Pakistan

Another motion against the MQM

Awami National Party (ANP) on Thursday filed a privilege motion against the Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM).

Express August 26, 2010

Awami National Party (ANP) on Thursday filed a privilege motion against the Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly.

Before this the MQM had submitted two motions against PML-N chief Mian Nawaz Sharif in response of an earlier motion submitted by the PML-N against Altaf Hussain.

The timeline is as follows:

August 22: MQM chief Altaf Hussain makes his speech urging “any patriotic general” to take steps against corrupt politicians and feudalism.

August 24: PML-N submits privilege motion against the MQM chief in the National Assembly.

The motion said that the statements issued by Altaf Hussain were against the spirit of democracy and the sanctity of the parliament.

At least 87 PML-N members signed the privilege motion.

August 25: Jamat-e-Islami submits privilege motion against Altaf Hussain in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly.

Mufti Kifayatullah and Shah Hussain submitted the motion that stated that Altaf Hussain’s remarks are contrary to the constitution.

August 26: MQM submits two adjournment motions against PML-N chief Mian Nawaz Sharif in the Senate.

The first motion stated that Nawaz Sharif has continuously been hiding facts and making false assertions regarding his exile. The second motions said that secret meetings between Chaudhry Nisar and Mian Shahbaz Sharif and the chief of army staff were against the spirit of democracy.

The motions were submitted by MQM senators Babar Ghouri, Ahmed Ali, Abdul Haseeb Khan and Abdul Khaliq Peerzada.

August 26: ANP submits motion against the MQM in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly.

COMMENTS (12)

Fayaz Hussain | 14 years ago | Reply We are moving forward as peoples are now saying very clearly about their thoughts which was not the case a couple of years earlier. But does that mean we start opposing the constitution where i believe it would be clearly mentioned the role of army as well as other institutions... why do we want to be ruled by the army. I read in news papers that someone was summoned due to contempt of court, i believe the summoned one might have said or acted against the court verdict ? so if the contempt of court is a crime than why not contempt of constitution, that must be considered even biger crime.. someone mentined in coments that the words are actually voice of the majority. which majority, I think in Punjab PML(N) has the majority of votes, in KPK, ANP has the majority of votes, in Sindh, PPP has the majority of votes, and so they have formed the governments. two of whom have condemned it i.e. PML (N) and ANP even PPP have not admired it. do you mean the majority of Balochistan? What I and every one believe in is the democracy as mentioned in different newspapers articles that it is the only method of ruling which will eventually make our nations successfull and prosperious. let the democracy flourish, if we observe the present government is not on the path where it should have to lead the nation or even elected member of parliament of our own area is not bringing any good to the comunity than I am sure next time they would not be able to get the votes untill and unless they win the hearts of people by their positive doings.. We are the ones who actually cast vote which collectly makes the parties to win and subsquently form government .. it means we ourselves are the ones to be blamed by not giving our votes to the right person so next time we would be more careful by knowing that how much value our single vote has.. this whole process ultimately bring the change, why are we looking for a short term and a short cut to bring every thing as we a particular group wnat it to be..

MD | 14 years ago | Reply Culprits are being afraid of ALtaf Hussain, 87 PML-N members signed the privilege motion which is the confession by themselves that they are the real culprits as Altaf Hussain's did not point out any political party in his statement.

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A. Khan | 14 years ago | Reply I wonder why all political parties are going crazy people of Pakistan wants stability and progress by any means. Whatever said by Mr. Altaf Hussain is truth and the voice of the deprived and crushed nation. The people of Pakistan wants action against corruption and feudal system who are facing this system since the creation of Pakistan. Who have seen Pakistan going ahead with democracy and with martial law which makes feudals more powerful and strong? Mr. Altaf Hussain also said that Army also should make the records straight otherwise people of Pakistan will accountable Army as well so it is clear that his statement was also an alarm for corrupt generals too. All the political parties are scared because they do not have enough courage to lead the strong nation and also wants other to stay in the same line with them for that reason they are forcing very hard by filling privilege motion against the Muttahida Quami Movement. This also shows that how political parties are scared of action against corruption because they know that they all are involve in this crime. They are all corrupt and everyone knows about that. The political parties are scared because they are guilty conscious or there is something wrong the "Khichdi".

Natasha | 14 years ago | Reply MQM is playing what we call politics of revenge by submitting such motions. Childish on their part.

S. Ali Raza | 14 years ago | Reply Thats right, MQM has made such a mistake by showing the TRUE face of our rulers, Army, ISI, and they evils to public. Very Bad MQM, very very bad! Yet, Nawaz Sharif Calls MQM (Traitors) - lol, of course he will. His roozi roti is going to end very soon. They say, sit in opposition if not in power. I ask, where is the opposition in Pakistan? Ah, @absar, before saying something Jamat-e-Islami style, please have solid backing of what you say, otherwise it makes you look fake. If MQM is corrupt, why hasn't anyone ever brought a single case against it for the past 25 years, which is proven in court.

Yasser | 14 years ago | Reply can somebody remind me how ZA Bhutto tagged PNP who is now ANP @absar nation has already rejected the ones who do politics on go america go name, otherwise there would have been daily motions against them ;)

Sultan Ahmed. | 14 years ago | Reply No doubt, MQM has made a mistake by saying so. Blindly stated, by overlooking all,parliament,judiciary and the executive, it mean he violated the country's constitution so accountable to to the law of the land and the nation.

Absar | 14 years ago | Reply That's good. But what is apparent is that the corrupts are passing privilege motions against the corrupts. Not a good combination!

freeha | 14 years ago | Reply Who says martial law is good for any country ? Whatever today we are facing weather is bad governance or inefficient ruling elite and deadly war against terrorism these all are the product of martial law and we don,t want to see a loyal general at that seat where he will also be name as a corrupt figure.SO a sensible PAKISTANI will not welcome the statement of MR ALTAF and if he is really a patriot why don,t he come Pakistan an serve the flood effected people.

Salman | 14 years ago | Reply No matter how hard they press against Altaf Hussain but they can not hide their corruption, mismanagement and inefficiency. I am glad that we have some one like Altaf Hussain who had the guts to say what is the voice of the majority of Pakistanis are saying.

Faheem | 14 years ago | Reply Nothing to be surprised as it was expected that ANP would also rage against Altaf. Truth is always bitter and that is what these motions against Altaf Hussain are proving.

S. Ali Raza | 14 years ago | Reply Do any of these Fake Degree holders know that Altaf Hussain is not a member of Parliament, that they are getting so serious about these "motions" By the looks of it, a No Confidence Motion should be in the making... hmmm :)

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