A file photo of Zulfiqar Mirza. PHOTO: FILE
KARACHI: Former Sindh Home Minister and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Zulfiqar Mirza’s visit to London has led to speculation that he would help the Scotland Yard investigation against Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain for money laundering and instigating violence in Karachi.
When contacted, one of Mirza's close aides said that the PPP leader was on a personal visit to London.
“Mirza has gone with his family. He has no intentions to record a statement against the MQM chief,” PPP MNA Kamal Chang from Badin said.
Local media reported that President Asif Ali Zardari, who is also in London, telephoned Mirza and requested him to not meet with the British investigators. The latter, however, allegedly refused to abide by the president’s advice.
Mirza is said to be the arch rival of MQM chief Altaf Hussain.
He had resigned from the ministry and a senior position in the PPP about two years ago after criticizing Altaf Hussain and the MQM for being involved in creating havoc in Karachi. Mirza later went to London and had announced he would lodge a complaint with Scotland Yard with evidence against the MQM, but the PPP -- that was a coalition partner in the government -- had asked him to refrain from doing so.
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@Tariq According to the latest census Muhajirs are now a MINORITY!!! your lot is now 48% and as far as the unrest in Liyari is concerned when MQM stops trying to "take over" Liyari the people will stop reacting. We don't have MQM, don't want MQM, and don't need MQM!!!. You and the rest of your kind can listen to Altaf's rants as much as you want but please spare us the indignity of being woken up at 5:00 Am to hear "Bhai" moan and whine about what ever.
Tariq and Sach Bolta Houn = Same person.
And please, stop living in your fantasy mqm world. What has it given u? Asking for proof about MQM? Biggest joke of the century.
In this way Zardari is also an angel. No proof.
Waow.
@Syed Faisal:
Have you seen with your naked eyes Altaf Hussain or any of its supporter killing someone or taking bhattas.There are criminals in all parties if they do under the name of MQM it does not mean MQM is involve in this act.We have been listening this kind of allegations since the inception of MQM. When India contends Pakistan without investigation we all pakistani call it illegitimate and unfair,but involving MQM in any anti social activities without any prove is legitimate.Post your comments with logic.People are not fool.3.0 million voter have given their votes to MQM they are not fool,they are not illeterate.they are not criminals.How long u will keep on saying like that.MQM takes comments against it positively if really it is.
@Ali Baloch: U r right that MQM doesn’t exist in Lyari.Then let me know one thing who is behind the drug war,kidnapping for ransom.hand geranade attack on people,markets,who is playing football with human heads,who is using RPG and modern arms,why there are hideouts of gang war,why other communities are migrating from lyari.
Ohhhhhhh,I forgot that all this stuff and nonsene was a gift from your SPIRITUAL PAPPA(ZM). What your beloved latest census tells.Batao batao.Phir main tumhain jungle ki saer karaonga.
@ True Karachiwala
Really!
Ofcourse I forgot you can only reply to the local population but not to Scotland Yard. . Wait and watch for the outcome
By the way are you enjoying popcorn!
@Ayesyha M MQM doesn't exist in Lyari so the question of it being a foe or a "favorite foe" is out of the question. @Navaid please read the latest census report on Karachi and then we can discuss who is more popular where and how.
@Such Bolta Hoon: Don’t worry if Altaf is innocent he will be ok
We are not worried. We are just replying you.
Like Z. Mirza, IK is also in the UK. Both of them are full of hot air. Why should we only single out one person? Where are all the proof that IK was claiming to have against MQM and its leaders? Has he compromised like the others what is the difference?
@Ali Baloch: MQM a favorite foe, a favorite nonetheless
Oooops.....
@Ali Baloch: You are right. 86% of Mohajirs vote MQM, and 78% of Karachi is Mohajir. Face the music my son, MQM is the most popular party of urban Sindh, and the most preferred and loved party of the Mohajirs.
@aysha m Don't worry if Altaf is innocent he will be ok. Calm down according to the law of the land if SY will require a statement from Zulfiqar Mirza; he will have to give a statement. He has already done what he wanted to do and he or anyone else doesn't assist now will be classed as a person 'obstructing the justice' in the eyes of the laws of the land and could get punished so for one moment don't think that he will not give statement.
So don't worry enjoy popcorns! and watch what happens next!
Altaf hussain should be arrested for the crimes he and his follower committed in karachi. Target Killing Bhatta Khori Politics of intimidation are some of the hallmarks of MQM politics.
@Ayesha M no only MQM supporters are "bhookay nangay". Last time I checked your lot didnt have anything to your name when you came to Kulachi. Not all Karachiites are MQM supporters and not all Karachiites are "Muhajir".
A Muk-Mukka between MQM and PPP/PTI. They are all the same!
Now this is munafikat.. at first Mirza was screaming with the Holy book on his head that Altaf is a criminal now when he is called for he refused... so sad.
No difference.. Altaaf of Mirza. Both are greater devils
The reason AAZ requesting ZM not to testify is bcz..''the money,found given by AAZ thru RMalik when ever MQM blackmailed the last govt....people seem to hv such a short memory....
I think ZM is totally non credible person.....He claimed to have given a number of weapon licenses and incited violence saying that they are not to be used on weddings............He has also been alleged for spreading ethnic violence by doing a lot of hate speeches...........why doesn't anyone lead an inquiry into that.....why only single out MQM.......
Well, now i totally believe that Altaf Hussain will go free and MQM will have a free hand once and for all. PPP and President has only chance to promote MQM to Punjab.All i can see is that after MQM is given green chit and freed from accusation they will rule the Pakistan. Punjab here MQM comes brace for your fall...
If Mr.Mirza has any evidence of wrong doings by MQM or it's leader, if asked by the legal authorities in London to give his statement then he should abide by the law of that land where he owns a residence. Funny thing is that all these people who has gotten money in Pakistan by legal or illegal ways own properties there and they go there for summer vacations and avoid the heat and black outs in Pakistan. I pity the Pakistani people to elect or select these people who has looted the country and living happily after.
@Khadim Karrar: "‘Zulfiqar Mirza has no intention to record statement against MQM’ Why not???"
Why not? Many reasons but main among others: Does not want to have another blaphemy case against himself by Rauf Siddiqui. Lives in Karachi and knows that Altaf "bhai" not only knows his address but has his exact measurements! Would you testify if you were in his place? I wouldn't! I admit, I am a coward so live in London.
* PPP leader come on previous track and he prove to faithfull with his master Zardari* But its seems that as soon his master also come in trouble after left presidental office.
If Mirza goes to Scotland, this will be the best thing happening to MQM in investigtion. What is better than a non-credible evidence in investigation. This guy have no credibility outside Pakistan.
@ Aysha M I don't see that his statement matters anymore. He has done his job by initiating this last year and now it is the time for ongoing investigation/ criminal justice system to takes course. Statement will be required when the court proceedings start to validate evidence. Credibility is never an issue if there is factual reporting.
By the way all the evidence is on his website; link attached
http://www.zulfiqarmirza.com/mqm.html
There will be more people who will come forward.
'Zulfiqar Mirza has no intention to record statement against MQM' Why not???
Big question is What mirza can give to SLY? Big Answer is NOTHING so guys relax
To Zulfiqar Mirza Karachites are 'bhokay nangay'
Mr. Mirza as an interior minister of Sindh supported criminal elements of Lyari. Those played football with human heads in Lyari were mere pawns, the real perpetrator of this medieval barbarism was actually Mr. Mirza.
Instead of working towards integration and bridging urban and rural divide he instigated chaos, and let murder and mayhem let lose.
He needs to be rehabilitated before he is allowed to participate in public life
Symble of sorry Asif Zerdari...
Mr Mirza should do the right thing and offer his services to the Scotland Yard.
If true, that would be very unfortunate news. Mr. Zardari will continue to haunt us for I don't know how many years.
I am totally shocked and perplexed as to why the PPP who claim to be the well wishers of Sindh and its people do not wish to exercise this momentous oppurtunity to bring lasting peace to Karachi and assist in the reformation of the MQM party away from its "Mafia" modus operandi. One more reason for me to hate the PPP amongst the billions I already have!
He has no credibility whatsoever to be taken seriously by any legal and investigative system. Zulfiqar Mirza gave out weapon's licenses which according to him were not meant to be used for wedding celebrations. what we see in Lyari today is a consequence of vitriolic actions
Mirza is full of hot air. He is just another thug using the same methods as his rivals. If he really wanted to take on criminal elements and move towards justice he would act on his allegations. When push comes to shove this guy has proven his lack of credibility.