The move comes after MQM filed a defamation suit against Imran for accusing Altaf Hussain of murder. PHOTO: FILE
The PTI spokesperson said that the party will file a Rs10 billion defamation suit against MQM.
However, the final decision will be taken once Imran comes back to Pakistan from London.
MQM leaders Farooq Sattar and Senator Farogh Naseem personally filed the suit today in the Sindh High Court for MQM Chief Altaf Hussain’s alleged character assassination in the wake of PTI leader Zahra Shahid Hussain’s murder.
Imran had held Hussain responsible for Zahra’s murder and accused him of inciting violence through his public broadcasts.
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@Raja Islam: So you are back, but back without answer to my question. Can you remember my question ?
@tariq..karachi will never slip in to hand of PTI....people will never forget how Imran khan treated miadad...
MQM and PTI will keep continuing the blame game.while PAC and PPP will take full control over karachi.stop it.
@Hamid Siddiqui:
U R right Hammad.
PTI is now going back to its word.They are not fulfilling their promises.That's why they want to draw people's attention toward other less important issues.that is not even their business at all.
@Tariq: Ahaan
Are you a legal expert.If yes,then tell me for what PTI want to sue MQM.Is there any base?.MQM has solid reason to sue but PTI has not.
The base on which PTI is going to sue against MQM is baseless.This type of statement is made everyday in Pakistani politics by one party to another.Those types of statements have also been made and in being given by PTI Leaders. It means MQM should file 2 case.One for damaging Altaf Hussain's reputation and second one for damaging MQM reputation.it sounds better,Isn't it?
@Shabir Abbas!: Ur arguments of threats as a local lexicon of having no real substance is enough to open pandora box for all the threatning cases in the world as out of context and the real message un understood! If we accept ur logic,then in the whole world a single case of threatning someone will not be decided as the accused will claim it as out of context and not lethal in the local lexicon!! All the courts of the world will be silent if ur argument is accepted! but not at all!
I always had a liking for Imran Khan, but now I feel the way he and his party is acting is cheap, and it gives a feeling that because he is not capable of doing all what he claimed before getting elected, so he is taking involvement in different non progressive topics to divert the public attention for the completion of his promises. People of Pakistan had enough of this crap in the past, they elected Imran for serious and meaningful progress
@Cofcol: That is where you are wrong. Only Mohajirs are MQM supporters and by definition a Mohajir or REFUGEE is a temporary resident seeking refuge during times of stress. When things normalize at home, the refugee (Mohajir) goes back home.
Therefore, only non permanent residents of Karachi support MQM.
@Shabber Abbas: "MQM is defending itself saying its use of such vocabulary is ok since it’s become the lexicon of Karachi and was not intended to be meant to be taken literaly," How sweet of altaf bhai.. this made me cry i mean not literaly...just politically
@Zara Lol, what an answer...a Direct hit ...well said.
@Ch. Allah Daad:
"None of the party has its own money. Its Bhatta vs Chanda."
Ohh you forgot to mention all the money PML-N have is "Qarz Uttaro mulk sanwaro"
@Aysha M:
"However, the final decision will be taken once Imran comes back to Pakistan from London.
INTERESTING"
Yes its interesting, because we know Ik will come back from London, but don will never come back
@Noon Leaguer:
The accounts of PTI should be audited. From where have they received such huge sum of money – from TTP perhaps."
Lol................ Do you even know the meanings of suing at all??? If anybody in Pakistan is supporting a terrorist group, then its PML-N supporting LEJ which everyone knows.
BTW they should raise the standard of Danish schools so graduates from there can understand suing doesnt mean owning that money.
@Nazia: funny, learn to read first please. PTI suing MQM that is where the money will come from.
shows the mental apptitude of PMLN supporters.
ImranKhan is equal to hypocracy. On One side he gives statements against west on the otherside he goes to west and lick thier feet. he is the one who started the politicising and down fall of cricket in Pakistan. He is a Hypocrate from top to bottom.to me he himself mat be involved in getting the lady killed to find a reason to malign others.
I was thinking the PTI won't take MQM's action seriously. Anyway not the cat is out of bag lets see what will be the next!!
Good, now Mr. Hussain will finally appear in Pakistan, but now the bad news is that Pakistan may just keep him for answering to some criminal cases against him. Will he come to his beloved country and people, will he not come, well, If he does not show up then throw the case out and warn MQM for frivolous law suits because they are waisting the court time and precious little resources. I am sure Mr.Khan will appear before the court and he should. By the way this diversion is not going to help Mr.Hussain because it is the London law enforcement agency which will decide whether to prosecute him for money laundering and PERHAPS for facilitating or abetting a murder.
MQM Just become pakistanis PTI, become civilised Give up jat pathhan style Learn politics from zardai, you two
PTI is a rookie political party. It needs to grow up in short order to start making a difference.
MQM has a basis for filing the suit - Imran Khan's publicly televised unfounded accusation, libel, statement against the complainant. Now unless they plead insanity or injury-related psychosis for Imran Khan, I don't see how they can escape from this.
Now on what basis will PTI file a lawsuit against MQM regardless of what the amount is? What accusation? Most of what MQM has said so far against them has been very politically calculated which is normal for the political arena of Pakistan. The only thing that gets them in some trouble is the violence-inciting speech and that coming from the UK. That is the complaint that PTI made to the British govt. So that case is already in the courts there, and MQM is defending itself saying its use of such vocabulary is ok since it's become the lexicon of Karachi and was not intended to be meant to be taken literaly, rather only politically. For instance in Iran it is quite common for one political party to say death to this candidate or this political party, they don't mean real death they mean defeat.
Last I remember, Imran Khan before the elections, said on a national TV talk show that if push comes to shove, his people also know how to pick up arms and start fighting against other political party members. That can also be taken as an incitement to violence albeit not in the present but in the future. Incitement to violence be it present or future is incitement to violence.
The only disappointing thing about the PTI is its lack of incitement to violence against those who are slaughtering the innocent Pakistani citizens and soldiers, namely the Taliban and its sister organizations. In fact from the onset in KPK, the public-funded helicopter for private family engagement parties using CM said that the Taliban is not our enemy, well if they are not your enemy and they are killing your people, I guess they are your friend. With Imran Khan cozing it up with the British Royals over a glass of who knows what in the month of Ramadhan al Mubarak, and then having the time of his life with a famous porn model of Australia, makes it seem like both he and they are on the same page with regards to the Taliban. Furthermore, the saying the Shaitan runs away in the month of Ramadhan seems ironic because someone also ran away to the UK under the guise of medical tests from his own organized APC from KPK and Pakistan when the holy month began this year! I am sure he must have announced his arrival there by saying "Hey Guys, I'm BACK" !!!
Legally how can Sattar file a suit on behalf of Altaf, he has no standing. Altaf has to file it himself,
Saas Bahu Drama continues
IK please grow up and stop this childish behavior, work on real issues on hand..
This news reminded me old pakistan when pml and ppp used to sue each other. Old game new rivals.
@Iram:
You mean IK is worth 10 ruppes?
its good that way people of pakistan would come to know the what political leaders are doing ....
Every body note. Nothing will happen to both. Only wastage of time.
Everybody to note. Nothing will happen to both!!! All will be wastage of time.
PML-N has reiterated on many occasion that PTI has not declared all its assets. It has fooled the people of Pakistan by showing that it is a clean and holy party of angels. From where has this Rs. 10 billion come from. Money laundered by PTI supporters from UK, USA and Canada or from (undisclosed} PTI Secret Fund.
Mukka chowk
I am a MQM supporter but, i know its NOT A PROBLEM for MQM, it knows how to make billions in days..
Bahi Jee I am agree with you, Now a days collecting BATHA in the name of FITRA, ZAKAT, KHAIRAT, DENOTION AND RANDSOME its true?
MQM has already filed a suit and pti WILL be doing it. pti supporters already jumping to the conclusion as if pti has filed a suit.
The way IK conducts himself is not the behaviour of a big leader. Big leaders never involves themselves in petty issues.
This is cheap way of getting popularity by pti as other ethinic groups support any anit MQM campaign.
Only non parmanant karachi residents may support pti, all karachi permanent residents are MQM voters.
Oh my God they are talking in billions now. Wondering if any of them has ever counted up to one billion.
I am a MQM supporter but, i know its NOT A PROBLEM for MQM, it knows how to make billions in days..
@Aysha M: Time to raise the level guys.....:D
Don't be childish. Libel suit on what grounds? Just because MQM filed a case, is not sufficient a reason.
None of the party has its own money. Its Bhatta vs Chanda.
Suite wars Pakistan..........
If only citizens of this country realise. the number one issue of this country is value human life! and we need to fight for each one of them - they are not commodity. electricity, electricity, jobs, security and health are for this life!
proud to be PTI supporter - who have not only stood up for Zehra appa and those killed in 12 May - but also those killed in military actions, drones, terrorism and sectarian violence. stand up to save and honor each citizen life!
if not for citizens - at least think of preserving and protecting Allahs most magnificent creation - human life.
Just wondering, where is Aysha M, so far no comments from her on this news !!!!!
Insafian vs culprits.MQM your game is going to over.
@Ayesha M but MQM has taken decision because Altaf hussain never gonna come back That's Interesting
Imran Khan should grow up and shouldn't have accused MQM of Zahra Hussain's murder. Without any proof. You DO NOT make such allegations in the political arena without any proof, and even if you have proof, you take it to the courts, not the media. These issues are sensitive. Jo log kehtay hay Immy Bhai ko bhi chance do; pehlay immi Bhai ko politics ki alif bay to sikha do phir chance dena tha.
Lol...interesting.... Looks like Imran Khan is really doing something right here to ruffle some very old well settled feathers here.....:)
@Vaquas: @Saleem:
"The basic issue here is that MQM can’t see Karachi slipping into PTI’s hands".Then what MQM is doing?Don't make us laugh My dear it is karachi not lahore.Even PTI is not controlling KPK and willing to get hold of Karachi.
Blaming Altaf Hussain against the killing of its member without any prove. and now this insane person is blaming British government for the killing and also joining parties with the British queen in Bukingham palace.
What PTI do, they are doing the alleged MQM thing. Killing there supporters and members in KP
Pakistan Taliban iteehaad PTI has always been a copy cat - wondering what exactly they have got of their own :-) MQM Ziundabad ...... JiyeAltafBhai :-D
IK, we are not intersted in you comedy show. Come back and fillfull your promises.
Oye PTI and MQM, Keep this way, instead of "STRIKE" and DHARNA. But in case anyone WIN, where that money will go? PROMISE that you will donate that in making schools in Baluchistan. May Allah PROVIDE you free LAWYERS for this FIGHT.
Lets have a three way fight, engage NS too in the fight and file 100b. Just for fun!
Like someone else said here, I'm personally more shocked that MQM is fighting PTI through the courts rather than dropping its workers dead like it usually does. Change has arrived in Karachi.
Both Parties fighting over the control of business city Karachi- Neither will benefit the ordinary people of Karachi :(
Aysha M this news is about PTI Feel free to jump in anytime :-)
However, the final decision will be taken once Imran comes back to Pakistan from London.
INTERESTING!
Since all issues in KP (PTI) and Karachi (MQM) have been resolved, doodh aur shehad ki nehrien beh rahi hein, people are living happy and prosperous life, no loadshedding, no job less, no crimes, etc. hence to keep themselves busy PTI & MQM are playing Tit for Tat in high court which was sitting idle since the millions of pending cases have been resolved. Khan is as focoused on people as is Bhai.
The accounts of PTI should be audited. From where have they received such huge sum of money - from TTP perhaps. Probably PTI thinks it better to waste it on a libel suit than to build a hospital in KP. Probably they will receive more grants from TTP in future.
PTI should ask for the 4 million pounds as defamation money. They know it is there and up for grabs.
Defamation cases are Civil cases.They will gather dust and perhaps will never be finalised till the death of the persons concerned!
@Safwan: Suing instead of killing - indeed it is an improvement.
WOW thats's really needed at this situation, isn't it!....shame on you both parties especially PTI
Kindly share what defamation MQM has done to IK.
The basic issue here is that MQM can't see Karachi slipping into PTI's hands as that will be an endgame for it. Let's hope these lawsuits and counter suits bring some civility in Pakistani politics and make politicians somewhat more responsible of what they say or tweet.
@Safwan: actually it's doing both!
Lets hope PTI wins so that MQM becomes completely bankrupt!
if only such lawsuits would make increase electricity generation.
lets play billionaire billionaire may be hasan nisar can help to clear the differences
This is already Naya Pakistan, MQM is SUING PTI, not KILLING PTI's workers.
Remember its PTI not PMLN Or PPP.
I am a supporter of PTI but do not appreciate defamation of 10 B. Amount of defamation should be 10 PKR. He does not deserve more than this.