Altaf media ban: MQM begins two-day 'hunger strike' in London

MQM leader terms ban 'unjust', says outfits are freely spreading hate messages despite being proscribed


Rabia Ali February 15, 2016
MQM's demonstration outside 10 Downing Street in London on February 15, 2016. PHOTO: MQM

KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) on Monday kicked off their two-day 'hunger strike' in London against a ban on party supremo Altaf Hussain’s speech and images in media.

The party has chosen the venue of the demonstration outside 10 Downing Street, the official residence of the British prime minister.

Speaking from London, MQM leader Qasim ali Raza said men, women and children had come out to participate in the hunger strike amidst the chilly winds and the cold weather.

PHOTO: MQM

“Purpose of the strike is to highlight the unjust ban of Altaf Hussain’s pictures and speeches in the media,” Raza told The Express Tribune.

The 'hunger strike' will continue till Tuesday evening, he added.

“No action was taken against the prime minister and the other leaders who heavily criticised the armed forces. But only Altaf Hussain has been banned. Outfits are freely spreading hate messages despite being banned,” said the MQM leader.

MQM leader Wasay Jalil and convener Nadeem Nusrat were also seen participating in the hunger strike.

According to a Lahore High Court order released in September last year, there is a complete blackout on the coverage of Hussain’s in the media after his alleged statements against the state institutions.

COMMENTS (9)

Sofia Rehman | 8 years ago | Reply What a joke !!! Thank God ..one can watch tv without programme being interrupted by this Don's horrible voice and face ...please never allow his name or face back on TV ..ever ...and the brain dead supporters please put the leader on hunger strike ,and tell him to stay there till his last day ..
Tanzeel | 8 years ago | Reply Peaceful & civilized way to record protest and let world aware of deteriorating plight of freedom of speech in Pakistan.
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