Pakistan

Shahi Syed should be dismissed: MQM

Shahzad Jillani May 21, 2010

KARACHI: Shahi Syed’s views reflect those of the federal government, which is why he should be removed from the position the Sindh chapter’s president of the Awami National Party (ANP), the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) demanded on Friday.

Syed holds the governor of Sindh responsible for the recent target killings and his sentiments reflect “his own dirty thoughts”, said MQM Rabita Committee and coordination committee member Hammad Siddiqi at the Karachi Press Club. “We have repeatedly said that the MQM is not party to any dispute in the city.

We have been unnecessarily targeted by the government for our alleged involvement in the rift between the ANP and the Hazarewal over the demand for separate provinces,” said Siddiqi, who was of the belief that this was “a conspiracy to sabotage MQM’s mandate as the largest vote holder in the city”. MQM representatives also claimed that Syed had gained popularity primarily during the last general elections, whereas before that, he was nothing but the “chief of the land-grabbing mafia”.

“A person who owns a few gas stations and [has interests in] the transport business cannot become this powerful in such little time,” they said, adding that, “Syed is involved in many objectionable activities in Karachi.” They demanded that the government and ANP chief Asfandyar Wali Khan take serious notice of the law and order situation across the city as it has worsened since Syed’s presidency over the ANP’s Sindh chapter.

The media has portrayed that the Pakhtuns were the only ones who were killed in the recent attack whereas six Hazarewals and a number of Urdu-speaking people were also targeted,” the representatives claimed. “The Pakhtuns in Karachi have always supported the MQM,” said Siddiqi. “We will therefore be the first ones to step forward for peace and democracy.”

Published in the Express Tribune, May 22nd, 2010.

COMMENTS (5)

Syed | 14 years ago | Reply Well I do agree with MQM here, cause this guy (Shahi Syed) had formerly issued a clear threat we have Karachi surrounded and can cut of Karachis link with rest of the Pakistan, but since media doesnt focus on anything else except MQM in Karachi, this wasnt given much wieghtage. The ANP miscreant have been creating havoc in the city, but they never get reported ! they have been routine involved in torturing people at Entry points of Karachi, Qauidabad and Al Asif. They have made life hell for people living near Johar Chowrangi, but they are never covered by media, leave alone media, even Police Dept cant follow up on it, cause a non pathan cannot even think of entering those areas.

Tαnzeel | 14 years ago | Reply Shahi Syed's dismissal might help stop target killings in Karachi.

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Abubakr | 14 years ago | Reply It is plainly obvious that the goons of Karachi(read MQM) are responsible , yet again, for the carnage in Karachi. As long as the govt is a 'khamosh tamashai' and does not go after the killers like Gen Babar did in the 90s, it is , unfortunately, not the last time we will see this. p.s: where is the chief justice and his famous suo motto actions (remember May 12 2007).

dk | 14 years ago | Reply Agree with Doctor Farooq...

Doctor Farooq | 14 years ago | Reply Shahi Syed’s views reflect those of the federal government. If Shahi Syed's reflects federal government's views then he should be dismissed? That does not make sense..! MQM is soley responsible for recent target killings in Karachi. Hazara's top leadership explicitly denies that they have any difference or dispute with ANP leadership in Karachi,obviously when they are deny and MQM is dragging them and insisting that Hazaras are fighting ANP then its quite apparent then MQM is playing a dangerous dirty game and is it self involved in these brutal killings. Its not the first time they are killing innocent working class pathans in Karachi. In past to they have killed pathans and torched their livelihoods.

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