Pakistan

Altaf Hussain reconciles with MQM-H leader Amir Khan

Khan was released from the central jail on 23 May after the Sindh High Court revoked his life term.

Express May 25, 2011

KARACHI: In an unprecedented move, Muttahida chief Altaf Hussain makes peace with Mohajir Quami Movement - Haqiqi group leader Amir Khan on Wednesday

Khan was released on bail from the central jail on 23 May after the Sindh High Court revoked his life term.

A lower court awarded life term to Khan and another MQM-H leader Afaq Ahmed in the murder case of Farooq Ahmad who was brother of MQM provincial minister Haroon Siddiqui. The case was registered by Landhi Police against Ahmad and Khan in 1998.

Additional District and Session Judge East Ubaid Ahmad Khan sentenced both of the accused to life imprisonment with fine.

In the last hearing, Sindh High Court rejected government’s request to shift the hearing to the Shariat Court. The court suspended the sentence of both the accused and directed government to release them.

Ahmed was accused in the target killing of MQM’s Farooq Baig on May 2, thus delaying his release, despite being awarded bail and deposition of Rs.300,000 as surety.

COMMENTS (17)

Munaeem | 13 years ago | Reply Yes, It is a significant move. This relationship help ease the rivalries between the groups.

amy balouch | 13 years ago | Reply pakistan zindabad everything possible in pakistan.but this step is very good

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RizwanTKhan | 13 years ago | Reply Fishy fishy!!

Jahanzaib Khan | 13 years ago | Reply A Significant move and what is behind this move is unclear but for sure something big is coming.

Atif | 13 years ago | Reply Obviously if he would not apologise, he would share his fate with Azeem Tariz, and Imran Farooq, good for him to join the gang again, atleast he can live in peace now otherwise *"Jo Quaid ka ghadaar hey wo mot ka haqdaar hey"*

Salman | 13 years ago | Reply Alhamdulillah Good News for Karachities, Blessing and love to Altaf Hussain Bhai !

Fahad | 13 years ago | Reply Hahahaha... Incredible...! the cliche', "Karachi mein rehna hey to Jiyeh Altaf kehna hey" has come to life here. I am not at all positive with such an alliance. Not going to reduce any sort of tension in the city, since a small traitor joins his master back!!!

Haris | 13 years ago | Reply Ofcourse Amir must have the will to live... why else would he seek an apology? Have we ever heard anywhere in the world that there are public apologies in political parties. Shows whose the gang member ;)

Nazir Habib | 13 years ago | Reply This is most heartening news. AMAZING AND HEART WARMING. Wishing them all the very best and may ALLMIGHTY ALLAH give them Hidayat to stick together. Salams to both of them and the party members.

sarim | 13 years ago | Reply it augurs well for Karachi and Pakistan. I think the MQM chief should also make peace with Afaq Ahmed. This will put an end to the fratricide in which so many people have been killed. This reconciliation has proved many wrong who believe that the MQM was a party that does not believe in reconciliation.

Fahad Raza | 13 years ago | Reply @Nurmomad: "May the Mians, Bhuttos, Makhdooms and the Chaudharies also come together, for Pakistan." They are together man in looting the nation

Syed | 13 years ago | Reply Astonishing news !!!! :O Really !! This is the need of time, this move will significantly move Northern Karachi (Malir, Shah Faisal, and Landhi) towards peace. Bravoo!

moeed | 13 years ago | Reply this is strange for me i mean the deal must have been done before as well

salahuddin | 13 years ago | Reply Good news for Karachi & bad news for karachi's Enemies , Other so-called leaders should follow Altaf hussain's Great Step of pardoning arch rivals. this also proves that MQM is a piece loving party & beleive in philosiphy of co-existence.

Fahad Raza | 13 years ago | Reply That is some serious Political maneuvering from Altaf. and good move as well we cant add target killing to the turmoil we are facing right Now. WIN WIN fro Karachi

Hafeez Sheikh | 13 years ago | Reply Altaf Hussain also "reconciled" with Imran Farooq.

Nurmomad | 13 years ago | Reply This is what Pakistan needs today. When the external forces are getting stronger and stronger, let's also strengthen the nation by coming together, forgiving, forgetting, reconciling. Both, Altaf and Amir have acted like statesmen. May the Mians, Bhuttos, Makhdooms and the Chaudharies also come together, for Pakistan.

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