LONDON/KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement Chief Altaf Hussain and President Asif Ali Zardari discussed the volatile situation in Karachi and the murder of an MQM worker, which has sparked two days of violence in the metropolis on Thursday, a statement from the MQM read.
The statement said that the two discussed in detail the security situation in Karachi over a phone call.
According to the release, Altaf Hussain appraised the President about the gang war playing out in Karachi's streets. He also briefed the President on details of the alleged murder of an MQM sector member Mansoor Mukhtar and his brother in PIB Colony by members of the defunct Aman Committee.
President Zardari assured the MQM chief that he would personally chair a committee to ensure peace in Karachi.
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@ Hassan - Let the time decide for it-self!
It does not matter what we both believe will happen - it will all come to the choice a voters makes on the election day ! (including his choice not to vote given the quality of candidates/ options)
If people of Karachi / Pakistan still elect leaders/ political parties that do not represent their mandate nor provide them with basic needs then they are the only ones to blame!
What is happening in Karachi/ Pakistan is not just a coincidence, its a clear failure of elected leaders and the ones who are in or part of ruling government. As MQM is part of this, so it has to take the responsibility of the current situation. And for all those in MQM who say 'we are part of coalition to protect our voters interest, then given the situation I as Voter will have a message to them..'sorry MQM you made a wrong choice as your partnership with PPP has not helped us (those who voted you in) anyway, we would have understood more if you would have chosen to be in opposition'.
@Hassan: Well that killing__ unrelated though but did serve ANP's need for unity against MQM, didn't it?
@Azeem:
MQM's votebank is secure. You really dont have to worry about it, next elections will show you how secure it is
Point to note:
ANP's worker was killed in an altercation with a friend and they burned the whole city for it. It was even reported in Express Tribune's Urdu namesake. Wonder why it didnt make the print in the English version
@Pr0udPakistani:
Gilani, Zardari and all ANP leaders were enjoying the wedding of Asfandyar's son in Islamabad yesterday
Altaf Bhai made Haleem and sing songs for President who listens everything and did not move much. Results are yet to be announced for this tasteless meeting.
It is responsibility of state to control law and order situation and bring all culprits and criminals to books. As per Wikileaks, All parties including MQM and ANP, have miltant wings and have accumulated heaps of weapon. Parties should distance themselves from criminals within their ranks and stop patronizing violent gangs. If the do not stop patronizing criminals, a free, fair and neutral crack down should be done in Karachi to root out criminals, their sponsors and supporters. As first step, deweaponization is MUST to do step, For this purpose, a team of honest and independent police team should be formed to root out militant wings. It should be done asap, otherwise Karachi will keep bleeding and Pakistanis will keep suffering. Finally, supreme court's Karachi inquiry/case is still in hibernation. SC's oversight is needed to stop violent groups.
@Azeem..Can't agree more.
Also my question is that why only MQM is so important that the president discussed the situation with Altaf? As a president he should talk to all stakeholders.