Pakistan

'Target killings, a conspiracy to malign MQM'

Sattar alleges target killings after Imran Farooq's murder aim to portray MQM as perpetrators of violence.

Express September 20, 2010

KARACHI: Dr Farooq Sattar, Deputy Convenor MQM Rabita Committee lashed out at the government for its failure to prevent target killings in Karachi.

Speaking at a press conference today (Monday) Sattar said a well-coordinated conspiracy was afoot to paint the MQM in a negative light following the killing of MQM leader Imran Farooq.

There is a conspiracy afoot to make the world believe that the ongoing target killings are linked to Imran Farooq's murder, and thus the MQM is to blame for the ongoing killings. After earlier failed attempts to create a violent backlash in Karachi, the conspirators have now started this new campaign of violence.

Sattar also expressed incredulity over the inability of the police or rangers to prevent target killings. He stated that this ‘free hand’ provided to target killers puts the blame for target killings squarely with the government and home ministry.

With the presence of police and rangers in the city it is remarkable that the target killers are getting away. I blame the government and the Home Minister for giving this free hand for target killings. Either we (MQM) receive answers, or we will assume the government and home ministry are behind this conspiracy.

Over 12 people have been killed in a fresh wave of target killings in different areas of Karachi over the last 24 hours.

COMMENTS (20)

Riaz Iqbal | 14 years ago | Reply The conspirators cannot digest the fact MQM did lot of good in Sindh particulary in Karachi when they were a part of the Musharraf coalition. "Jesee awam waisey hee leaderaan". People of tried PPP and the PMLN now they should give MQM the chance to govern and see the proof for themselves rather than blindedly follow the politics of a bridaary system. Come on Pakistan wake up to reality. Steel mills, property in spain, london dubai and the rampant corruption and the MQM with 90. I say bring the capital back to Karachi.

A. Khan | 14 years ago | Reply @Haris, Rana Taimoor and Syed They do not have the home ministry they just share some part of govt give them Home Ministry then say "Look Who is Talking".

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Sultan Ahmed. | 14 years ago | Reply Question before us is that who is responsible for the present unrest in karachi. Before killing of Imran Farroq in London there was no unrest in the city, the city was calm and everything going on according to the routine, news of his murder reached Karachi unrest within very short time spread all around, notwithstanding the fact that London police is busy in investigation and still not reach the conclusion. Who is killer is still unfold but agitation has begun. Keep in mind all the circumstances attributed to the murder and unrest a person with simple wisdom easily come to the conclusion that who is responsible for the existing unrest which has taken score of lives of innocent people.

tanweer gaddi | 14 years ago | Reply FAROOQ BHAI is right, what is law enforcement agencies doing in Karachi, these unending target killing cannot be done if Sindh Home Minister(Zulfiqar Mirza) has zero tolerance policy for Land Grabbers, Drug Mafia and goons from any outfit.

Rashid Saleem | 14 years ago | Reply The killing rampage in Karachi looks more like an effort to create rifts between different political and religious organizations. Karachi represents the most liberal and secular population of the country and it is definitely on the hit list of the demented extremists.

Syed | 14 years ago | Reply Yes We Know who is talking ..

Rana Taimoor | 14 years ago | Reply Feel Shame. MQM is part of Sindh & Fed. Govt. if they can't stop it, let it be.

Haris | 14 years ago | Reply Look who's talking

Usman | 14 years ago | Reply This is so predictable. In a couple of days, Rehman Malik will fly in from Islamabad and solve all the law and order problems with his magical wand. He will chair a high-level meeting and demand a report in the next 2 days (are these reports ever done and if so does anyone ever read them?). He will also form a joint investigation team before flying back to Islamabad. MQM and PPP will become friends again (until the next target killing) and vow to work together for the sake of “reconciliation and democracy”. A few weeks or months will pass by, someone else will get killed and the entire well-orchestrated act will be played again. My question is how many more times and for how long?

A. Khan | 14 years ago | Reply Mr. Sattar is absolutely right why there was no target killing in Karachi in previous government?

Khobar from London | 14 years ago | Reply Sattar is can not throw dust in eyes of people.

Danish | 14 years ago | Reply True 100 % ..

Muhammad Ziad | 14 years ago | Reply Is MQM not government itself ? I mean they are part of the government.

MSShaikh | 14 years ago | Reply Totally agree with Dr. Sattar. Well said, better late than never. The perpetrators can be easily apprehended...but no will!

Salahuddin syed | 14 years ago | Reply NO one is sincere with karachi except MQM . every one treat karachi as MAAL-E-GHANEEMAT .

Copper | 14 years ago | Reply But MQM will continue to sit with the same Interior Minister, no matter how many mohajirs are killed !!

Yasser | 14 years ago | Reply Sattar is right, what is law enforcement agencies doing in Karachi, these unending target killing cannot be done if Sindh Home Minister(Zulfiqar Mirza) has zero tolerance policy for Land Grabbers, Drug Mafia and goons from any outfit.

I Salim | 14 years ago | Reply Ditto with 2 comments above!

S. Ali Raza | 14 years ago | Reply He's right! 100% this is what the bigger plan is apparently.

The Only Normal Person Here. | 14 years ago | Reply Anything goes wrong in Karachi is in micro seconds blamed on MQM. What people don't realize that MQM is not gray matter deficient to spread menace in its own region. Such tactics are applied to fail the govt in region. Job well done here Mr Sattar.

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