Condemning Hate Speech: PTI leader files petition against Altaf

PTI leaders appreciated the decision of the MQM to disassociate from Hussain

SUKKUR/ KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Dr Rab Nawaz Kalwar filed on Tuesday a petition against Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain in the district and sessions court in Sukkur on charges of hate speech, raising anti-Pakistan slogans and provoking workers to attack media houses in Karachi. “Altaf Hussain has not only violated the Constitution, but has harmed the sentiments of millions of Pakistanis,” stated Kalwar. The court, admitting the petition, fixed August 26 for a hearing. Meanwhile, PTI leaders in Karachi, while briefing the media outside the press club, appreciated the decision of the MQM to disassociate from Hussain and their London secretariat. Imran Ismail said Sattar has laid the foundation to end offshore politics.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 24^th, 2016.