family also have great relationship with MQM and Altaf Hussain yet…its very nonsense think that MQM is involve in his murder..he was very sincere for his party

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  • Saleem
    Sep 15, 2012 - 1:57AM

    So does it still needs a rocket science to make out as to who might have done it

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  • Salam Sohial
    Sep 15, 2012 - 1:58AM

    All being said above is based on speculations and assumptions, Mr imran farooq was always in contact and looking after party issues while staying at background, that was his style of working like he was missing in operation in karachi and surprised everyone by appearing in UK in an press conference with Altaf hussain.

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  • Ilyas Kamran
    Sep 15, 2012 - 1:58AM

    Well…Its Not Right Information..Because Dr.Imran Farooque Never Ever Want to Made a Party..He Was very very sincere to MQM…and You Know They Had a very close Relation With Mr.Altaf Hussain..And his family also have great relationship with MQM and Altaf Hussain yet…its very nonsense think that MQM is involve in his murder..he was very sincere for his party …

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  • Mirza
    Sep 15, 2012 - 1:59AM

    This is totally fake news. Its seems that once again opposition & criminal minds are trying to create propaganda through fake statements. in his entire political career he never try to that kind of thing.
    The truth is that Dr. Imran farooq is the founding member of MQM movement. He was the 1st man who stand with Mohtram Quaid e Tehreek Altaf Hussain bahi and he was the most sincere worker of MQM. I totally disagree with above statement and condemn it.
    I request to tribune team that before publishing that kind of important news check the source

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  • Aashir khan
    Sep 15, 2012 - 2:01AM

    Dr. Imran Farooq was a hero and died for a cause. he was a libral and progressive mind politician. He was respected and loved by all. he is in our hearts and soul (God bless his soul in peace). He was a soft spoken and king hearted person, he loved the people of Pakistan and wanted peace and harmony among all the sects and ethnicity even minority. MQM lost a brave and enlightened worker of their’s which is irrepairable.

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  • Sana Khan
    Sep 15, 2012 - 2:08AM

    Dr Imran Farooq Bhai is great leader of MQM.. its all propaganda.. You Know MQM Leader Mr.Altaf Hussain Announce him.. Shaheed e Inqilab ???

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  • MQM
    Sep 15, 2012 - 5:33AM

    He was in Do or Die situation.

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  • Pro Pakistan
    Sep 15, 2012 - 7:19AM

    Please report the press conference completely. The story only consist of “one” of the motives of Mr. Farooq’s murdered. There must be some other more real reasons behind his murder.Recommend

  • sak
    Sep 15, 2012 - 10:06AM

    Cat is out of the bag!!! Hope some one gets that 20K GBP award soon…

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  • Hussain
    Sep 15, 2012 - 1:22PM

    To all those who question the validity of the press release by the Scotland Yard, here is the link:

    http://content.met.police.uk/Appeal/Appeal-on-second-anniversary-of-Dr-Imran-Farooq-murder/1400011606216/1257246745782

    Now, it’s apparent they are closing in on the “suspects” who have been wrecking havoc in Karachi for so long.

    Pakistan ZindabadRecommend

  • Zalim Singh
    Sep 15, 2012 - 8:56PM

    sad

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  • Seema
    Sep 18, 2012 - 3:27PM

    Looks like the MQM media cell has become active towards the end of the above comments.

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  • yasir
    Oct 1, 2012 - 1:44AM

    Dr.Imran Farooq was a great worker of MQM and we know that he loved and follow the given directions of his great leader.

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